April 27, 2015 by IU Southeast Horizon

April 27, 2015

ISSUE 16

WHERE TO LISTEN Discover Some of the Best Record Shops and Music Venues in the Area.

WFPK

From Promoting New Talent to Waterfront Wednesdays.

SOUTHEAST SOUND IU Southeast has a New Marching Band.

TABLE OF CONTENTS WFPK: All About the Music

Music ‘Hot Spots’ 14-15

6-7

Students talk about the local music scene and their favorite venues for

A look in to 91.9 WFPK, from it’s humble beginnings, to it’s evolution and Waterfront Wednesday

live music.

Music Therapy 9

Hospitals across the country have began using music to treat a wide range of health issues, from mental illness to certain diseases.

The Hart Strings 10-11

Josh Druin, audio production sophomore and musician, talks about his love of music and his band, ‘The Hart Strings,’

Records Still Relevant 12-13 Looking for some Vinyl? Here is a look at some local establishments that are taking advantage of the recent rejuvenation in the record market.

My Favorite Festival 16-17

From Bonaroo to the Vans Warped Tour, students talk about their favorite summer music festivals.

The Southeast Sound 18-19 Marching to an event near you, ‘The Southeast Sound,’ is set to become the first marching band to represent IU Southeast.

Farewell 20 News Editor Haley Warwick, reflects on her time at IU Southeast.

Everything I Needed to Know About Journalism I Learned From Hip Hop 21

Why Chuck D and Slick Rick would make fantastic journalism professors.

IN EVERY ISSUE Faces of IUS 4 Events 5 Diversions 22

Softball

SCOREBOARD

4/15 @ Asbury University | Win 5-0 4/17 VS. University of Rio Grande | Win 2-1 4/17 VS. University of Rio Grande | Win 9-1 4/18 VS. University of Rio Grande | Win 4-1 4/18 VS. University of Rio Grande | Win 4-2 KIAC Tournament began Friday, For results visit iusathletics.com

Baseball

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POLICE

BLOTTER

April 4 at 8:30 p.m.

FACES OF IUS

Officers were dispatched to investigate report of individual screaming in the Mezzanine area of the Ogle Center. The individual was having a diabetic issue and was addressed by officers on the scene.

April 5 at 9:45 p.m.

An officer was dispatched to help jumpstart a car in the parking lot by the library. Disregarded; student intended to call IU Bloomington PD.

April 6 at 2:32 p.m.

An officer was dispatched to check on a theft alert e-mail from Crestview 103. Alert was found to have been set off by mistake.

April 8 at 6:29 p.m.

An officer was dispatched to first floor women’s bathroom in Crestview. Caller advises the female is unresponsive. Subject refused any medical attention.

April 12 at 5:51 a.m.

Officers were dispatched on report of an individual banging on the windows and screaming outside of Orchard Lodge. When the officers arrived, they found a visitor that was locked out of the building.

April 12 at 9:45 p.m.

An officer was dispatched to check on a dorm in Orchard lodge. Caller reported yelling and the girlfriend telling the boyfriend to “get out,” and he refused to leave. Officer spoke with suspect and victim. Report taken.

April 13 at 10:25 p.m.

An officer was dispatched to a complaint regarding alcohol in one of the lodges. Report forwarded to Resident Life and will be handled administratively.

DEVIN ARMBRUSTER Theatre Freshman

Morgan Schultz Political Science Freshman

Devin was enjoying a cupcake during a picnic with her friends outside of UC South on a nice spring afternoon between classes.

Morgan was also enjoying a picnic with her sisters from Phi Sigma Sigma outside of UC South.

“These are my Phi Sigma Sigma sisters and it was nice out, so we decided to have lunch outside.”

“It’s such a nice day and we’re out enjoying it by the clock tower.”

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

141st Kentucky Derby

Abbey Road on the River

Churchill Downs Gates @ 8 a.m., First Race at 10:30 a.m.

April 26

IU Southeast Orchestra

3p.m. @ Ogle Center $10 for public/$5 for students Listen to the symphonic masterpieces from all stylistic periods preformed by students right here from IU Southeast.

May 11

Milky Chance 7 p.m. @ Headliners $18/14+

A musical duo from Germany whose musical collaboration began in the 11th grade full of funky-smooth tunes sure to get stuck in your head.

April 28/29 Shen Yun 7:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Center of the Performing Arts $63-$153/4+ Visually compelling display of personified magnificence, sure to amaze, dazzle and awe.

May 12 Death Cab for Cutie 7 p.m. @ Iroquois Amphitheater $35-$45/All Ages

This alternative rock group native of Washington state will be lighting up the outdoor venue of Iroquois Amphitheater as part of their 2015 world tour promoting their new album, Kintsugi.

April 30

Rumors - A Tribute to 8:30 Fleetwood Mac p.m. @ Headliners $10/18+

If you’ve ever wanted to see Fleetwood Mac but haven’t had the opportunity, a cover band is the next best thing! Come enjoy the old classics at Headliners.

May 12

Paramore

May 21-25 $20-$199/All Ages Belvedere Park

April 30

May 1

Thurby

Derby City BrewFest

Gates at 11 a.m., First Race at 12:40 p.m. @ Churchill Downs $15-$75/All Ages

4:30 p.m. @ KFC Yum! Center $10/21+ Fan of all things beers? Then don’t miss this! Over 15 local craft breweries with 60 different kinds of beer with live, local music from five different artists.

An early kickoff to the derby, taking place the Thursday before Derby, aimed to attract the locals.

May 28

May 29

St. Vincent

Earth, Wind, & Fire

8 p.m. @ the Louisville Palace $56-$440/All Ages

8 p.m. @ the Brown Theatre $30/All ages

Edgy-alternative group Paramore out of Nashville, Tennessee will play the Louisville Palace with Copeland.

