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Star child
Posted Monday, May 5, 2008
In three years, Justin Roelofs has recorded two albums and set foot on stage exactly once, guesting with Ratatat in San Francisco. So, for fans of his music, his show this week in Lawrence is not to be missed. It will feature: an exhibition of paintings, a DJ set, guest stars from around the country, and that rarest of natural phenomena—a live performance by White Flight.
Roelofs has been on the road for the better part of four years—Hawaii, Mexico, Central and South America—living close to the bone, studying the Maya and their calendar, and working on his voice. "Sound," says Roelofs, "is a healing force."
He's come a long way from his Anniversary days, the band Roelofs formed after high school and which went on to make a splash in the global post-pop pond around the turn of the century. His 2006 solo debut, the eponymous "White Flight," has been called everything from "genius" to "crazy"—a beat-heavy, sample-rich fever dream of deep jungles, starships, ancient mysteries, and love—always love.
"White Ark," Roelofs' second solo offering, is nearly in the can, and features beats by Mike Stroud and Evan Mast of Ratatat. Roelofs recorded most of "White Ark" during a nine-day marathon alone in a cabin in the Adirondacks.
Street Level met up with Roelofs to talk about fresh beats, the vagabonding life, and using brain electrodes to find your joy.
In the love of truth...
Solemn Mass
Posted Sunday, May 4, 2008
This special all music service features the Chancel Choir with director Kim Manz and organist Dina Evans performing the "Solemn Mass" by Louis Vierne (1870-1937). The movements are sung in Latin: "Kyrie," "Gloria," "Sanctus," "Benedictus," and "Agnus Dei."
Punditocracy
A Farr Is Born
Posted Wednesday, April 30, 2008
A 250-pound dwarf named Bleachy and ’70s soft rock pioneer Christopher “F*cking” Cross are on the line for you. Well, not really—your life isn’t that exciting—but you can simulate the experience with “Just Farr A Laugh Vol. 1 & 2: The Greatest Prank Phone Calls Ever!” The collection is a reissue of long out-of-print punkings by Andrew Earles and Jeff Jensen—Jensen being a former Kansas City resident and current KU “star f*cker.” “Just Farr A Laugh” is less about humiliating the poor recipients of the calls and more about creating a sadly believable alternate reality where Morris Day really wants to party at Coyote Ugly and a man who goes by “Ditchweed” is positive that a PT Cruiser will solve his mid-life crisis. Jeff Jensen joined us by theme-appropriate phone in Brooklyn while making his friend some nachos.
The Dog and Pony Show
There Can Be Only One
Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The Third Annual Deadwood Derby is nigh. Thousands of dollars of prizes are at stake. Let’s meet the contenders.
Ten Million Pounds of Sludge
The Feminine Artistique
Posted Monday, April 28, 2008
While Lawrence prides itself on supporting the arts, gallery closings and less than stellar support for the art auction have caused some to wonder how deep that commitment runs. But the success of grassroots groups like the Fresh Produce Art Collective and the Ladies of Lawrence Artwork (LOLA) proves that artwork of all kinds is still very much in demand—artists may just need to find new ways to reach buyers. Kylie Grater, Leslie Kuluva, and Traci Furan join lawrence.com to discuss art and Art in Lawrence.
Corn on the Macabre
Family Portraits
Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Allen kids are a complicated set of sibs right up there with Abel and Cain or Donnie and Marie. Brett Allen makes abstract acrylic paintings. Maggie Allen made further abstractions of some of these paintings using colored pencils. They decided to conjoin these twin images into a brother and sister show called “Pareidolia.” This showcase of art and ready-made “forgeries” sets up a mock family feud between the Allen brood, one which spilled over into our interview, in which Brett provided answers and Maggie supplied forgeries of those answers. The following took place over a long night of therapeutic soul-searching over the nature of family and art—and a long night of drinking. Mostly drinking. The accompanying podcast is the Maggie Allen half of the interview, because Brett Allen doesn't deserve to be associated with this idiocy. WARNING! NSFW! (unless you work in a brothel staffed by hookers with Tourette's)
n8soundcast
Hop wings
Posted Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007
From what I've heard, the hip hop scene in Lawrence has slowed some in the last couple years.
Living in KC, I'm not sure if this is true. But I do know a vibe like I remember from Lawrence is alive at The Peanut, every Sunday at Hip Hop and Hot Wings.
Those who remember Project Groove from a few years ago, will recall the spirit and energy of
the night—up and coming local artists, touring groups, and the community all together in a weekly hangout.
The Peanut's atmostphere is friendly and full of characters—imagine a hip hop version of Cheers. However this environment is not just for those in the know. All those people interested in experiencing the atmosphere and energy—and the hot wings—are made to feel welcome. Next time you're in KC, hop off 35-N at Broadway and make a left—the smell of
wing sauce will guide you. In the meantime, enjoy this aural sample...
The Turnpike
Morningwood
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2006
The name of the band is Morningwood. Their signature live song is "Take Off Your Clothes." Prepare yourself for a very touching episode of The Turnpike.
Walkie Talkies
The Peoples' Art Tour
Posted Friday, Aug. 12, 2005
Greetings, fellow travelers. . .
Welcome to the first installment of Walkie Talkies, a series of mp3 tours focusing on various facets of Lawrence's thriving cultural community, created for your personal mp3 player.
Today's tour: the grandiosely entitled "THE PEOPLES' ART TOUR!" with Lawrence muralist Dave Loewenstein. Put on a comfortable pair of shoes, oil your bike chain, or tune up your rattly old truck and head to the south side of the Kansas River at Mass Street. Look north.
Starting now, your mp3 player is made for walkin'.
Broadcast
Rollin' sans the Pacifier
Posted Monday, June 6, 2005
Hosts Jess and Denise test the waters with some techno funk, a little Jacko shoutout, and Jess confirms her suspicions with a UFO sighting. Equal parts practicality: featured drink specials for Monday evening, a glance at the weather, and some shows you might catch (if you're not in a drug-induced daze by this show's end).
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Look for additional podcasts throughout the site in places like band or playlist pages - anywhere you see the podcast icon:
The Dactyls :: After three years of lineup changes and hiatuses, this Lawrence fave celebrates the release of their debut with a free show and a free tasting of Juice Stop's new Local Band Smoothies ... More info
