Music was in the air at St. Edward’s University last week.

Rebecca Butler, Battle of the Bands winner, started off the night by playing a set with The Richards, and The Bright Light Social Hour ended the night with a bang.

Rebecca Butler’s sweet voice and tough guitar won the crowd over at Battle of the Bands on March 28 and again the Spring Concert on April 6. The Bright Light Social Hour then delivered a show that was unforgettable.

The Bright Light Social Hour includes members Curtis Roush (guitar/vocals), Jack O’Brien (bass/vocals), A.J. Vincent (keys/vocals) and Joseph Mirasole (drums). Born and bred in Austin and Round Rock, the members of The Bright Light Social Hour do not mess around.

The Bright Light Social Hour was originally formed in a university setting at Georgetown’s Southwestern University. The band has gone through a number of changes since then and has been creating a name for itself in Austin. The band recently won a number of awards at the Austin Music Awards including Band of the Year and Album of the Year.

There is really no proper way to describe the group’s style of music. It includes mostly rock and roll with a little bit of dance and some old-fashioned southern soul. At times, the band’s music blends into a strangely perfect mix of sounds. The initially timid crowd could not help but sway to the music, slowly transforming the concert into a true dance show.

The entire show was organized by the University Programming Board. Students responded positively to the performance.

“It was like a lunar sex explosion,” freshman Spencer Hall said. “The only other way I can think of to describe them is as funky southern cowboys who just might be from another planet. After the show I kept asking myself, ‘How in the world have I never heard of this band before?’ Their radical stage presence and ability to interact with the crowd was surpassed only by their astounding musicianship.”

In a brief interview after their performance, the band members admitted that they’ve had their fair share of bizarre memories involving overcrowded rooms in clothing optional co-ops, falling asleep under mattresses and being pelted with flying objects on stage.

“Being on the road is always a blast — just going to new cities and partying with new people,” O’Brien said.

Next on the agenda for the band is a five-week tour of the Southeast, the East Coast and the Midwest while the band works on new material for its record.

Although The Bright Light Social Hour is likely bound for greatness and playing sold-out shows everywhere, the band seems to be happy to just have a place to share music with fans. While the band has come a long way, members appear to cling to their Austin roots where their musical inspiration first emerged. The musicians share the motto of just having a good time with fun music and great hair. They also try to stay humble.

When asked if he had any more thoughts on playing at St. Edward’s, Roush said, “Just, thanks for having us!”