Love classic rock like Led Zeppelin? Interested in folk rock legends like Stevie Nicks? Curious about goth rock bands like The Cure? No matter your taste, the LSU Rock Club has you covered.
Rock Club was founded in June 2024 after the founder of the Rock Music Collegiate Coalition (RMCC) reached out to seniors Avery Sams and Nicole Seghers. The RMCC, which hosts Rock Clubs at universities across the country, believed LSU would be the perfect fit for a new chapter.
Sams and Seghers were more than happy to take up the mantle as president and vice president. Their goal was to foster an appreciation of the rock genre at LSU, and so far, they have done so successfully.
Sams said the club serves as a community for anyone who loves rock music or just wants to learn more about it.
“A true ‘Motley Crue,’” she laughed.
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Seghers has organized a wide range of events for members of the Rock Club, including field trips to different concerts around the Baton Rouge area and other music-related activities.
“My favorite event so far has been the record painting activity we did a few months back,” Seghers said. “Everyone just hung out, listened to music, painted and got to know each other.”
This sense of camaraderie is evident in club meetings. Members cheer each other on, share plenty of laughs and sometimes even pull out instruments for an impromptu jam session. A wide variety of instruments are used for these sessions, from a bass guitar to a keytar.
One member that often plays the electric and acoustic guitar at meetings is computer science freshman Achilles Caceres, who is very passionate about rock music. His desire to learn more about his favorite genre led him to Rock Club, which he immediately fell in love with.
“I would describe the club as a place where any kind of rock you listen to is appreciated in all sorts of ways,” Caceres said. “If you’ve never heard of a certain subgenre of rock, it doesn’t matter, because you’ll learn something new every week when coming to this club.”
Helping to educate members on these different rock subgenres is freshman Grace Nash, who creates themed slideshows each week. Her presentations include activities for the whole club to enjoy, such as song trivia and live performance viewings. Members break into groups to play these rock-themed games, which often sparks plenty of friendly competition.
“We all just love rock music and just like talking about it,” Nash said. “Rock is such a huge genre that you could really spend years trying to cover everything.”
Nash, who was elected president of next year’s Rock Club, loves how tightly knit the club is. She looks forward to doing more activities to recruit new members next year.
Rock Club’s welcoming atmosphere is what keeps students coming back for more. Everyone seems to know each other, and new faces are welcomed with gusto. While playing an instrument is not a requirement for members, the jam sessions are always a highlight of each meeting.
“It’s a nice and welcoming place for anyone,” Caceres said. “I hope that more people find out about this club and have a great time as well.”
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