Mercyhurst College
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Mercyhurst College is a Catholic
liberal arts college
in Erie
, Pennsylvania
, USA
.
of the Erie Diocese
, who were led by Mother M. Borgia Egan, who became the first president of Mercyhurst College. The college received its charter
on October 5, 1928, after Mother Egan convinced the state that the Sisters of Mercy were a living endowment for the college and worth just as much as a monetary endowment.
From the beginning, Mother Egan was determined to make Mercyhurst the "beauty spot in the diocese of Erie." Wanting the institution to be a masterpiece of harmony, she directed that the exterior of the college be given as much attention as its interior by hiring prominent architect F. Ferdinand Durang of Philadelphia to create Old Main. It became a masterpiece of English Gothic design and stateliness that has the suggestion of a medieval castle in its lines. With the addition of the college gates in 1950, the Mercyhurst campus became a city landmark.
On February 3, 1969, the board of trustees voted to make Mercyhurst a coed college.
From its foundation in 1926 until 1972, members of the Sisters of Mercy had been presidents of the college. After 1972, lay presidents led the college.
On March 27, 1991, Mercyhurst purchased the 100-year old Redemptorist Seminary in North East
and turned into a branch campus offering associate degrees and one-year certificates.
In the past two decades, Mercyhurst has become one of the top comprehensive colleges in the North and the second largest Mercy college in America. Among its five campuses, enrollment has grown to well over 4,000 students while full-timefaculty employment numbers includes 168 members. The endowment has increased to more than $20 million and its budget is more than $85 million.
A $40 million program of building and campus renovation has changed the look of Mercyhurst's 50 structures during the past 20 years. Then, in fall 2002, the $7.5 million Audrey Hirt Academic Center opened on the southeast edge of campus, a building funded largely through the college’s $22.8 million capital campaign.
In August 2005, the $5 million Michele and Tom Ridge Health and Safety Building was dedicated at Mercyhurst North East. A $1.3 million residential apartment complex also opened in time for the North East campus' academic year.
Also in 2005, the board of trustees authorized the purchase of 400 acres (1.6 km²) in Girard
as the first step towards developing Mercyhurst West, a two-year college serving western Erie County
, northwestern Crawford County
and northeastern Ohio
.
The board of trustees elected Dr. Thomas J. Gamble as the 11th president of Mercyhurst College. Dr. Gamble, who previously served as vice president of academic affairs at the college, assumed the presidency March 1, 2006.
The construction of a $14 million freshman residence hall began in fall 2008 and opened in the fall of 2009. Warde Hall, a 100000 sq ft (9,290.3 m²). building, houses 318 students and contains a convenience store, media room, TV lounges, computer lab, campus printing station and a fitness center.
A much-anticipated development is the Center for Academic Engagement, a four-story, 31000 square feet (2,880 m²) building that will be set into the rolling hill north of Hammermill Library and feature a skywalk over East Main Drive to connect the two facilities. The building, which will boast many green technologies, will house classrooms and lab space for two of Mercyhurst’s signature programs—Intelligence Studies and Hospitality Management—as well as the Evelyn Lincoln Institute for Ethics and Society and the Mercyhurst Center for Applied Politics (MCAP).
Mercyhurst College continues to be guided by the legacy of its founders, the Sisters of Mercy, in educating students in a culture where faith and reason flourish together; where the beauty and power of the liberal arts combine with an appreciation for the dignity of work; and a commitment to serving others.
The College still maintains its campus 18 miles (29 km) in North East, Pennsylvania
at the site of the former St. Mary's Seminary.
The college has also operated Mercyhurst Corry, a school offering an associate degree in business administration, for over 25 years. Meanwhile, a new campus location at the Booker T. Washington Center makes it easier for disadvantaged members of the Erie community to attain a college degree.
The college's fifth campus, Mercyhurst West, is located in Girard, Pennsylvania, at the site of the former Faith Lutheran Church. Classes began at this location in fall 2006.
With a commitment to providing a hands-on education, Mercyhurst has partnerships with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine for student medical care and sports medicine consultation and with Lake View Country Club for expanded internship and employment opportunities for culinary and hospitality students.
