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The Babyklok Tour Brings the Brutality to Coca-Cola Roxy (Atlanta)!

When Brendon Small announced that he would release not one, but two Dethklok LPs this year and finally close out the Metalocalypse saga with the release of Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, it felt bittersweet knowing that this would be the last hurrah for Nathan and the boys. In April 2023, it was announced via Dethklok’s socials that Babymetal would join forces and co-headline with Dethklok on the Babyklok Tour (with opening support from Jason Richardson) starting August 30th in Houston, Texas, and concluding October 12th in Los Angeles, California. The fourth stop on The Babyklok Tour would land in Atlanta, Georgia at Coca-Cola Roxy in the area known as the Battery near Truist Park. The Roxy is one of my favorite larger venues in Atlanta to do photography because of the wide-open views in the mezzanine area and the always friendly staff. This would be my first time seeing both Dethklok and Babymetal, so I was excited to hear what they would play for the fans at this sold-out event at the Roxy in Atlanta.

It has been a wild ride since August 6, 2006, when Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha created an adult animated television series on [adult swim] that would be centered around a melodic death metal band named Dethklok. The show featured fictional band members: Nathaniel Explosion – voiced by Brendon Small (vocals), Skwisgaar Skwigelf – voiced by Brendon Small (guitars), Toki Wartooth – voiced by Tommy Blacha and Mike Keneally (guitars), Pickles – voiced by Brendon Small (drums), and William Murderface voiced by Tommy Blacha (bass).

The music for the show was written by Brendon Small and would serve as fundamental moments in many of the animated scenes throughout the show’s groundbreaking history. Over a year later, Brendon (with the help of some veteran metal artists) would release The Dethalbum on September 25, 2007. Currently, the touring band consists of Brendon Small (guitar/lead vocals), Gene Hoglan (drums), Bryan Beller (bass/backing vocals), Nili Brosh (guitar), and Pete Griffin (bass/backing vocals). Dethklok as a band has released four LPs in total with their latest release, Dethalbum IV, which was released on August 22, 2023, by Water Tower Music. Before the show, I was hoping that Dethklok would play “Murmaider” and “S.O.S” in their set list for this evening. I was pleased that I got to see “Murmaider” live as it was the third song in their setlist. Although, “S.O.S” was not included in the set list for this evening, it was still chock full of bangers from their discography. If this would be my only time getting to see Dethklok perform live, I have to say that it was definitely a journey that I will never forget.

Check out the brutal setlist from this show at Coca-Cola Roxy below:

· “Deththeme”

· “Dethsupport”

· “Murmaider”

· “Awaken”

· “Fansong”

· “Birthday Dethday”

· “Duncan Hills Coffee Jingle”

· “Hatredcopter”

· “Thunderhorse”

· “The Gears”

· “Briefcase Full of Guts”

· “I Ejaculate Fire”

· “The Duel”

· “Aortic Desecration”

· “Bloodlines”

· “Go Into the Water”

Co-headliner Babymetal is a Kawaii metal/J-pop/Power metal/alternative metal band from Tokyo, Japan that formed back in 2010. After some lineup changes over the years, the band now consists of Suzuka Nakamoto a.k.a. Su-metal (vocal/dance), Moa Kikuchi a.k.a. Moametal (scream/dance), Momoko Okazaki a.k.a. Momometal (scream/dance), Takayoshi Ohmura (guitar), Leda Cygnus (guitar), Isao Fujita (guitar), Boh (bass), Hideki Aoyama (drums), Anthony Barone (drums), Chris Kelly (guitar), CJ Masciantonio (guitar), and Clint Tustin (bass). They have released four (4) LPs with The Other One being their latest release (March 24, 2023). The band is produced by accomplished music producer Key Kobayashi a.k.a. Kobametal from the Amuse Talent Agency, who is also known for forming the Japanese idol group Sakura Gakuin.

As stated before, this would be my first experience seeing Babymetal perform live as one of our colleagues here at Concerthopper.com, Richard Davenport (@metalprophecymedia), has covered Babymetal a couple of times for this publication. Besides doing the research before the event, I did not listen to anything recorded as I wanted to have my first impression come solely from their live performance. I felt the honesty and pure experience of Babymetal live would be the best way to experience this cultural phenomenon. Granted this is not my normal style of metal, but I am not a gatekeeper of metal or any genre for that fact. I want to be fully transparent here at this juncture. My first impression came from the loyal legion of Babymetal fans who came to see them perform at the Roxy.

The age range of their fans ranged down to little metal heads and up to elder metal heads alike. As a fan of all music, this devotion to a musical act speaks volumes i n regards to their historic success. I’ll be honest once again; I was impressed with their choreography and presence on stage that night. And their fans showed their admiration and love for the band throughout the set. I can see the appeal of Babymetal as an act that bridges metal fans to the genre of Kawaii metal. And vice versa as Kawaii metal fans may branch out into the vast, subgenre categories of metal music.

