November 2011
5 posts
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Is poetry musical?
I recently attended a poetry reading, and the idea of poetry being musical in nature crossed my mind.
The thought is not without grounds, as both have characteristics they share. Both have rhythm and cadence, a definite flow to them and there are no real set rules for writing either of them.
One of the poets I saw opened up his poem by singing a few lines of the piece. This was intensely...
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1982 venue review
University is lined with a variety of musical and dance clubs, catering to all palettes of entertainment. 1982 helps cater to the rock, punk and indie crowd ver nicely.
On the outside, 1982 is nothing special. A drab front with curtained windows, one door and a red sign that says 1982 in bold letters. If the letters weren’t there, the place could easily pass as abandoned.
Inside, it is...
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Combining art: An old idea that should become new...
Near the turn of the last century, variety shows were one of the largest staples of entertainment culture.
These events showcased music, comedy and art all in one show. People would be exposed to several types of entertainment all at once, as the variety shows wanted to offer something for everyone.
I think those shows should forge a comeback.
Consider this, for a moment: When was the last...
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Goo Goo Dolls show review
The University of Florida has recently had their homecoming celebration, the Gator Growl. This event combines music, performances, skits, dances and presentations, all put on in front of thousands of people at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
The headliner for this year were the ever-classic Goo Goo Dolls, and they have not rusted one bit.
For people who don’t know, the Goo Goo Dolls are a...
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MC Frontalot show review
Last night, I attended my first ever nerdcore show. And what a show it was, as the king of nerdcore, MC Frontalot, was performing.
Nerdcore, for those who do not know, is at its basis a sub-genre of hip-hop. It involves subjects such as video games, Star Wars and Dungeons & Dragons, and often uses uncredited samples to really make it a homebrewed experience.
The show was at The...
October 2011
4 posts
The Laboratory venue review
I feel venue reviews would be a good part of this blog, mostly because half the enjoyment of a show comes from the actual venue you are seeing the performers in. Thus, people should know how each venue around Gainesville is in terms of quality.
This brings me to The Laboratory, one of the smaller music clubs in Gainesville, nestled away about a block from Wild Iris Books in midtown.
If the...
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UF's Singer-Songwriter Society
On a warm Tuesday afternoon, a small group gathers around the Turlington rock. Two girls and around three guys pull out guitars and start singing, but they migrate under Turlington’s overhang when rain comes, where they continue singing and playing.
This group is the Singer-Songwriter Society, hence forth referred to as 3S, a UF club that focuses on bringing solo musicians together to...
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Lack of busking around UF
Today while walking through campus, I noticed that a thing you don’t commonly see around are musical buskers.
A busker, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is a “person who entertains in a public place for donations”. Though there can be a variety of buskers, the most common is musical performers.
This brings me back to the point of a lack of buskers within UF. UF has numerous...
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September 2011
1 post
Welcome to The Ear Drum!
Hello readers, and welcome to The Ear Drum, a music blog dealing with shows and artists in and around the Gainesville, Florida area.
The Ear Drum will focus specifically on reviews of shows, and possibly albums, interviews with artists and photos of events.
Artists will range from local acts to touring bands, to even a busker on the street who has something to say. As long as it is musical,...