Pubsafe Abruptly Shuts Down “Boneyard Boogie Band’s” Debut

Vivian Bryan | September 18, 2024

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“Boneyard Boogie Band,” a variation of the campus-famous “Belladonna Night Show” debuted at Sage Cafe on September 6th. Students came with lots of energy, dancing and lounging in Sage’s ambiance to the band's “funk, psych rock, and blues” tunes. 

Despite the band themselves asking students to follow the “no open container” policy, the show was quickly shut down by public safety after an open alcoholic drink was found outside. In protest, the band and crowd kept going after the first warning until Public Safety (Pub Safe) threatened to close Sage Cafe for the entirety of the year. 

Students were sent home, though some members of Sage Cafe crew and the band stayed to reckon and possibly compromise with Pub Safe. Though student efforts failed, and the show officially ended leading into a weekend with many more Pub Safe incidents to come.

Students Jade Edwards and Colin Presley on guitar and vocals. 

“Wilson is the most fun place to play at, the crowd is always so crazy," Jade Edwards said.

Students enjoy the music from Sage Cafe’s couches.

Students Colin Presley and Jade Edwards shot through crowd.

Student Blake Mauney on Sage Cafe Crew works their shift from behind the counter. 

Pubsafe tells band to “shut it down” holding an open alcoholic drink.

A local from Asheville Kyle Macero continues on the keys after first Pub Safe warning.

Student Jade Edwards asks Pub Safe if they could continue playing for a small group.

Pub safe truck outside of Sage Cafe.

Student Ferris Thorn sits in front of Pub Safe Truck in hopes that the show will continue.