Check out Babymetal’s crowd-pleasing setlist for this evening’s performance below:

· “BABYMETAL DEATH”

· “Gimme Chocolate!”

· “PA PA YA!”

· “Distortion”

· “BxMxC”

· “Mirror Mirror”

· “Monochrome”

· “METAL!”

· “Megitsune”

· “Headbangeeeeerrrr!!!!!”

· “Road to Resistance”

Opening the evening was Jason Richardson who is also known for his guitar work with bands Born of Osiris, Chelsea Grin, and most currently All That Remains. Jason’s discography includes three (3) LPs with Born of Osiris (1) and Chelsea Grin (2) plus three (3) LPs as a solo artist. Jason has also been a featured artist in releases by bands such as Polyphia, Purge of Filth, Veil of Maya, and August Burns Red. Jason is currently an official member of All That Remains as of February 2019. This was my first time seeing Jason Richardson play live as a solo artist, I first got to review Jason while playing with All That Remains back in 2019 for Imprint Entertainment.

You can check out Jason Richardson’s setlist below:

· “Tendinitis”

· “Ishimura”

· “Sparrow”

· “Titan”

· “Retrograde”

· “Upside Down”

· “Hos Down”

You can read previous reviews featuring both Dethklok and Babymetal by following the links below:

· Babymetal: A Japanese Sensation Prepares to Invade America (by Richard Davenport) & Atlanta Takes a Trip to the Metal Galaxy with Babymetal (by Richard Davenport).

· The Last Chapter of the Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (Or How the Great Reuniting Matters to Dethklok) (by Xerxes Tzolis) & Dethalbum IV: Last Call with Dethklok (by Xerxes Tzolis).

You can still order/save Dethklok's new album, Dethalbum IV, and listen to "Aortic Desecration" by following this link today!

Don’t miss DETHKLOK on The Babyklok Tour with BABY METAL!

THE BABYKLOK TOUR 2023:

Wed-Aug-30-23 - Houston, TX- 713 Music Hall

Thu-Aug-31-23 - Dallas, TX - South Side Ballroom

Sat-Sep-02-23 - Orlando, FL - Orlando Amphitheater

Sun-Sep-03-23 - Atlanta, GA - Coca-Cola Roxy

Tue-Sep-05-23 - Nashville, TN - Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Wed-Sep-06-23 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre

Fri-Sep-08-23 - Pittsburgh, PA - UPMC Events Center

Sat-Sep-09-23 - Wallingford, CT - Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Sun-Sep-10-23 - Alton, VA - Blue Ridge Rock Festival

Tue-Sep-12-23 - Philadelphia, PA - The Mann Center

Thu-Sep-14-23 - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Fri-Sep-15-23 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom

Sun-Sep-17-23 - Sterling Heights, MI - Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

Mon-Sep-18-23 - Toronto, ONT - RBC Echo Beach

Wed-Sep-20-23 - Grand Rapids, MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Thu-Sep-21-23 - Chicago, IL - Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Sat-Sep-23-23 - Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life Festival

Sun-Sep-24-23 - Milwaukee, MN - The Rave/Eagles Club

Mon-Sep-25-23 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore

Wed-Sep-27-23 - St. Louis, MO - Saint Louis Music Park

Thu-Sep-28-23 - Omaha, NE - Steelhouse Omaha

Sat-Sep-30-23 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium

Sun-Oct-01-23 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex

Tue-Oct-03-23 - Vancouver, BC - PNE Forum

Wed-Oct-04-23 - Seattle, WA - WaMu Theater

Sat-Oct-07-23 - Sacramento, CA - Aftershock Festival

Sun-Oct-08-23 - Las Vegas, NV - Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort

Tue-Oct-10-23 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Financial Theater

Wed-Oct-11-23 - Los Angeles, CA - YouTube Theater

Thu-Oct-12-23 - Los Angeles, CA - YouTube Theater

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Tustin, California is a charming city boasting of a rich history, a beautiful blend of cultures, and an array of attractions that are definitely worth seeing. Whether you’re visiting as a tourist or looking to explore a new city, Tustin has something special to offer. Here are some of the things to see in Tustin, California.

The Old Town Tustin is one of the must-see attractions in the city. This charming district still preserves the architectural styles of the past, with a collection of beautiful buildings, some of which date back to the 1800s. Embark on a walking tour of this historic district, and you will find a range of intriguing shops, restaurants, art galleries, and museums that showcase the unique culture and art of Tustin.

For nature lovers, the Peters Canyon Regional Park is a great place to visit. This park boasts of scenic trails that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding hills, wildlife, and plant life. It’s an ideal place to go for a walk, hike, jog, or bike ride while enjoying the tranquil beauty of nature. There are also picnic areas in the park, making it a great spot for a family outing or a romantic date.

