By: Jonathan Brewster and Dusty Sanders

Marshall Artist Series Group Event

Michael McDonald Performed November 17, 2011At the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center

Artist Series Event:

Singer: Rick Huckaby Bio: Raised in West Virginia, Huckaby spent years entertaining fellow students in college clubs before moving to Nashville in 1996. He has since released several albums and his song “Ain’t Enough Blacktop” was the winner of the 2008 billboard World Song Contest.

Opening Performance

Singer: Michael McDonald Bio: Singer and Songwriter Michael McDonald was born in 1952. He originally tried to play the banjo or guitar but eventually fell in love with the black and white keys of the piano. He began playing big with Steely Dan. Eventually though, he left Steely Dan to play for The Doobie Brothers. Since the Doobie Brothers he has released several solo albums and earned 5 Grammies.

The Main Event

This concert was certainly an interesting experience for the group. This type of concert is not necessarily the type of show we enjoyed, and it was not really what we expected. It was obvious that there was huge talent in the building between Michael and Rick, and as a group we could appreciate their skill regardless of their style of music. It was definitely a “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” kind of experience.

Group Experience

The End

1. http://www.marshall.edu/muartser/show.asp?name=10_michael_mcdonald

2. http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/x523378027/Michael-McDonald-sings-decades-worth-of-hits?i=0

3. Marshall Artist Series Pamphlet4. All photos taken and edited by Jonathan Brewster

Works Cited