Raptor Con Giveaway Past Giveaways by 957thespin - September 6, 2024September 13, 20240 Tune into 95.7 The Spin to win Tickets to Evansville Raptor Con on September 14th and 15th! Wait for the cues and be the first to call! On September 9th, there will be 5 winners, each receiving two tickets. Each winner can only receive one pair of tickets for the event. Each winner must be at least 18 years of age, and provide their social security card and Legal ID (State, Federal, or Passport) to 95.7 The Spin. Contest winners will work with our Promotions Director to arrange a time to pick up their tickets. Tickets are to be picked up no later than 5PM on September 19th, 2024, or tickets are forfeit.
Decoding The Decemberists Home Page Music Blogs by 957thespin - March 22, 2024March 22, 20240 Led by the enigmatic Colin Meloy, The Decemberists are renowned for their lyrical prowess and narrative depth. Drawing inspiration from literature, folklore, and history, Meloy spins tales of love, adventure, and the human condition, transporting listeners to worlds both familiar and fantastical. Each song is a window into a different story, inviting us to explore the complexities of the human experience through the band's unique lens. Instrumentally, The Decemberists are a tour de force, blending elements of folk, rock, and Americana to create a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. From the haunting melodies of the accordion to the twang of the pedal steel guitar, the band's eclectic instrumentation adds layers of texture and emotion to their music, creating a
Dreams Can be Reality When Action is Taken. Home Page Music Blogs by 957thespin - January 12, 2024January 12, 20240 A band formed in Seattle Washington in 1994. A drummer of a band that disassembled due to a tragedy formed a one-man band. Dave Grohl came up with a band name due to his fascination with UFOs. He decided on the name Foo Fighters. He sent off his first demo and it did a lot better than he thought. As the music industry grew an interest in his music, he assembled a band to play all the instruments. As he assembled his band, Grohl licensed the album to Capitol Records. The Foo Fighters have now released nine albums since 1994. Four out of the nine albums have won Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album. As 2015 approached the Foo Fighters
Golf n’ Sweets Giveaway Home Page Past Giveaways by 957thespin - December 15, 2023February 13, 20240 In the Golf n' Sweets Giveaway, you will have the chance to win 2 passes for a round of mini golf at Walther's Golf & Fun, and a $25 dollar Sweet Schmitt's gift card. The way you can win this giveaway is by being the 1st caller. This giveaway will take place on Friday, January 19th, from 1 pm-2 pm.
Local Band Spotlight: PanicRoom Music Blogs by 957thespin - October 1, 2021October 15, 20210 The premiere of Damsel Brew Pub as a music venue, debuted the dark and vibey sounds of PanicRoom. The Evansville-based band is made up of Aaron Lane on Vocals, Tony Blondin on Guitar, Aaron Travis on Guitar, Logan Owen on Bass, and Eddie Goebel on Drums. Their set was composed of 5 continuous songs, with dark and choreographed noise in between each number. “I personally don't like dead air during a band's set,” remarked Owen, “the way we use feedback, effects pedals, and haunting drums in between songs keeps the momentum going throughout our set and builds up some anxiety among the crowd.” The music during PanicRoom's quick set built the atmosphere that is reflective of their name: Pure anxiety, chaos,