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Next A4DA Event at Duke University's Page Auditorium 2/24/09
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Shout Out to President Brodhead
Brad Corrigan (Braddigan)
Meet Brad Brad started his solo career four years ago after riding the waves with the indie band Dispatch for nine years. The band played what was at the time thought to be its epic finale in Boston, "The Last Dispatch," drawing an estimated 110,000 people. The Dispatch reunion benefit shows for Zimbabwe July 13, 14,15 2007 at Madison Square Garden, NYC sold out. Brad carries on with the Dispatch legacy spending time building relationships, both locally and overseas, investing in a community of listeners who desire more than just music. His solo body of work includes Watchfires (2005), Live at Goucher (2006), The Captive (2007), and Live At The Belly Up (2008). Braddigan is an intense soul, a visionary living a wild and traveled life with a clear purpose of bringing people together. Music, film, family, surfing, and hanging with kids in far-away lands are his passions. Whether he's touring in the states or working on one of his projects in Central or South America, his approach is the same, it is not what you do in life, but the heart with which you do it. Brad travels extensively at home and abroad singing and advancing social justice initiatives including Books for Kids, Second Harvest Food Bank, Musicians on Call, and Love, Light, and Melody. Braddigan websiteDuke Chronicle Article 1/28/2009
Braddigan Brown Bag Lunch 2/25/2009
Brad - Vocals/Guitar
Tiago - Bass
Rey - Percussion
Paul - Drums
Brandon Busteed
(Founder/CEO Outside The Classroom) - Speaking on "Counter-intuitive thinking about today's student alcohol usage". Brandon has led Outside The Classroom from its inception in June 2000 to its status today as the nation's leading provider of online alcohol prevention programs. His unique experiences as a student leader, nonprofit co-founder, technology salesman and university trustee brought forth the synergies that formed the company. Prior to Outside The Classroom, Busteed co-founded CIRCLe Network, a nationally focused nonprofit organization that worked jointly with students and administrators to find solutions to complex campus issues; the organization is now part of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). Busteed is a former Duke University trustee where he served on the student affairs committee. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of the Entrepreneurs' Foundation of New England and the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy Board of Visitors at Duke University. Outside the Classroom websiteDavid Cutcliffe
(Duke head football coach) - Speaking on "34 years of sunday morning phone calls". David led Ole Miss to four bowl games in six seasons and mentored Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, was named Duke University's 21st head football coach on December 15, 2007. "Duke is serious about restoring excitement and a winning tradition to Duke football," Duke President Richard H. Brodhead said. "David Cutcliffe's selection as our head coach shows Duke is committed to helping our players achieve the excellence we seek, both on and off the field. Coach Cutcliffe is a proven motivator and experienced leader, and I am delighted to welcome him to Duke. Coach David Cutcliffe BioErik Balkey
(singer/songwriter) - Special guest performance. Erik is a national award-winning songwriter based out of Philadelphia. He spent years touring the country playing his songs and winning recognition for his craft. Featured in Performing Songwriter Magazine, Erik has written over 300 songs, collaborated with dozens of songwriters, and has had his music heard on over 100 radio stations. Erik's Custom Songs HomepageOpening Duke Bands Announced
Congratulations to:
Tauri Wind
Tauri Wind on MySpace
Panda Force
Panda Force on MySpace
Songwriting Winner Announced
Congratulations to:
Holljes Brothers - "No Need" - (listen to the song in the music section of the site)
Holljes Brothers Website
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