THE LEAFLET volume 2 issue 9 april 17, 2015
good music, good company
Concert issue THIS MONTH: P4: History of Rock n’ Roll P6: Concerts in Cincinnati P8: How to survive a concert P10: U4U Benefit Concert P13: Concert experiences P16: History of Woodstock P18: Concert attire P19: What concert is right for you? P22: Music Festivals
Summer is much more than just a time for swimming, barbeques, and going on vacation. When deciding on a topic for this issue, we debated on the aspects of summer that make it so exciting and unforgettable. We realized that concerts play a major role in shaping summer into something that everyone loves. Concerts are a huge part of summer that consume people of all ages. Whether they are one night concerts or weekend long music festivals, music
brings people together creating a warm and happy environment that is hypnotizing. All types of people attend concerts and because of this we knew the topic of concerts would appeal to many.
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The Leaflet, the official web news-magazine of Sycamore High School, serves as an educational tool in the training of student journalists. We provide information and editorial leadership concerning school, national and world issues. We also provide a public forum for the exchange of ideas and viewpoints and give coverage to newsworthy events directly related to our diverse school population. These viewpoints are purely from the staff of The Leaflet, and not the administration.
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concerts vs
music festivals
concerts indoors or outdoors one day or one night 90 minutes or 2 hours all year round cheaper tickets
music festivals outdoors one day or multiple days multiple artists or bands during warmer months more expensive tickets
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Vans Warped Tour is the largest traveling music festival in the world, sponsored by Vans, Monster, Journeys, and many other companies. It consists of all types of bands, the majority being punk rock, alternative, or metalcore. With this tour comes a very diverse crowd. “I went to Warped Tour with Riley Kurtz last summer, and we saw all sorts of people. Some were young and some were old. Some of them had piercings or tattoos all over their bodies, or had their hair dyed all kinds of crazy colors,” freshman James Kong said. Most people would look at this festival and think, ‘Look at all these crazy people! I bet they’re all on drugs. None of them will ever get jobs looking like that!’ When you’re actually taking part in the festival, you see how wrong they all are. “There were all kinds
vans warperd tour riley kurtz staff writer
of races and body types and people there and they were all very accepting of each other because they were all there for the same reason: the music. The people that go to Warped Tour are honestly some of the nicest people I’ve ever met,” Kong said. The collection of about 100 bands travel to different venues all across North America over the course of three months. Each venue has adult volunteers from the
area to help set up the stages and control the crowds. Each venue has about 10 different stages. “There were tons of people there. Surprisingly, we made it to the front of the pit after we were let into the venue, but by the time the popular bands started playing, no one could get in or out,” Kong said. The tour also features famous You-tubers in a special You-tuber tent. They provide meetand-greet times for all
different bands and sell Vans, Monster, and band merchandise everywhere. “Although the lines were really long to meet the You-tubers and bands, Riley and I waited. We ended up meeting Jason Sampson, Johnnie Gilbert, Damon Fizzy, and Kate Witcher. We also got to meet everyone from The Devil Wears Prada,” Kong said. Every single person that attends this music festival loves it. Vans Warped Tour has been around since 1994 and is sure to stick around for a lot longer. “I think everyone should get the chance to experience an accepting, fun environment like this. Everyone is really connected and you make a lot of friends and just have a really great time. I think everyone should go because they really have something for everyone,” Kong said.
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Rock n’ Rolling T
Country and Blues: Roots
Mississippi Delta
“The roots of rock n’ roll took place in the Mississippi Delta, specifically Memphis with Sun records. All of the musicians were listening to the same blues artists, such as Robert Johnson and Howlin’ Wolf. But at the same time they were listening to country people such as Jimmy Rogers and the Carter Family. Without these influences there would be no rockabilly, and in extension no Rock n’ Roll,” study of rock music teacher Ms. Stone Voss said.
