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School of Music puts electronic twist on concert
A School of Music concert tonight doesn’t feature instruments or musicians. Instead, a computer and speakers will take the stage. The electronic music concert starts at 8 p.m.
Jazz trio to perform tonight at Wharton
Sixty-three years of jazz history wrapped up in one man comes to MSU tonight. Celebrated jazz pianist Billy Taylor and his trio perform at 8 p.m.
E.L.s Eight Ball Grifter to perform in Gothabilly Web cast
In a new twist on rockabilly and Goth, bands such as East Lansing’s Eight Ball Grifter are combining ghoulish and dark lyrics with traditional rockabilly sounds and punk rock to create a new genre touted as Gothabilly.Traditional rockabilly music includes fast tempos that are still danceable, with lyrics about the darker side of life.
Hardest Part typifies country-turned-pop rock
Allison Moorer The Hardest Part (MCA Records) Country is probably the most misbegotten genre this side of rock ’n’ roll.
Under Construction showcases jam style
Jam bands, ranging from the highly popular Dave Matthews Band to the band at your local bar, are taking over the world with long solos and live improvisations.One band that counts the jam movement among its influences played Thursday at Rick’s American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road.East Lansing’s Under Construction took the stage, and lead singer Jesse Young implored the crowd to dance.The first song, “Cool Till 2000,” is a mid-paced tune dedicated to “having a good time,” Young said.Guitar solos and bongos showed the jam ethic of ‘more is more’ has influenced Under Construction when it comes to instrumentation.
