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'Save Me' release full of typical pop rock anthems
I don't like pop rock or college rock at all. As vague as those genres are, they make me want to run - far away from the radio.
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Comic comes to 'U' for free stand-up show
Renowned comic Daniel Tosh will make MSU students roar on Saturday. His stand-up act has made him a popular headliner with multiple performances on the "Late Show with David Letterman", in addition to time on "Comedy Central's Presents Daniel Tosh", Comedy Central's "Friday Night Stand-up and Premium Blend", VH1's "The list", FX's "The Test", NBC's "Late Friday" and Taco Bell campaigns. Tosh's clever material and casual style have brought him to more than 100 college campuses each year.
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'Prelude' production has a strangely good story
It did it again. Riverwalk Theatre has been on a spectacular roll during its 15th season and hasn't stopped yet with the newest production, "Prelude to a Kiss." Directed by Ken Beachler, the comedy features a remarkable cast, an original set design and a storyline that is both interesting and intriguing.
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WrestleMania Revenge event cancelled at Breslin
Professional wrestling body slams and brawls will be seen on campus no longer this spring. World Wrestling Entertainment has canceled its April 10 trip to MSU due to a scheduling conflict and is looking to reschedule the event in the fall. WrestleMania Revenge tickets for the canceled show are refundable in full at the point of original purchase.
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COUNTRY"Bandera Highway," Rosie Flores, Hightone Rosie Flores is a rockabilly/surf/country/blues/rock guitarist from San Antonio, Texas.
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Bands come together for Biodome Benefit
Killer Miller, The Family Tree and Draft Dodgers will perform this weekend to raise funding and awareness for the Student Greenhouse Project, which has completed plans for the construction of a biodome on campus. The Biodome Benefit Concert will rock the Erickson Kiva from 8 p.m.
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'Jersey Girl' screams overkill
By the end of "Jersey Girl," it's hard not to feel a bit sore from being milked for an hour and a half.
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Female icons need to stop 'dirrtyness'
Cultures around the world are obsessed with female sexuality. Most like to stifle it, but here in the United States, we like to exploit it.
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'64 recording displays classic Dylan
The show Bob Dylan played at the Philharmonic Hall on Oct. 31, 1964, yielded what is arguably one of the best bootleg live recordings of his career.
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Script turns 'Magnolias' into mush
The Lansing Civic Players' rendition of "Steel Magnolias" should instead be titled "Mush Magnolias." Opening this past weekend at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, the 1980s drama, filled with bits of bland comedy, had a strong cast worthy of their demanding Southern roles.
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7" gives Lessons a passing grade
Take the break-your-heart beauty of Motown, put it on top of a pure rock 'n' roll energy foundation and add a twist of 20-something youthful charm and you've got The Hard Lesson's new 7-inch vinyl release.
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Love of film, nature goes inside
Film buffs who are avid outdoorsmen have an obvious conflict of interest - especially with the decline of drive-in movies.
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More artists added to festival
Three more well-known artists have been added to the lineup of the six-day Common Ground Festival. The festival will be held in downtown Lansing at Adado Riverfront Park starting at 5:30 p.m.
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'Celebration' showcases women
"A Celebration of Women in Jazz," honoring National Women's History Month and the contributions of American women, will feature the flair of four contemporary jazz artists.
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Campus comedy favorites take the stage twice
Strike one… a clothespin is placed on the inside of a man's ear. Strike two… another clothespin is placed on his eyelid.
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'Stripped' covers taboo topics
The Lansing Community College Drama Club will present "Stripped" this weekend in the Old Central Building in room 232 on LCC's campus.
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VH1 gets in the way of progress
The recent bombardment of nostalgia TV simultaneously has been clogging our precious airwaves and robbing attention spans across America. Channel-surfers have become hooked on the nonstop nostalgia-oriented programs such as VH1's "I Love the '80s," "I Love the '70s" and the highly redundant "I Love the '80s Strikes Back." VH1, supposedly the "Music First" channel, washed out a tidal wave of nostalgia a few years ago with a commentary-driven show that looked back on fads throughout the decades.
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'Eternal' could have shined if it trimmed fat, redundancies
Thank God for Charlie Kaufman. The mad-scientist screenwriter behind "Being John Malkovich," "Adaptation" and "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" easily is among the most creative forces in Hollywood, combining intricate storytelling with bizarre quirks to make utterly different, yet subversively clever parables.
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Songwriting legend brings 'connection' to 'U'
So, why exactly are there so many songs about rainbows and just what is on the other side? Allow Paul Williams, the man behind the words to "Rainbow Connection" and countless other children's and adult contemporary hits, to tell you tonight at Wharton Center. Williams has had a profound effect on American children and adults throughout his three-decade career, though his name alone probably doesn't ring a bell for most 20-somethings. His lyrics for tunes such as "Evergreen" and "We've Only Just Begun" have gained him recognition as one of the best songwriters of all time.
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WEB ONLY: Mayer draws cheers, panties at Breslin concert
Breslin Center was oozing romance and peaceful tunes at the seams Tuesday night. About 7,700 people showed up for a concert featuring pop-rock heartthrob John Mayer with an opening act of East Coast indie rockers Guster. I'll be the first to admit I know nothing about John Mayer or Guster.