The Marconi Automotive Museum is another attraction to check out when in Tustin. This museum showcases an impressive collection of rare, exotic cars that have been owned and driven by some of the most iconic names in the automobile industry. The museum is not just for car enthusiasts, but for all those who appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of fine automobiles.

For those seeking more adventure, the Sky Zone Trampoline Park is perfect for a fun day out with family or friends. This indoor trampoline park features various activities such as trampoline dodgeball, slam dunk basketball, and the freestyle jump zone. Whether you are a child or an adult, there's something for everyone at the Sky Zone Trampoline Park.

Foodies will find Tustin a great destination too. Tustin has a wide range of restaurants that offer diverse cuisine from around the world. Waking up to some freshly baked croissants and coffee from the Pandor Boulangerie is a great way to start your day while, a trip to the Blind Rabbit Speakeasy is perfect for a fun night out with friends, savoring their carefully crafted cocktails that take patrons back in time with their unique prohibition-era ambiance. For an exotic taste of Japan, Ritter's Steam Kettle Cooking serves some of the best Cajun and Creole dishes in the city.

Another attraction in Tustin is the weekly Tustin Farmers Market, held every Wednesday. It's a great place to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and local produce. This market offers an array of organically grown produce, artisanal cheeses, baked goods, and flowers. You can also find a variety of food trucks serving up delicious meals, providing an opportunity to taste some local flavors and indulge in gourmet treats while relaxing and taking in the vibrant energy of the market.

Lastly, if you’re in Tustin during the holiday season, the Tustin Illumination Holiday Lights is a perfect way to celebrate the festive season. Visitors can enjoy a spectacular light display set up in the city center, as well as events such as carol singing, tree lighting, and fireworks. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the festive atmosphere with family and friends and make unforgettable memories.

In conclusion, Tustin offers visitors an opportunity to explore a unique blend of culture, history, and adventure. Whether you’re a nature lover, a history buff, a foodie, or just looking for some fun and excitement, Tustin has something for everyone. With so much to see and do, Tustin is a destination that should be on everyone's bucket list. While you're visiting, bring your camera to take lots of photos, and check out OC Auto Matrix - best used car dealer in Tustin.

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MakyMak visits Tustin California , Marconi Auto Museum . City of Tustin Tour.

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Happy Spring Break

By: Katie Schadler

“Day In the Life” for a Theatre Kid

A Typical Wednesday for Bethany Fitch

By: Bethany Fitch

Theatre and Environmental Studies double major Bethany Fitch starts off her Wednesday bright and early with an 8:30 AM “Shakespeare on Film” class with Professor Jean Peterson. While taking the class to fulfill her dramatic literature requirement, Bethany has ultimately found it rewarding to consider Shakespeare from an alternative perspective. After grabbing a quick breakfast, she heads over to her “Paving Pathways” class with Dustyn. As a senior, Bethany has been able to use the insight she has obtained from class to advance toward a career in the theatre industry. Between her academic responsibilities, Bethany is an Admissions Ambassador from 12-1:30 where she works at the desk to check families in for their tours and welcome them to Bucknell.

The other significant part of Bethany’s life at Bucknell is her passion for the environment. She not only pursues Environmental Studies through her “Capstone Community Project” class required for her major but also through conducting environmental research. After her desk shift as an Admissions Ambassador, Bethany attends her weekly meeting with her mentor to work towards publishing her research this spring! Her final class of the day is Costume Design with the wonderful Carly, which she is taking for her Technical Theatre credit.

After dedicating a portion of her night to homework, dinner, and maybe working on planning the next Cap & Dagger event, she heads to rehearsal with Bryan for the upcoming production Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde. Once rehearsal ends, Bethany tries to keep her evenings wide open to decompress by watching TV and debriefing with her lovely roommates. When she can find time amid her busy schedule, Bethany is listening to music, partaking in game nights, or organizing Harry Potter movie marathons with her roommates. With more time, Bethany would love to spend more time skiing, hiking, or simply taking leisurely walks as a way to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

A Day of Devices and Designs with Joe Dox

As a Computer Engineering major with a Theatre Design and Technology minor, sophomore Joe Dox is constantly merging both the rational and creative sides of his brain. Starting off his morning with two engineering courses, Joe’s classes involve learning coding skills and uncovering the inner-workings of devices.

When he is not acting as the bridge between software and hardware engineering, Joe can be found in Harvey Powers Theatre’s design lab setting up sound systems for Heath’s sound design class or dedicating ten to twelve hours a week working for the theatre department. As a Technical Assistant/Stage Electrician, Joe’s tasks can include anything from set building for the upcoming show Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde to moving equipment between Tustin to Harvey Powers to designing lights using software systems. Whether it be working with different choreographers or preparing for the ever-changing Bucknell productions, Joe’s favorite part of the job is the constant variation.

