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HORRIBLE THINGS W/ WEREPIRE DAY AND HOSPITAL JOB Friday, June 5; doors at 9 p.m.; Mike N Molly’s; $5 Ages 19+

DEVON ALLMAN W/ DELTA KINGS Friday, June 5; doors at 6:30 p.m.; The Highdive; $20; Ages 19+

Sunday, June 7; 9 p.m. Thee Death Tower; $5 suggested donation All Ages

Legendary blues musician Devon Allman will play over two hours of his greatest hits at The Highdive, THE BUG, BUGG joined by long-time blues rock locals Delta Kings. AND WOLF LUV

THE WRONG, BODY IMAGE, THE DINGBATS AND TEDDY BOMBER

Wednesday, June 10;

Saturday, June 6; 7 p.m.; The Dingbat Dungeon; $5

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9 p.m.; Thee Death Tower; $5 suggested donation

Organized by Urbana’s Market at the Square and The Land Connection, this seasonal cooking class teaches you how to make the most of CU’s in season produce. Learn about what to buy at the farmer’s market and what you can make with your farm fresh produce. Local experts show you how to whip up some delicious food using local ingredients.

Monday, June 8; 7:30p.m.; The Art Theatre Co-op; $8

A documentary from Albert Maysles on the legendary Iris Apfel and her witty, flamboyant, and trendy New York fashion presence throughout the ages.

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RED HERRING FARM TO TABLE DINNER

FOLK AND ROOTS CONCERT

4 p.m.; Fluid Event Center

Wednesday, June 10; 5-

Friday, June 5; 12:00 p.m.

8 p.m.; Red Herring Vegetarian & Vegan

Crystal Lake Park; Free

Restaurant; $8 per person.

TWIST AND SHOUT SPRING 2015 DANCE RECITAL

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Thursday, June 11; 6-7:30 p.m.; Flatlander Classroom; $5 reserve online.

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Saturday, June 6; 6:45p.m. Goodrich Savoy 16 +

Goodrich Savoy 16+IMAX; $6.25

IMAX; $9.75

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Sunday, June 7; 4:15p.m.

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER

Saturday June 6; 10:00p.m. Tuesday, June 9; 7:00p.m. The Art Theatre Co-op; $8

Carmike 13; $5

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DATE NIGHT MONDAYS AT BIG GROVE TAVERN Monday June 8; 6-11 p.m. Big Grove Tavern; $50

STUDENT SUSTAINABLE FARM MARKET ON THE QUAD Thursday, June 11; 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m.; Main Quad

Saturday, June 6; 11:00 a.m & 6:00 p.m. The Virginia Theatre;

URBANA’S MARKET AT THE SQUARE Saturday, June 6; All day 400 S. Vine Street; Free

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, OPENING NIGHT Thursday, June 11;

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

Friday, June 5; 6-8 p.m.; Downtown Champaign; free 7:30 p.m.; 2400 W Bradley Ave; $8-$14 Head out to downtown Champaign for a wide

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Sunday June 7; 5:30p.m. and 7:30p.m.; The Art Theater Co-op; $8 for adults, $7 for students/seniors for the 5:30 p.m. showing ($9.50 for adults $8 students/ seniors for the 7:30 p.m. showing)

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HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN OPEN HOUSE Thursday, June 11; 6-8p.m. Urbana Free Library, Satterthwaite Conference Room

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ART IN MOTION: 2015 ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL SHOWCASE, OPENING NIGHT Thursday, June 11; 6:30 p.m. ; The Virginia Theatre; $18

An incredible showcase of the fine performing arts (dance) at the Virginia Theatre! Styles range from Jazz to Contemporary to Ballet.

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Your guide to this week's events in CU

ON READBUZZ.COM Community Beautified Ipek Firat

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Station Theatre Nadia Ayub

National Iced Tea Month Danielle Frost

TV Review: Way Too Soon Fall TV Preview

COMMUNITY Check out this week’s Beautified column by Ipek Firat for tips on summer makeup essentials!

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT An article on the Station Theatre and its upcoming productions, such as A Minister’s Wife.

