Black Squirrel Radio will be giving away tickets to Tegan and Sara on March 28th and the Gabriel Iglesias show on March 21st! Stay tuned to find out when tickets will be given out!
The Helio Sequence are an alternative rock duo from Portland, Oregon, consisting of singer/guitarist Brandon Summers and drummer/keyboardist Benjamin Weikel. As of 2010, they have put out 4 albums of captivating, quirky electronic-tinged rock, driven by Weikel's unique drumming and Summers' sometimes-urgent, sometimes-intimate vocals. 2008 saw the release of their most critically and commercially acclaimed record Keep Your Eyes Ahead (Sub Pop) and their Tours with Keane.
They will be interviewed on "Midnight Coffee" This Wednesday from Midnight - 2a.m!!!
Chasing Chariots is an indie band from Akron made up of vocalist Tony Brown, guitarist Jared Radebaugh, keyboardist Aaron Radebaugh, bass guitarist Kirk Kemppel and drummer Zac Hall. Their music is a smooth blend of moody atmospheres and melodies perfect for fans of that modern soft jazzy rock sound. They'll be appearing on the Rubber City Rockhouse this Saturday at noon. Tune into DJ Kyber on Rubber City Rockhouse every Saturday from Noon to 2 P.M. and as always, keep it locked!
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"The Lost Boys" star Corey Haim died this morning at the age of 38. Akronnewsnow.com reported that Haim struggled with drug abuse, but the cause of his death is currently unknown. Haim died at St. Joesph Medical Center in Burbank at 2:15 a.m. Police reported that Haim had "flu-like symptoms" and was receiving "over-the-counter and prescription medications" before he died. Haim played "Lucas" in the 1986 film, "The Lost Boys."
Despite its not-so-publicized announcement as the first record released by front man Clarence Greenwood’s newly created label, RainWater Recordings, Citizen Cope’s fourth album, The Rainwater LP, is nothing less than well produced. The record made for a continuation of talented tracks released from the Washington, D.C native.
Since his debut in 2002 with self-titled record, Citizen Cope, Greenwood’s album-to-album style has remained a distinctive mix of R&B, rock, and funk that reaches the heart and soul. His third album, Every Waking Moment, released on previous label RCA Records, peaked at #69 on the Billboard 200 Chart in 2006. After touring North America in 2008, selling over 100,000 concert tickets, Greenwood began work on The Rainwater LP, full of soulfully rich tunes, released in early February.
Last Sunday, Ohio, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Buffalo all advanced to the quarterfinal matchups. With the opening round games taking place at campus sites, the MAC tournament will shift to Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The action will resume Thursday at noon and continue through the weekend, concluding on Saturday. As far as predictions go, I wound up with a 3-1 record in the opening round, with the only loss being Ohio winning at Ball State. Here are the quarterfinal matchups.
#7 Western Michigan (8-8, 17-14) v. #2 Central Michigan (9-7, 15-14)
Tip-off: Noon
TV: Fox Sports Net
The first game of quarterfinals action will feature two MAC West rivals. Western Michigan beat Bowling Green at home on Sunday and will now play MAC West Champion, Central Michigan. The Chippewas won the MAC West and received the #2 seed and a first round bye. MAC Player of the Year, David Kool leads the Broncos with 20.9 points per game, best in the Mid-American Conference. These two rivals clashed twice this year and the team’s split the matchups. The home teams won both games and each was by nine points. Central Michigan has two talented guards in Jordan Bitzer and Robbie Harman. Between the two, they average 29.7 points per game while the rest of the Chippewa team averages a combined 35 points. The winner of this game will face the winner of the Eastern Michigan v. Akron game.
Prediction: David Kool can carry his team to a victory but it will be difficult. This should be an entertaining game and competitive throughout. I think the balance of the Chippewas will be the difference in this one. Look for Central to advance to the semifinals.
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President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt, right, and President Herbert Hoover ride in convertible automobile on its way to the U.S. Capitol for Roosevelt's inauguration in Washington, D.C., March 4, 1933. (Architect of the Capitol/Library of Congress/MCT)
Overall crime rates in Kent declined 6.56%, according to the Kent Police Department's annual report released March 1, following a similar trend over the past 10 years.
Fewer instances of robbery, burglary, assault, larceny, auto-theft and arson were reported in 2009 than in 2008. Despite increased media attention on incidents in recent months, assaults dropped slightly from 270 to 263. However, instances of rape shot up 71.43%, from seven in 2008 to 12 in 2009 and there was also one homicide.
Kent Public Safety Director Bill Lillich said the numbers are hard to predict.
"We've had some streaky kinds of activities that have us concerned," he said. "That's why we're working hard on neighborhood policing efforts."
Lillich said the increased media attention may contribute to lowering crime rates, as citizens become more cautious about their surroundings and aware of how to look out for their own safety.
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