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By Stacy HannahStaff Writer Pepperdine alum George Gordon and his fellow Los Angelinos have taken their  once fledgling rock band on tour  in hopes of obtaining the zenith of a musician’s career —  a prestigious record deal. They have a sound style that has been compared by rock journalists and fans alike to U2, Pearl Jam and Radiohead. They work day jobs and morph into their … [Read more...] about Almost famous

CONCERTS March 25 • Sara Banta, Piano at Raitt Recital Hall March 14 • Barry Manilow at The Grove of Anaheim • Robin Williams Live at the Universal Amphitheatre March 15 • Rob Zombie, Sinisstar, The Damned at Cox Arena March 16 • Richard Thompson at the Irvine Barclay Theatre • Rob Zombie, Sinisstar, The Damned at the Universal Amphitheatre • Young Dubliners at House of Blues, … [Read more...] about Calendar

By Holli LeMarrStaff Writer “In all of my teaching, parenting and living, I would like to be remembered as helping others to enjoy life with the enrichment of music.” Those were the words of pianist Sara Banta, recently promoted to a full music professorship at Pepperdine. “Music is another dimension,” Banta added. “It speaks in languages well beyond words.” Banta began playing … [Read more...] about Banta brings it up an octave

By Erica DementStaff Writer Hip-hop includes more than just rap music and baggy pants. Born out of the ghettos of New York, this culture encompasses artistic expression in the forms of music, dancing and art. And it’s in at Pepperdine. Seaver’s student body encompasses rappers of African American, white and Hispanic backgrounds, hip-hop dancers and even a resident graffiti … [Read more...] about Hip-hop don’t stop at Pep

IN REVIEW Similar to Hakeem Olajuwon and eggs, the cover song is an institution unfairly maligned due to recent history. But who’s to blame? It would be easy to point fingers. Alien Ant Farm and Orgy, your hands are unclean, stained with murderous blood by killing the Reagan-era hits “Smooth Criminal” and “Blue Monday.” When bands are grinding it out on the road each day just … [Read more...] about I Am Sam