Feb. 3, 2004 Online Since 1996 Vol 78 No. 30
The Appalachian | Entertainment
So this week I’ve had two rock albums bestowed upon me by the fine folks of WASU. One is a super group composed of two of the biggest names in geek rock. The other is a MTV2 one hit wonder (or so it would seem) who recently lost their big-name movie star drummer.

Unfortunately, there’s only room for one rockin’ band in this column. I’ve already made my decision as to who stays in my CD player … the very least I can do for you, dear reader, is pass that incredibly one-sided nugget of wisdom on.

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On-stage 'reality' puts audience in 'twilight zone'

by Stephanie Marshall
Staff Writer

Six characters searching for an author, a musical and an emperor without real clothes is what the department of theatre and dance has in store for the spring semester.

The first play for the semester is titled “Six Characters in Search of an Author,” written by Luigi Pirandello in 1929 and directed by Joel W. Williams.

“Pirandello’s play is what most theater historians point to as one of the precursors of the ‘absurdist’ dramas that question of our perception of reality,” Production Coordinator and assistant professor of theater Joel Williams said.

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Country crossover features big hits in Boone
by Bill Cutler
Staff Writer

Country crossover act Lonestar will perform in Farthing Auditorium Feb. 6, showcasing its catalog of hits and fan favorites.

Promoting its recently released greatest hits compilation “From Here to There,” Lonestar has solidified its status in the long list of country acts to crossover into mainstream audiences, as well as one of the only full bands to do so.

The show will feature their greatest hits and requests in an all-acoustic format, something the band is known for doing when on the road.

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Asheville underground group hits Blowing Rock
by Dusty Teng
Staff Writer

Jaimee Tomas began her involvement in music as a second-grader taking guitar lessons in Bloomington, Ind.

She was also made to play in church and sing in the choir.

Due to a major phobia of performing in front of people, Tomas quit playing music for several years.

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