“Children of the Forest; Conceived by the root. Lived by vascular contraptions.” So describes Pine Barons, an up-and-coming indie rock band from South Jersey. Oh wait, maybe they’re talking about the forest. OK, now I’m confused.
Entertainment
Monmouth Catches ‘Spring Fever’
The Spring Fever Tour made its one and only NJ stop at the University on Saturday, April 27 in the sold out concert at the Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC).
Academy Award Nominee Brings Impossible Screening
Sam Green was at Pollak Theatre for the visiting artists showcasing What We Need Is The Impossible, a collection of his various documentaries on Monday, April 22.
Only Living Boy visits WMCX
Lead singer and guitarist Joe Cirotti of the gritty blues trio, Only Living Boy, discussed their new record on WMCX 88.9 FM this past Tuesday.
Singing Hawk Soars
While most kids in second grade enjoy riding bikes and playing kickball, Sarah Gulbin found her love for singing. Grade school started as a place for education and evolved into learning that not only did she have a passion for singing, but she had a voice that could carry it.
Roger McGuinn Rocks Pollak
The University’s Pollak Theatre was home to singer, songwriter and guitarist Roger McGuinn, Friday, April 19. The lights dimmed and the crowd that filled the lower section of the theatre.
Fall Out Boy Saves Music (Kind of)
Fall Out Boy has returned to save rock and roll. I’m not quite sure they saved the genre, but they certainly helped it.
New App Has the 4-1-1 on Local Shows
Okay, so the Bandsintown app is sweet. If you are a fan of music and going to shows, this app should definitely be on your phone. Maybe it should even accompany the starting four on the bottom, which for me would fit in snugly next to Spotify, Music and Messages.
Seniors Display Art at Final Showcase
Joan and Robert Rechnitz Hall became home to the second, and final, segment of the Senior Art Exhibition, which took place from April 12 to the 19. While the first senior show displayed works by graduating students majoring, particularly, in computer graphics and animation, the second showcase had several works by seniors who will be graduating at the end of the semester with a degree in fine arts.
National Record Store Day
The days of buying physically packaged music at a small, independent record store may seem long gone, but this Saturday, these humble businesses will be making a triumphant comeback.