As some of you bright-eyed scholars may know, March is National Women’s History Month. In perfect music-geek fashion before this month’s end, I have compiled a brief list of women who have made a difference in the world of music—from Gregorian chant...
If The Ting Tings and TV on the Radio had a baby who was addicted to caffeine, her name would be Marnie Stern. Stern is a New York City singer and guitarist who Spin Magazine voted No. 87 out of the 100 greatest guitar players of all time. Her new album,...
Music and baseball are two aspects of summer I’m looking forward to in the short seven weeks ahead. Of all things for me to bring up, right? They aren’t far off from one another, especially with performance enhancement. Auto-Tune and steroids are...
There is nothing I love more in life than when one of my favorite singers announces they are doing a project that is so unrelated to music. When Max Bemis, the lead singer of the band Say Anything, announced he was coming out with not one comic book but...
Hard rock in the 21st century is hit or miss. Many modern rock bands fail to give justice to the classics. Buckcherry reminds listeners of “Guns N’ Roses” and “AC/DC”, and the band’s originality keeps its music fresh and enjoyable. Buckcherry’s...
They teach by day and rock by night. O’Leary’s Restaurant and Pub, 260 E. Lincoln Highway, is the repeated venue for the rock cover band Buffalo Jump. At first glance it would seem to be just another band paying tribute to some of classic rock favorites,...
Seasonal music can be easy to categorize. “Jingle Bell Rock” is Christmas music. “The Monster Mash” is Halloween music. What about Valentine’s Day music? According to News.UFL.edu, Chad Swiatowicz, a University of Florida student with a master’s...
There is only one thing I love more than I love music. That thing has many facets. It’s sensual and complex. It changes moods and alters world views. It’s finicky. It requires a certain kind of touch. Both delicate and bold, this thing takes up about...
In 2001, John Smith decided that it was time to reintroduce live band music into a community in which it was absent. Just Make It Happen, 337 Knollwood Drive, is a non-profit organization that produces events all around the DeKalb-Sycamore area to preserve...
Adult piano lessons are now available in two different skill levels for students and community members interested in advancing their musical skills. Two piano levels are taught in a group where students can get one-on-one instructions from a teacher....
The NIU Ukulele Ensemble meets from 7 to 7:55 p.m. on Monday evenings. Beginning and intermediate level students are invited to bring a ukulele and participate in the ensemble. Eric Schroeder is the ensemble director. For more information about the class,...
People use music to help them in a task they may be working on. Some study while listening to classical or easy going music, others use high intensity music for exercising. The women of the NIU gymnastics team pair their music with their routines, specifically...
