thursday, august 21, 2003
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this week OUR BEST BETS FOR THE REST OF YOUR WEEK.
THURSDAY
21/2 white guys. This
band is actually five musicians whose music brought the beats of calypso and reggae to their home-town of Salt Lake City. And now they are bringing it to us. 21/2 White Guys has been around since 1997 and has opened for such bands as No Doubt, Everclear, Cake and Bush. If you want to act like you're a real groupie and not just some trend-follower, do a little name dropping at the show. It's Nathan Robinson on the guitar and lead vocals, Rob Ringger on the keyboard, Darrin Whitaker on the trumpet, Dan Nelson on the bass and backup vocals, Mark Fagg on the drums, Marc Nuttall on the sax and Kurt Gordon on the lead guitar. The show starts at 8 p.m. at The Jazzhaus. Tickets are $3.
Marc Nuttall and Nathan Robinson will play tonight at The Jazzhaus. So will the rest of their band, 21/2 White Guys.
FRIDAY son venezuela
One of Kansas City's most popular dance bands, Son Venezuala combines salsa, mambo, merengue, calypso, tamboreras and cumbia to create a sensational dance party. And nothing gets the ladies moving like a sexy little salsa number. As Kansas'
Sammy Hagar in concert
nothing gets the ladies moving like a sexy little sale hawk most prolific Latin dance band, Son Venezuela is selling out crowds in clubs throughout the metro area. Get that mental image of Ricky Martin out of your head and get down to The Bottleneck at 9:30 p.m. The cost hasn't been announced and you have to be over 18 years old. But, if you don't want to shake what your Momma gave you, Sammy Hagar - without his former Van Halen bandmates - is playing at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Bonner Springs tonight. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $19-$40 through Ticketmaster.
SATURDAY more or less midnight movie.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pulp Fiction and the return of John Travolta in style at Liberty Hall with beer and lounge tables instead of the usual multiplex seat cushions. Save $1 off your ticket by dressing up as a Quentin Tarantino character. Think of it as a little Halloween in August. The show starts at 11:30 p.m. and tickets are $5 ($4 if you're in costume). Or catch Tech N9ne, a local rap superstar, at The Granada Theatre. The all ages show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $17.50. Tech has recorded with everyone from 2Pac to Eminem. And if you're more into bluegrass than rap, the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships will be held at various locations around Lawrence. The two-day festival of old-time music begins Saturday with a concert, dance lessons, a barn dance and an open music jam, all in South Park and all free to the public. For more information, check out www.sunflower.com/skfpc.htm.
TUESDAY queer eye for the straight guy.
Now that you've made it through at least some of your classes, or managed
to avoid them successfully, it's time for a little relaxation. While sorority members are celebrating their newest members on Tuesday night, you can sit down and watch the hottest show of the summer on cable. In Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, the Fabulous Five take one schlubby straight guy and "make-better" his clothes, his haircut, and his apartment. By the time he's cleaned up at the end of the hour, you'll still be giggly about the witty one-liners. Join in the $^{\circ}$
Kyan Douglas
Join in the fun at 9 p.m. on BRAVO. We promise we won't tell anyone.
WEDNESDAY the anniversary
It is not only the first Hump Day of the new school year, it's also Student Discount Day at Liberty Hall. Get half-price admission and $1 pints. What to see with your new low-priced movie ticket? Try Swimming Pool while drinking some brew. This steamy French thriller features an author at her publisher's secluded French villa, the unannounced arrival of the publisher's daughter and a handsome waiter they both want for themselves. For more details, read the review on page 20. Or check out The Anniversary and Fourth of July at The Eight Street Tap Room. That show starts at 10 p.m. and is only for those of you over 21 years old. Check out www.anniversaryrock.com for some free mp3 downloads and photos. And according to www.lawrence.com, opening band "Fouth of July sets the stage with some mopey indie folk tunes about heartbreak." The cost? Let's try a measly $2.
SUNDAY under the stars
Under the Stars Concert featuring Pomeroy, Big Metal Rooster, Kristie Stremel, Amy Saia and Baloney Ponyz. The free concert starts at 7 p.m.at Best Buy.Everyone likes the word "free" and it doesn't hurt when you get quality bands to boot.Sure it's in the Best Buy parking lot, but all the better to look at the titular stars.If you're willing to spend a little cash, you can also check out The Bottleneck,737 New Hampshire St. Stretch Armstrong, Norma Jean, The Bled and The Takeover will start playing at 7:30 p.m.and tickets cost $12.
MONDAY submit.
Bondage-a-go-go to gothic industrial dance the last Monday of every month at Davey's Uptown Ramblers Club, 3402 Main St. Davey's is a bar that has been a Kansas City tradition since 1925. The club is only for those over 21 years old, the doors open at 9 p.m. and there is a $3 cover. And slightly more in the mainstream , Tanka Ray and A18 are playing at El Torreon, an all-ages show spot located in the historic Hyde Park area of Kansas City in midtown. Tanka Ray is a local band that plays a mix of streetpunk and rock'n roll. As for A18, just check out it's Web site at www.heroesaredead.com.
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