ARTIST PROFILES: THE ALPINE GHOST

Written by Raad Shubaily In an age where most pop songs are three-minute love songs, there are still those among us who believe in a more engaging musical structure. Alpine Ghost doesn’t simply do what needs to be done and move on.  The first thing that struck me about them were their more complex and entertaining song structures.  Most of the songs on their 6-track EP are well over three minutes, including blissful crescendos and extended solo sections. They’re more like fleshed out compositions rather than the usual short, poppy hit single.         There’s a long list of comparisons that can be made to the self-proclaimed jazz rockers. Not only does Jack Menkedick make the sax cool...

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ARTIST PROFILES: DAN WHITE (Between The Lines)

Written by Josh Weiker It’s a cool, fall, Saturday evening in Columbus … that usually means the masses are gathered around their televisions, watching their beloved college football games. Alas, a renegade gaggle of music-lovers have packed Dick’s Den for some all-out, knock down, slap-you in the mouth because it’s so funky, jazz. The night is set to be musically enhanced by local saxophonist Dan White (along with his cast of merrily-music-making-men). All together, there are 6 of them – because according to Mr. White, “Six is better than Four,” and also because it makes it all “more powerful.”             Apparently, the Dude knows what he’s talking about, because as soon as...

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ARTIST PROFILES: TEEN FICTION

written by Josh Weiker  Photo courtesy of J. MATTHEW PHOTOGRAPHY  Dance Party, you say? Look no further than TEEN FICTION. By looping amazing hypnotically bass-driven beats, and adding a vast array of accompanying melodies, this act is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. Photo courtesy of J. MATTHEW PHOTOGRAPHY Front man, Bob Dawson, is like a magical, electro-rock pastry chef, who delivers awesome little treats concocted from his primary ingredients: drums, guitar, keys, sampled beats, and vocals. Then, right hand man, and local saxophone extraordinaire, Colin Martin comes along to place the proverbial whipped cream and cherry on top – seriously, it’s a ridiculously perfect mixture of modern and classic musical...

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VENUE: NEWPORT Music Hall

VENUE: Newport Music Hall Written By Josh Weiker  Location:  1722 N. High Street (between 12th and 13th Ave.) Events Calendar: Link  Genres:  Variety - Nationally touring acts Cover:  +$20 Drinks:  $5 - $10  Perks: Balcony          Sitting just off the heart of the Ohio State campus is the Newport Music Hall. With its giant billboard promoting upcoming shows, and the almost ritualistic line of patrons awaiting entrance, it’s almost impossible to not notice this place.  Primarily an outlet for nationally touring bands, this is a venue’s venue. The interior is very spacious, with an upper balcony for your alternative viewing pleasures – but...

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