With a particular passion for sound design and live performance, Joe has always been drawn to the creative space that takes place “behind-the-scenes” of a show. Outside of class and work, Joe is hard at work completing computer engineering projects for Renewable Energy Scholars or organizing the upcoming TEDxBucknell event at the campus theater on April 1. When he can find some free time, Joe likes to blow off some steam at the climbing wall or catch up with friends over lunch in downtown Lewisburg. If he had more time, Joe would love to be an Admissions Ambassador, for he loves the opportunity of bringing prospective first-year students together on campus and sharing the versatile passions he has found at Bucknell.

Navigating the First Year with Tessa Brizhik

For first-year Linguistics and Psychology double major Tessa Brizhik, every day is different. Tessa spends the majority of her time in a range of diverse classes. In addition to taking classes for her two majors, Tessa is also taking statistics, Russian, and a theatre course called “Paving Pathways” where the class dives into the various pathways that art can take you.

With the goal of eventually using theatre to help students with speech development disabilities, Tessa has most enjoyed her Educational Psychology course where she hopes to implement some of the applied psychology techniques she has learned in a future classroom setting. Outside of her core courses, Tessa is a presidential fellow working in the Bucknell Language Department as the Student Language Counsel Director. Her responsibilities mainly involve hosting campus events to encourage language study, attending language faculty meetings, and creating a website that showcases language double-major options for prospective students. At the moment, she is organizing a photo contest for students who were previously abroad to submit photos they took while traveling.

After a day of academic work and classes, Tessa goes to theatre rehearsal where she currently plays the narrator along with five smaller parts in Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde. As a show with characters from various parts of the UK, Tessa has spent the rehearsals working with a dialect director and learning to speak in different accents from high and low-class British to Irish to Scottish. After her three hour practice, Tessa loves to spend time with her friends she met through the Arts Residential College, hosting hall movie nights or decompressing on the quad. As the weather gets nicer, Tessa hopes to dedicate a portion of her day to spending more time outside playing sports or venturing downtown to explore the escape room in downtown Lewisburg.

Catching Up with Clea Ramos

Doubling as a Computer Engineering major and digital artist, sophomore Clea Ramos is always interested in exploring the creative intersections between art and code. Clea begins her day in her engineering classes where she studies the fundamentals of computer architecture, coding, and programming language. Additionally, she is taking an Introductory Photography course, learning the basics of operating a camera, applying design principles, and navigating Photoshop. Overall, Clea has most enjoyed her Discrete Math course where she is exposed to a more mathematical understanding of the logistics of coding.

As both a computer engineer and digital artist particularly interested in web design, Clea loves the applicable, interdisciplinary element of engineering, requiring an amalgamation of math, science, problem-solving, and art. In between classes, Clea meets up with her friends over mealtimes, attends her dinner seminar on food waste and sustainability, and lives in the Maker-E within Dana Engineering. This is the space where she spends time with friends, works on homework, or makes herself available to students in Introduction to Electrical Computer Engineering as “Study Group Facilitator.”

Playing an active role on campus, Clea can be found attending APIDA meetings, organizing community-directed events through the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers, and working on the Theatre Publicity Team as the department’s Creative Graphic Designer. Recruited for the team in her first year following the Arts First pre-orientation, Clea has enjoyed the community opportunities and departmental connections she has made as a result of getting involved early and having the chance to work with a variety of students on campus. Originally hesitant to pursue art as a major rather than a creative outlet, Clea has claimed her role on the publicity team as a space to exercise artistic liberty without feeling the limitations of a grade.

Outside of her academics, Clea enjoys attending extracurricular events, hosting weekend movie nights, and having spontaneous snack breaks with her roommates. In the future, Clea hopes to continue interweaving her passions for engineering and art, making time to learn new coding languages and platforms as well as experimenting with new art forms beyond the digital realm.

Gross Indecency Dramaturgy: When a Class Becomes a Job

By: Zoe Wilson

The students of Dr. Bryan Vandevender’s Theatre 265 class, titled “Introduction to Dramaturgy,” spent the Fall 2022 semester preparing for the upcoming production of Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde by Moisés Kaufman. The play centers around the three trials Oscar Wilde faced before being arrested for “Gross Indecency” in 1895— in other words, for soliciting homosexual sex. Thus, it was the students’ job in this class to research Victorian England, Wilde’s work, and the British legal system. Luckily, due to being awarded the Dalal Creativity and Innovation Grant for Student-Faculty Collaboration, the students are being compensated to continue their research and audience outreach efforts throughout Gross Indecency’s rehearsal process.