Mercyhurst is also in the process of expanding its graduate degree offerings. The school’s Master of Science degrees include Accounting, Administration of Justice, Applied Intelligence, Forensic and Biological Anthropology, Organizational Leadership, Secondary Education and Special Education. New programs for the fall include Exercise Science and an Entrepreneurial Track within the Organizational Leadership program.
Notable Mercyhurst faculty include Archaeologist James Adovasio; Dennis Dirkmaat and Steven Symes, two American Board of Forensic Anthropology certified Forensic Anthropologists: Dennis Dirkmaat, and Steven Symes, and Physical Anthropologist Steven Ousley, co-creator of FORDISC
. In 2012, Mercyhurst anticipates to achieving university status.
The school is best known for its programs in archaeology
and forensic anthropology
, intelligence (MCIIS
& CIRAT
), forensic science, dance
, music
, and art therapy
.
Mercyhurst College competes in two NCAA Division I and 22 NCAA Division II sports as the Mercyhurst Lakers. The Lakers are one of the newest members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
(PSAC). Around 15 percent of the student body consists of student-athletes.
NCAA Division I Sports
NCAA Division II Sports
National Championships
National Finalist
Mercyhurst College Club Sports
American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA
) - Division I
Mercyhurst was also named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for a third year in a row. The distinction is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service learning and civic engagement.
The school’s strong commitment to sustainability garnered leadership-level recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership, which recognizes organizations making a significant commitment to renewable energy initiatives.
Mercyhurst is mentioned in the movie That Thing You Do!
as the site for the featured band's first real gig.
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
liberal arts college
Liberal arts college
A liberal arts college is one with a primary emphasis on undergraduate study in the liberal arts and sciences.Students in the liberal arts generally major in a particular discipline while receiving exposure to a wide range of academic subjects, including sciences as well as the traditional...
in Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
History
On September 20, 1926, Mercyhurst College opened its doors just a few blocks away from the city's southern boundary. It was founded by the Sisters of MercySisters of Mercy
The Religious Order of the Sisters of Mercy is an order of Catholic women founded by Catherine McAuley in Dublin, Ireland, in 1831. , the order has about 10,000 members worldwide, organized into a number of independent congregations....
of the Erie Diocese
Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie is a Roman Catholic diocese in western Pennsylvania. It was founded on July 29, 1853. It is one of seven suffragan sees in Pennsylvania that make up the Ecclesiastical Province of Philadelphia, which is headed by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.-...
, who were led by Mother M. Borgia Egan, who became the first president of Mercyhurst College. The college received its charter
Charter
A charter is the grant of authority or rights, stating that the granter formally recognizes the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified...
on October 5, 1928, after Mother Egan convinced the state that the Sisters of Mercy were a living endowment for the college and worth just as much as a monetary endowment.
From the beginning, Mother Egan was determined to make Mercyhurst the "beauty spot in the diocese of Erie." Wanting the institution to be a masterpiece of harmony, she directed that the exterior of the college be given as much attention as its interior by hiring prominent architect F. Ferdinand Durang of Philadelphia to create Old Main. It became a masterpiece of English Gothic design and stateliness that has the suggestion of a medieval castle in its lines. With the addition of the college gates in 1950, the Mercyhurst campus became a city landmark.
On February 3, 1969, the board of trustees voted to make Mercyhurst a coed college.
From its foundation in 1926 until 1972, members of the Sisters of Mercy had been presidents of the college. After 1972, lay presidents led the college.
On March 27, 1991, Mercyhurst purchased the 100-year old Redemptorist Seminary in North East
North East, Pennsylvania
North East is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, northeast of Erie. Fruit growing was an early economic endeavor, and is still to this day, as this is a popular area for especially cherries and grapes. There is an annual Cherry Festival in the summer and an annual in the fall. It contains...
and turned into a branch campus offering associate degrees and one-year certificates.
