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Jessica OniStaff Writer The comfy, log cabin-inspired interior of the Sunset House of Blues slowly came to a whisper Monday night, as a pair of heavy royal blue curtains were pulled back in increments to reveal a tiny black piano. A spotlight zeroed in on the man seated at the piano, 25-year-old Jason Wade, lead singer and guitarist of the mellow Los Angeles-based rock band, … [Read more...] about Lifehouse befriends crowd

Hanna Chu A&E Editor Just as movies have theme songs, there are songs fitting of different moments in life, and right now, in light of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the week of Peace, Hope and Justice, Bob Marley is the musician of choice. Normally, I’m not a huge fan of reggae, and the only song I knew that I liked is “I Shot the Sheriff,” but I popped the CD in my … [Read more...] about Bob Marley more than magical green leaf

Gabe DurhamStaff Writer Green Day’s tour is over, which means I’ve missed my chance to pay to see one of America’s biggest rock bands play “We Are the Champions,” an experience I’m sure would have boosted my fragile self-esteem for months. The band’s bassist, Mike Dirnt, recently said it’s time "to call it quits for a while and go home and rejuvenate.” That sounds pretty good … [Read more...] about Green Day loses privacy rights

LAUREN HOBARStaff Writer Ethical ramifications aside (which means you should only burn CDs with songs you legally acquire), a burned CD allows the compiler to become the musician. By fixing old stars into new places, they’re somehow brought to life again. The mix-CD solution resolves the danger of not being able to hold music as dearly as we should. You assemble it just so — … [Read more...] about How to create a good mix CD

KELSEY MAYSLiving Editor Years ago, I read an article about investing good money into one’s bed. The writer reasoned that if we spend one-third of our lives sleeping, we ought to get the absolute most we can out of that time. There is a lot of truth to that. A comfortable bed helps one fall asleep quickly and wake up rested. It’s an investment that pays off in daily … [Read more...] about And now we finally arrive at point b