Sherman, October 13, 2025
News Summary
The Trainwreck band will host a concert titled ‘The Wall Experience,’ honoring Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Wall.’ Scheduled for January 17, 2025, at Austin College’s Nation Theater, the show is expected to attract over 500 fans from North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. The event promises a full production including lights, sound, and visuals, showcasing a tribute that captures the essence of a live rock concert. Tickets are available on Eventbrite with early bird pricing.
Sherman
Lead: Concert, date, venue and expected crowd
The Trainwreck band is set to perform “The Wall Experience,” a tribute to Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall.” The concert will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2025. The venue for the event is the Austin College, Ida Green Communications Center – Nation Theater. Doors will open at 5:30 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM. The event is anticipated to draw more than 500 fans from across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.
What the performance will include
The performance will feature a full production rendition of The Wall album, including lights, sound, and visuals. The Trainwreck band has prepared a staged tribute designed to present the album in sequence with production elements intended to recreate a concert-level experience rather than a simple song-by-song cover set. The band has been working on creating a tribute show experience comparable to what one would expect in Dallas.
Band lineup and additional musicians
The Trainwreck was founded in the summer of 2024 as an alt-rock, post-grunge band known for energetic live music events. The band consists of Kirt Connor (Guitar, Vocals), Joshua Hansard (Drums, Vocals), and Alec Cripps (Bass). For this performance, they are joined by additional musicians Oliver White (Guitar, Vocals), Atticus Neff (Percussion), and RJ Wright (Keyboards).
Leadership and artistic intent
Kirt Connor, the band lead and vocalist, expressed the special significance of bringing “The Wall” to life. The group frames the show as an opportunity to present a fully produced interpretation of a landmark rock album while maintaining the band’s own alt-rock energy.
Tickets, sponsorship and local impact
Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite with early bird pricing for a limited time. Interested businesses can inquire about sponsorship opportunities by contacting [email protected]. The concert aims to highlight the Austin College Ida Green Communication Center as a hub for arts and culture in the region, and this concert is part of an effort to strengthen the cultural scene in the Sherman-Denison area.
Support and logistics
Organizers anticipate attendees from a multi-county area in North Texas and parts of Southern Oklahoma, and venue staff have planned crowd entry, seating, and production load-in consistent with a full-scale theatrical rock presentation. Local college leadership is positioning the event as one of several campus-hosted performances intended to increase public engagement with arts programming at the Austin College, Ida Green Communications Center – Nation Theater.
Production notes and expectations
The show is described by the band as a full production rendition of The Wall album, including lights, sound, and visuals, and is being presented in a single-evening format beginning after doors open. The schedule lists doors at 5:30 PM and a start time of 7:00 PM to allow for pre-show entry and seating. Event organizers expect the setup to meet audience expectations for a tribute of this scale while operating within the technical capacities of the Nation Theater.
Context and regional relevance
The Trainwreck formed in summer 2024 and has focused on building a regional presence with energetic live events. Presenting a full-album tribute to a well-known rock record is part of the band’s effort to broaden its audience and contribute to live-music offerings in Sherman and the wider Sherman-Denison area. The concert is positioned as part of ongoing cultural activity aimed at attracting audiences from both North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.
FAQ
When will the concert take place?
The concert will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2025.
What is the title of the show?
The Trainwreck band is set to perform “The Wall Experience,” a tribute to Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall.”
Where is the venue for the event?
The venue for the event is the Austin College, Ida Green Communications Center – Nation Theater.
What time do doors open and when does the show start?
Doors will open at 5:30 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM.
How many fans are expected to attend?
The event is anticipated to draw more than 500 fans from across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.
What will the performance include?
The performance will feature a full production rendition of The Wall album, including lights, sound, and visuals.
Who are the core members of The Trainwreck?
The band consists of Kirt Connor (Guitar, Vocals), Joshua Hansard (Drums, Vocals), and Alec Cripps (Bass).
Which additional musicians will join for this performance?
For this performance, they are joined by additional musicians Oliver White (Guitar, Vocals), Atticus Neff (Percussion), and RJ Wright (Keyboards).
Where can tickets be purchased?
Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite with early bird pricing for a limited time.
How can businesses inquire about sponsorship?
Interested businesses can inquire about sponsorship opportunities by contacting [email protected].
What is the local aim of the concert?
The concert aims to highlight the Austin College Ida Green Communication Center as a hub for arts and culture in the region.
How does this concert relate to the local cultural scene?
This concert is part of an effort to strengthen the cultural scene in the Sherman-Denison area.
When was The Trainwreck founded and what is their style?
The Trainwreck was founded in the summer of 2024 as an alt-rock, post-grunge band known for energetic live music events.
Has the band described the significance of this performance?
Kirt Connor, the band lead and vocalist, expressed the special significance of bringing “The Wall” to life.
Is the band aiming for a particular level of production?
The band has been working on creating a tribute show experience comparable to what one would expect in Dallas.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, January 17, 2025 |
| Title | “The Wall Experience,” a tribute to Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall” |
| Venue | Austin College, Ida Green Communications Center – Nation Theater |
| Doors / Start | Doors open at 5:30 PM / Show starts at 7:00 PM |
| Anticipated attendance | More than 500 fans from across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma |
| Production | Full production rendition including lights, sound, and visuals |
| Core band | Kirt Connor; Joshua Hansard; Alec Cripps |
| Additional musicians | Oliver White; Atticus Neff; RJ Wright |
| Tickets | Available on Eventbrite with early bird pricing for a limited time |
| Sponsorship contact | [email protected] |
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