Calvin University Chimes

Molly Parden, Eliza Edens, Louisa Stancioff: The trio that shook the Recital Hall

Natasha Jayaputra, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
October 14, 2024

Three microphone stands, along with three different kinds of guitars — two electric and one acoustic — a bass, and a set of drums were staged on the CFAC Recital Hall on the night of Oct. 11. They...

Innocence and simplicity: Frankie Cosmos

Grace Cole, Guest Writer
September 26, 2019

Indie rock group Frankie Cosmos’ fresh performance in the CFAC Auditorium on September 28 was punctuated with the unique sugary-sweet harmonies of guitarist and lead vocalist Greta Kline and keyboardist...

Sylvan Esso steals hearts with genre-bending pop

Natalie Henderson
October 9, 2015

On Friday, September 25, Durham, N.C. duo Sylvan Esso played to over 1,000 concertgoers in Calvin’s auditorium. Not only did Sylvan Esso perform a spectacular and seamless set, they exceeded expectations...

Lord Huron Performs Engaging Concert for Sold-Out Crowd

Bethany Cok
September 20, 2015

Last Wednesday evening, a sold-out audience gathered in the Covenant Fine Arts Center to hear Lord Huron, a folk-rock band known for its broad instrumentation and intriguing lyrics. The band’s energy...

Feature: Struggles of a Milk Carton Kids Fan Girl

Catherine Kramer
May 1, 2014

That moment when you start screaming at a YouTube video in your dorm room and people from the other end of the floor run in asking if you’re okay. That moment when your boyfriend is mad he was replaced...

Frederick Meijer Gardens Concerts

Grace Ruiter
April 24, 2014

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park’s summer concert series will feature a record-setting 30 different acts this year. The lineup for the series features a number of popular performers, including...

The Lone Bellow brings authenticity

Katie Salyer
April 24, 2014

I was slightly worried about this concert. Not to say I had heard bad things about The Lone Bellow; they seemed decent from what I had listened to online, but nothing exceptional. No one knew of them....

The National to come to Calvin in April

Nick Keeley
January 22, 2014

Acclaimed rock band The National will be performing at Calvin College on Saturday, April 12 in the Van Noord Arena. Comprised of lead singer and songwriter Matt Berninger, guitarists Aaron and Bryce Dessner,...

Needtobreathe rocks crowds at Calvin and debuts unreleased songs

Alden Hartopo
October 25, 2013

On Wednesday night Christian rock band Needtobreathe performed for their first time at Calvin College’s Covenant Fine Arts Center for its 2013 ‘The Stomping Ground Tour.’ The show started off with...