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by Kevin DeLury
Senior Staff Writer
“I can’t turn my hand over,” Eddie Breckenridge
explains. “Normally you can turn your palm flat up to the
sky. I can’t.”
Breckenridge was born with a deformed left elbow that is deemed
the source of this problem. While not life shattering by any stretch
of the imagination, as the bassist for Thrice, one of the biggest
up-and-coming bands in hardcore, it can prove to be a bit cumbersome.
“When I first started playing, I couldn’t even play
along with people because I couldn’t listen to them and listen
to myself at the same time,” Breckenridge said. “That
just shows how much they pushed me and how much I pushed myself.
I feel really grateful they asked me to play because I definitely
sucked.”
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| Childhood story comes to stage |
by Stephanie Marshall
Staff Writer
Be a child for a night and watch an emperor parade around in his
underwear in Appalachian Young People’s Theatre’s
(AYPT) portrayal of “Emperor’s New Clothes.”
Presented by the department of theatre and dance, the performance
is April 16 at 7 p.m. and April 17-18 at 2 p.m. in I.G. Greer
Arena Theatre.
Based on the Hans Christian Anderson story and directed by Teresa
E. Lee, “Emperor’s New Clothes” tells the childhood
story of an emperor concerned more with his appearance than his
kingdom. The emperor, played by Jesse R. Gephart, is scammed by
two weavers who pretend to make magical clothes that only people
who are honest and fit for their jobs can see.
“Emperor’s New Clothes” may be a childhood story
tale, but it has a message for all audiences.
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Boone based band distinguishes themselves with
'four-personality sound'
The Influence, a multi-textural quartet
incorporate each member's different musical aspects to lend to their
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by Dusty Teng
Staff Writer
Blend together vocalist Brent Garrett’s blues and bluegrass
background with guitarist Mike Richardson’s classic rock influences.
Then add drummer Lew Watson’s taste for modern rock and mix
with bassist Elliott Langford’s contemporary jazz elements
to concoct the distinctive sound of The Influence.
“Our biggest strength is that we’re very diverse. We’ve
got a lot of different kinds of music,” Watson said.
The multi-textural quartet will perform at Klondike Cafe Wednesday
at 10 p.m.
After an unofficial hiatus due to Watson’s military obligations,
The Influence plans to re-enter the Boone music scene.
Watson has spent two out of the past three years in the Middle East,
serving in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Today
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The third annual diversity festival allows students to enjoy a variety
of music, dance, crafts and foods from 3-9 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union.
The events are free and open to the public. The theme for the festival
is “The more you know, the more you grow--Water the garden.”
The School of Music presents An Evening with Rodney Reynerson and Bair
Shagdaron as part of the Faculty Recital Series at 8 p.m. in Broyhill
Music Center. The event is free.
• April 7
APPS sponsors a spades tournament at 7 p.m. in Whitewater. Entry fees
are $4 per team, and the winning team will receive a cash prize.
The School of Music presents student brass ensembles at 8 p.m. in Broyhill
Music Center.
Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music presents the
second annual Watauga County 5th Grade Choral Festival on Wednesday, April
7, in Rosen Concert. Hall at 1 p.m. Admission is free.
April 8 •
Essayist and poet Kathryn Rhett visits Appalachian State University with
the Visiting Writers Series. She will present a lecture from 2-3:15 p.m.
in the Linville Falls Room of Plemmons Student Union titled “Craft
Talk: The Art and Craft of Writing Nonfiction.” The event is free
and open to the public. At 7 p.m. she will read her works.
Alison Lampley performs a violin recital at 6 p.m. in the Broyhill Music
Center. Admission is free. Jazz Ensembles I and II perform at 8 p.m.
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