St. Vincent will take the stage with Sarah Neufeld of Arcade Fire to share her self-titled fourth album in the historic Brown Theatre.

$100-$200 @ the Louisville Palace Take a step back in time and come let this eight time Grammy award winning group rock your socks off!

Waterfront Wednesday: By JORDAN WILLIAMS Staff jormwill@ius.edu Variety is something that is reflective of content and with as much content that there is circulating popular radio daily, some find it troubling that no matter the genre, a significant proportion of today’s music follows a specific formula. However, not all are in pursuit of rhythms and tunes that are manipulated by means of studio overproduction for the sake of mass consumption, and this is where non commercial, listener-supported radio stations like Louisville’s WFPK, triumph. Founded in 1954 and originally broadcasting as a strictly classical music station, WFPK underwent several changes, and in 1993, adopted its current format, one that has sustained for over 20 years thanks to the devotion of listeners interested in experiencing a wide range of music. In addition to offering a collection of artists for people from all variations of life, WFPK has also gone out of its way to host a range of events, each of which cater to both those within and outside of the Louisville metropolitan area. With strong participation in events such as the upcoming Forecastle Festival and sole leadership in the local favorite, Waterfront Wednesday, the station continues to make an impressive name for itself, in spite of the many commercialized radio stations that are offered

Photo by: Jordan Williams

Fan takes in the view from the Big Four Bridge

Photo by: Jordan Williams

Fans crowding the stage for Shakey Graves

to listeners. Stacy Owen, program director at WFPK, is one of many involved, who are doing their best at making sure that more and more people develop a relationship with the station and the music that it promotes for Waterfront Wednesday, which runs April

through September. Owen works as a talent scout and beginning in January she starts thinking about WFPK’s calendar, getting an early start on the events that will soon be listed for the upcoming season. “I start talking to representatives at the labels that I know, talk to managers, look online for new people, and watch release schedules to see if anybody interesting has a new album coming out in the spring and summer,” Owen said. “[I] have a look [at] our play lists and make a wish lista lot of little pieces of the puzzle have to come together.” In recent years, the Waterfront Wednesday series has cultivated an overwhelmingly positive response from not only fans of the music scene, but from the musicians involved as well. Owen is grateful for the success of the event and the tradition that is becoming synonymous with it. Bands and labels from across the country have been expressing strong interest in getting involved. “A lot of times I’ll have more bands to choose from than I have slots available,” Owen said. “It’s a pretty good problem to have.” Brad Ling, local musician and part-time retail employee, is one of many who are as enthusiastic about WFPK as those running the station are. Although his interests mostly stem from all of the possibilities that events such as Waterfront Wednesday can create for the lesser known talents. “[WFPK] brings some much needed attention to the music scene, especially when it comes to local bands,” Ling said. “Paying attention to the community is

How WFPK Turns A Sleepy Patch of Grass into Louisville’s Hottest Music Venue Tune into WFPK 91.9 to hear a wide range of music being delivered from up and coming bands and musicians, and be sure to head to the Big Four Lawn through September for good food and free concerts.

Photo by: Jordan Williams

Shakey Graves putting on a kick-ass show

important and they seem to be one of the few local radio stations that care about what’s good, but not on the radio. Not what is or isn’t topical.” As someone who spends most of his time studying and then practicing music, Ling is grateful for the interest that the station has expressed towards alternative, but locally driven music. Being given the opportunity to play at an event like Waterfront Wednesday for a crowd of hundreds may seem like a pipe dream for Ling, but stations like WFPK make his aspirations seem all the more plausible. “I don’t see that fortune in my cards,” Ling said. “But radio stations like WFPK help reinforce that somebody is always listening to the little guys.” This past Wednesday evening was opening day for WFPK’s Waterfront Wednesday and despite the cold temperature, the Big Four Lawn was packed with people, most bundled up tightly, but all excited to be at the opening day of what has become something of a tradition around Louisville. The event was headlined by the alternative folk group, ‘Shaky Graves’ and the concert was very well received from both those coming out for the music and those looking for different way to spend their Wednesday night. Claire Lother, 24, celebrated her first Waterfront Wednesday by enjoying the company of friends, a variety of fried foods, some sweet and some not-cheap beers, from short lines, and music that turned out to be as exciting as it was new to her. “It was a lot of fun and I heard some bands that I

definitely wouldn’t have heard otherwise,” Lother said. “I’ve known about the concerts held on the waterfront for a few years now and regret waiting so long to finally come see what all of the buzz was about.”

Photo by: Jordan Williams

WFPK and sister stations WFPL, and WUOL

Mending with Music: By Duncan Cooper Staff reporter ducooper@ius.edu

For more on how music impacts the brain, check out The Horizon’s story how music can help you study. Just visit iushorizon.com and gain an edge for finals week.

The typical image of therapy is fairly standard, often coming from memories of watching Looney Tunes and Animaniacs as a child- a psychiatrist with circular glasses and a long couch, a long conversation discussing how you feel and other such things. But instead of standard therapy measures, hospitals and many other locations across the country have picked up a guitar, or simply played a CD. Music therapy, a new therapeutic treatment being offered to patients for a variety of ailments and mental illnesses, is a unique new approach to pain and mental health. “Music therapy is where you use different music modalities- piano, guitar, singing… to help people with different types of disorders or diseases,” says Johnny Litzinger, pre-music therapy junior. “You can help people with dementia, you can help people with autism, Alzheimer’s and help people who’ve had strokes speak again. You’re like a regular therapist, but you use music as your tool instead of just therapy or behavioral therapy.” A recent development in the realm of therapeutics, recent research into music has yielded results regarding the effect music has on the brain. Ranging from relieving stress and reducing pain, music even has an effect on the body itself, helping motor skills and tension. “It’s become big recently mainly because research has proven it works,” said Litzinger in regards to mu-

