Intimate Concert Series Presents Wytold

A unique and innovative artist, Wytold combines percussive bowing and melodic finger picking on the cello to create a distinctly entertaining sound. With two extra strings on his electric cello, Wytold creatively blends the depth and power of a traditional stand up bass with the bright crispness of violin solos and harmonies.

He records on both electric and acoustic in order to provide his own rock-orchestral accompaniment when on stage. Recently a recipient of a Young Artist Grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Wytold is currently working on his solo album entitled “When Fulvio Finds Celeste.”

Beyond his recorded work, Wytold can be found performing in the D.C./metro areas as well as the upcoming Intimate Concert Series here at Mason. For his upcoming performance at GMU, percussionists Bryan Bowman and Jerry Tolk will accompany Wytold as they plan on entertaining audiences with a truly creative musical style.

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Weekly Top 10 and Top 5 Adds (02/06/12 – 02/13/12)

For this week’s top 10, El Camino stays on top, followed by The Magic of Youth and Paralytic Stalks. Great artists like Band of Skulls, Ben Kweller, Capsula and glam rock band Foxy Shazam are featured on the list too. The Twilight Sad is first on Top 5 Adds with No One Can Ever Know along with Bright Moments, Phenomenal Hand Clap Band, Tennis and Small Cities.

 

 

 

Top 10:

1. Black Keys- El Camino
2. Mighty Mighty Bosstones- The Magic of Youth
3. Of Montreal- Paralytic Stalks
4. Lana del Rey- Born to Die
5. Foxy Shazam- The Church of Rock and Roll
6. Band of Skulls- Sweet Sour
7. Ben Kweller- Go Fly a Kite
8. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds- Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
9. Capsula- In the Land of Silver Souls
10. Danielle Duval- Of the Valley

Weekly Top 5 Adds:

1. The Twilight Sad- No One Can Ever Know
2. Bright Moments- Natives Luaka
3. Phenomenal Hand Clap Band- Form And Control
4. Tennis- Young And Old
5. Small Cities- With Fire

Coaches Corner: Hofstra Basketball, Its a Pride Thing

Coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey enters her sixth season at the helm of Hofstra University.  This year her team sits nicely atop the CAA standings at 16-7, 8-4 in the conference.  But even with her teams strong play, she claims there is always room for improvement. Coach Kilburn- Steveskey understands the importance of these last few games as the CAA tournament creeps around the corner.  The biggest test will come today in the form of a George Mason squad led by head coach Jeri Porter and her dynamic offense.  This will mark the 18th all time matchup between the two teams, but just their first matchup of the season.  Mason will look to continue their recent win streak, and pull out a win in this hard fought CAA battle.  Take a listen as we sit down with Hofstra head coach Krista Kilburn- Steveskey to talk about their matchup with GMU, the play of Shante Evans and what it means to be a Hofstra Pride.

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New Music Reviews: of Montreal and Midwest Hype.

of Montreal - Paralytic Stalks
Released February 7, 2012
Polyvinyl

I never know what to expect with Of Montreal (They are a part of the Animal 6 Collective which includes the Circulatory System, The Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, Elf Power, and Apples in Stereo), which is very good thing. They do not disappoint on Paralytic Stalks. This indie pop, rock, funk, psychedelic, and R&B, have got so much going on. I got the genre list from wikipedia by the way. Every track is a pleasant surprise. If I was to best describe Of Montreal’s, it would be a sexier Beatles whom also happened to be stuck in a permanent acid trip. They have that perfect pop sound, not that annoying pop crap that is shoveled down societies throats on the lamestream radio, but that beautiful 60′s pop sound. The music is so catchy without being repetitive in nature. I cannot even describe some of the sounds this band puts out. All I know is if you want your mind blown, give this record a listen.

-EM.


Midwest Hype – DayGlow
Released January 5, 2012

Before I popped in the disk to listen to DayGlow by Midwest Hype I was extremely intrigued by the album cover. The most note worthy entity about the disk was the inside cover. It displayed each member of the band and I was in awe of how eclectic the group really was. The seven or so gentlemen each had their own unique style and presence to them both in fashion and posture. Each member had their particular contribution listed below their name and the amount of different instruments incorporated into the collection was astonishing. I was eager to listen to the first track and the sound right off the bat correlated very well to how diverse they appeared. When thinking of how to describe the sound Midwest Hype, I posed to myself the question of “what do they bring to the table?” After some pondering, I came to the conclusion that Midwest Hype is sort of like an aunt of mine that every Thanksgiving brings the same platter, but adds a new twist to it each time. This idea came to fruition even more greatly when I listened to the song entitled “Runaway.” The dynamics of the song greatly resembled an iconic pop tune that I could nostalgically recite in my head over and over, but at the same time was as unique as an ensemble that I had to keep listening. The entire album was well synchronized and truly lived up to its name. Each song has a certain mellowness to it, but is hyped by high pitched instruments and a strong cadence. The combination is very strong and although I do not know exactly what they are bringing to the table I am still for sure looking out for seconds.

-KR.

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Weekly Top 10 and Top 5 Adds (01/30/12 – 02/06/12)

Here’s your top ten of the week! Black Keys arrives on top with their 7th album, El Camino, as rapper/hip-hop artist Childish Gambino is second with Camp. Albums like Both Ways Open Jaws, The Magic of Youth, Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down and Handmade follow shortly after on the list. Lana Del Rey, who has recently garnered attention for her highly anticipated album Born to Die,  is at the seventh spot with her single “Video Games”/Blue Jeans”. Albums by Lights, Friends and Brite Futures round out the list. Artists like Black Belles, Of Montreal and Saadi made it on the Top Five Adds.