FOOD & DRINK June is National Iced Tea Month! Whether you prefer green tea or something sweet, celebrate with a tall glass today!

MOVIES & TV Writer Jeff Bishop clues us in on the new line-up of fall television, early, just so we can be extra prepared.

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I’ve had a lifetime of bad luck with bicycles. I’ve experienced faulty brakes, defective chains and jammed gears on a startlingly regular basis. The bike that I purchased last summer – which, admittedly, was horribly cheap and hastily selected to replace a different bike that was stolen from me a few days prior – broke beyond repair within a few months of use. As such, I’ve always been a bit perplexed by people with strong emotional connections to their bicycles; I’ve never owned a functional one long enough to form a viable attachment to it. However, I think that my bicycle bad luck might finally be changing. Earlier this week, I went to Neutral Cycle and invested in a really beautiful fixed-gear bike. The frame is one of my favorite colors – a calm, pale shade of gray – and it is so easy and fun to ride. The mechanic who assembled and tuned up the bike for me said, “riding this sort of bike should feel like walking,� which struck me as oddly poetic and has proven to be surprisingly true. I don’t think I’ve found this much joy in biking since I first learned how to do so. The most exceptional part of my Neutral Cycle experience, however, probably wasn’t even the selection of my bike (which has already improved my life immensely - it’s amazing what a working bike can do)! Instead, it was found in the friendliness and helpfulness exhibited by every individual employed there. When people are truly passionate about something and committed to positive change, it shines through in all of their actions. Tim Chao and co. possess a tremendous amount of love for both bicycles and the local community. They aren’t simply driven by their passion for quality bicycles, but by the desire to make Champaign-Urbana a safer place to bike and a more neighborly place to live. I’m thrilled about my new bike, but am even more pleased that people who are as kind, accommodating and welcoming as the individuals I met at Neutral Cycle have chosen to make C-U their home.

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The other day one of my friends from middle school hosted a bonfire night. That day I saw a lot of familiar faces of friends that I haven't seen in years. Sometimes meeting people after you haven't seen them in forever can be kind of weird, but sometimes it can feel like nothing has changed and you haven't skipped a beat. Thankfully, I experienced the latter as memories were shared, old jokes retold and s'mores eaten!

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by its prime location next to the Big Four railway track, the Station Theater has become a starting point for many local and foreign talents. Forty years in the making, the theatre is ready to launch its 43rd season this month opening with the musical inspired by George Barnard Shaw’s 1898 play "Candida." "A Minister’s Wife" showcases an intricate love triangle between a renowned clergyman, his eccentric wife and a young and endearing poet, immersing its audience in 1898 London and the politics of Victorian England. Michael Halberstam, an Illinois alum, commissioned Joshua Schmidt to write music for a production of "Candida" which he was directing in 2009. The resulting musical premiered at the Writers Theatre in Glencoe, Ill., before moving onto a successful run in New York City. Director Stephen Fiol is one of the main creative minds behind the Station Theatre production. Fiol has directed productions at other institutions, including the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and Parkland College, and was happy to share his thoughts on his latest project. »buzz: How did you get started with the Station Theatre? »Stephen Fiol: I once did a production of "Game of Love," a musical based on a Vietnamese play boy, and the whole play was about this man and his love affairs with married, young and beautiful women… I had such a good time doing it, so

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I talked to a friend of mine here, and he told me about this place with a small office and a small stage. That’s how I got into the Station Theater. The theater is a small space that thinks large. Now, it has fostered a community that does stuff that I could have never imagined. They have a tiny stage, and yet they have done works like West Side Story successfully in such a tiny little stage and that is amazing. »buzz: Why did you choose "A Minister’s Wife" as the opening show [for the summer season]? »SF: The opening show always has to be a musical. Also, I wanted to do a small production with a small orchestra, great music and a good book. A friend of mine mentioned a production of "A Minister’s Wife" at Lincoln Centre Theater, and so I looked at it, and said this is it. I was able to get top-notch actors. I have a lot of U of I talent, many graduate students, a master’s student and actors who have already worked with many productions. And then I got a staff of absolute top professionals who make their living by providing and fostering communities. George Bernard Shaw, who wrote in the late 1800s, when sexuality was a taboo in such times… he would write about all of this stuff in a second hand way. It was supposed to be subtle. It was big book, with serious content that required serious acting. The musicians needed to be solid and the actors had to have solid voices. But [in] the end, we all wound up having such a good time… We have terrific people both on and off stage, and the key to a successful show is to

