Music

Blue skies
Talented and tumultuous Wilco headlines unusual downtown outdoor concert
By Jon Niccum
May 9, 2008
Early in his professional career, bassist John Stirratt opened for The Replacements in Mobile, Ala. The headlining band had just released its 1987 masterwork, “Pleased to Meet Me,” and was becoming a legendary force in alternative rock.
Hail to the chiefs
The Presidents launch new campaign to make rock fun again
By Jon Niccum
May 5, 2008
While the 1990s were politically synonymous with Bill Clinton, the decade’s music scene was equally receptive to The Presidents of the United States of America.
A first for Saudis
European classical music played for mixed company for first time in public
By Donna Abu-Nasr - Associated Press Writer
May 4, 2008
It’s probably as revolutionary and groundbreaking as Mozart gets these days. A German-based quartet staged Saudi Arabia’s first-ever performance of European classical music in a public venue before a mixed gender audience.
Review: ‘Movin’ Out’ combines brilliance, confusion
By John R. Phythyon Jr. - Special to the Journal-World
May 3, 2008
Billy Joel is one of the all-time great storytellers in American music, so it’s only natural his work would provide the backdrop for a dance extravaganza that took Broadway by storm in 2002. Twyla Tharp’s interpretation of more than 25 of Joel’s songs, “Movin’ Out,” won a Tony Award in 2003, and a tour of it hit the Lied Center Thursday night.
Net Worth: Radio stations get personal on the Internet
By Jon Niccum
May 2, 2008
I generally loathe radio — specifically modern corporate radio. The limited playlists and cookie-cutter mentality of these behemoths don’t exactly have me jumping up and down in anticipation of the latest Fergie or Mudvayne track.
Rap session
Lawrence High School students explore skills developed through hip-hop class
By Jon Niccum
May 2, 2008
In a rural recording studio south of Lawrence, posters of Green Day and Against Me adorn the walls, overlooking Marshall amplifiers, guitars and a drum kit. It’s not exactly a venue that exudes a hip-hop vibe. But on this particular day, a batch of high school students have invaded the studio to lay down their own raps and beats.
Fraternity sponsoring music carnival
May 1, 2008
Kappa Kappa Psi, a Kansas University fraternity, wants to encourage Lawrence children to learn about music.
‘John Brown’ opera opening in KC
By Terry Rombeck
May 1, 2008
If martyrdom, love and violence are hallmarks of opera, then a new production opening this weekend in Kansas City will go over well — even if it's set in Kansas.
Alcohol OK’d for Wilco concert downtown
J-W Staff Reports
April 30, 2008
A May 14 downtown concert won its final piece of city approval.
Rocker, designer have clothes encounter
By Emili Vesilind - Los Angeles Times
April 27, 2008
Matt Sorum not only learned how to play drums by emulating Keith Moon, the enigmatic drummer for the Who, he also took cues from the dandified madman about how to dress like a rock star.
LHS grad wins prestigious award
By Karrey Britt
April 27, 2008
At age 26, a Lawrence High School graduate already is creating a legacy. On Saturday, Dennis Shafer added the Creativity Foundation’s Legacy Medal to his impressive résumé.
Lawrence Civic Choir
April 26, 2008
Songs about nature will be featured during tonight’s spring concert of the Lawrence Civic Choir.
Church’s bell choir to be featured during music festival
By George Diepenbrock
April 26, 2008
It has become a Lawrence musical mainstay. The 34th annual music festival at Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt., returns 7 p.m. Sunday, and it will feature the church’s Plymouth Ringers, a youth bell choir known for its tours across the world.
Concert to help county children
J-W Staff Reports
April 24, 2008
A benefit concert featuring The Meridian will be at 10 p.m. May 1 at Crimson and Brews, 925 Iowa, to raise awareness and funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County.
Puddle’s ‘Psycho’ is such a hit, that it’s scary
By Glenn Gamboa - Newsday
April 20, 2008
As soon as Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin wrote the song “Psycho,” he knew it would be a hit.

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