Despite falling on a dreary, rainy day, the Concert For The Commonwealth was a big hit on the University of Kentucky's campus last night. 

Around 150 students came out over the course of the evening to enjoy great bands, free food, great company, and to learn about local issues from grassroots campus and community organizations.

“I’m really pleased with how this turned out… I’m happy so many people came out despite the cold and rain,” said UK KFTC member Jessica Bookout.

Organizations that helped bring the event together included the Latino American Student Organization, Amnesty International, WRFL 88.1, UK Student Government, UK Green Thumb, Transy Progress, and the Catholic Newman Center. 

Acts included The Sepia Tones, Charlie Denison & Friends, Hambone, Fitch Lane, Eyes and Arms of Smoke, and The Dialectics.

“The music rocked… it just rocked,” remarked KFTC member Danny Cotton. “It’s so great to see so many bands coming out and playing for free for a good cause.”

Outcomes of the event included recruiting 40 new KFTC Members and passing out over a hundred KFTC Voter Guides about the Election on November 6th. 

One of the most impressive things about the membership recruitment work that night was the degree to which around ten Members intentionally struck up conversations and made great asks to join to a handful of people each. 

UK KFTC members say they’re interested in having another Concert For The Commonwealth concert next year and that they learned a lot from planning this one.