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Folk lure
Jason Reeves concert impresses with down to earth lyrics, acoustic vibe
By Kelina Imamura
Jason Reeves stood on the stage alone with his acoustic guitar. He looked toward the door in the Schine Underground and called for his friend - and opening act -Tyrone Wells. "He's a lot taller than me," Reeves said as Wells bent down to hug him. "It's actually quite comical.
Fenner: I thought grills were on trucks
By Holden Fenner
I got my braces taken off Wednesday. This was a fantastic day for me, since I had them for three years. It's also the kind of moment that makes you feel like you're almost ready to graduate the sixth grade. Having braces does, for the most part, suck.
Rock Band 2 plays off previous game's popularity
By Dan Kaplan
It's been spoofed in an episode of "South Park," and had a cameo in a recent Mariah Carey music video. It even caused an injury to Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya during the 2006 Major League Baseball playoffs. As side effects like these might suggest, Guitar Hero - along with its sister game, Rock Band, - has become a cultural phenomenon.
Q & A with Jason Reeves
By Kelina Imamura
Before Jason Reeves took the stage Wednesday night for his Bandersnatch Music Series concert, The Daily Orange got the chance to sit down with him and talk about handwritten letters, Colbie Caillat and his favorite place in the country. On his music: "I guess I'd like to call it honest music, not using those words like folk and pop and rock.
Academy Award Buzz | "Body of Lies"
As Academy Award buzz thickens, rumored nominees fight to make it through the static
By Rebekah Jones
This year's film selection continues to follow a pattern of not living up to the hype. As the 2009 Oscar season kicks off, movies with strong reputations and unreachable expectations not only miss the mark, but also nearly hurt the statuses of the actors who star in them.
Academy Award Buzz | "The Duchess"
By Rebekah Jones
"The Duchess" Directed by: Saul Dibb Starring: Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes 2 out of 5 stars Kiera Knightley is a beautiful, talented young actress - but this film was not one of her best. And since "The Duchess" was entirely about her, the film didn't quite cut it.
Academy Award Buzz | "Appaloosa"
By Blake Rong
"Appaloosa" is the latest in a slew of movies set to revive the Western genre. Those raised on Westerns will be familiar with the concept: mysterious lawmen arrive to clean up a town, the bad guy is ruthless to the point of self-parody and after a few gun battles somebody always rides off into the sunset.