The last time the course was offered was in the Fall of 2019, in preparation for what would have been the Spring 2020 production of the musical Cabaret. There were eight individuals in the class that year who spent their semester researching the culture of cabaret theater in Weimar Germany, and, while two of them took on independent dramaturgy projects—Julia Tokish ‘22 for Fun Home (dir. Bryan Vandevender) and Catherine McKay ‘21 for Bliss (dir. Brooke Ecknat ‘21), the production of Cabaret never opened due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Interestingly, this year’s discussion-based course was composed of only one member of each class year: Paige Gilmartin ‘26, Nathaniel Samuels ‘25, Madison Buckley ‘24, and Zoe Wilson ‘23 (myself). The students had a range of experience levels in the Department of Theater and Dance (as performers, stage managers, ushers, etc.) going into the class, and the various majors they represented made for an electric classroom environment throughout last semester.

Some examples of student projects included the writing of a “dramatis personae” (or detailed report on a character’s real life, mostly for the benefit of actors and designers), the construction of a timeline of events occurring before and after the events of the play, and the curation of an image gallery (both for design inspiration and to be projected during the production, set to grace the Harvey Powers Theater). My favorite project was a report I wrote about two famous Oscar Wilde Lectures, “The English Renaissance of Art” and “The House Beautiful,” which was jointly about the content of the speeches and what we can glean from them regarding the way Wilde saw himself and the world around him.

I had the privilege of sitting in on many table rehearsals and presenting the information I found to the actors in a digestible way in the form of either “dramaturgy study hall time” or powerpoint presentations. Additionally, the director, Dr. Bryan Vandevender, invited me to join the weekly production meetings to answer any questions the designers may have regarding historical accuracy and dramaturgical vision. I am excited to continue this work and shift to public-facing dramaturg in the next few weeks. As a senior non-theatre major, I am grateful for the opportunity THEA 265 and Bryan have given me to immerse myself in the department and put my love of the theatre to good use. Go see Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde March 30-April 1!!!

Talking About It With Azhani Duncan-Reese

After taking the semester-long Theatre 390 course and spending weeks researching, rehearsing, and refining, Azhani Duncan-Reese ‘24 and the rest of the cast had the chance to showcase all of their hard work in the Forum Theatre production Can We Talk About It at the end of February. As a student in the fall-semester course Theatre 390 with a strong background in both theatre and scholarly research, Azhani played a role in both developing the script and bringing it to life on stage.

Inspired by Bucknell’s 2011 Climate Report and strengthened by the students’ personal experiences with injustice on campus, the cohort of theatre students decided to primarily focus their production on racial discrimination, financial inequity, and Greek Life problems. With authenticity existing at the heart of Forum Theatre, it was essential that the script was based on current and accurate facts. Before the stage scenarios were even decided upon, students had the opportunity to create and pitch individual character ideas, spending an extensive amount of time getting to know the backgrounds and motivations of the characters, for they would be essential elements in dictating the way the actors would portray their characters on stage.

After numerous revisions of the script, auditions were held, and casted students were assigned characters. Because she was heavily involved in creating the script and growing acquainted with these characters, Azhani was able to provide valuable insight for how new actors could potentially better understand their characters. With the objective of Forum Theatre allowing audience members or “spect-actors” to intervene throughout the play to help improve the various tension-filled scenarios related to social justice, it was up to those writing the script to incorporate guiding “breadcrumbs” or semi-complete bits of information that could evoke audience curiosity and inspire their reflection. However, unaware of the diverse and unpredictable spect-actor responses that could arise, Azhani and the rest of the cast were trained to frequently think on their feet.

Growing up as an audience member of Forum Theatre, Azhani found the role of a Forum Theatre actor to be vastly different but highly rewarding. While Azhani’s character in Can We Talk About It may have been disinterested in continuing the fight against racial injustice, the real-life Azhani enjoys being on the frontlines, protesting and raising awareness for herself and other people.

As a junior double majoring in Political Science and Theatre, Azhani has found Forum Theatre to be a fitting medium through which she can marry her two passions: researching/fighting against systemically unjust societal structures and using her platform on stage to evoke people’s emotions. When Azhani is not performing, she is a Posse Scholar along with a member of Delta Sigma Theata, Blueprint (a POC collective of artists and creators), and Bucknell’s Black Student Union through which she was the co-host of Bucknell’s recent Black Fashion Show.

Honoring James Howe: Graduating Senior

At the end of the semester, Bucknell stage manager, program designer, and vital member of our publicity team, James Howe, will be graduating. James was my “Arts First” Pre-Orientation mentor, meaning that I have known James since my first day of college, which is a strange but sentimental concept to consider. I knew James as the cool British mentor who created stickers. The incredibly skilled artist who, instead of showing us a portfolio of their work, stood up at our talent show and presented an entire slideshow on the weird stick figures they created.

