Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 July 1907 — BUT THE MUSIC WAS “PUNK.” [ARTICLE]

BUT THE MUSIC WAS “PUNK.”

It is the consensus of opinion that the music here the 4th was “bum.” The band would no doubt have been able to play loud enough to have beeh beard if they were in an opera house and all was quiet, but for the 4th of July celebration they were simply n. g. One thing, there were not enough pieces in the band to make much noise, and the only strong feature to it was the price, about $160.00. This experience with a city band will be remembered, however, and is not not likely to be repeated, The Democrat wants to apologize to its readers for any words of praise it may have said about this band previous to the celebration. It is said that the going away of some of the members of the college band prevented the attendance of the College Band, which is to be regretted, as it is a good band and would have helped wonderfully in giving, us an abundance of music.