March. 4, 2004 Online Since 1996 Vol 78 No. 40
The Appalachian | Entertainment
Horror and comedy mix for 'Dreaded' review
This Christmas, I found myself smack dab in the middle of a city that had Christmas cheer written all over it; a city that has salutations of goodwill and peace toward our fellow man echoing through its streets.

That’s right, I was in Vegas.

Now, I could tell you about losing all my money to the one-armed bandit. I could tell you about the piles of excess or the sheer helplessness one feels when they walk into a casino Christmas morning to see a child asleep by the door while their parents are off gambling.

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Unusual sounds beat from Rosen

by Stephanie Marshall
Staff Writer


The New Paradigm Percussion Quartet brings a variety of music pieces and styles to the Rosen Concert Hall stage tonight in its only performance of the year.

Director and associate professor Dr. Robert J. Falvo created the New Paradigm Percussion Quartet seven years ago.

“I thought, to cover more of the repertoire, I could develop a percussion quartet that called for slightly more rehearsal time and for percussionists who were really motivated, interested, talented and who wanted to pursue this type of literature,” Falvo said.

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Inspirations for Leupold brought to center stage
by Bill Cutler
Staff Writer

Bringing together a wide range of musical tastes, senior music theory and composition major John K. Leupold II brings a taste of his composition skills to Rosen Concert Hall March 16.

Leupold’s pieces cover steel drums, chamber music and trombone solos.

“I just selected pieces I enjoyed, and there were plenty of pieces to choose from,” Leupold said.

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Child prodigy plays Boone
by Dusty Teng
Staff Writer

Considered a musical prodigy since he first picked up a guitar as an 8-year-old, Seth Yacovone will perform with his band in Boone at Murphy’s Restaurant and Pub tonight at 10 p.m.

The Seth Yacovone Band opened for blues legend B.B. King five times while Yacovone played with the jam band Phish at the age of 17. SYB has also shared the stage with Ray Charles and guitarist Warren Haynes.

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• March 5
This is the band to see in '04. Seth Yacovone Band will be performing at Murphy's Restaurant and bar . They will be performing with the band Stout. Call ahead for showtime.

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