By JORDAN MARSHALL

Staff Writer

Ingram Hill, a rock band from Memphis, Tenn., performed April 2 at Cactus Jacks Cantina and Grill, located on 2803 S. Service Road.

The band is on the road in support of their nationally released record "June's Picture Show."

Justin Moore, lead vocals and guitar, said he likes to play to college crowds because colleges take care of them, and they are constantly getting new fans.

"There are usually cheap ticket prices, and students come out even if they don't know who you are," Moore said.

Cass Nealy, owner of Cactus Jacks, said he likes to promote the live music scene as much as possible.

"I love bringing the action to Cactus Jacks," Nealy said.

Nealy also said he tries to satisfy the customers' needs by bringing talented musicians in a laid-back atmosphere that people can afford.

Ingram Hill started the show with "Never be the Same."

From the first note of the song, the music was tight, and they seemed like they had it all together. The audience could feel the energy exuding from them.

Besides Moore experiencing some technical difficulties with one of his guitars, he seemed like he was having a blast on stage with his flashy smile and his cool dance moves.

When the band started playing "Chicago," the audience went crazy.

The highlight of the night was when the band played "Your Smiling Face."

Phil Bogard, on guitar, started the song off with a guitar solo. Then as the song went on, Moore got audience participation by asking the crowd to dance along with him.

Moore's enthusiasm plus the audience's excitement made the concert a fun and entertaining show.

"I love playing in Ruston," Moore said. "I just don't like playing in Ruston in August, but that's pretty much all of the South."

Meredith Herrmann, a sophomore photography major, said she follows Ingram Hill around when they tour. This concert made her 16th show.

"I really liked 'The Captain,' and their cover of 'Suspicious Minds' is always great," Herrmann said.

Ingram Hill is touring the Southeast throughout April.