A New Therapy Uses Music to Treat Illness

sic therapy’s rise in use. “Research has shown that it does help people learn to speak again, it calms people down, it helps people with addictions seek out their problems and get a new way of dealing with things.” Litzinger began playing instruments when he was a young child, and has continued to develop his skills. Returning to IU Southeast with the goal of using his interest in music to help people, the music therapy

You’re like a regular therapist, but you use music as your tool instead of just therapy or behavioral therapy. Johnny Litzinger, pre-music therapy junior

major took on a minor in pre-cognitive therapy. “I was looking up into what I wanted to do- I didn’t want to be a band director or a music director, so I started looking around and I found music therapy. I have a love of helping people out, I love psychology… I put the two together and it works.” As Litzinger explained how music works, he gave an example. “Think about a song from many, many years ago,” he said. “You may not remember all the words right now, but the moment you hear it playing on the radio, it’ll all come back to you. Basically, your brain creates all these neuropathways to remember things or create new things. Music helps in bringing (those pathways) back.” Music Therapy has even begun making tracks here in the local area. At Norton Hospital in downtown Louisville, music therapy has become a highly utilized tool. “They may go into a patient’s room who’s just recently had a surgery and they may play a soft song or a song that they like to reduce their pain after surgery so they don’t have to give the patient so many medications,” says Litzinger. “Say you have an elderly person in the hospital for the first time. [Music therapy] might help them calm down the first couple nights there.” With so many people across various spectrums of Photos by Duncan Cooper

life, many may be reaping the benefits of music and not realizing it. For Litzinger, it’s natural. “Music to me is… it’s a way of communicating with sounds and beats and rhythms. It’s a language of sound and rhythms and sounds and pitches. It helps calm me down, it gets me motivated, (and) I don’t miss a class because I learn something every single day.”

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Music From the Hart

The Hart Strings, a local band with IU Southeast members try to stay true to their Southern Indiana roots. By KAETLN HARRISON Staff Reporter kaethar@ius.edu The band mates march along the edge of an Indiana cornfield while the harmonious sounds of stringed instruments combine to create a folk rock melody. This is one of the scenes to ‘The Hart Strings’ first music video for their song, “Sharp.” The Hart Strings; Ted Hartog (keyboard, guitar, banjo, vocals), Andrew Wehmueller (guitar, bass, mandolin, vocals), Hunter Mulkey (bass), Joseph Berger (drums), and Josh Druin (violin, guitar, banjo, vocals), come from Georgetown, Indiana. Ted Hartog, lead singer of The Hart Strings, originally formed the band with some friends from high school. “I wanted people to play music with and I’d been writing music since 7th grade, so I grabbed a couple of my friends from the orchestra and we formed a folk trio,” Hartog said. Josh Druin, audio production sophomore, revealed his journey with the band and how he has made music his life. Druin began his musical career at an early age. “I started playing guitar when I was around five years old and violin when I was nine,” Druin said. “Music pretty much is my life. It has always been my passion. It’s a hobby, but at the same time it’s a job and a part of school for me.” Druin began his journey with ‘The Hart Strings,’ in high school when an opportunity came to him by filling in for their original violinist when he was busy. “I have been playing with The Hart Strings since

2012 but I wasn’t actually in the band yet,” he said. “My friend Gannon Yeaton was the first violinist, but he had a busy schedule so I would occasionally fill in for him. I continued to fill in for him until they decided it was best that I become a permanent member,” Druin said. A membership he is grateful for because of the experiences he has had. “A bunch of opportunities have opened up for me because of my involvement with The Hart Strings,” Druin said. “I’ve played numerous shows around this regional area, we’ve done many shows that pay very well, and shows for very large audiences.” One of these opportunities allowed he and the band to gain recognition from famous musicians. “The Grammy Gig of a Lifetime competition was pretty much a contest we entered, to win a chance to play a huge show, at Club Nokia, opening for The Neighborhood during Grammys week,” he said. “We were chosen by a few judges, including Fall Out Boy, and we made it into the top 40,” Druin explained.

“After that, our fans were to help us by tweeting (which counted as a vote). There were certain points in time where we would check and we were in 3rd place out of the 40. We didn’t end up winning but it was awesome how all of our fans came together and helped us so much.” The fans love the music and appreciate the hard work they put into making it. Jessica Forbes, English senior, admires their originality. “I like their originality and the diversity of their songs. You can tell they really care about, and put a lot of effort into their music,” Forbes said. Druin is also appreciative of the opportunity to tour with the band. “Touring with the band is pretty great but very tiring at the same time. Last summer we did a twoweek tour and we got a lot of exposure and attention, but I was totally worn out by the end of it,” he said. “This summer we are touring again. We’re still finalizing some of the dates but it’s going to be around a month long. We’ll be going to a lot of different places including Michigan, Pennsylvania,

We are an indie rock group with some pop influences. We’ve still kept the main focus on songwriting as a craft. Ted Hartog The Hart Strings

Photos courtesy of Patti Hartog

Ted Hartog, keyboard, guitar, banjo, and vocals for The Hart Strings. “Being from this area really removed a lot of the pressure of being in a band that might exist in bigger cities. We’re free to write what we want and not get too bogged down by a lot of distractions,” he said. Josh Druin, the band’s violinist, began his musical career at an early age. “I started playing guitar when I was around five years old and violin when I was nine. Music pretty much is my life,” he said.

