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Vette-SettersMOVER AND SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKER RACHEL VETTE TALKS ABOUT BEING ON THE RADIO, PLAYING MUSIC WITH HER FAMILY AND MONEY-BACK GUARANTEES WITH HER ALMA MATER
Far from a traditional family band, the Vettes are "shake, shake, shaking" their way to the top of the music scene and "giving (fans) what they want," everywhere from the stages of New Orleans to those of MTV.
The band consists of four brothers: Chad, Todd, Brian and Mitch Vette along with their sister and lead singer, Rachel Vette.…
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Review: Johnny Sketch and the Dirty NotesThe Big Awesome
Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes are here with the ingredients for success: a new album, tour dates for the spring, and talent in numbers. The Dirty Notes are making an even bigger name for themselves after the release of their third studio album, "The Big Awesome.…
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Review: PeacekeeperFireworks
"Fireworks," the title of Peacekeeper's debut album, does not seem aurally accurate. Fireworks explode, surprise and sometimes frighten. They are not something to listen to when you have a headache. Yet, Peacekeeper's album does have something in common with actual fireworks: entertainment.…
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Smiley With a KnifeHow a Reign Comes to an End
One word to describe Smiley With A Knife's latest album, "How A Reign Comes to An End": Sexy. Or perhaps sensuous. These four New Orleans natives create a sound that awakens the senses and keeps listeners guessing throughout the album.
Their brand of rock is one that's smooth, unique and even a little funky.…
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Musical RevivalStudents create the Musical Theater Organization to bring Broadway to Loyola
Dody Nolan came to Loyola looking to sharpen her distinct singing voice and hone her theater skills. But without a musical theater program, she couldn't do both at the same time.
"I always knew I wanted to be in music and theater," she said. "It is tough because my heart is in it, but Loyola doesn't offer me an outlet.…
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Riding the wavesThe arrival of Crescent City Radio one year ago has transformed a long-unused room into an active hub. But Loyola's Internet radio station still faces obstacles related to resources and listenership.
A little over a year ago, the radio station on the fourth floor of the Communications/ Music Complex was still a time capsule to the past. Once the home of WWL and WLDC, the far corner of the floor had become an obsolete ode to a time before podcasts and MP3s.…
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