When the lineup poster came out, my heart dropped as I read each of the artist’s names, every last one ringing hollow like a large bell hitting me over the head. Jordan Ward? Unknown. Elyanna? Huh. Weston Estate? Isn’t that in Downton Abbey? But, then, my eyes scanned across the three words that instantly brought me peace and made me feel like everything was going to be alright: Undertow Brass Band. Those guys are crazy! Fear not, disappointed Brown students hoping for Metro Booming. We have what Rhode Island Weekly called a “face-painted brass band with undimmable energy.”

Now, I know they may not get the recognition they deserve after sacrificing their time, sleep, and relationship with Kelsey to make the world dance to heart-thumping brass canciones. But these guys are the real deal. Trust me, when their main tuba guy starts hitting low, slow B flats, your chest will explode with energy for Providence’s most intact 18-piece brass ensemble. I already feel so much better about this Spring Weekend. We’re going to have so much fun together. See you on the Green!