So, these next few posts will be about the bands that are playing at the 2011 WBWC Spring Concert. Just some information about the concert…it is a benefit concert for the non-profit organization To Write Love On Her Arms. If you’re unfamiliar with this organization-it’s about helping people deal with issues like self-injury, addiction, depression, and suicide. You can find more information about it here: www.twloha.com
The concert will take place in the SAC on Saturday, March 19th and tickets are only $5. If you’re a BW student (which I’m guessing most of you are if you’re reading this blog) then tickets are only $3 with your BW I.D. There are 5 really awesome bands playing: Winters Warm, 70 Lewis, Goodnight City Lights, Call to Attraction, and Call It Fiction. There will also be raffles…and they’re pretty good in my opinion! So you should all come! Check out the ‘88.3 FM The Sting’ Facebook page for more information!
So..moving on. This post will be about Winters Warm. They’re an indie/folk/blues band from Cleveland and they’re amazing! I had them on my show at WBWC maybe a month or so ago and they’re great! They’ve actually played at BW a few times. I saw them play at this place called The Happy Dog a few weeks ago and they put on an awesome performance. The interview I did with them will be available on Youtube to watch very soon…so I’ll be sure to include that video in a post. But for now…I’ll leave you with their music video for “Glasshouse”.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Rooney
So, my first post about a band wasn't going to be about Rooney-but after seeing them last night, I just have to.
If you've ever seen The Princess Diaries and love it as much as I do, then you know who Michael Moscovitz is in the movie. Michael Moscovitz is played by Robert Schwartzman, and Robert is the lead singer of Rooney. The Princess Diaries came out in 2001. Rooney has been a band since 1999, and their first album (self-titled) was released in 2003.
Do you remember that scene in the movie when Michael's band is practicing in the garage where Mia was having her car fixed up? And Michael is playing the keyboard with the M&M's on it? The song they are playing is Blueside, which is by Rooney. Here...just watch the clip.
I have listened to and loved Rooney ever since their first album came out. I was 13 at the time and just finally saw them for the first time last night after 7-8 years. They played at the Grog Shop in Coventry, one of my favorite venues. I also had the opportunity to interview Robert before the show (thanks to our Music Director at WBWC). One of the best moments of my life. The whole night was just great in general. My friend Krysten came to the show too and we were both so excited. She had never seen Rooney before either and loves them as well. They played so many old, great songs. I left the show so happy. It's such a great feeling seeing a band you've loved after sooo many years of listening to them.
Their latest album, Eureka, was released in June of last year. I guess if I had to describe their music, I guess I would call it indie/pop/rock. A lot of their songs are so catchy and upbeat. Some of their songs almost sound like they could be from a different time period-a lot of their influences are artists from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Tracks to check out (there will be a lot-because there are so many good ones.
Off of their self-titled album: Blueside, I'm a Terrible Person, I'm Shakin', Sorry Sorry.
Off of their second album, Calling the World: When Did Your Heart Go Missing?, I Should've Been After You
Off of their latest, Eureka: Holdin' On, I Can't Get Enough, Not In My House.
Here's their music video for Holdin' On, which was just released on Wednesday.
Feel free to let me know what you think!
If you've ever seen The Princess Diaries and love it as much as I do, then you know who Michael Moscovitz is in the movie. Michael Moscovitz is played by Robert Schwartzman, and Robert is the lead singer of Rooney. The Princess Diaries came out in 2001. Rooney has been a band since 1999, and their first album (self-titled) was released in 2003.
Do you remember that scene in the movie when Michael's band is practicing in the garage where Mia was having her car fixed up? And Michael is playing the keyboard with the M&M's on it? The song they are playing is Blueside, which is by Rooney. Here...just watch the clip.
I have listened to and loved Rooney ever since their first album came out. I was 13 at the time and just finally saw them for the first time last night after 7-8 years. They played at the Grog Shop in Coventry, one of my favorite venues. I also had the opportunity to interview Robert before the show (thanks to our Music Director at WBWC). One of the best moments of my life. The whole night was just great in general. My friend Krysten came to the show too and we were both so excited. She had never seen Rooney before either and loves them as well. They played so many old, great songs. I left the show so happy. It's such a great feeling seeing a band you've loved after sooo many years of listening to them.
Their latest album, Eureka, was released in June of last year. I guess if I had to describe their music, I guess I would call it indie/pop/rock. A lot of their songs are so catchy and upbeat. Some of their songs almost sound like they could be from a different time period-a lot of their influences are artists from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Tracks to check out (there will be a lot-because there are so many good ones.
Off of their self-titled album: Blueside, I'm a Terrible Person, I'm Shakin', Sorry Sorry.
Off of their second album, Calling the World: When Did Your Heart Go Missing?, I Should've Been After You
Off of their latest, Eureka: Holdin' On, I Can't Get Enough, Not In My House.
Here's their music video for Holdin' On, which was just released on Wednesday.
Feel free to let me know what you think!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
The Story and The Song
To get started, I guess I'll tell you a little about myself and what the purpose of this blog is.
My name is Markanne and I am a junior Broadcasting/Mass Communications major with a minor in Public Relations. I am involved with my campus radio station, 88.3 FM and love music. Which brings me to what this blog will be about-Music. Each week I'll blog about a different band or artist, maybe tell a story about them or an experience I have had personally involving the band. I'll post links to sites or Youtube videos. Hopefully from this, you will find some new music you like. I love sharing music with people, so I'm really looking forward to this whole experience.
In case you were wondering why I chose to title this blog "The Story and The Song"...I'll tell you. The Story and The Song is the name of an album by a band called Between the Trees. They are absolutely one of my favorite bands, and while they have recently decided to break-up and focus on other things...I still love them and probably always will. The album came out in 2005 and it was the first album released by the band. Expect a blog devoted to them at some point.
Every song has a story. Every song means something different to everyone. So, I thought this was the perfect title for a music blog.
My name is Markanne and I am a junior Broadcasting/Mass Communications major with a minor in Public Relations. I am involved with my campus radio station, 88.3 FM and love music. Which brings me to what this blog will be about-Music. Each week I'll blog about a different band or artist, maybe tell a story about them or an experience I have had personally involving the band. I'll post links to sites or Youtube videos. Hopefully from this, you will find some new music you like. I love sharing music with people, so I'm really looking forward to this whole experience.
In case you were wondering why I chose to title this blog "The Story and The Song"...I'll tell you. The Story and The Song is the name of an album by a band called Between the Trees. They are absolutely one of my favorite bands, and while they have recently decided to break-up and focus on other things...I still love them and probably always will. The album came out in 2005 and it was the first album released by the band. Expect a blog devoted to them at some point.
Every song has a story. Every song means something different to everyone. So, I thought this was the perfect title for a music blog.
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