make sure everybody is having a great time. »buzz: How did you get into theatre business and what are your goals? »SF: I grew up in India. I lived in boarding school; I wound up doing a lot of theatre there. I must confess that when I came to States, I didn’t realize that I could actually major in the Arts. I mean, there was science and there was other stuff, but when I saw the possibility, I decided to major in music. At that moment, there was no combination of theatre and music - now there is. So at that moment, I was a theatre minor, but a music major. I went to graduate school and continued with music. I came to Illinois after, and got a job in Decatur. There I spent 15 years as an administrator, but I spent my summers going around in the theatre business. I used to sing and then I started directing, and I realized I had to practice and get into the theatre again if I wanted to be serious. Basically being a singer is like being an athlete. You know people say, “You were a great sprinter, I know it’s been 20 or 30 years since your last spring but could you do a little sprint for me now?” You know… if you don’t practice it everyday and train for it, then it is not easy coming back. And it was the same for me, the administrative stuff made it hard to come back into the theatre field. But at the time, I started exclusively directing, I did many productions over the years. And then I went around town and sort of joined the Station Theatre. Now I am retired and take the jobs I

want to take. »buzz: How would you characterize yourself as a director? »SF: As a director, what I enjoy the most is small groups. I don’t have a good time with huge musicals with a magnificent chorus. But there are people who love that. So what I try to do is get an assistant director who loves that type of stuff, and then I can focus on individual scenes with two to five people at a time. That is my cup to tea, because then I can work on acting and character development, which is hard to do when you have a lot of people around. I also like the challenge of intimate works with a very well-composed music. I strive to make music that is textured. What I find important about this play is that it [inspired] one of the finest of compositions that carries on a sense of intimacy. »buzz: What message would you like viewers to leave with? »SF: I want people to leave the theatre with an argument: what happened? If people leave the theatre saying nothing about what they saw, then that was a waste. I don’t want there to be a period—there is always a comma. "A Minister’s Wife" will run at the Station Theatre from June 4-20. For more information, visit stationtheatre.com or call 217-384-4000.

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Nursery is an emergency-based child care facility dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect by providing support to families. The facility is open 24 hours a day, every day, for anyone to access without any fees or income eligibility. In addition to child care, parenting classes and support groups are available to assist families. Stephanie Record, Executive Director at Crisis Nursery, has been working there for seven years. “Crisis Nursery serves children birth through six. If families are experiencing a crisis, they can call any time of day, 24/7, and let us know what’s going on and we will assess their level of need and whether we can get them in for the day to assist them. It’s all for a variety of things. Sometimes a family is experiencing homelessness or domestic violence. Sometimes it’s just parental stress so the family just needs a little bit more support. There’s a lot of different reasons that families come to us for help but we hope to be here during those times,” Record said. The two main components at Crisis Nursery are the Safe Children program and the Strong Families program. The Safe Children program provides emergency care for children in a safe and nurturing environment. Crisis Advocates

assess calls on the 24-hour crisis phone line, and help parents with counseling and referrals. Children’s Specialists oversee child care, assess children’s needs, provide individualized care and train volunteers. “The average length of a stay is eight hours, and they can stay with us up to a flexible 72 hours, it just really depends on the individual situation. We’ll assess each individual situation and determine what’s best for that child and that family. We care for the children during that crisis, then we also have our Safe Children program, and our Strong Families program provides support to families and the community as well. They do parent-child interaction groups, support groups, home-visiting, outreach groups in the community, parent education classes; all different types of things to really help strengthen the family unit and stabilize that family while they are in that crisis,” said Record. Lauren Thibert, a junior at the University, is a Children’s Specialist at Crisis Nursery and has been working there since August 2014. According to Thibert, a day at work involves feeding the kids, bathing them, putting them to sleep and playing with them, all while providing a safe and developmentally appropriate environment.

