Performance Review: Geer Week 83 Battle of the bands

On January 15, the Engineering Students’ Society’s Geer Week held a “Battle of the bands.” Engineering disciplines faced off against each other for the best music and the loudest cheers.

The show took place at Midway Music Hall, one of the few off-campus events that took place in Geer Week. The majority of engineering disciplines were featured in the show. This included students representing engineering physics, materials, chemical, mining, civil, electrical, mechatronic, computer, and mechanical engineering.

The first band to perform was the chemical engineering group. Their Pokémon theme was a charming way to start the night. And, of course, it was the highlight of their set. They started hesitantly, but the loud (and a bit tipsy) crowd cheered for every note. As their setlist went on, they gradually became more confident and ended on a strong note.

Perhaps the most memorable performance of the night came from computer engineering. The group marched on stage with raw confidence, launching straight into a sound that leaned heavily into punk and rock influences. This band was loud, fast, and unapologetic. It was clear this wasn’t their first rodeo. They captivated the audience so well that everyone was begging for more.

Later on in the night, materials engineering took the stage. They were the only group to feature a classical instrument. The band’s superhero theme came in full display when they played “Holding out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler. The band had a playful energy, but still sounded explosive.

Even as the show stretched from 7:00 p.m. to nearly midnight, the crowd never lost its energy for a single song or second. While engineering students may appear tired in lecture halls or around campus, the dazzling stage lights and thundering music brought the audience to life.

Geer Week 83 Battle of the Bands

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