Rock ‘n’ roll was the name of the game as singer-songwriter Jackie Greene took to the stage at the University Union ballroom on Nov. 2.

With a medley of guitars, drums, harmonica and even the maracas, Greene and his band brought the packed crowd to its feet.

“I thought it went great,” said Zenia Diokno, programs adviser for UNIQUE, which hosted the concert. “The fans, which they call ‘Greeneheads,’ really enjoyed him. He has a pretty loyal following.”

Carmy Preston, senior psychology major and UNIQUE volunteer, also said the event was successful.

While there were students in attendance, the crowd was composed mostly of community members.

“We advertise a lot in the community, like The Sacramento Bee,” Preston said. “So we tend to see a lot of people come out.”

One of those fans was Julie Lincoln, a nearby resident who attended with her husband.

“We love Jackie,” said Lincoln, who has attended at least eight of Greene’s shows over the past two years. “We love that he’s local,” she said of the Sacramento-based musician.

Mary Delsey, a college student from Pickering, Canada, happened to catch the show while visiting a friend in Sacramento. The moment Greene stepped on stage she was enthralled, Delsey said.

“What an amazing soulful voice he has. I bought his CD and can’t wait to take it home with me. I bet in a few years he’ll be huge,” Desley said.

If the crowd’s reaction Thursday means anything, stardom is definitely where Greene is headed.

Following his last set, fans stood and cheered, begging Greene to play one last song. The crowd-pleasing musician obliged.

“Let’s hear how loud you can get!” yelled Greene, stirring the fans to yell and clap even louder.

Greene’s soulful yet edgy performance mesmerized fans, who ranged from young children to grandmothers. Songs ranged from high-tempo rock like “Mexican Girl” to soulful ballads like “So Hard to Find My Way.”

Chris Webster, Greene’s opening act, started the evening on a high note. The petite Americana singer stood no more than 5-feet tall, her blonde hair cropped in a fashionable bob. Her deep, soulful voice was accompanied by two electrical guitarists, one drummer and her own rhythm guitar. For the last set, she played a metal washboard in the background for some flair.

Greene said he thought the show went well and had only one complaint.

“There should have been alcohol served,” he said, following the concert. “Shows are so much better when the fans get rowdy.”

The fans, as they swayed to the beat and clapped to the rhythm, didn’t seem to mind.