New York, Alabama, North Carolina and quite a few other places,” he said. While Druin’s main involvement is playing the violin, he does help with the overall aesthetic of the music. “I don’t personally write any of the songs. Most of the time, Ted comes in with an idea or a basic outline of a song and everyone else adds our own parts. Sometimes we give input for different ideas or changes,” Druin said. “We have a song called ‘Indiana.’ It started out as a sentimental and mellow song, reminiscent of The Avett Brothers, but I had the idea to change it to double speed so it would be more like a fast bluegrass tune,” he said. “We’ve pretty much played it that way ever since and it’s a fan favorite because it’s pretty exciting and fun for us to play.” Hartog stressed the importance songwriting plays in their music and how the band keeps things unique. “We are an indie rock group with some pop influences. We’ve still kept the main focus on songwriting as a craft, but the instrumentation is more along the lines of Ben Folds Five and not so much Avett or Old Crow,” Hartog said. “We’re all multi-instrumentalists which allows us to take songs in a lot of different directions, so it’s nice to not have those kinds of boundaries as a band.” While Hartog now lives in Nashville and the band tours all over the country they stay loyal to their roots. “Being from this area really removed a lot of the pressure of being in a band that might exist in bigger cities. We’re free to write what we want and not get too bogged down by a lot of distractions,” Hartog said. “Now that I live in Nashville, I’ve gotten the benefit of being around so many great songwriters and learning a lot, while also having a home base that I can go to escape it all for a bit,” Hartog said. This loyalty is evident in their music. Each song has an element of bluegrass roots and one of their songs from their most recent album is titled “Indiana,” and it’s clear that’s where their heart is.

I grabbed a couple of my friends from the orchestra and we formed a folk trio Ted Hartog The Hart Strings

Photos courtesy of Patti Hartog

Though The Hart strings may not all live in the same area anymore, they still tour together. “This summer we are touring again. We’re still finalizing some of the dates but it’s going to be around a month long,” Druin said. Though Hartog currently resides in Nashville and the band tours the country, they stay local to their roots. ,” Hartog said. ––

Photos courtesy of Patti Hartog

The Hart Strings entered a contest called “The Grammy Gig of a Lifetime” competition that could have sent the group to open for The Neighborhood during Grammys week. “We were chosen by a few judges including Fall Out Boy and we made it to the top 40,” Druin said. After they reached the top 40, fans had to send out tweets, which would be their votes. “We didn’t end up winning, but it was awesome how much all of our fans came together and helped us so much,” he said.

A NEW VISION ON

VINYL

Peddler’s Mall

Highland Records

Clarksville

After walking through the main doors, take an immediate right and walk until a booth filled with records is spotted. The booth has racks built out of two-by-four boards, crammed with new and used records. On the ground, under the racks, plastic crates of more records await to be looked through. The records are alphabetically arranged by the artist or group. The Peddler’s Mall is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. And Sunday, 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Louisville

Highland Records is a little shotgun shop that smells of fresh cigarette smoke and mildew. The records are not displayed in any certain order, which may make the hunt a little more difficult, but this place might hold a rare find. The shops hours are Monday through Saturday, 12 p.m. until 6 p.m., and is closed on Sunday.

Better Day Records Louisville

Better Day Records was opened in 1982 by Ben Jones and is the second oldest record shop in Louisville. Jones only job has been in this record shop. His love for records started when he was younger because his mom would play music to awake him and his siblings for school. Then as a teenager, he said he bought records and eventually was known as the “record guy.” He said his passion is to “introduce soundtracks to your life.” His shop is filled with collective inventory arranged by genre and friendly smiles. “Our niche is great customer service,” Jones said. The shop hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. until 9 p.m., Friday through Saturday 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Photo by Charlyn Corum

The records at Highland Records have no certain organization, so be prepared to sift through rows and rows of records, before finding the one for you.

The records at Peddler’s Mall are organized by the band or artist name.

Matt Anthony’s Record Shop

Photo by Charlyn Corum

Louisville

By CHARLYN CORUM Staff Reporter ccorum@ius.edu

Photo by Charlyn Corum

A customer at Best Days Records looks through the records in hopes to find a rare treasure.

A musty smell of old memories and cigar smoke engulf plastic black disks neatly stacked in rows waiting for a chance to spin again. If sifting through stacks of records until scoring a rare treasure sounds thrilling, then a trip to the destinations spotlighted below will help fulfill this hobby. Here are a few shops in Louisville and Southern Indiana that sell records waiting to create new dancing memories.

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This record shop has been around for a year and a half. The owner, Matt Anthony, said that he once worked at Ear X-Tacy in Louisville, and once it closed down, he decided to open his own shop. He said he has a love for records and believes them to have the best listening quality. “Records will always be around and are tangible documented art,” Anthony said. Everything in the shop is hand selected by him and he said that he carries all genres. Anthony said that his shop contains a lot of affordable rarities. The records are organized by genre and he even has a rack of comic books. The shops hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. And Sunday, 12 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Rows and Rows of records fill up Best Days Records, waiting for someone to find them and let them spin once again.

Photo by Charlyn Corum

Matt Anthony, helping out a customer at his little shop called, Matt Anthony’s Record Shop on Frankfort Ave in Louisville.

These four shops are all close enough to each other that if someone is ambitious enough, going to all four is doable in one day. The prices of the records range, due to the rarity of the record or the condition of the sleeve or disc. Buried deep behind stacks of records, a rare find awaits to be found and placed once again on a turntable, to fill the room with joyful crackling melodies.

