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PHOTOS: Students rock Russell House in annual Battle of the Bands

Five student musical groups, from several different genres, competed in the annual Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The House Band won the fan vote and with the win will get to perform at the USC Homecoming Block party on Oct. 28, 2022


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A sign with a QR code for spectators to vote for their favorite band at the annual Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The House Band was ultimately chosen as the winner of the musical competition.
A sign with a QR code for spectators to vote for their favorite band at the annual Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The House Band was ultimately chosen as the winner of the musical competition.
A band named The Resonance performs the opening act of the UofSC Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition brought acappella, folk, rap, and rock music to the Russel House Patio.
A band named The Resonance performs the opening act of the UofSC Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition brought acappella, folk, rap, and rock music to the Russel House Patio.
Microphones and sound equipment sit on an empty stage minutes before the Battle of the Bands concert event on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition brought a cappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russell House Patio in a variety of performances.
Microphones and sound equipment sit on an empty stage minutes before the Battle of the Bands concert event on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition brought a cappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russell House Patio in a variety of performances.
Second-year computer science student Wyatt Carhart sings during The Resonance's set at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition brought acappella, folk, rap, and rock music to the Russell House Patio in a variety of performances.
Second-year computer science student Wyatt Carhart sings during The Resonance's set at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition brought acappella, folk, rap, and rock music to the Russell House Patio in a variety of performances.
Third-year psychology student Erin McDonough sings with the background choir during The Resonance's performance at the USC Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition, brought acappella, folk, rap and rock music to the Russell House Patio in a variety of performances.
Third-year psychology student Erin McDonough sings with the background choir during The Resonance's performance at the USC Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition, brought acappella, folk, rap and rock music to the Russell House Patio in a variety of performances.
Third-year media arts student Alex Fossum (left) and third-year psychology student Erin McDonough (right) sing a duet during The Resonance's opening act on Oct. 5, 2022. The bands competed to be able to perform at the UofSC Homecoming Block Party on Oct. 28, 2022.
Third-year media arts student Alex Fossum (left) and third-year psychology student Erin McDonough (right) sing a duet during The Resonance's opening act on Oct. 5, 2022. The bands competed to be able to perform at the UofSC Homecoming Block Party on Oct. 28, 2022.
Fans watch as Henry and the Sleepers performs its set at the UofSC Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. Students in attendance were an exposed to range of musical performances on the Russel House Patio as a variety of artists competed for the most fan votes.
Fans watch as Henry and the Sleepers performs its set at the UofSC Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. Students in attendance were an exposed to range of musical performances on the Russel House Patio as a variety of artists competed for the most fan votes.
Henry and the Sleepers perform its set during the UofSC Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The band consists of second-year computer science student Wyatt Carhart (left), second-year media arts student Henry Wood (center) and second-year operations and supply chain student Sean Wright (right).
Henry and the Sleepers perform its set during the UofSC Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The band consists of second-year computer science student Wyatt Carhart (left), second-year media arts student Henry Wood (center) and second-year operations and supply chain student Sean Wright (right).
Second-year media arts student Henry Wood, guitarist for Henry and the Sleepers, during his set at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The folk band competed for a spot to play at the UofSC Homecoming Block Party on Oct. 28, 2022.
Second-year media arts student Henry Wood, guitarist for Henry and the Sleepers, during his set at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The folk band competed for a spot to play at the UofSC Homecoming Block Party on Oct. 28, 2022.
Second-year computer science student Wyatt Carhart plays the keyboard during Henry and the Sleepers' performance at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition brought acappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances.
Second-year computer science student Wyatt Carhart plays the keyboard during Henry and the Sleepers' performance at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition brought acappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances.
Second-year operations and supply chain student Sean Wright, the cajon drummer for Henry and the Sleepers, keeps the tempo during the band's set at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022.  The competition brought acappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances. 
Second-year operations and supply chain student Sean Wright, the cajon drummer for Henry and the Sleepers, keeps the tempo during the band's set at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022.  The competition brought acappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances. 
Students watch fourth-year sports and entertainment management student Joshua Jordan, a.k.a. the Gamecock Rapper, perform his set at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022.  The competition brought a cappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances. 
Students watch fourth-year sports and entertainment management student Joshua Jordan, a.k.a. the Gamecock Rapper, perform his set at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022.  The competition brought a cappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances. 