“My favorite part about my job is being able to provide a safe environment for children and help them grow,” said Thibert. Strong Families focuses on helping families who have used the Safe Children program, as well as people in the community. According to the Crisis Nursery website, services include counseling, home visits, parent-child interaction groups, support groups and referrals for resources and follow-ups. Today is also the Crisis Nursery Annual Dinner & Auction, which will be held at the I Hotel & Conference Center. “This annual dinner auction is our 22nd event, and it is the biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Record. “Last year we raised about $150,000 for the nursery, so it really does help support our annual budget. It’s a combination dinner and live silent auction. It’s a really fun event and it really raises a lot of money for the Nursery.” What makes Crisis Nursery unique is that they provide emergency support for children along with additional support for families, unlike any other organization in the area. “There are definitely no other kind of emergency children’s shelters for those short-term crises like what we provide care for. There are a lot of agencies that might do the support groups

for parents, but how we are serving families is a little more unique to our philosophy and what we are doing to care for families when their children are here,” said Record. There are many volunteer opportunities at Crisis Nursery, from participation in special event committees to help plan fundraisers, to maintenance of the house or gardening. Donations of new or gently used seasonal clothing, new toys, new books, diapers and formula are also accepted during business hours at Crisis Nursery. “If they're 18 or older, people can volunteer with the children. They have to go through our volunteer screening process and also our training. We usually ask that our volunteers that work with the children commit to the same two-hour shift every week, and we will add them in to our schedule for the day. If we are expecting them to be here at a certain time, it’s really important for them to be here because we’ll schedule the kids based on the number of volunteers that we have. We have about 150 volunteers a week that help at the nursery. It really makes a big difference to us, to be able to serve as many children as possible, so those volunteers are critical,” said Record.

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you think Benioff and Weiss were reading all of the criticism written about Game of Thrones’ two-week slump absolutely giddy with excitement? Just laughing to each other, knowing that they had the ultimate ace in the hole that was this past week’s episode? “Hardhome� wasn’t just an all-timer for GoT, but also a reminder that at it’s best, this show is unlike anything that has ever existed before in the medium of television. Nothing else can start an hour at the intriguing political and philosophical discussion between Dany and Tyrion that we had been waiting to see for five seasons, and then close it out with the best zombie movie of the past decade. Above anything, it was just validation for sticking with the series through it’s low points and controversy. It doesn’t make its oversights any easier to swallow by any means, but it does make for one hell of a chaser. This episode saw two characters get the opportunity to exist as the best versions of themselves, flexing all the muscles that they’ve cultivated throughout the story but don’t get the chance to use enough. The first was Tyrion, whose casual betrayal of Jorah initially seemed out of character, but after further thought actually reflects his arc well. His trial was the slow painful process of watching everyone in his life sell him out for a crime he didn’t even commit, culminating in Shae’s heart breaking betrayal. You don’t murder the woman you once loved and your father and come out of that experience the same guy – Tyrion has retained his intelligence and political savvy, but seems to have lost his weakness for developing soft spots for the individuals that surround him. In fact, he seems less attached to everything in his past, including where he came from. When he suggests to Dany that she just stay on her side of the Narrow Sea and forget the Iron Throne, she scoffs, but he makes a good point. Westeros is a dirty, corrupt place that is impossible to control. The issues Dany faces in Meereen would be increased tenfold if she were to take the Iron Throne, and that’s without even considering the imminent apocalypse that is the White Walkers. Of course, knowing this show Jorah will unintentionally infect all of Mereen

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The Land Connection Champaign Farmer’s Market As the newest member of CU’s weekly lineup, the Land Connection Farmer’s Market offers residents a lovely variety of healthy, locally grown produce harvested straight from the area’s farms, including - but not limited to - Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Meadowbrook Organic Farm and Heirloominous Farm. Operating on the corner of Neil and Main every Tuesday evening from 4-7 p.m. through October, shoppers can browse the stands and discover fresh, in-season fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Additionally, because the Land Connection is dedicated to bridging the gap between local food producers and the general public, consumers can find plant starts and seeds to help grow their own garden - not to mention the vast array of local vendors. Staples include Pekara Bakery with their assortment of warm, fresh-from-the-oven breads, as well as Boneyard Coffee & Tea, which features responsibly sourced, globally inspired beverages. The market also sells wholesome locally prepared food in order to save time for those who are busy during the work week. Learn more about Champaign’s brand new farmer’s market by visiting the Land Connection website and Facebook page. A complete list of farms and vendors can be found at maps.managemymarket.com/1744.

