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| May 07, 09 |
Block Party Receives Mixed Reviewsby Matt Nudell '11Arts & Entertainment Writer Super Mash Bros and Rjd2 unleashed an ecstatic wave of techno/hip-hop fury to a large audience attending Hamilton College's first-ever Block Party this past Friday night in the Tolles Pavilion, Instead of hosting a traditional rock concert in place of May Day, CAB chose to spice things up by organizing a DJ dance party. More.. |
Martin Sexton Makes Acoustic Folk Sexierby Lexi Nisita '12Arts & Entertainment Writer In a genre overflowing with indistinguishable amateurs bypassing creativity in favor of getting laid, acoustic guitarist and lyricist Martin Sexton sets himself apart. His sound is a memorable combination of many influences from traditional country to what can best be described as gospel (check out "Happy" from his most recent album), and his lyrics have a poetic sensibility that is both simple and sweet without being boring or sickening. More... |
Senior Theatre ProjectsAs the semester comes draws to a close, the senior theater majors, Romina Memoli, Nick Fessette, Chelsea D'Aprile, Jennifer Mitchell and Silvio Cuadra entertain and move us with pieces about hunger, love, heartbreak and everything in between. More... |
AppleWagon Releases Self-Titled First Albumby Lauren Moon '10Features Editor On Friday afternoon of May 1 the usually quiet happy hour crowd of math professors and Student Activities employees was interrupted by a special live performance from campus staple Applewagon and their following of wayfarer clad, flannel-flaunting groupies. This event marked the release of Applewagon's self-titled first album, comprised of nine original tracks. After various sessions in the studio over the past year, the culmination of the band's illustrious career is on sale now for $10. The album can be purchased on Amazon.com, iTunes as well as Rhapsody, or by contacting the band members. More... |
In the Watchfiresby Susan Stanton '09Arts & Entertainment Contributor In the Watchfires, an original performance piece created by Christian Baxter '10, Chelsea D'Aprile '09, Nick Fesette '09, Romina Memoli Amador '09 and Susan Stanton '09, and directed by Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre, Dustin Helmer '99, will be performed in Minor Theatre on Tuesday, May 12 at 8 p.m. More... |
How Many Lettuce Heads?by Joshua Hicks '09Arts & Entertainment Writer School is almost out and what have we learned? Boys will be boys, girls just wanna have fun and my favorite response to work: I don't wanna work; I wanna bang on the drum all day. Sounds like a party, right? Between Old School and Animal House, boys are taught to be as reckless, shameless, naked, loud and obscene as possible. I also want to throw Grease on the list since I was just singing "Summer Loving" to one of my friends. Another favorite of mine is Rock and Roll High School, which features the Ramones. More... |