Big Robot to offer free concert Monday

Friday, April 6, 2012

 

Big Robot to offer free concert on Monday night

Big Robot, a computer-based acoustic trio, will present a free concert at 8 p.m. Monday, April 9, in the Seretean Center for the Performing Arts. The group from Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, have played together since 2007.

One band member, Scott Deal, is a graduate of Cameron (Okla.) University. Deal is the main percussionist for the group while Michael Drews is the composer and computer operator. Jordan Munson and Drews perform using a computer and multimedia facets. All three are professors.

“While each member of the group plays a unique role, together they possess similar musical influences of rock, jazz, electronic and new music that has shaped the group’s artistic viewpoint,” said Brant Adams, professor and head of the music department.   

The performance is funded by the Arts and Humanities Lecture Series. To learn more, phone (405) 744-6133. The OSU Department of Music is one of 24 departments in the College of Arts and Sciences.