Fourth-year sports and entertainment management student Joshua Jordan, known as The Gamecock Rapper, raps to the crowd during his performance at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022.  The competition brought acappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances. 
Fourth-year sports and entertainment management student Joshua Jordan, known as The Gamecock Rapper, raps to the crowd during his performance at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022.  The competition brought acappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances. 
Closeup of fourth-year sports and entertainment management student Joshua Jordan, known as The Gamecock Rapper performing to a crowd of music lovers during the Battle of the Bands event held on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition brought acappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances.
Closeup of fourth-year sports and entertainment management student Joshua Jordan, known as The Gamecock Rapper performing to a crowd of music lovers during the Battle of the Bands event held on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition brought acappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances.
Fourth-year sports and entertainment management student Joshua Jordan, known as The Gamecock Rapper, sings to the crowd during the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The winner of the competition gets to perform at the UofSC Homecoming Block Party on Oct, 28, 2022.
Fourth-year sports and entertainment management student Joshua Jordan, known as The Gamecock Rapper, sings to the crowd during the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The winner of the competition gets to perform at the UofSC Homecoming Block Party on Oct, 28, 2022.
A closeup of a crowd member's phone as they record a Battle of the Bands performance on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition brought acapella, folk, rap and rock music to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances.
A closeup of a crowd member's phone as they record a Battle of the Bands performance on Oct. 5, 2022. The competition brought acapella, folk, rap and rock music to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances.
The House Band rocks the stage during their performance at the battle of the bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The band won the competition and will be performing at the UofSC Homecoming block party on Oct. 28, 2022.
The House Band rocks the stage during their performance at the battle of the bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The band won the competition and will be performing at the UofSC Homecoming block party on Oct. 28, 2022.
The House Band singer and third-year international business and finance student Tyler Bomse (on left) and guitarist and third-year finance student Carter Vogt (on right) perform at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The House Band was selected as the winners of the competition. 
The House Band singer and third-year international business and finance student Tyler Bomse (on left) and guitarist and third-year finance student Carter Vogt (on right) perform at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The House Band was selected as the winners of the competition. 
The House Band's bassist, fourth-year mathematics student Madison Adams (left), and lead singer, third-year international business and finance student Tyler Bomse (on right) perform at the battle of the bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The House Band won the competition and will be performing at the UofSC Homecoming Block Party on Oct. 5, 2022.
The House Band's bassist, fourth-year mathematics student Madison Adams (left), and lead singer, third-year international business and finance student Tyler Bomse (on right) perform at the battle of the bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The House Band won the competition and will be performing at the UofSC Homecoming Block Party on Oct. 5, 2022.
The House Band's bassist, fourth-year mathematics student Madison Adams (left), and drummer, second-year sport and entertainment management student Zach Lambert, perform at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The House Band won the competition and will be performing at the UofSC Homecoming block party on Oct. 5, 2022.
The House Band's bassist, fourth-year mathematics student Madison Adams (left), and drummer, second-year sport and entertainment management student Zach Lambert, perform at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The House Band won the competition and will be performing at the UofSC Homecoming block party on Oct. 5, 2022.
Fourth-year computer science and math student Josh Dietrich, the frontman for Cockpit, plays guitar at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022.  The competition brought acappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances. 
Fourth-year computer science and math student Josh Dietrich, the frontman for Cockpit, plays guitar at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022.  The competition brought acappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances. 
Fourth-year computer science student Sam Lowry (left) and fourth-year psychology and biology student Carson Dick (right), the drummer and bassist for Cockpit perform during the band's set at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022.  The music competition brought a cappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances. 
Fourth-year computer science student Sam Lowry (left) and fourth-year psychology and biology student Carson Dick (right), the drummer and bassist for Cockpit perform during the band's set at the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022.  The music competition brought a cappella, folk, rap and rock to the Russel House Patio in a variety of performances. 
The House Band's lead singer Tyler Bomse (left), bassist Madison Adams (center), and guitarist Carter Vogt pose after the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The rock band won the evening's competition and will perform at the UofSC Homecoming Block party on Oct. 28, 2022.
The House Band's lead singer Tyler Bomse (left), bassist Madison Adams (center), and guitarist Carter Vogt pose after the Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The rock band won the evening's competition and will perform at the UofSC Homecoming Block party on Oct. 28, 2022.