OTHER PLACES TO BUY RECORDS Guestroom Records Mr. Friendly Records Book and Music Exchange LB’s Music World Goodwill stores Flea Markets

Local Music Hotspots:

By Rain Hopkins Staff Reporter rghopkin@ius.edu

Photo by Jordan Williams Water Front Wednesday, April 22

ouisville is known by the rest of the world for baseball bats and race horses. But those who have a more personal relationship with the city are probably well aware of Louisville’s awesome music scene that grows with each day. Literature and writing senior Katie Molck said she thinks very highly of the local music scene. “I think music in the New Albany and Louisville area is unique because there are so many talented people here. And not just talented, but people passionate about what they do. It’s like every time I meet someone new they play

an instrument or have been in a band or are pursuing music,” said Molck. Sean Smith is the drummer for local band Uh Huh Baby Yeah, which has played at several venues in the New Albany and Louisville area, and has also traveled and played for events such as Warped Tour. Smith said he has seen a lot going on recently in regards to the local music scene. “It has really gone under a resurgence in the last five years. Where it once was a music Scene known for metal, there’s now a great diversity pop, rock, indie, folk, punk, electronic and everything in between. There is just a new generation of kids thirsty for new types of music,” said Smith.

And with so much music happening in the area, you can find a show nearly any night of the week. Molck, who named Headliners, Zanzabar and Kaiju as some of her favorite places to go and listen to live music, described her ideal venue. “A great venue would be standing space only, not too big, not too small. It would be conducive of a more intimate atmospherea space where you can feel like you’re really watching and hearing the band,” said Molck. The area is scattered with places to watch local musicfrom quaint and inexpensive to larger, more popular venues. And if you’re interested in checking out local music, you just have to know where to go.

Some of the Coolest Places in the Southern Indiana and Louisville Area Where You Can Grab a Drink and Jam. Photo courtesy of specialevents.livenation.com

Mercury Ballroom

Photo courtesy of headlinerslouisville.com

Headliners Music Hall

1386 Lexington Rd. Louisville, KY Headliners, though a bigger venue than most bars, still serves as a personable place to enjoy live music. The venue features a bar and music ranging from punk to rock to R&B, and everything in-between. Aside from their own shows, the people at Headliners know about Louisville and its music. To keep up-to-date on what’s going on with the music scene locally, you can like the Headliners Music Hall page on Facebook.

611 S. 4th St. Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom, right in downtown Louisville, serves as a venue for both local bands and a few bigger-name bands. Just this past summer, the band Brand New played a packed show at Mercury. Just on Apr. 20, Walk The Moon played at Mercury. Mercury has also hosted tribute shows, such as a recent one dedicated to Elton John and Billy Joel. Some shows can cost more than the typical bar’s $10 or $15, but Mercury is known to have reasonable prices on tickets for all of their shows. There is a bar both upstairs and downstairs, as well as a few stand-alone bars during busier shows.

Photo courtesy of Highlands Tap Room (@HighlandsTapRm)

Highlands Tap Room (“Old” & “New”)

1058 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY Two bars sitting right next to one another on Bardstown Rd., the Highlands Tap Room features music every night of the week. From Metal Mondays to some softer bands, karaoke and hip hop shows, the Tap Room can get pretty crowded throughout the evening. But getting a drink never takes too long, and much of the music is locally-based.

Expo Five

2900 S. 7th St. Louisville, KY Expo Five often serves as a venue for more hardcore or punk, even pop-punk bands, many booked by Terry Harper. The venue has hosted bands such as Transit and Taking Back Sunday, and local bands such as Uh Huh Baby Yeah. The venue is fairly large, with a small bar in one room and a nice fenced-in patio for warmer days.

WFPK’s Waterfront Wednesdays

The Big Four Lawn on the Waterfront in Louisville, KY Hosted by Louisville radio station 91.9 WFPK, the last Wednesday of each month, a few bands get together to play music on the Big Four lawn at the Louisville Waterfront. 2015 is the 14th year for the event, and Waterfront Wednesdays has featured bands such as Shakey Graves, Moon Taxi and Spanish Gold. The all-ages show is right by the river, with food trucks, drinks and other types of booths.

Photo courtesy of Z-Z-

Kaiju

1004 E. Oak St. Louisville, KY This dive bar in Louisville has a bar in the front room and a stage in the back room. This bar features bands of the punk, pop, hip hop, jazz and more. Many shows at Kaiju are free to those over 21. Their motto is “beers, monsters, music”, and Happy Hour is until 7 PM each day, and until close on Sunday and Monday. Kaiju also is popular for having a Dragon King’s Daughter food truck outside of the venue most nights.

Photo courtesy of zanzabarlouisville.com

Zanzabar

2100 S. Preston St. Louisville, KY Also called Z-Bar, Zanzabar is known for music and dancing. The bar has been around since 1938 and has shows each month. Though tickets are usually purchased online, they go cheaply at about $10 or $15. On nights with no band, the bar serves largely as a dance floor with a club-like atmosphere. Most shows at Z-Bar are 21 and over and begin at 9PM.

MUSIC FESTIVAL

GUIDE By CHARLYN CORUM Staff apmricke@ius.edu

The smell of carnival food and unwashed bodies waft through the air as you make your way towards the main stage for your fifth show of the day. Music festivals are a great way for students to spend a summer weekend. You meet new people and are exposed to new music and experiences. Students at IU Southeast weighed in on their favorite music festivals.

Bonnaroo

Bonnaroo features mainly pop, rock and indie musicians; some of today’s top headliners grace the stages at this four day music festival. This years line up includes performances by Billy Joel, Mumford and Sons, Kendrick Lamar, Florence and the Machine and Louisville’s own My Morning Jacket, to name a few. The festival is annual and starts on the second Thursday in June and runs until Sunday in Manchester, Tennessee. Robert Coomer, audio production sophomore, loved his experience at the festival last year. “I had an amazing time camping out for the weekend with my friends. It got very hot at some points during the day however. One piece of advice would be to hydrate at all times and be well rested. Lots of waiting combined with heat can be exhausting,” Coomer said.