And in just knowing their brilliantly niche, comedic and creative talents this year alone, I am equally aware of how much more of James I have missed in the last four years. My assignment was to write a tribute to James, honoring them for all they have contributed to the theatre department during their time at Bucknell. But if you don’t know James, (which at this point, I don’t know how you don’t), I thought to get a better understanding of who this person is, I would just copy and paste their replies to the questions I sent them because they are absolute gold, and it would feel incomplete to leave anything out. And so James, you wonderfully endearing human being, you will be missed:

What is your major?

“Computer engineering! (The hardware side of things)

Even though I'm infinitely more interested in the software side of things, I choose computer engineering since I wouldn't take time to learn these things on my own, so I chose this major in order to be forced to learn these topics.

It also has the benefit that I'm one of the best programmers in my major, which is a big ego boost since I Know if I was a compsci major I wouldn’t be Nearly as good relatively.

I chose STEM and engineering because I REALLY hate writing. It's obviously some vicious cycle of not liking it and not trying and then on and on, but y'know.

I'm sure by this point in reading this you could probably have guessed that writing is not my forte.” NOTE: Katie has done a LOT of cleaning up of this writing, so this comment certainly doesn’t hit as hard.

What extracurriculars were you involved in? Talk about SMing Can We Talk About It.

“I have tried to be involved in theater every year, and I think I have done at least something every semester. I usually ASM, but SMing was a really valuable experience. I probably have more to say, but it’s 3:20am as of me writing this.”

What was your experience like as an Arts First mentor?

“When I was a freshman, my Arts First Mentors were just the coolest people, like they had seemed to carve out a niche at Bucknell and just be doing so much, they were confident and funny. They reached out to me past arts first, made me feel welcome at Bucknell, and they continued to do so the whole time I knew them.

And that's a large weight on my shoulders, I wanted to live up to their legacy and do right by it. I hope I've been able to provide that to at least some subset of the freshman this year.

As a side note, it's very weird to think that I'm in a position of being a like ‘cool senior’ or even like a ‘sociable senior.’ Like the way I viewed myself in middle school, as this kind of introverted weirdo, hasn't really updated, and I just very suddenly had a shift of ‘oh, that's just not true anymore.’

Doing arts first my freshman year was genuinely one of the most influential choices I made during my 4 years here. It gave me multiple friendships which have lasted strongly since my freshman year. Mentoring is the least I could do to try and give back to that.”

What were your favorite college memories?

“It's the relationships I've made during my time here that I look back on most fondly, and still do right now. I've forged some really strong friendships that when I think about them, I get kinda teary. The moments I share in the company of good friends are definitely the ones that have stayed in my mind.

Arts First has been a peak every year. I always leave it with like, this immense love for everyone in it, and then schoolwork crushes me and I go back to baseline (Of some love for everyone in it, but more tempered).”

What do you do in your freetime?

“I typically stare at a wall and just do that for like 6 hours a day. Sometimes to mix things up, I'll stare at the opposite wall. That's usually the highlight of my week when I do that.”

What career plans do you have?

“eeeghhggghhhhhhh *tugs at collar while looking for the exit*”

Any art you want to share? Check out James’ art!!!

“My ‘portfolio’ https://to-show-i-can.tumblr.com/ . It's just random things to show people when they go "omg you make art????"

There's this https://editor.p5js.org/jah083/full/ZMUOa71CL which is a glorified tech demo for a friend making a game with gears in it, and he asked me ‘hey can you figure out the math of making a 'chunky' rotation, like how a clock takes discrete steps.’ Play around with the sliders.

A lot of what falls under my ‘art/creativity’ category are just glorified tech demos. See here https://imgur.com/a/l4FvRTs, Eidos not gif

and here actually, just more tech demo stuff. I was just seeing if I could recreate Queen Anne's Lace procedurally.

Not art related but here's a fun video of my family nearly burning down a forest https://youtu.be/qxixq7Rny2A

even more tech demo stuff

This is a 3d heatmap of where on my computer screen I click the most

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2023 Arts Merit Weekend Highlights

Two weekends ago, Bucknell invited prospective arts students and their families to visit the campus and experience the festivities of Arts Merit Weekend. The Bucknell Theatre & Dance Department had six theatre merits and fifteen dance merits. The weekend was a huge success, filled with memorable talent and engaging conversations. Students and faculty of the department look forward to hopefully seeing these merit students on campus next Fall!

The Theatre Department’s Spring Break Plans!

“ ‘Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take ya Bermuda, Bahama…’ (Jk, but I am going to the Bahamas).”

“I’m just going to hang out and catch up with friends:)”

“Bethany and Isabel are going to the Bahamas.”

“Going to Boston to visit my boyfriend!”

“Going to Charlotte NC to see Anj’s show–The Night Diary”

“Traveling to Cancun with friends”

“USITT BABYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!”