Top 10:

1. BLACK KEYS- El Camino
2. CHILDISH GAMBINO- Camp
3. THE DO- Both Ways Open Jaws
4. MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES- The Magic Of Youth
5. RY COODER- Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down
6. HINDI ZAHRA- Handmade
7. LANA DEL REY- “Video Games”/Blue Jeans” [Single]
8. LIGHTS- Siberia
9. FRIENDS- College Sampler
10. BRITE FUTURES- Dark Past
Weekly Top 5 Adds:

1. LANA DEL REY- Born 2 Die
2. BLACK BELLES- The Black Belles
3. OF MONTREAL- Paralytic Stalks
4. SAADI- Snowyman
5. VARIOUS ARTISTS- The Chronicle

Sin Tour Review

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 I was able to see two of my favorite bands at the 9:30 Club.  Just weeks after seeing Hit the Lights in November it was announced that Hit the Lights and Sparks the Rescue would be going on tour with Like Moths to Flames, and headliner Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S).  I was jumping around my house because HTL and STR make my little world go round.  D.R.U.G.S.’ front man Craig Owens is one of those band boys who’s nearly everyone’s dream.  Owens was the former lead vocalist of Chiodos.  He is the poster boy for this type of music, boys praise him and girls get weak at the knees.

What’s good about the 9:30 club is that the set list for the upcoming concert is posted on line.  So you know beforehand what time your band(s) will be on and you don’t have to listen to bands you don’t like.  I was primarily at the show for STR and HTL, however My Arcadia was the first act and they have recently followed me on Twitter and were tweeting at me.  I found out I missed them and tweeted them my apologies.  Every fan wants to know that they’re appreciated (even though I’ve never listened to this band before) but it felt like I was appreciated.  My Arcadia’s last night on the tour was in Charlotte, North Carolina, they will be rejoining the tour for the last date.

I walk into the 9:30 club as the next set begins.  It was pretty decent.  I would characterize them as a hardcore band from Chicago, Action Blast (band name could use work but they’re fun and the band is very diverse).  The band was very energetic and the lead singer’s voice rocked.  What caught my attention the most was either the guitarist or bassist wearing this Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls jersey and he had the most colorful sleeves.  As I’m waiting for Sparks to take the stage I turn around and see Craig Owens just hanging out and then the crowd swarms him.  Obviously this was my chance to get a picture and have my concert bag signed.  Mission accomplished.

Sparks takes the stage and I make my way from the back of the crowd (it was still early/there were probably only 400 at the show) to the front and put the purse down so I could dance.  Alex Roy always puts on an excellent show he’s like a mixture of Gabe Saporta (Cobra  Starship/Midtown) and Adam Lazzara (Taking Back Sunday).  He swings that microphone around his neck and has some funk dance moves as he sings his heart old.  Being that I was fortunate to see Sparks twice last year the set list was nearly identical.  My mind was BLOWN from this show’s set list.  There were older songs and the usual favorite/popular songs were not performed.  I liked the change of pace even though I wished other songs were played.  All in all it was all still worth it, just a surprise.  I was able to meet Alex Roy after the set and get another picture.

Like Moths to Flames followed Sparks the Rescue.  I had never heard a thing by them, and at this time I was tired and went to my usual spot to wait for Hit the Lights to come on with hopes of meeting the band up there.  The top right corner of the balcony my friends is where you’ll meet all your favorite artists.  The whole band was up there, I have history with lead singer Nick Thompson we’ve met before and we tweet back and forth all the time, we chatted a little and got our picture.  I spent the entire Like Moths to Flames set up there.  I wasn’t amused or entertained.  Sometimes you go to shows and discover new music that you wish you knew the words to.  Not in this circumstance.  I sat around; talked to this girl I became friends with, and went down to the pic to get a good spot for Hit the Lights.

Alternative Press began streaming Hit the Lights’ new album Invicta the day before the show.  A few singles had already been slowly released over the past few months.  HTL’s first full length album in years will be released Tuesday January 31, 2012.  I made my way further and further up front, first to second row depending on where I decided to jump during the song.  I went nuts.  There were a few of us HTL fans, I heard people saying “They like this band this much?”  In my head I was just like, “YES.” Like I said the last time I saw them, I act like a boy.  I’m in my little skirt, tights, and boots with a 20 pound tote bag.  There was an excellent variety of new, old, and older songs.  Old songs were played at this show with them as the opener when it wasn’t on their headlining tour like “Coast to Coast,” which I’ve been playing on repeat for days.  The energy from the crowd and Nick were at high levels as always.  A bit too high, this group of friends kept starting a mosh pit that I would get caught up in for a few seconds then I make my way back up and push the boys away.  During the last song, “Bodybag,” the crowd got nuts I was jumping around on top of people and this guy got into a physical fight with a much younger girl.  They were both pulled out and Nick commented on the situation at the end of the set.

Unfortunately I was unable to see Craig Owens work his magic.  I’ve heard that D.R.U.G.S.’ live performances aren’t all that good.  I suppose I’ll have to wait until next time.  Regardless I left feeling completely accomplished in having a good time.

 

Odile Durocher, WGMU Assistant Local Music Director