In the past two decades, Mercyhurst has become one of the top comprehensive colleges in the North and the second largest Mercy college in America. Among its five campuses, enrollment has grown to well over 4,000 students while full-timefaculty employment numbers includes 168 members. The endowment has increased to more than $20 million and its budget is more than $85 million.
A $40 million program of building and campus renovation has changed the look of Mercyhurst's 50 structures during the past 20 years. Then, in fall 2002, the $7.5 million Audrey Hirt Academic Center opened on the southeast edge of campus, a building funded largely through the college’s $22.8 million capital campaign.
In August 2005, the $5 million Michele and Tom Ridge Health and Safety Building was dedicated at Mercyhurst North East. A $1.3 million residential apartment complex also opened in time for the North East campus' academic year.
Also in 2005, the board of trustees authorized the purchase of 400 acres (1.6 km²) in Girard
Girard, Pennsylvania
Girard is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,164 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Girard is located at ....
as the first step towards developing Mercyhurst West, a two-year college serving western Erie County
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 280,566. Its county seat is the City of Erie.- Geography :...
, northwestern Crawford County
Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 88,765.Crawford County was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named for Colonel William Crawford...
and northeastern Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
.
The board of trustees elected Dr. Thomas J. Gamble as the 11th president of Mercyhurst College. Dr. Gamble, who previously served as vice president of academic affairs at the college, assumed the presidency March 1, 2006.
The construction of a $14 million freshman residence hall began in fall 2008 and opened in the fall of 2009. Warde Hall, a 100000 sq ft (9,290.3 m²). building, houses 318 students and contains a convenience store, media room, TV lounges, computer lab, campus printing station and a fitness center.
A much-anticipated development is the Center for Academic Engagement, a four-story, 31000 square feet (2,880 m²) building that will be set into the rolling hill north of Hammermill Library and feature a skywalk over East Main Drive to connect the two facilities. The building, which will boast many green technologies, will house classrooms and lab space for two of Mercyhurst’s signature programs—Intelligence Studies and Hospitality Management—as well as the Evelyn Lincoln Institute for Ethics and Society and the Mercyhurst Center for Applied Politics (MCAP).
Mercyhurst College continues to be guided by the legacy of its founders, the Sisters of Mercy, in educating students in a culture where faith and reason flourish together; where the beauty and power of the liberal arts combine with an appreciation for the dignity of work; and a commitment to serving others.
Today
Enrollment at Mercyhurst College's Erie campus is nearly 3,500 students, and Dr. Thomas Gamble remains the current president. The college is one of the few schools in the region on a trimester academic system.The College still maintains its campus 18 miles (29 km) in North East, Pennsylvania
North East, Pennsylvania
North East is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, northeast of Erie. Fruit growing was an early economic endeavor, and is still to this day, as this is a popular area for especially cherries and grapes. There is an annual Cherry Festival in the summer and an annual in the fall. It contains...
at the site of the former St. Mary's Seminary.
The college has also operated Mercyhurst Corry, a school offering an associate degree in business administration, for over 25 years. Meanwhile, a new campus location at the Booker T. Washington Center makes it easier for disadvantaged members of the Erie community to attain a college degree.
The college's fifth campus, Mercyhurst West, is located in Girard, Pennsylvania, at the site of the former Faith Lutheran Church. Classes began at this location in fall 2006.
With a commitment to providing a hands-on education, Mercyhurst has partnerships with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine for student medical care and sports medicine consultation and with Lake View Country Club for expanded internship and employment opportunities for culinary and hospitality students.
Mercyhurst is also in the process of expanding its graduate degree offerings. The school’s Master of Science degrees include Accounting, Administration of Justice, Applied Intelligence, Forensic and Biological Anthropology, Organizational Leadership, Secondary Education and Special Education. New programs for the fall include Exercise Science and an Entrepreneurial Track within the Organizational Leadership program.