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One of the area’s most unique farmer’s markets is the market on the quad held by the Student Sustainable Farm. As part of the University of Illinois, this agricultural project was created in 2009 through a grant from the Student Sustainability Committee. It is jointly supported by the University’s Department of Crop Sciences and Dining Services. One of the Student Farm’s major activities includes supplying the University’s residence halls with “locally grown, low-input sustainable food.” The farm also serves as an outdoor classroom that helps teach students and residents about small scale food networks touching upon production, processing and distribution procedures. Every Thursday morning during the summer, volunteers head down to the farm and harvest produce for sale later in the day. In the past, the farm has offered vegetables including fresh carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, beets and lettuce. To help support this valuable educational initiative, come out to the campus and select some farm fresh products. The market on the quad takes place on Anniversary Plaza (just south of Illini Union) from May through November every Thursday from 11a.m.-5p.m. To learn more about the Student Sustainable Farm or to sign up to volunteer please visit thefarm.illinois.edu.

Each Saturday morning from May to November, crowds mill about the Urbana Market at the Square in search of fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade baked goods, handcrafted gifts and more. With cheery bouquets of fresh-cut flowers, the sweet, nutty smell of warm kettle corn and often a cheery tune played by a street musician, the Urbana market in many ways offers the quintessential farmer’s market experience. Brave the line at Pandamonium Doughnuts or grab a hot sandwich from the Cracked Truck for breakfast, then peruse rows of vendors. In the summer, it’s always enjoyable to visit the market and plan supper depending on which ingredients look fresh. The friendly merchants, colorful array of produce and wholesome homemade goods harken back to a simpler day. Visit the market to encounter the farmers, small business owners and organizations that make Central Illinois such a great place to live. The Urbana market is open from 7 a.m. to noon each Saturday and is located at the corner of Illinois and Vine Streets in downtown Urbana.

Come rain or shine, visit the CU Sunday Market held weekly at the Fluid Event Center (601 N. Country Fair Dr. Champaign, IL) to peruse a bazaar that offers a little bit of everything. A self-proclaimed “everything” market, CU Sunday offers a broad variety of sights, sounds and merchandise, ranging from art and antiques to fresh produce and baked goods. Visitors can also enjoy music by area performers. Unlike other markets in the area that focus solely on local merchants, the CU Sunday Market also includes regional and national vendors. Its indoor venue makes it a great spot to visit and shop around on drizzly mornings or sweltering afternoons throughout the summer. The market is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. year round. To learn more, visit cusundaymarket. com. Those who wish to perform, sell merchandise or promote a community organization at the market can apply at the website. For more information, visit urbanaillinois.us/ market.

indie rockers Ratboys make a stop in Champaign this Sunday at Thee Death Tower as part of their tour promoting their debut full-length album AOID. Buzz sat down with guitarist and vocalist Julia Steiner to discuss the band’s history, their new album and what it was like signing to Topshelf Records. »buzz: You guys are almost half way done with the tour. How has it been going so far? »Julia Steiner: Yeah, we’re coming up on the halfway mark. It’s been good, we had some pretty good shows, good turnouts and played with a bunch of awesome bands, so you can’t really ask for more than that, you know? »buzz: Your debut album is releasing the day after the tour ends. How do you feel your tour will compliment the release of the album? »JS: It’ll be good. I hope we’ll be able meet some new people, and eventually steer them towards the album when it comes out. The plan is also to tour in July. By that time, the album will already be out, and hopefully a lot of people will have heard it before we play the shows. It’s a fun way to keep the momentum going once we get home. »buzz: Can you talk a little more about the title of the album and what it means? »JS: AOID doesn’t stand for anything. It’s just kind of a visual memory of a day we had back in summer of 2011 when Dave and I were driving in the middle of nowhere in Kentucky, and we stumbled across this roadside carnival. We decided to go to it, and they stamped our hand with that very strange stamp that’s VOID backwards. »buzz: The blue one on your Bandcamp site? »JS: Yeah! It’s funny. It has always been planned