Vans Warped Tour

The Warped Tour is the longest running touring music festival in North America. While the genres of music that perform have broadened in recent years it is still a festival geared towards Alternative and Punk Rock music. The closest venue to IU Southeast is the Klipsch Music Center located in Knoblesville Indiana. The tour will be performing at Klipsch on July 29. Chaley Edwards, special education freshman, attended the warped tour last year and had an unforgettable experience. “The warped tour was crazy. I got a concussion from mosh pitting but it was incredibly fun. I’d suggest to bring a ton of advil and sneak as much water in as you can, also an extra bra to throw at the musicians,” Edwards said.

Bunbury

Bunbury is a three day music festival that takes place in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 5-7. This festival caters to several genres. This year it hosts artists such as The Black Keys and Snoop Dogg. Josie Garwood, Spanish freshman, enjoyed Bunbury’s clean and spacious atmosphere. “I went to Bunbury last year. It was small and very clean. It was spread out over a large area. If I could do anything differently I would have worn more comfortable shoes and cooler clothes. My favorite part was learning about new music and getting to see the smaller acts. I had never heard of my current favorite band until I saw them at the festival,” Garwood said.

Photo courtesy of Bonnaroo

Photo courtesy of Bunbury

Pointfest

Pointfest is an exclusively alternative music festival held in St. Louis Missouri on May 23rd, featuring artists such as Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle and The Used. Morgan Schultz, political science junior, went to pointfest last year and plans on attending again this year. “There were a lot of indie bands but they had some really awesome main bands as headliners. It’s 28 bands for 28 dollars. Be sure to bring a lot of beer because you can bring it in,” Schultz said.

Lollapalooza

Photo courtesy of Van’s Warped Tour

Forecastle

The commute won’t take too long if you choose to attend Forecastle. It takes place on July 17-19 right here in Louisville. The line up consists of heavy hitters like Sam Smith to the Floyd County natives Houndmouth. Be sure to dress light and keep hydrated, there’s nothing like mid-july humidity in Louisville.

This music festival takes place in Chicago from July 31 to August 2. This years line up offers artists encompassing all genres; from Paul McCartney to Metallica. Lollapalooza offers comedy and dance acts along with their musical performances. Whatever genre of music you enjoy there is a music festival for you. Music festivals offer new experiences, fresh music and friendships you didn’t even know you wanted. Take a rest and strum up some fun this summer.

Photo courtesy of Lollapalooza Photo courtesy of Forecastle Photo courtesy of Pointfest

Marching to a New Beat

By KRISTIN KENNEDY Staff Reporter krikenne@umail.iu.edu

Over the years, a concert band, an orchestra, a guitar ensemble, a pep band and other music performance groups have performed at IU Southeast. Now, a new ensemble is marching into the university’s music scene. The Southeast Sound is the new marching band and color guard for IU Southeast. On Sunday, April 12, the first IU Southeast marching band rehearsal occurred from 5 - 9 p.m. in the Ogle Center, room 160. The guard’s first rehearsal occurred on Sunday, April 19 from 5 - 9 p.m. in the Ogle Center. Southeast Sound is a Sound Sport team through Drum Corps International. This summer, the marching band will perform at local shows and shows in other locations -- including Indianapolis -- with teams from the U.S. and around the world. In addition to performing in the summer, the band might also perform in a couple of parades in the fall.

Jennifer Gordon, graduate student in secondary education, directs Southeast Sound. She is assisted by guard director Kathryn Goldman and visual director Daniel Goldman. Gordon said Southeast Sound’s first Photo by Kristin Kennedy performance will be at the Summer Pops Members of Southeast Sound practice marching during rehearsal on concert at the IU Southeast amphitheater Friday, April 17. on Friday, June 12. After that, Southeast Southeast Sound had about 20 band members and Sound will perform with local, national five guard members. Gordon said the band is still and international marching bands. growing, and anyone 18 years or older can join. “We’re going to be performing at Drum Corps “We could always use more percussionists,” Gordon International,” Gordon said. “It’s like marching band, said. “I could use a tuba player. Maybe a couple of but without the woodwinds. We’re going to be performing at their Evansville show and their Louisville trumpets and clarinets. Anybody that wants to join can join at any time, and we’ll work them in.” show, also both in June, and then we’re going to be In addition to directing the Southeast Sound going up to their world finals up in (Indianapolis) at marching band, Gordon directs the Southeast Sound the beginning of August. And that’s going to involve pep band. Gordon said several pep band members exgroups from all over the world. Groups from Thaipressed interest in an IU Southeast marching band land, Guatemala, Canada, this year. Japan, everywhere.” “I was hired four years ago to start the pep band, Gordon said the perforand we’ve grown quite a bit from 11 members to 35 mances will help Southeast this year, and at the end of pep band season, I threw Sound receive and internathe idea out at the members, and they seemed pretty tional exposure. interested,” Gordon said. “It’s going to be not only As for the fact that the Southeast Sound marching local exposure from perband has the same name as the pep band, Gordon forming in Evansville and said that will not change for a while. Louisville, but international “I’m keeping things integrated the same for now,” exposure from going up to Gordon said. “Maybe later on or in a few years we’ll (Indianapolis) and seeing split off into the Marching Grenadiers or something, the different groups, and but for now we’re keeping it the same.” being seen by the different Jacob Reese, business sophomore with a concengroups from around the tration in finance, is a percussion member of the world,” Gordon said. Southeast Sound marching band. Reese, who has This year, Southeast played percussion instruments in bands for about Sound’s show is called five years, said the band will create opportunities for “Fuego,” which is Spaninterested members. ish for fire. The show will “I think it will bring some new opportunities for include two selections: “Estancia” and “Malaguena.” students who want to expand their music education,” Reese said. The show features mysteriReese said he joined the Southeast Sound marching ous, Latin-style music in a band because he had good memories of his time in moderately upbeat tempo. his high school marching band. “It is Spanish music, so fiery Latin jazz,” Gordon said. “I really enjoyed marching in high school, and it was the best opportunity,” Reese said. “It seemed like fun “It’s exciting, in your face, Photo by Kristin Kennedy fast and upbeat, so it’s going to do it here with this group.” Reese said the marching band’s performances could The Southeast Sound saxophone players practice their music during rehearsal on Fri- to be a fun show.” help more people become aware of IU Southeast. day, April 17. Southeast Sound’s show, which is called “Fuego,” features upbeat music As of Sunday, April 19, Emily Villanova, from Corydon, is a member of the with Latin influences.

