The students who were munching on their lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 30, also enjoyed being crooned to by the pop-folk singer Jessica Sonner.
As the Denver, Colo. native got ready in the back corner of the cafeteria, one could tell how laid back the singer was. She wore a plain blue v-neck t-shirt, skinny jeans and just her naked feet, no shoes.
After adjusting her sound with her singing companion Dan Craig, Sonner sang to the crowded café.
Sonner’s voice flowed over the food and captured the attention of many.
She sounds similar to Colbie Caillat with a hint of Regina Spektor, mixed with Craig’s, who sounded very similar to Damien Rice.
“I don’t love it but I like that she has a great acoustic sound rather than the obnoxious karaoke noise that’s in here sometimes,” Nicole Necci, senior elementary education major, said.
As the afternoon continued, people began paying more attention to their food rather than respecting the singers. Even Dan Craig had a comment. “I feel like I am singing to the chicken fajita bar,” Craig said.
Still, there were some loyal listeners who politely clapped after every song.
Sonner played songs off of her latest album, “All We Need,” including “Forget You” and “Just You.” The artist donated her voice for back-up when Dan Craig took over the stage. He played “Further to Fall,” which was just featured on the television show “One Tree Hill.”
“I think they sound good. They bring a soothing feel,” Rodney Collins, junior marketing major, said. There was no doubt that everyone was soothed by the duet.
This entire event was sponsored by CAP Board. Ellie Spano, junior international business major, was in charge of the event.
Spano was enjoying herself by adjusting the sound for the singers as well as swaying to the rhythm of the music.
“We’re going to have a lot more cafeteria entertainment during meals this year,” Spano said. “Come out to a lot more events, especially if you like Jer Coons. He is coming in October.”
The event ended with a small yet respectful applause. Sonner and Craig turned toward the fans and thanked them and started putting their guitars back in their multi-stickered cases.
“I don’t normally play in cafeterias, mostly just coffee houses,” Sonner said.
She explained that this event was just a part of her college tour. The duo was scheduled to play at Alvernia College that night.
“It was an honor to be here,” Sonner said. “If you want to know more about my music, you can find me on MySpace and Facebook.”
Sonner and Craig’s albums are both available on iTunes.
