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Piano man: Ben Folds performs a versatile, interactive set at Block Party
By Kelly Outram
When Ben Folds took the stage on Sunday night he was not a singer - he was a music teacher. "Now if you have a higher voice, start on this note and end up in an E minor," Ben Folds instructed the audience at the start of his song "Not the Same," where he broke the audience up into three different groups to sing three different harmonies as if they were in a music class.
With gusto: Guster uses lighthearted jokes to capitalize on Block Party performance
By Conor Orr
In the middle of the band's song "Red Oyster Cult," Guster unexpectedly decided to parody a classic. Lead guitarist Adam Gardner started the riff from Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," complete with backup vocalist Joe Pisapia playing the emphatic cowbell for which the song is so well known.
Life of the party:Block Party delivers two high energy sets creating a two-for-one special at the Dome
By Kelly Outram
Block Party 2009 resembled a double feature movie. Entertained by two headliners, audience members got multiple shows in one sitting. Co-headlining this year's University Union Block Party, Guster and Ben Folds rocked the Carrier Dome despite claims that the bands were not relevant to today's music tastes.
Easy tips for students to live like celebrities during the summer months
By Stacie Foster
School is winding down, the sun is coming out and everyone is ready for summer. A break from classes, the carefree atmosphere, and the nice weather are some of the greatest aspects of the best time of the year. The time when it's never too cold for shorts, sunglasses are a necessity, and we don't have to resort to the tanning bed to get our dangerous fix of those pesky UV rays (it's a love-hate relationship).
Summer outlook: The summer TV forecast is clear. Be on the watch for these shows
By Abram Brown
Ah, summer: barbecues, warm nights, fireworks and…television? Mid-year programs have fallen rather flat in recent memory, and this season will feature plenty of shows worth tossing out with the three-day-old macaroni salad. Despite past disappointments, however, this summer could prove to have a gem or two.
