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Vanessa Carlton performs at The Spanish Moon on Feb. 3, 2016. 

REVIEW: Vanessa Carlton’s Spanish Moon performance has highs and lows

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille February 4, 2016

Vanessa Carlton made her way to Baton Rouge for the first time during her “Liberman” tour at The Spanish Moon on Feb. 3. Doors at Spanish Moon opened at 7 p.m. and Carlton began her set at...

Courtesy of Marcus Ciko

Local man makes plan for safer Mardi Gras beads

By Kayla Randall- The Daily Reveille February 3, 2016

For most people, Mardi Gras is all fun and games — until it isn’t. Tons of Mardi Gras beads flood the streets and trees, and eventually wind up in large bodies of water. The beads pollute the...

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Local graphic designer creates app for Baton Rouge events

By Kayla Randall- The Daily Reveille February 3, 2016

Keeping up with all the events in Baton Rouge isn’t always easy, but now, there’s an app for that. Founder and graphic designer Jason Gardner, with the help of friend and local artist Christopher...

Courtesy of Henry Turner Jr.

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival organized by local musician

By Allie Cobb- The Daily Reveille February 3, 2016

With a heavy music scene in southern Louisiana, it’s hard to squeak out a small sound amid the loud background noise. But, if one local musician gets his way, the community will be singing in harmony. The...

Courtesy of Calliope Musicals

Calliope Musicals to perform at Spanish Moon Friday

By Nathan Velasquez- The Daily Reveille February 3, 2016

One night, Matt Roth booked Carrie Fussell for one of her first gigs ever. That night, after Fussell’s performance, the two sat in a local hookah bar, trading lyrics to songs the two had written. It...

Courtesy of BURNHOUSE

Local band BURNHOUSE to perform at Varsity Theatre Friday

By Hayden Robert- The Daily Reveille February 3, 2016

Baton Rouge-based band BURNHOUSE will be lighting up Varsity Theatre this Friday. The band’s debut album release show on at 9 p.m. will offer listeners a set of tracks from the self-titled album. University...

Courtesy of Keith Polk and Eric Miranda

Doctor turned author’s first children’s book will focus on Mardi Gras

By Dillon Lowe- The Daily Reveille February 3, 2016

Anesthesiologist turned author Keith Polk has written his first children’s book, “The Mardi Grasfish,” just in time for the good times to roll. Polk, who resides in Pasadena, California,...

Courtesy of Columbia Records 

REVIEW: Wet’s ‘Don’t You’ is full of potential hits

By Hayden Robert- The Daily Reveille February 1, 2016

Rank: 5/5 Wet, an alternative pop group based out of New York released its debut album over the weekend. The album titled “Don’t You” features a plethora of deep sounding alternative...

Courtesy of BWA and Atlantic Records 

REVIEW: Gates’ ‘Islah’ shows range, authenticity

By Lauren Heffker- The Daily Reveille February 1, 2016

Rank: 3/5 Baton Rouge’s golden boy Kevin Gates is known for his plethora of raw, jarring mixtapes and unapologetic honesty. His latest release “Islah,” is no exception, and showcases...

Courtsey of The Grammy Awards

REVIEW: Grammy’s compilation album misses key artists, genres

By Allie Cobb- The Daily Reveille February 1, 2016

Rank: 2/5 Music is a universal force responsible for bringing people from all walks of life together. The Grammy Awards have kept this goal in mind for over half a century. The 58th Annual Grammy Awards...

Courtesy of Open Road Films 

REVIEW: ’50 Shades of Black’ doesn’t know how to tell a joke

By Nathan Velasquez- The Daily Reveille February 1, 2016

Rank: 0.5/5 “50 Shades of Black” follows college graduate Hannah as she falls in love with Christian Black, a wealthy businessman who has a very specific sexual preference that weighs heavily...

Courtesy of Inertia, Monkey Puzzle and RCA

REVIEW: Sia hits the mark with ‘This Is Acting’ but less personal

By Dillon Lowe- The Daily Reveille February 1, 2016

Rank: 3.5/5 Australian singer-songwriter Sia’s seventh studio album, “This Is Acting,” solidifies her newfound role as a pop powerhouse, but it ultimately feels like her least personal...