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• The Decemberists and The Ride chosen to play Spring Fling

  Posted in: Arts Blog April 2009 4/4/09 9:55 PM
  At tonight's Battle of the Bands, Tufts Concert Board announced that The Decemberists will be Spring Fling 2009's rock act. The Decemberists hail from Portland, Oregon and are known for their indie style, often using eclectic instruments and telling stories through their songs. The Battle of the...

• WMFO Top 5

  Posted in: Arts Blog March 2009 3/29/09 11:48 PM
  WMFO Top 5  1. Bang Camaro II by Bang Camaro. This Boston-area arena rock band has attempted to capture everything that made ‘70s and ‘80s hair metal good; epic guitar solos, and catchy hooks sung by ridiculous lead singers – in this case, anywhere from 10 to 20...

• Ben Folds Photos

  Posted in: Arts Blog March 2009 3/26/09 5:12 PM

  At Tuesday's Jumbo Jam concert, Daily photographer Kristin Collins captured the following images of Ben Folds' performance at Somerville Theatre. Folds played to a full house.

• Punk Rock for Puppies Photos

  Posted in: Arts Blog March 2009 3/10/09 8:46 PM
  Notice we missed something a couple of weeks ago?  Punk Rock for Puppies, a concert featuring four bands, took place at Oxfam Cafe on February 27th. All profits raised by the event benefited the Animal Rescue League of Boston. The event was sponsored by Theta Psi, Oxfam Cafe, the Tufts...

• Audio | Mae speaks on music and activism

  Posted in: Arts Blog March 2009 3/6/09 12:20 AM
  Mae, the popular rock band formed out of Virginia, performed at the Middle East club last weekend. Afterward, Daily arts editor Matt DiGirolamo caught up with the band to discuss their music, their story and their recent decision to donate all web sale profits to victims of Hurricaine Katrina. See...

• WMFO Top 5

  Posted in: Arts Blog March 2009 3/2/09 6:15 PM
  These are last week's top 5 most-played albums on WMFO with commentary by music editor Joshua Zeidel. 1) "Back to Basics" by Christina Aguilera: For her third studio album, released in 2006, pop icon Christina Aguilera partnered up with famed hip-hop producer DJ Premier in the hopes...

• On-campus art events this weekend

  Posted in: Arts Blog February 2009 2/26/09 1:04 PM
  There are a lot of things happening around campus this weekend that we weren't able so cover, so here's a rundown of artsy event put on by our fellow Tuftonians. Click here to view these events (and more) on our interactive web calendar.  Friday, February 27th Punk Rock for Puppies at Oxfam:...

• WMFO Top Five

  Posted in: Arts Blog February 2009 2/16/09 6:13 PM
  Each week, The Scene offers artsy commentary on last week's Top 5 most played albums on WMFO. 1) "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand" by Franz Ferdinand:  The first album from Scottish dance-rockers Franz Ferdinand since 2005’s well-received "You Could Have It So Much...

• Limp Bizkit Reunites

  Posted in: Arts Blog February 2009 2/12/09 9:41 PM
  In the wake of the reunion of Blink-182, more bands are sure to come back together. In a surprise announcement after 8 years on hiatus, Limp Bizkit is back. The original members are coming back together to do some touring overseas before returning to the States for a new album and tour. But why did...

• WMFO Top Five

  Posted in: Arts Blog February 2009 2/8/09 8:31 AM
  Here's a rundown of the five most-played albums on WMFO last week with commentary by music editor Joshua Zeidel.   1) "Sgt. Peppers Lonley Hearts Club Band" (1967) by The Beatles:  The 8th Beatles album, regarded by many as one of the most influential LP’s in rock...