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Ok Go participates in ice bucket challenge

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 25, 2014

Last night at the opening of the Tinkham Veale University Center, drummer Dan Konopka and crew member Darrell participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge near the main stage. Though Case Western President...

The Cleveland Orchestra offers deals for students

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter August 9, 2014

Did you know that 19,838 students attended performances at both Blossom and Severance Hall last year? That’s probably because Severance Hall offers CWRU students some of the best deals there are around...

Playlist of the Week: Aug. 8, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter August 8, 2014

“I Found A New Way” — Twin Peaks Hailing from Chicago, these young psych-rockers released their second album, “Wild Onion” on Aug. 5. “I Found A New Way,” that album’s opening tune,...

The Maines drummer Pat Kirch.

A conversation with The Maine’s Pat Kirch

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor July 29, 2014

Back in Spring of 2013, The Maine headlined Case Western's Springfest. Now, the band is tagging along with Warped Tour for the second time in its history. The tour is different than most shows, since...

Yellowcard performs as a headliner at Warped Tour 2014, which swung by Blossom Music Center on July 17.

The lessons of Warped Tour

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor July 24, 2014

Only 30 minutes. Each band had only 30 minutes to showcase what it stood for. Each song was chosen wisely, each joke cracked quickly, each conversation clipped short, as the bands carefully used...

Saintseneca warms up Grog Shop with personal folk

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter July 21, 2014

While many were celebrating Lebron James’ triumphant return to Cleveland last Friday, July 11, some music aficionados enjoyed folk rock at the Grog Shop. Opening musician, Max Sollisch, who performs...

Playlist of the Week: July 18, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter July 19, 2014

“Trainwreck 1979” — Death From Above 1979 “I was born on the highway in a trainwreck, with a heart that was beatin’ outta my chest,” howls Sebastien Grainger, frontman of Death From Above...

What to expect at Warped Tour.

Brace yourselves… Warped Tour is coming

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor July 9, 2014

Strap on a helmet, grab some shin guards and get ready for Vans Warped Tour at Blossom Music Center next Thursday, July 17. On this day of mosh pits, heat and music, just remember that Warped Tour is...

Playlist of the Week: July 4, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter July 4, 2014

“Rollin’ And Tumblin’” — The Gaslight Anthem The Gaslight Anthem is back with a vengeance and if “Rollin’ and Tumblin’” proves anything to first time listeners, it’s that the group...

Playlist of the Week: June 20, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter June 20, 2014

“Don’t Call Me on the Phone” — Beach Day “Don’t Call Me on the Phone” combines the shimmering sound of the sunniest summer day with the attitude of a thunderstorm. Beach Day play a unique...

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