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YOU IN REVERSE
It's been five years since the Idaho-based Built to Spill's last album, *Ancient Melodies of the Future*. Thankfully, the band has not lost their touch because they return in top form with their blend of space guitar and whiny/ endearing vocals. If you are new to Built to Spill, this could be a great starting point although I still prefer 1999' Keep It Like a Secret. Either album should make you want to catch the band when they come to Lawrence in September.
Lindsey Ramsey
DOWNLOAD QUEEN'S GREATEST VIDEO CLIPS
If there's one thing Japlay loves, it's Queen. We've always loved the way they sound; now we love the way they look, too. And this visual masterpiece showcases that they possessed visual artistry, not just killer lyrics, inspiring vocals and thrilling guitar. Available from iTunes for $11.99.
Natalie Johnson
SEE AMERICAN DREAMZ
An odd premise but faith in the makers (director Paul Welz helmed About A Boy) should deliver a smile-inducing course. Reading the newspaper induces the President (Dennis Quaid) to retreat into hermitdom and, as a result, he must go on a publicity spree and appear as a judge on an American idol-like show hosted by Simon Cowell-esque Hugh Grant.The contestants, a hapless southern belle (Mandy Moore) and an Arab named Omer (Sam Galzari) both have dreams of stardom, however, things get tricky when Omer is enlisted to bring a bomb to the final episode. Weird? Yes. Run-of-the-mill? Not a chance.
Lindsey Ramsey
DO $ \rightarrow $ SKIP CLASS AND ENJOY THE WEATHER
These days, the temperature gets up to 80, and on Monday it isn't even supposed to be cloudy You know how drinking is fun when you're 19 because it's forbidden? The same is true for playing outside when you're supposed to be In class. So, thumb your nose at stuffy academia. Get caught up in a conversation on Wescoe beach, people watch on the Underground patio, do cartwheels down Daisy Hill.
Natalie Johnson
GO FILM WORKS FILM FESTIVAL
Natalie Johnson
See films that include a towel and the theme "this is the end" made by fellow students. The festival is sure to deliver plenty of creativity. Tape Grey's Anatomy and go to the free event at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, at Oldfather Studios.
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WHEN IT COMES TO ORDERING YOUR DRINKS AT THE BAR DON'T MAKE IT SNAPPY.
Ryan Schumm, bartender at Quintet's Bar and Deli 615 Massachusetts St. says his biggest pest peeve is when people snap at him to get his attention. "Shapping at a bartender is just degrading," the Denver senior says. People should know that most bartenders just work their way down the bar to take drink orders, he says so snapping at a bartender will not ensure quicker service; just a disgruntled employee Schumm prefers customers walk patiently with their money or say "excuse me" who ordering a drink.
Charissa Young
ean Hunt, aka Approach, has been rapping since 1999. Although Hunt was born in Salina, he was raised in Overland Park. Hunt's main influences include Souls of
Mischief, Digable Planets, Mob Deep and other West Coast rappers. Last Thursday, Hunt performed with DJ Sku at the Granada for the Jayplay Live Battle of the Bands competition. They won a $250 cash prize for best live performance. Hunt currently has three albums: Ultra Proteus, Solree and Al Japro.
Jayplay: How often do you free-style (rap extemporaneously)?
Approach: I'm all about free-style at live shows. It's an amazing feeling to get the crowd moving and grooving to my words. Most of my written work is done in the recording studio.
A: I thought it was a nice mash-up show. Me and DJ Sku were happy to play to a mixed crowd who mostly came to see a lot of their favorite local bands play. So, I'm really happy
J: What did you think of Jayplay Live?
we won the cash prize at the end. It shows that people are willing to listen to new things.
J: Where have you traveled to perform?
A: I've been all over the U.S., from California to New York to right here in Lawrence.
J: What's your favorite aspect of being an MC?
A: Connecting with the crowd. I love putting smiles on people's faces.
J: What is your greatest challenge you face as an MC?
A: Finding new ways to convey my words and my thoughts, while continuing to reach a diverse group of people. I'm all about being open to creativity in music.
J: What made you decide to cut off your dreads?
A: Man, it's like this. I've had those dreads for nine years, and I just felt it was time to switch it up. I don't fear change.
David Heller
04/28/2006 JAYPIX < 13