Rockabilly: 1950s
Rockabilly was the first form of Rock n’ Roll. It was the mixer of country and the blues. People such as Elvis Presley and Little Richard changed the world of music, with their controversial performances. When Elvis was on the “Ed Sullivan Show”, his outlandish dance moves shocked the country. While parents were furious, the kids could not get enough. Little Richard was an amazing black performer that could not be tamed. He would dance on his piano and go wild during his performances, causing the crowd to be uncontainable. In a world of segregation, his music was often stolen and played by white artists to please the general audience.
British Invasion: 1960s
Paul
Ringo George John
During the early 60’s, British music took America by storm and became the new sound of Rock n’ Roll. The Beatles were the first band to break down the barrier between American and British music. The Rolling Stones came to America soon after the Beatles. The music was greatly influenced by old blues musicians and American Rock n’ Roll.
Psychedelic Rock: Late 60’s early 70’s
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Psychedelic rock was especially prominent in the mid60s. It was inspired by the psychedelic culture. The music was meant to enhance the listeners’ minds in a way that other rock music had not. This music had a lot of sound effects. It also had heavy aspects of Indian music laced throughout. The roots of this style of music lay in bands such as The Beatles, The Byrds, and the Yardbirds. But the bands that perfected the ideal Psychedelic sound include Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, and Grateful Dead.
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Through the Ages Progressive Rock: 1970s
Progressive rock is the genre that made the music more complicated. Artists like this had long complex solos, and many different types of instruments were featured. The music had hints of jazz and classical music, but put into the interpretation of a rock band. Some of the best Progressive rock bands include Yes, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, and Rush.
Hard Rock: 1980s Hard rock, or heavy metal, is another genre of rock music. It is characterized by aggressive vocals, distorted guitar, and heavy drums. This genre was developed in the 1970s by bands like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple. In the 1980s, hard rock became more mainstream, and got more attention from the masses. Some bands that were mastering this sound were ACDC, Guns N’ Roses, and Def Leppard. However hard rock began to lose popularity when grunge was a success in the 1990s.
Grunge: 1990s
The first grunge band was Nirvana; they were able to bring a new sound to the kids in the rebellious generation of the ‘90s. Soon other bands like Pearl Jam also entered into this genre of music. Grunge featured distorted guitar riffs and heavy drumming. It is able to combine punk and heavy metal into one sound. Grunge also had its own unique style. People who dressed in grunge often wore dark, bleak colors and would look unkempt or dirty.
Indie Rock: 2000s Indie rock is the newest genre of rock. It can be very diverse, sometimes upbeat and hard core but other times extremely mellow. While most music has a definite tune, Indie rock songs do not always have melodies that are made for singing along. This type of music can range from pop to folk but there is a rock undertone throughout the genre. Some bands that show this are the Artic Monkeys, The White Stripes, The 1975 and The Black Keys. image by hannah frey
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Know the music. Any and every concert is 1 better when you are able sing along to every single word. something comfortable. 2 Wear Chances are you will be standing (or most likely dancing) for hours. Try and make it easier for yourself.
Bring water. Again, you will probably be standing 3 for hours and it can get very crowded and hot when everyone is jammin’ out. Stay hydrated!
4 Rock out with friends . The buddy rule is a
great thing to keep in mind. Being accompanied by friends not only makes the concert a better time, but keeps you safe.
5 Keep an open mind. You are at this concert
to enjoy some music. Who knows what you might see at a concert? All you should be concerned about seeing is the band performing.
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tips for buying concert tickets
1 Find out ahead of time when concert tickets go on sale 2 look for online ticket presales
join a fan club that will offer ticket deals See if your credit card company is offering a presale
3 prepare for the online sale date go on early and prepare to buy the tickets immediately Use multiple devices to try and purchase your tickets
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Unified for Ugand
What is u4u? It financially and emotionally supports the education of destitute children in northern Uganda through the empowerment of American youth.
Where is the concert? Sycamore High School, all bands and events will be located within the commons. Must bring school ID.
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When
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Why is there a concert? is it ?
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To raise money for this organization and in the process, also raise awareness. People enjoy music and enjoy coming together to support a great cause.
What will be there? Along with many talented bands and performers, there will be food and games for everyone.