to use that photo. It was a really great day, so we wanted to memorialize that. A lot of people have been asking me what it means, and I feel bad because it’s not this crazy deep explanation. But I’m glad people find it interesting. »buzz: Although this is your debut album, you guys have been releasing music as far back as 2009, correct? »JS: Yeah, but the first thing we technically put out was in April 2011, which was the EP. »buzz: How do you feel you guys have grown as a band over the years since then? »JS: It’s been evolving for a while. At first it was just me playing acoustic, then me and Dave playing some quiet, basic stuff, then we had a rotating line up for a while, and then we figured out the final four combination. »buzz: This album is filled with many stories. Is there one that is particularly special or one of your favorites? »JS: That’s a really cool question. I’m really partial to the fifth song on the record, which is “Folk Song for Jazz.” I really liked the way we recorded that song because it kind of reminds me of the way we used to do things: really, really low key. But that song is about my dog, who actually passed away just in March. She was 12. She was really old. But it’s filled with great stuff. Waking up in my childhood home and walking downstairs and getting to spend time with her. That’s something I hold close to my heart these days. But yeah man, I don’t know. Not one song is about a single story. It’s about different moments. The songs aren’t all from a quick burst in time. The one about Jazz, which was my dog’s name, is one that sticks out to me.

»buzz: Has being from Chicago influenced the band’s music? »JS: The three other boys in the Ratboys are from the south suburbs of Chicago. I was actually born and raised in Kentucky. I moved to Chicago in September. I would definitely say growing up in Kentucky influenced some of the songs like “Bugs,” which is very much about the landscape in the country. We call ourselves post-country, not being afraid to make pleasant folk music with an edge. Growing up in Kentucky probably somehow implicitly helped me want to do that. Kentucky is great place. Chicago is awesome. I moved there because there are so many amazing artists in the city, so I knew that’s where I wanted to be. Being around so many amazing musicians all the time has definitely influenced our standards for playing live. »buzz: I was scrolling through the band’s Facebook page and I noticed it said you guys were born April 14, 1912. What’s that about? »JS: It’s the day the Titanic sank. I don’t remember why we did that. It was a little joke [laughs]. We might change that eventually. We haven’t updated some of the small details in a while, and I think it’s kind of funny to keep things how they were and just remember those good old days. »buzz: How did you guys decide on the name Ratboys? »JS: My best friend gave me that nickname when we were freshmen in high school. We gave everyone in the crew a nickname, and that’s the one they gave me. And it’s the only one that stuck. I’ve been using that name as a label since I was 14. The band was originally just called Ratboy, but then we got threatened with

legal action by a guy from upstate New York who’s also called Ratboy. So we added the ‘s. »buzz: So how was it like to be on the first episode of Kitchen Jams? »JS: Oh, Kitchen Jams [laughs]. It was fun. Those are some of our some of our good friends. That’s the kitchen I’m in all the time. It was fun to be performing in that context. But yeah, it was great. It sounded awesome. Joe, Sean and Johnny and everyone working on "Ghost Track" are killing it so far. They’re doing a feature on us. I’m really excited to see that. »buzz: What was it like getting signed to Topshelf Records? »JS: Well, it’s been really good. Kevin and Seth are awesome guys. It all happened kind of fast, honestly. They contacted us, and we worked together for a few weeks to iron out all the details. It was pretty painless. They did lots of the legwork like getting the music up in various places. We kind of just gave them what they needed which wasn’t hard. It’s been awesome. We’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback about the partnership. People seemed to be siked about it and we are, too. I’m siked to say that we made it happen. Some of our favorite bands in the world are on Topshelf, and we feel incredibly excited to be right along with them, you know? Ratboy’s debut album, "AOID," is available June 9. Ratboys will play with Single Player, Woozy and Windmills at Thee Death Tower this Sunday, June 7 at 8 p.m. A $5 donation is encouraged. All Ages.

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