They had their start performing in monster makeup, jamming at haunted houses and gathering fans, and this led the surf-soul-rock-n-roll band Spooky Mansion up and down the country — from Upstate New York to L.A., frontman Grayson Converse said.Spooky Mansion played under the neon lights of Malibu's coastal venue Aviator Nation's Dreamland — a hidden oasis in the … [Read more...] about In a ‘Dreamland’ with Spooky Mansion, Smiley Surf-Grooves Under the Neon Lights
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Art Is Everything: Artists Define Art
Art comes in many forms. Whether it’s a stroke of a brush, a choreographed dance, a moment captured or a strum of a string — art serves as an outlet for many, students said. Despite the different mediums art takes, the purpose of it remains the same: It is a means of expression — a vessel of vulnerability and heart. Members of the Pepperdine community said … [Read more...] about Art Is Everything: Artists Define Art
‘When You Wish Upon a Star’: Jazz Tribute Brings Disney Magic to Pepp
Disney music flooded Smothers Theatre on Oct. 12 with classics such as “You've Got a Friend In Me,” “When You Wish Upon a Star” and more, all with a jazz twist. Smothers was packed with students, families, children and those who traveled to campus just to see the show. Students said they are excited to see Disney representation at Pepperdine with this recently-formed band of … [Read more...] about ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’: Jazz Tribute Brings Disney Magic to Pepp
Singing for a Bigger Purpose: Lindsay Hall Uses Her Passion to Connect With God
Lindsay Hall, junior International Studies major, said she gains something more out of her Pepperdine experience than just the academics. Hall, a third-year from Staten Island, New York, has expressed herself musically during her past three years at Pepperdine primarily through leading worship. Hall's history in singing goes back a lot further than her time in Malibu. She has … [Read more...] about Singing for a Bigger Purpose: Lindsay Hall Uses Her Passion to Connect With God
Malibu’s Musical Gem: Griffee Mapps Evolves as a DJ
Amid the stunning backdrop of Pepperdine’s picturesque campus, one student is making waves of a different kind. Meet junior Griffee Mapps, the young and talented DJ who is turning heads and igniting dance floors with his electrifying beats. Balancing textbooks and turntables, Mapps' passion for music takes center stage. Playing at venues around the Malibu area, Mapps … [Read more...] about Malibu’s Musical Gem: Griffee Mapps Evolves as a DJ