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lights and sound
Most venues are paid up front and they get paid whether the concert is successful or not. The average cost to rent an arena is around $20,000 a night. An amphitheater is around $10,000 a night. Smaller venues cost less.
All lights seen at a concert are operated by lighting masters. Sound engineers make sure the band is hooked up to their speakers and on stage monitors. The money they earn comes from the building that was rented.
road crew
hotels
People with this job transport everything luggage, instruments, equipment. They set up the stage, tune the instruments, and are the backbone of any tour. They get paid a small amount despite all their hard work.
Most bands prefer to stay in a hotel, though some bands stay on their tour bus. Everyone on the tour from the band members to the road crew must be housed which can become expensive. The band pays for the hotel expenses.
concert breakdown: Where does the money go?
management
Every band has a manager or management company. They take care of the affairs involved with a tour. These affairs include booking hotels and scheduling rides. They earn between 10% - 15% of ticket sale.
Backstage many concerts there’s a whole lot going on. There is food available for the band and for the crew workers. The people in charge of hospitality take care of menus, setting up food, and making sure there is a variety of food.
promoter
transportation
The promoters help determine the price of tickets and how pricing will be structured. Promoters have to recoup the cost of tour expenses and venue rentals. The fee for their services range from 3% 10% of ticket costs.
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Not only must the band be transported, but the stage equipment and instruments must be transported too. Gas is extremely expensive and prices for transportation add up. This cost is paid from parts of ticket sales.
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Personal Concert
Experien ces
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“My favorite concert by far was Beyonce. I went with my boyfriend and we ended up sitting next to some of my good friends. I’m a huge Beyonce fan so it was amazing seeing her perform in person along with Jay Z. Also since it was in the Great American Ballpark is was a bit classier than other venues.”
“So once I went to a house concert. It is exactly what it sounds like. Some friends and I drove to this random neighborhood forty minutes away and walked up to the front door hoping it was the correct address. Thank goodness it was! We hung out and listened to an awesome band together. The Gray Havens. I sat on the floor in their family room literally two feet away from Dave Lucia! It was a cool experience.”
“I haven’t been to a lot of concerts..but I guess I would say that I had a lot of fun at the Walk the Moon and Panic at the Disco concert last summer.”
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“One time I was at a concert with my good friends and one of them passed out and was on the ground and it was the scariest thing ever but then she was okay like five minuets later and we still watched the concert and it was amazing and at one point I cried because it was so good.”
“Well, one time I went to the Twenty One Pilots concert in Columbus and my friend fainted!” Over the summer I went to the Drake and Lil Wayne Concert and it was just crazy. There were so many people. I even got separated from my friends at one point! That was scary.
“At Bunbury two or three years ago I left the two friends I was with to get us some water and once I came back it took forever to find them! Oh my gosh, people were pushing me and telling me they wouldn’t let me through unless I gave them the water that I just bought for my friends and I! It was crazy.”
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Woodstock:
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500,000 $100,000 70 600 Top five performers: 33 people
of debt
lawsuits
Movie:
Woodstock was filmed, that film was used to make the movie Woodstock in 1970. This movie had made $13 mill. In the USA, with a budget of around $300,300. Since it captured everything that happened at the festival, the movie got an R rating.
Album:
The music festival was recorded and made into a double album. It featured the best of the music performed at the festival. The album captures the energy of the event and brings listeners back to 1969.
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1. Jimi Hendrix 2. The Who 3. Santana 4. Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young 5. Janis Joplin
National Anthem:
Jimi Hendrix preformed the national anthem at Woodstock; this was a very controversial choice. Some people loved, it while others thought it was disrespectful. The song was played with blaring electric guitar and at some parts the sound of bombs and gunfire in the back ground.
You’re Invited to Woodstock:
Who: Music enthusiasts and flower children What: Three days of peace, love and music When: Aug. 15 -18 1969 Where: Yasgur’s dairy farm
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music acts
Prices:
$7 $13 $18
for one day for two days
s for three day
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“I wish I was able to be at Woodstock for those iconic three days,” sophomore Grace Mather said.