Happy Spring Break from Theatre and Dance :)

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makymakvrchat · 2 months

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Good Morning California

#California #Southern California #Travel #Tour #Los angeles county #Orange county #Irvine #Tustin #Lake forest #Costa mesa #Santa ana #Newport beach #Huntington beach #Anaheim #Laguna beach #San juan capistrano #San clemente

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screamsinsilver · 3 months

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erra lineup summary

jesse cash (2009 - present) - guitar + clean vocals + songwriting + some lyrics, has his solo side project ghost atlas, has co-written some bad omens songs and has co-produced an invent animate album and has done a bunch of vocal features

alex ballew (2009 - present) - drums, programs his drum triggers for live too, was also the plot in you's touring drummer for a while, also writes and tracks and tours drums for ghost atlas

jt cavey (2015 - present) - unclean vocals + some clean vocals + some lyrics, vocals in texas in july, also did covers on youtube and has done a bunch of vocal features, and twitch streamer (in present tense even though he hasn't streamed in two years)

conor hesse (2016 - present) - bass + tour manager + stylist, formerly I the breather, touring bass for ghost atlas

clint tustin (2022 - present) - guitar + live backing tracks and guitar tones and other gear related things + 3d visuals, formerly babymetal western kami band and galactic empire (star wars metal), does 3d graphics/music videos for other bands

adam hicks (2009 - 2012) - bass + backing vocals, left to finish school and become a personal trainer or something along those lines

garrison lee (2009 - 2013) - unclean vocals + lyrics, did all the lyric writing pre moments of clarity, left the band to become a graphic designer (but also maybe got kicked out because he "never really gave a shit" according to some vague reddit answer from jesse)

alan rigdon (2009 - 2013) - guitar, did a lot of songwriting when he was in the band, left to do his own music (the artificials) but is still erra's biggest fan to this day

sean price (2013 - 2022) - bass (early) + guitar, left the band to spend more time with his family, played guitar on erra's short run with bad omens last year, is a barista/artisan coffee specialist

ian eubanks (2013 - 2015) - unclean vocals, had filled in garrison before on tour then took over full time, only appears on the moments of clarity ep and did write vocal parts (and maybe lyrics) for drift. left due to health reasons when touring

here's the one time we had almost everyone in a photo together

(from left to right: jt, garrison, clint, jesse, alan, adam, conor, alex)

sean was there but was watching his kid at the time and ian couldn't get off work or something

#erra #jesse cash #alex ballew #jt cavey #conor hesse #clint tustin #adam hicks #alan rigdon #garrison lee #sean price #sean gregory price #ian eubanks

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ezrafurman · 5 years

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Highlights from the pre-tour press conference are in. For those not in the know, we gathered hundreds of journalists into a packed convention center to discuss Ezra Furman’s upcoming West Coast tour dates with eccentric Oakland genius Pancho Morris (i.e. @panchomorris ... PS you gotta hear this guy HE IS GREAT (again)) Tickets are on sale and going fast. Don’t miss out on the media event of the century. Also, come see our show. US Tour Dates: 5/1/19 Marty's On Newport Tustin, CA 5/4/19 Teragram Ballroom Los Angeles, CA 5/5/19 Slim's San Francisco, CA 5/7/19 The Wise Hall Vancouver, BC Canada 5/8/19 Tractor Tavern Seattle, WA 5/9/19 Aladdin Theater Portland, OR https://www.instagram.com/p/BvuFUsfA4UW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=itpitrzri3e8

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onestowatch · 6 years

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Durand Jones & The Indications Share 5 Tips for Spreading Love in ‘American Love Call’ Album

Photo Credit: Horatio Baltz

With our current nationwide tensions, it’s about time America figures out how to spread love and avoid hate, and Durand Jones & The Indications is doing just that with their outstanding new album, American Love Call. Durand Jones & The Indications is a soul/R&B group from Bloomington, Indiana, but their profound sounds are adored by listeners worldwide. Recorded at Brooklyn’s Studio G, Durand Jones & The Indications’ sophomore LP draws attention to their developed songwriting and intricate instrumentals reminiscent of ‘70s soul. With melodic songs about all types of love (“What I Know About You” focuses on platonic love and “Sea Gets Hotter” hones in on undying passion), American Love Call is Durand Jones & The Indications’ call to action for human beings to embody love in every aspect of life.

Speaking on American Love Call, drummer Aaron Frazer shared:

“We’re in a time when so many in this country romanticize the past -- wishing to return to a place of simplicity and former glory. But the reality of our history can be disillusioning. For so many in America, the past represents violence, oppression, fear, and colonialism. As America grows more diverse, we have the opportunity to form the strong, interwoven tapestry that we’ve long claimed. When we find a way to unite across our various movements and see the commonalities of our struggles, we can begin to push forward together. We can begin to see the threads connecting our goals as disparate rallying cries blend into a single song. An ‘American Love Call.’”