Southeast Sound marching band. Reese, who has played percussion instruments in bands for about five years, said the band will create opportunities for interested members. “I think it will bring some new opportunities for students who want to expand their music education,” Reese said. Reese said he joined the Southeast Sound marching band because he had good memories of his time in his high school marching band. “I really enjoyed marching in high school, and it was the best opportunity,” Reese said. “It seemed like fun to do it here with this group.” Reese said the marching band’s performances could help more people become aware of IU Southeast. Emily Villanova, from Corydon, is a member of the Southeast Sound guard. Villanova had been a guard member in Corydon from seventh grade through her senior year of high school. Villanova found out about Southeast Sound on Facebook and chose to be in the guard. “I had to decide between saxophone and guard, and I really didn’t want to play tenor saxophone, so I chose guard,” Villanova said. Villanova said she believes Southeast Sound will entertain audiences. She also said spinning her rifle is her favorite part of being in the guard. Caitlyn Schultheiss, general studies freshman at Ivy Tech, plays the clarinet in the Southeast Sound marching band. She has played the clarinet

since she was in fifth grade, and she has experience playing in school bands. “I always had an interest in band, and I did this since elementary school,” Schultheiss said. “I did marching band in high school.” Schultheiss said the first rehearsal went well, and the band has been learning the music for the show. “I attended the first rehearsal, and even though we didn’t have many people, it still went well sight reading through music,” Schultheiss said. Gordon said although the first rehearsal had a low turnout, she believes it went well. “I think it went really well,” Gordon said. “We were missing quite a few people because they had work or family issues pop up, but we got through the music.” Gordon said her goal is for the Southeast Sound marching band to become an enjoyable, convenient option for IU Southeast musicians. “My goal is to provide a different outlet for our musicians here at IU [Southeast],” Gordon said. “Not just sitting in a chair, [but] getting outside and playing. A lot of people miss marching band from high school, and they can go to UofL and take it as a class through Metroversity, but a lot of people just want to stay on campus, so it gives them that opportunity, and for a very light rehearsal schedule compared to UofL. It’s a different outlet, and I’m looking forward to seeing where this goes.”

Photo by Kristin Kennedy Members of Southeast Sound practice their music during rehearsal on Friday, April 17.

Everything I Needed to Know About Journalism I Learned From Hip-Hop

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By Joel Stinnett Editor-in-chief joelstin@ius.edu

In the 1970’s South Bronx, NY was on fire…literally. It is estimated that over 40% of the building were burned down by its disgruntled residents during that decade. The police in the borough were so overwhelmed that they stopped investigating arsons. The borough was rife with drug addiction, welfare hotels, squatters and slumlords. Parts of the area had

even been taken off of official New York City maps. Tourists were afraid to visit, fire departments were overworked, and cops struggled to do their jobs. It wasn’t the most inviting place for journalists either. Out of this fire of crime, hopelessness and neglect was born hip-hop. Kool Herc is credited with creating this style of music when he DJed his sister’s back to school in the Bronx. We all know hip-hop has the power to make people dance, but it is its ability to provide social commentary that makes it such a versatile, and dangerous, genre. Chuck-D of Public Enemy famously said that hiphop is “the CNN of the streets.” As a kid, listening to the stories of people overcoming struggle and fighting a biased system is what made me fall in love with hip-hop. And while it can be used to glorify some social ills, it has been equally effective at exposing some of the root causes. As rappers began to tell the story of the South Bronx in the early 80’s things began to change for the better. I don’t have the skills to become a successful rapper, Dr. Dre still hasn’t responded to the demo tapes I sent him, so I decided to become the next best thing to a rich and famous hip-hop star…a journalist. This is how hip-hop taught me journalism. “Broken glass everywhere/ People pissin’ on the stairs, you know they just don’t care,” Grand Master Flash, “The Message.” In 1982 Grand Master Flash released “The Message.” A scathing account of the realities of life in the South Bronx. It was the first time hip-hop had been used to provide lyrical social commentary. It also paved the way for artist like NWA and Public Enemy. I was oblivious to the song until Puff Daddy sampled it in 1997 for “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down.” When I found out the hook from that song wasn’t original I had to seek out “The Message.” In the 90’s gangster rap ruled, so this was one of the first times that I realized that art, music and the written word could be used for more than entertainment. The lyrics were brash and blunt. I could see in my head the crumbling buildings and forgotten junkies of South Bronx. It was a world away from Kentucky, but I felt every word. Slick Rick was perhaps the master emcee of storytelling. The song “Children’s story” is a charming way to warn others about a life of crime on the streets. The beat is so melodic and the rhymes so playful that you are caught off guard when the truth finally hits you. One of the reasons I got into journalism was to be a voice those that don’t have one. To tell the stories of people that need to be heard. And create change. That is what “The Message” and what “Children’s Story” did. Honest, factual accounts of a cruel world told

