Scott Crane and Aram Monisoff read “Boys Grown Tall.” Photo by Taylor Blackson. One aspect of Lawrence that I have always admired is how often our faculty members share their talents with us. As students, we sometimes forget that their job isn’t just teaching; they have projects and ideas they pour just as much…
The Blue Stones release their second album
The Blue Stones are a blues rock band, very much in the vein of the White Stripes, Black Keys or Arctic Monkeys. This October, they finally released their second album “Black Holes,” which I was looking forward to with much anticipation. I was first introduced to the rock duo while planning for my radio show.…
Student explores “finding a gimmick” amidst London music scene
Two weeks ago, I wrote about exploring London’s music scene through a series of blues jams at the Ain’t Nothin’ But Blues bar in Soho. I’ve continued to visit this bar, and I’ve thought about how to stand out in the city’s blues scene. The roots of this article lie within a conversation I had…
Staff writer details his music experience in London
I had been in London a full week before I decided to involve myself in its music scene. The Lawrence London Centre is a fantastic opportunity for students. The offered classes are interesting and provide weekly trips into the city. However, there was something lacking that the Appleton campus possesses: lots and lots of music.…
Spring Opera Scenes wrap up the year
Dramatic opera scenes pictured onstage. Photo by Nidi Garcia. Each year, Lawrence’s vocal department puts on three different operatic performances: Fall Opera Scenes, a winter opera and Spring Opera Scenes. I had the pleasure of attending the spring scenes for my first time this year. I regret to say that I was only able to…
Beyond the Blue Horizon delights audience
Lecturer of Music Bill Carrothers is widely known for putting on phenomenal performances. The first faculty recital I remember attending was a recital of Miles Davis’ seminal “Kind of Blue” record. All of his recitals that I have attended were nothing short of excellent. This past Wednesday, Carrothers put on another recital, titled “Beyond the…
Film Review “Isle of Dogs”
Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs” was an outstanding movie. It was weird, like all of Anderson’s other movies. It had a hidden depth, like all of his other movies. And most importantly, it had so much care put into every shot, which is another characteristic of Anderson’s movies. “Isle of Dogs” is also a stop…
Jazz faculty plays with guest trumpeter
Jazz concert held in Harper Hall. Photo by Nidi Garcia. My freshman year, as a music student, I learned a very important thing about going to concerts: you always want to attend the jazz faculty concerts. Lawrence’s jazz faculty concerts are always something to look forward to. Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending…
Deep Listeners provide meditation
Last Thursday, I attended “Oceans of Sound,” an event put on by the Deep Listeners of Lawrence University. The event took place in the racquetball courts in the Wellness Center. What is deep listening? This is a question that I’m still not entirely sure I have an answer to, despite having done deep listening almost…
Album Review “Exit 16” by Roosevelt Collier
As far as record companies go, there are a select few that I really pay attention to these days — most current bands produce on their own or they have a small, independent label. One record company that I thoroughly enjoy is Ground-up Records. Founded by Michael League, bassist/composer/bandleader of the group Snarky Puppy, this…