ARCH 17.2005 17 Cocktails of the week Caribou Lou 1 part pineapple juice 1 part Malibu coconut rum 1 part 151 proof rum Kansas City is not just for barbeque and fountains anymore. Next time you are at the bar, show your Kansas City pride and order a Caribou Lou. This cocktail originated just down the road in Kansas City, Mo. Caribou Lou made it big when fans heard Tech N9ne rap about it in his lyrics. For those of you who like to keep it sweet and fluffy when choosing a drink to order at the bar, Caribou Lou might not be for you because the151 Proof can sneak up on you. Ashley Michaels Black Velvet 1 part Guinness Stout 1 part Champagne Layer the Champagne over the Guinness in a champagne flute. This weekend, treat your tastebuds to a vortex of velvety tastes, ala Guinness and Champagne. The Black Velvet, also known as the Bismarck Velvet, was created in 1861 at Brooks' Club in London. Prince Albert had died and a steward decided champagne should be included in the mourning. The majority, however, felt that champagne alone was simply too cheery to mark his passing, so it was combined with Irish stout to invoke a more somber mood. This drink became very popular and was the favorite of Prince Otto Von Bismarck of Germany, who lived from 1815-1898. Source: Bartending for Dummies by Ray Foley Wescoewit [Oh, you guys say some of the darndest things.] Not to make you all scared, but we're eavesdropping on your conversations. Yes, we hear everything. And then we print it. But don't worry if you say something stupid, we won't identify you — unless you owe us money or beer. Girl 1: What did we learn at that conference? I feel like we learned something Girl 2: Well...do you mean in the section we were in? Girl 1: Yeah Girl 2: Well...there was that cup thing, with the questions... Guy walks over to girl on bench. She takes a bite of her muffin and kisses him hello. **Girl:** **Guy:** **Girl:** Oh, um...either. or... am (in cell phone): I'm going to McColum. Wait, what are you doing? Are you on Facebook? I'm going back to get my math book. Do you feel all screwed up? I still feel really weird. Yeah, that's definitely one of the symptoms. Will you guys come pick me up? Paige Worthy Interview Sidewise Vocals: Nico Photo courtesy of www.sidowsemusic.com Vocalists:Nico Guitar and Vocals:Matt Wilkinson Drums:Jeff Davidson Keyboards:Jason Foster Bass:Marcus Wilkinson Guitar:Scottie Anderson With a freshly released debut album and a victory at Club Wers V late last year, Sidewise is in the perfect place to capture a large fan base from the Lawrence and Kansas City areas. The group performs at 9 p. m. tomorrow at The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., with The Leo Project and One Degree Difference. They will hit Lawrence when they headline a show on April 1 at the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St. Where did the title of your CD, Digest the Moon, come from? Matt: Well, partly because our logo is a crescent, but it really means to take the music in however you want and then interpret it. In reading your bio, I noticed Nico switched from drums to vocals. The biob made it sound like it was a long process. How all did you decide on him? Matt: We were basically an instrumental band for like two or three years. There were five of us without Jeff, the drummer. We started looking for a singer about a year ago because our friend Brian Mills was recording a CD for his school. We chose the guy who had the best voice. Nico came up with some stuff, and he has really grown and gotten a lot better. After we realized he could sing, we held a few auditions and came up with Jeff [as the drummer]. I am a big fan of St. Patty's Day. What do you all have planned — green beer and eggs? Matt: Drink a lot of green beer. Probably Natty Light because it's cheap Okay, who are your musical inspirations? Nice. Everything, we have a wide variety of styles in our band. Jeff. Oh, there are so many bands, Maynard, Tool, we are not trying to sound like any of them but there is Def Tones, Korn, we listen to jazz on 91,5, funk. Basically we blend a lot of musical genres and rock. Whose work are you more a fan of: Ron Jeremy or John Holmes? Matt: Ron Jeremy or John Holmes. Who's John Holmes? Ask the guys? Matt: Who's John Holmes? I'm assuming another porn star? Group: What kind of interview is this? I warned you I would be asking random questions. Matt: Ron Jeremy Jeff: Nico, our singer, will look like him in a few years. What is your favorite Lawrence venue? Matt: Granade, it's got the biggest stage. That is what we look for as a band. Plus, it's well known. Second would be the Bottleneck. Matt: When we first got together, we were playing a backyard gig, I found it in the dictionary and put it on the flyer. We've had it for so long, we just stuck with it. It wasn't intentional. Where did the name Sidewise come from? Have you all hit the groupie stage yet or is that still to come? Jeff: it's something that is just beginning, but I hope it is a long time thing. Liz Beggs 03.17.05 Jayplay DM AN 2 3 4 e le e, A 21 r x d h d y o v w r t r t A = n