through stories. “‘Cause I am, whatever you say I am/ If I wasn’t, then why would I say I am?/ In the paper, the news everyday I am/ I don’t know it’s just the way I am,” Eminem, “The Way I Am.” Released in 2000, “The Way I Am” might be Eminem’s angriest song (that says a lot). The lyrics are a fantastic example of something we often talk about in The Horizon newsroom. Perception is reality. As a journalist, a writer or even just a human being, we are all susceptible to being misunderstood. Commas, headlines and design choices can nullify a well thought out 800 word article in a heartbeat. “Stop clubbing baby seals.” “Stop clubbing, baby seals.” Are we trying to stop the murder of baby seals or are we trying to stop them from hanging out at 4th Street Live on Saturday nights? That is a light hearted example but those type of mistakes can have real consequences for journalists. Eminem’s lyrics always remind me that the perception of my words become reality. “Some perpetrate, they drink Clorox/ Attack the black, cause I know they lack exact/ The cold facts, and still they try to Xerox,” Public Enemy, “Don’t Believe The Hype.” These lyrics have two lessons: be true to who you are and make sure you get the facts correct. A journalist’s main job is not to write, it is to ask questions. Getting the facts straight is paramount. Too many times journalists print untruths. Sometimes this is in a rush to be first, other times it is pure laziness. It has resulted in a nationwide mistrust of the media. Even though the perpetrators are a small minority. I believe that if I can be true to the reasons I wanted to become a journalist, gather as much information as I can, and not let the pressures of a Twitter society get to me, it will pay off in the long run. “I don’t want no scrub,” TLC, “No Scrubs.” This lyric really has nothing to do with journalism. But one night as we were designing in newsroom the song came on. “This is my jam!” Adam Maksl, assistant professor of journalism, said in delight. In reality, Maksl and Ron Allman, associate professor of journalism, have been reasons I fell in love with journalism. When I came to IU Southeast, my 4th college, I wasn’t sure if it was the place for me. Adam and Ron taught me why this profession is important and gave me the tools to one day, hopefully, be successful at it. For the first time in my college career I feel as though I am a part of something important. Thank you Adam and Ron for being the best mentors I could ask for and for and, finally, giving me a true college experience.

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The journey is worth it Opinions... News Editor hwarwick@ius.edu

After transferring to IU Southeast, I was completely uninspired and unhappy with my college career. As said transfer student, I had loved being an English major at another college and switched to a business major my first semester here as a junior, because that’s what most people around me told me I had to do to have a successful career. They were full of a lot of words and little wisdom, but we’ll get to that. This is where the trouble began. Just going to classes and taking tests mostly on subjects I was totally uninterested in was far from what I wanted to do. I hated what I was doing—memorizing facts and figures wasn’t doing it for me—none of these classes expanded my mind in the way I wanted to learn, and frankly, I was on autopilot. Attending college is a great responsibility to engage in. Trying to decide what you want to do for the rest of your life while trusting faculty to help get you there can be a pivotal point in a student’s life; a point you may have to revisit as well. I felt myself slipping and in a crunch to figure out what I was going to do under this imaginary fouryear deadline I now realize doesn’t exist; I was either

By Haley Warwick

going to keep up with the façade, or jump into something else entirely. That’s when I found myself sitting in Adam Maksl’s journalism reporting and editing course and Ron Allman’s visual communication class, among other makin’ journalisms courses spring semester 2014. This is also where I found my love for being a student again. What started as a gloomy and snowy semester moved slowly to rain and greenery, I started to feel like myself for the first time since transferring colleges. I was excited to go to my classes to talk about writing, designing and producing stories. I began researching all the things I could do with my journalism major, and I was finally looking forward to life after college. I also have to say that just about every single professor I have had at IU Southeast has made some sort of impact on me—and I don’t feel like that’s something everyone gets to say about their college experience. I know that I could not have picked a better university. It was the perfect choice for me—even if it was a rocky start. Professors like Adam Maksl and Ron Allman in the journalism program aren’t at every university. It’s not every professor that lights up about what they do, and encourages you to constantly work at your craft, even if you fall down majorly. People say IU Southeast is a hidden gem. From my experience with our professors, the beautiful campus, and all of the ways in which students can get involved, I have to say that I would agree it is a gem. But like Chancellor Ray Wallace has said, why is it hidden? I have proudly converted two friends to become IU Southeast students, and I will always encourage people to attend this university. And the fact that in less than three weeks I will be walking across the stage to receive my diploma from this university still doesn’t seem real— I have self-identified so strongly as a student for five years that I can’t imagine the moment yet—but I couldn’t honestly feel more prepared. And whether Adam Maksl knows it or not, his excitement for The Horizon and his excitement for journalism really opened my eyes that I could do something I love and make it my career.

I don’t remember the specific first time he said it, but he is always saying we’re not student journalists, we’re journalists that happen to be students. I’ve said many times this semester I’ll miss this campus and it’s people. There is just something different about being on a college campus; the atmosphere is entirely different than anywhere else. This is the place I’ve made many friends I know will go long beyond these few years. This is the place I figured myself out, and what I want to do with my life. I mean, this is the place I high-fived the Chancellor while in a bear costume. So basically if you are in the middle of the bridge and it’s swaying in the winds of uncertainty, just trust your gut. Do what you’re passionate about, do what you love, and you’ll find ways to make it work for you. I also must say i’m lucky enough to have parents that encourage me and support my passions. Switching my major so late in my academic career was not easy, but it was something I needed to do, something that made this journey worth it. I am unsure if I would have had the strength to do it if my mother did not encourage me to follow my heart. And graduating doesn’t mean that what we’re done with this campus or finished with these years. Tell people it’s a gem and encourage them to be a Grenadier. What we picked up here will go with us for the rest of our lives, and I’m ready for this next chapter to begin.

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