Below, you’ll find Durand Jones & The Indications’ five tips for spreading love in modern-day America:

Life isn’t always fair, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t love.

Addressing stark contrasts between the living conditions across America, “Morning in America” channels Durand Jones & The Indications’ relentlessness and brutal honesty when it comes to pressing matters. Touching on the luxurious upper class through playful lyrics, “Congressmen in Washington / Receive their brief n’ brew,” and immediately toning it down to, “While lead it fills the pipe lines / In a Detroit county school,” Durand Jones & The Indications is endlessly blunt with their opinions. Although they truly call out modern day America’s bullshit, Durand Jones & The Indications also suggests that we have the ability to rally together if we ignore our seemingly irrelevant differences: “And in towns across the country / It’s color that divides / When in working men and ladies / We could find our common side.” With Durand Jones & The Indications’ optimistic mindset, our divided world just might have a likely shot at growth and progression amongst all of the tragedies we face.

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Love is so worth the pain.

Have your ever been so consumed by someone’s pure beauty and found yourself in a constant cycle of overwhelming emotions? The talented guys of Durand Jones & The Indications definitely have, so they devoted a captivating song to this unexplainable feeling. “Circles” is a proclamation of unrequited love, interestingly opening with the enchanting chorus: “Got me goin’ in circles / Got me goin’ in circles around you.” After a stage of desperation and complete lust, a simple lyric in second verse speaks volumes: “It drives me crazy that / You treat my love like a game.” Many of us have dealt with unreciprocated feelings, but we continue to pursue romantic relationships with certain people, knowing that they may end up breaking our hearts.

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Love is patient, love is kind.

Another strings-infused track on American Love Call, “True Love” rewards those who are willing to be patient when it comes to love. Durand Jones & The Indications demonstrates incredible vulnerability in the sweet lyric, “Can’t sugarcoat it / I’m devoted to the notion of me and you,” as they discuss the questionable potential of a nonexistent connection. They’re persistent with this concept of patience throughout the entire song, as they sing, “So I’m waiting on you girl / Come and find me.”

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Trust people with your heart and ask that they do the same.

Durand Jones & The Indications understands that human beings are naturally curious creatures and we’re bound to seek the unknown possibilities. In regards to the relationship narrative of “How Can I Be Sure,” they assure us that at one point a strong love connection existed, but now that distance is thrown into the mix, things have gotten fairly complicated. A moment of realization is showcased by the candid lyric, “I used to think our love was reason enough to stay / That was all before,” during which a serious reevaluation of commitment is explored. “How Can I Be Sure” desperately begs us to be honest with ourselves and our partners about our changing emotions to avoid hurting one another.

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Know when your heart deserves better.

The clever chorus of “Too Many Tears” says it all: “One lonely heartbreak / Too many tears / Three makes a heart ache / For all these years.” This witty wordplay makes the liberating message of this song that much more memorable as Durand Jones & The Indications stresses the importance of knowing our self-worth. Dealing with someone who apparently can’t treat their significant other with the respect they deserve, they hit us with the straightforward lyric, “Just look in the mirror and love yourself / So goodbye.” Trailing off with “too many tears” and calming acoustics, Durand Jones & The Indications refuses to admit defeat by leaving the toxic situation on their own terms.

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Become a love doctor with Durand Jones & The Indications’ American Love Call below:

You can catch also Durand Jones & The Indications on tour this spring:

Mon. March 18 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall Tue. March 19 - Dallas, TX @ Club Dada Thu. March 21 - Santa Fe, NM @ Tumbleroots Fri. March 22 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom Sat. March 23 - San Diego, CA @ Casbah Mon. March 25 - Tustin, CA @ Marty’s On Newport Wed. March 27 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom Thu. March 28 - Santa Barbara, CA @ SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Fri. March 29 Oakland, CA @ The New Parish Sat. March 30 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent Mon. April 1 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom Tue. April 2 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos Thu. April 4 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The State Room Fri. April 5 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater Sat. April 6 - Kansas City, MO @ recordBar Sun. April 7 - Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room Tue. April 9 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry Wed. April 10 - Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon Thu. April 11 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall Fri. April 12 - Columbus, OH @ A&R Music Bar Sat. April 13 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle Sun. April 14 - North Charleston, SC @ High Water Festival Tue. April 16 - Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel Wed. April 17 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg Fri. April 19 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church Sat. April 20 - Uncasville, CT @ Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun Resort Sun. April 21 - Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall Mon. April 22 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar Wed. April 24 - Cincinnati, OH @ The Woodward Theater Fri. April 26 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement East Sat. April 27 - Oxford, MS @ Double Decker Arts Festival Sun. April 28 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West Sat. May 11 - Bloomington, IN @ Indiana University w/ Neko Case

#american love call #listicles #durand jones & the indications #Durand Jones and the indications #soul #R&B

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