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A capella group to have concert

A capella group to have concert

Stephanie Gaytan November 18, 2014

The University’s co-ed a capella group, No Strings Attached, is set to put on the first performance of the year Wednesday. The group will sample current hits and old favorites in their upcoming performance....

'The Whistles and The Bells' blends several genres

Amy Marino November 5, 2014

By Amy Marino The Whistles and The Bells is the glorious musical redirection result of Bryan Simpson, former member of bluegrass band Cadillac Sky. When trying to describe the sound of The Whistles...

Band connects via Internet

Band connects via Internet

Margaret Wilbourne November 3, 2014

The teleportation of sound is something far from visible as Beats, earbuds and subwoofers increasingly pound the newest bass drops and guitar riffs into listeners’ ears. In an upcoming performance, a...

New album from Annie Lennox commands chilling vocals

Jordan Cissell October 28, 2014

People probably know her best as the sonic boom of a voice on the Eurythmics’ 1983 vaguely menacing vector of a hit “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” so Annie Lennox’s new album “Nostalgia”...

Student writes game scores

Student writes game scores

Laura Testino October 27, 2014

Some students face the video game screen with a controller in hand, intently focused on hitting just the right buttons in just the right sequence. Instead of facing the screen, Thomas Wilson is on the...

Brothers of band Hartle Road to visit Green Bar

Brothers of band Hartle Road to visit Green Bar

Andrew Laningham October 22, 2014

Hartle Road has toured extensively throughout the Southeast, playing festivals such as South by Southwest and Secret Stages, but on Saturday, Hartle Road will come to Tuscaloosa’s 
Green Bar. The band,...

Seniors perform solo recitals for class credit

Seniors perform solo recitals for class credit

Laura Testino October 20, 2014

Over the past semester, nursing homes in Tuscaloosa have listened to the ebb and flow of musical notes from Ben Lucy’s 
guitar. The community performances were all part of the preparation process...

Sun Ra outlandish, not boring

Jordan Cissell October 13, 2014

There is absolutely no guarantee regarding whether anyone will like this record or hate it, but I can say this with complete certainty: you should listen to it and find out. Sun Ra, born Herman Poole Blount...

Student juggles budding music career, classes

Student juggles budding music career, classes

Margaret Wilbourne October 13, 2014

Michael Austin looks around his bedroom walls, gesturing to the matted posters of famous musicians and names his musical inspirations off 
one-by-one. “There’s Jimi Hendrix, Frank Sinatra, Stevie...

Futurebirds to play at Jupiter

Futurebirds to play at Jupiter

Andrew Laningham October 8, 2014

Futurebirds will bring their brand of psychedelic, country-infused rock to the Jupiter Bar 
on Thursday. “When people come to our show, they can expect a high energy rock ‘n’ roll concert with...

Octubafest returns to campus

Octubafest returns to campus

October 7, 2014

The now-annual Octubafest began in 1974 and was held at Indiana University. Organized originally by Harvey Phillips, the event kicked off a movement now 
celebrated across the country. “Octubafest...

Ben Rector to play Bama Theatre

Ben Rector to play Bama Theatre

Luisa Sanchez October 6, 2014

Nashville-based singer and songwriter Ben Rector will perform Wednesday at Tuscaloosa’s Bama Theatre as part of his Fall 2014 Tour. The tour includes 10 different college towns across the Southeast in...