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace - Jimi Hendrix “I think that Woodstock is one of the coolest events to ever happen in pop culture, and I do not know if something that amazing will happen again,” junior Paige Cassidy said. “Woodstock sounds like it would have been awesome, but really really dirty,” senior Lydia Sloan said.
“Woodstock was amazing. There was no violence or murder, even though there were 500,000 people. It was an event where people got together and had a good time and listened to arguably the best music ever created. I would do anything to be able to be there,” sophomore Brooke Baker said.
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Concert Attire what should you wear? Rock
Hip Hop
band shirt with jeans
colorful clothes that will stand out
Country plaid, jean shorts, cowboy boots
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Techno
Indie
anything that involves neon
crop top shirts with high waisted shorts
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What type of concert is right for you?
Which describes your Saturday? A: Studying for exams B: Out shopping with friends C: Scrolling through Tumblr D: Dirt biking Which Boy Band is your favorite? A: Boy Bands are too mainstream B: One Direction C: The Beatles D: Rascal Flatts
What would you most likely collect? A: Music sheets B: Jeggings C: Vintage records D: Guitar picks
What are your most worn shoes? A: Dress shoes B: Converse C: Combat boots D: Cowboy boots Which era would you like to visit? A: 1800’s B: 3000’s C: 1970s-1980’s D: 1950’s
Which restaurant would you eat at? A: French cuisine B: Chinese Buffet C: Cafe or coffee shop D: Fast food
Mostly A’s-
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You should go to a classical music concert. You are a formal and simple person in character. Mostly B’sYou would enjoy a pop concert because you are outgoing and always on top of the latest trends. Mostly C’sYou should try out an indie or rock concert, as you are unique and would enjoy this type of sound. Mostly D’s-
Which outfit would you wear? A: Long dress with low heels B: Crop top and high wasted shorts C: Band t-shirt and ripped jeans D: Flannel button-down and a hat
Which artist do you relate to? A: Mozart B: Meghan Trainor C: Fall Out Boy D: Carrie Underwood
You would enjoy going to a country concert because you have a special country twang.
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America’s most
music festi
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popular
ivals...
lollapalooza coachella Governor’s ball bunbury firefly Bonnaroo
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Coachella
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, founded in 1999 by Paul Tollett, is an annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, situated in the Inland Empire’s Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert. This specific music festival features many different genres of music, such as rock, indie, hip hop, and electronic dance. This year, Coachella will be held on April 10th-12th and also April 17th-19th.
A music festival that has been around since 1991, it was created by the band Jane’s Addiction as a farewell tour. It ran until 1997 and then was revived in 2003. It features all different types of musical performances from heavy metal to hip hop. It has provided a platform for non-profit/ political groups and various visual artists, which makes it unique from other music festivals. This year it will take place in Chicago at Grant Park on July 31st-August 2nd.
Lollapalooza Held in Cincinnati, Ohio at Sawyer Point, this music festival has been around for only 4 years. Despite its new entrance into the music festival spotlight, Bunbury has gained vast amounts of followers since its beginning. This year, it will be held on June 5th-7th. It has four stages, including two major stages that hold the main headline performances. Bunbury also focuses on showcasing rising stars along with inviting big name bands to perform.
Bunbury
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Governors Ball This is a multi-day festival held on Randall’s Island in New York City. Starting in 2011, this festival spotlights a spectrum of genres and styles of music, including rock, americana, pop, folk, and more. Aside from the variety of music that takes place at this festival, the Governors Ball features a wide array of popular NYC restaurants and food trucks as well as activities. This year, the ball falls on June 5th-7th.
The Firefly Music Festival occurs every year in Dover, Delaware. Specifically, it takes place in The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway, which is a 105-acre festival ground. This year, the Firefly festival will occur on June 18th-21st. It is a four day event that showcases all types of bands and artists.
Firefly The Bonnaroo Festival is another four day festival that features countless bands, singers, and artists. Held at Great Stage Park on a 700 acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, the festival typically starts on the second Thursday in June and lasts four days. Originally focusing on jam bands and folk rock, it has branched out and diversified greatly to fit the interests of its attendees. This year Bonnaroo will take place on June 11th-14th.
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