Warren Charles is unique.

The band, comprised of two brothers, incorporate ragtime and funk into their music.

Lauren Phillips, University Board’s mainstage coordinator, said the band should appeal to many students.

“Their uplifting music will bring a lot of students to this event,” she said. “They have such a unique style of music – something most people have never heard.”

Warren Charles will perform at 7 p.m. today in the 7th Street Underground as part of Open Mic night.

Open Mic night allows students to showcase their own, unique talents.

Freshman Chelsea Korneta said she went to her first viewing of the show because her English teacher told her about it.

“It’s a good idea because it gives people a chance to be heard, even if just to show off their talent.” Korneta said.

Warren Charles will close out the event with a performance. The band was booked last year at the NACA conference.

Phillips said the convention allows for music acts to perform and sell themselves, and the acts usually perform in a style that is appealing to the college age group.

Gentry Scott, a freshman biology major, said he also enjoys going to the Open Mic events.

“It’s interesting to hear the locals who are trying to make it instead of the people who already have,” Scott said. “It’s good to have things like that because it can be an outlet for people to be creative.”

Melissa Sturtevant can be reached at 581-7942 or at dennewsdesk@gmail.com.

Warren Charles will perform at 7 p.m. today for University Board’s Open Mic event. Warren plays piano and his brother Charles plays the guitar. (Submitted Photo)

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