Notable Mercyhurst faculty include Archaeologist James Adovasio; Dennis Dirkmaat and Steven Symes, two American Board of Forensic Anthropology certified Forensic Anthropologists: Dennis Dirkmaat, and Steven Symes, and Physical Anthropologist Steven Ousley, co-creator of FORDISC
FORDISC
FORDISC, an interactive discriminant functions program created by Stephen Ousley and Richard Jantz, is widely used by forensic anthropologists to assist in the creation of a decedent's biological profile when only parts of the cranium are available. The program compares potential profiles to data...
. In 2012, Mercyhurst anticipates to achieving university status.
The Schools of Mercyhurst College
- The School of Arts & Humanities
- The Walker School of Business & Communication
- The Hafenmaier School of Education & Behavioral Sciences
- The Zurn School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- The School of Social Sciences
The school is best known for its programs in archaeology
Archaeology
Archaeology, or archeology , is the study of human society, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data that they have left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes...
and forensic anthropology
Forensic anthropology
Forensic anthropology is the application of the science of physical anthropology and human osteology in a legal setting, most often in criminal cases where the victim's remains are in the advanced stages of decomposition. A forensic anthropologist can assist in the identification of deceased...
, intelligence (MCIIS
Mercyhurst College Institute for Intelligence Studies
The Mercyhurst College Institute for Intelligence Studies , located on the campus of Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania, offers undergraduate and graduate studies programs in intelligence analysis. The program also offers graduate certificates in Applied Intelligence, Counterintelligence and...
& CIRAT
Cirat
Cirat is a municipality of Valencia in the province of Castellón, Spain. It has a population of approximately 240 and is the capital of Alto Mijares.-Sources:*...
), forensic science, dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
, music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
, and art therapy
Art therapy
Because of its dual origins in art and psychotherapy, art therapy definitions vary. They commonly either lean more toward the ART art-making process as therapeutic in and of itself, "art as therapy," or focus on the psychotherapeutic transference process between the therapist and the client who...
.
Athletics
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference that participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II. The conference is composed of 16 full-time members within Pennsylvania and one associate member in New York...
(PSAC). Around 15 percent of the student body consists of student-athletes.
NCAA Division I Sports
- Men's Ice HockeyMercyhurst Lakers men's ice hockeyThe Mercyhurst Lakers men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College ice hockey program that represents Mercyhurst College. The Lakers are a member of Atlantic Hockey. They play at the Mercyhurst Ice Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. -External links:*...
(Atlantic HockeyAtlantic HockeyThe Atlantic Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey conference which operates primarily in the northeastern United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey–only conference. Unlike several other college athletic conferences, Atlantic Hockey has no women's...
) - Women's Ice HockeyMercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockeyThe Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey team is the hockey team that represents the Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania. The program started in 1999 and Michael Sisti has been the only coach in the history of the program. From 2000 to 2002, the Lakers were part of the Great Lakes Women's...
(College Hockey AmericaCollege Hockey AmericaCollege Hockey America is a women's college ice hockey conference in the United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. The conference is currently made up of four women's teams in New York and Pennsylvania....
) - Men's Rowing
NCAA Division II Sports
- Baseball
- Men's & Women's Basketball
- Men's & Women's Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- American Football
- Men's & Women's Golf
- Men's Lacrosse (East Coast ConferenceEast Coast ConferenceThe East Coast Conference is a collegiate athletics conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division II. Member institutions are located in the northeastern United States in the States of Connecticut and New York.-History:...
) - Women's Lacrosse
- Women's Rowing (ECACEastern College Athletic ConferenceThe Eastern College Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference comprising schools that compete in 21 sports . It has 317 member institutions in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, ranging in location from Maine to North Carolina and west to Illinois...
) - Men'sMercyhurst mens soccerThe Mercyhurst Men's Soccer is the soccer team that represents Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania. The team competes in Division 2 and are in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference...
& Women's Soccer - Softball
- Men's & Women's Tennis
- Women's Volleyball
- Men's & Women's Water Polo (Collegiate Water Polo AssociationCollegiate Water Polo AssociationThe Collegiate Water Polo Association is a conference of colleges and universities in the Eastern United States that compete in varsity water polo...
