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Richardson kicks off tour

By Carl Nadig | January 22, 2014

If you’re in the area this upcoming weekend, don’t be surprised if you get too much bass.Beginning Thursday night at Otto’s, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, local punk band “Richardson” Richardson is launching its 2014 winter tour with a bang. Without...

Late-night bands set comedic stage

By Carl Nadig | January 21, 2014

Late-night television wouldn’t be the same without house bands.Live music has been a recurring piece of the entertainment industry, and it continues to evoke certain positive atmospheres and moods for the shows. For late-night television, house bands...

Alan Hubbard, The Gaming Goat manager, stands behind a display desk at The Gaming Goat, 311 E. Lincoln Highway. The store, which opened Saturday, sells board games, trading cards and more.

Gaming chain comes to city

By Carl Nadig | January 20, 2014

The city’s entertainment skill just leveled up.Saturday, locals attended the grand opening of DeKalb’s newest recreational store, The Gaming Goat, 311 E. Lincoln Highway. For the afternoon, attendees played games focused on fantasy, science fiction...

Springsteen’s hopes not high enough for new album

By Carl Nadig | January 14, 2014

Music enthusiasts can rejoice now that Bruce Springsteen released his 18th studio album Jan. 14, but don’t get too excited.“High Hopes” is everything a Springsteen fan expects it to be, and that’s where its main weakness lies. Nearly every song...

Local indie group plays upbeat holiday concert

By Carl Nadig | December 8, 2013

Even schoolwork couldn’t keep young college band the Ellevens from practicing for its end-of-the-year performance Friday night.While finals are close, the Ellevens had fun with upcoming seasonal cheer. Friday, the local rock group presented a Christmas...

Four choirs bring holiday spirit to campus

By Carl Nadig | December 4, 2013

DeKalb | Four choir ensembles will celebrate the holidays Sunday with their annual holiday concert.The festive performance, which is 3 p.m. Sunday at the Music Building’s Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, includes a historical array of global music. Scheduled...

Former student releases 13th rap album

By Carl Nadig | December 1, 2013

DIY rapper and former political science student Emanuel Vinson, in his prolific ambitions, has created 13 albums. At 22 years old, his newest record, “dove” was released Nov. 22.Last summer, Vinson dubbed himself +, a post-college stage name that...

Musician Ryan Harding drums with Local H Nov. 29 at Otto's, 118 E. Lincoln Highway.

Local H delivers nostalgic performance

By Carl Nadig | December 1, 2013

After consumers jammed into department stores shopping during Black Friday, adults were OK crowding into Otto’s for a special performance by alternative rock duo Local H.The 21-and-older venue, Otto’s, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, became overcrowded quickly...

NYC rap hits Otto’s

By Carl Nadig | November 24, 2013

Shinobi Ninja had an electric performance with a fusion of R&B, nu metal, hair-thrash and hip-hop Saturday at Otto’s, 118 E. Lincoln Highway.Based out of the streets of Brooklyn, Shinobi Ninja is a musical group with old-school musical production...

Dance students schowcase traditional, modern arts

By Carl Nadig | November 20, 2013

DeKalb | Whether moving gracefully, chaotically or in an unrecognizable form, dance students rehearsed it for today’s performance.The School of Theatre and Dance will present the Fall Dance Concert 2013 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Because of the...

'Shangri La' portrays complex reality

‘Shangri La’ portrays complex reality

By Carl Nadig | November 17, 2013

Jake Bugg is arguably an artist who possesses an old soul, and he proves this in “Shangri La.” It’s a rarity when listening to musical hits on the radio to discover such artists.Officially released Monday, “Shangri La,” while being a relatively...

Syrians play global music

By Carl Nadig | November 13, 2013

The exotic sounds of the Middle East were heard from the Music Building Tuesday.The School of Music and College of Visual and Performing Arts presented a concert showcasing music genres of the Middle East in the Music Building’s Recital Hall. Omar al...