) - Wrestling
National Championships
- 1976: Men's Tennis - NAIANational Association of Intercollegiate AthleticsThe National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
- 2004: Women's Rowing (Team Champion) - NCAA Division II
- 2005: Mens's Rowing (4+ Open) - ECAC National Champion
- 2009: Josh Shields (165 lbs), Wrestling - NCAA Division II
- 2010: Women's Rowing (8+ Champion) - NCAA Division II
- 2011: Men's Lacrosse - NCAA Division II
National Finalist
- 2007: Men's Lacrosse - NCAA Division II
- 2009: Women's Ice Hockey - NCAA Division I
- 2009: Women's Rowing - NCAA Division II
- 2010: Josh Shields (165 lbs), Wrestling - NCAA Division II
Mercyhurst College Club Sports
American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA
American Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments....
) - Division I
- Men's Ice Hockey (Eastern Collegiate Hockey LeagueEastern Collegiate Hockey LeagueNot to be confused with the ECHL, a professional minor league hockey league in the United States.The Eastern Collegiate Hockey League is an ACHA Division I club hockey league consisting of teams in the Northeast United States...
)
Awards and Distinctions
Mercyhurst has received a number of distinctions, with one of the most important being U.S. News & World Report giving Mercyhurst a “top tier” placement in Regional Universities, North Region, in the 2011 edition of America’s Best Colleges.Mercyhurst was also named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for a third year in a row. The distinction is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service learning and civic engagement.
The school’s strong commitment to sustainability garnered leadership-level recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership, which recognizes organizations making a significant commitment to renewable energy initiatives.
Notable alumni
- John Reilly CostelloJohn Costello (baseball)John Reilly Costello is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , Montreal Expos and San Diego Padres . He batted and threw right-handed....
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; 1991 San Diego PadresSan Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times... - David Emmer LeeDavid Lee (baseball)David Emmer Lee is an American former Major League Baseball player. A pitcher, Lee played for the Colorado Rockies , San Diego Padres , and Cleveland Indians . Lee currently lives in a boro of Pittsburgh called Pleasant Hills coaching 6-7-8 year old baseball.-External links:...
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; 2001, San Diego PadresSan Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
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2007–Present (CBA) - James "Buster" Douglas, 1981–1999, Professional Heavyweight Boxer (First to defeat Mike TysonMike TysonMichael Gerard "Mike" Tyson is a retired American boxer. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles, he was 20 years, 4 months and 22 days old...
) - Terrance Patrick, (Defensive End) 2005–Present, Calgary StampedersCalgary StampedersThe Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
(CFL) - Rob KeefeRob KeefeRobert Keefe was born on November 5, 1980, and is the former head coach for the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League. Keefe attended Mercyhurst College and has won championships as a player and coach in the af2, and the Arena Football League.-College:...
, (Head coach) for the Spokane ShockSpokane ShockThe Spokane Shock is a professional arena football team of the Arena Football League from Spokane, Washington, USA. They play their home games at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena...
of the Arena Football League - Mike McLellanMike McLellanMike McLellan is a indoor lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League and an outdoor lacrosse player formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse...
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(NLL) - Pat HarkinsPat HarkinsPatrick J. "Pat" Harkins is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for 1st District and was elected in 2006.-Personal:...
, Member of the Pennsylvania House of RepresentativesPennsylvania House of RepresentativesThe Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
(2007–present). - Anthony Maher, 1998–2002, Professional Soccer Player (2002–present).
- Mathew Hatchette Professional Football Player,(NFL),1997–2003, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL).
- Grace Gentiluomo 2004-2008- World class bocce player and former European darts champion.
- Meghan Agosta (Women's hockey player) 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist 2006 and 2010 for Canadian National Team.
Trivia
"Mercyhurst's City" was a clue in the January 8th edition of Cooper's Gigantic Crossword.Mercyhurst is mentioned in the movie That Thing You Do!
That Thing You Do!
That Thing You Do! is a 1996 comedy-drama musical film written and directed by Tom Hanks. Set in the summer of 1964, the movie tells the story of the quick rise and fall of a one-hit wonder rock band...
as the site for the featured band's first real gig.