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Reveille Q&A with “Bring It On” lead actress Bailey Purvis

By Bradley Williams January 23, 2014

The Daily Reveille interviewed via email Bailey Purvis, lead actress in “Bring It On: The Musical.”  Here’s what the Louisiana native had to say about her performance in the musical...

Tech with Taylor: Beats Music: new kid on the block

Tech with Taylor: Beats Music: new kid on the block

By Taylor Balkom January 23, 2014

Normally, “Beats” makes one think about the uber-popular line of headphones, earbuds and portable speakers manufactured by Monster — overpriced and overhyped, but constantly in demand.But...

Alvin Batiste is a folk artist based out of Donaldsonville, La., who depicts images of Southern life in his "primitive art" style paintings. Batiste said some of his favorite paintings are either religious or based on farm work in Louisiana.

Batiste the Artiste: Louisiana painter’s work on display in Port Allen

By Joshua Jackson January 22, 2014

Through the large front window of FramerDave’s Frame Shop in Donaldsonville, La. passersby can see multiple vibrant paintings consuming the walls. Seen through the corner is the creator of those...

Review: "Warpaint"

Review: “Warpaint”

By Rebecca Docter January 22, 2014

Grade: B Continuing the band’s talent of producing indie dream pop, Warpaint has once again delivered a quality record with the group’s sophomore self-titled release. Vocalists Emily Kokel...

Review: Rave Tapes by Mogwai

Review: Rave Tapes by Mogwai

By Panya Kroun January 22, 2014

Grade: B+ It’s ironic that post-rock veterans Mogwai named the group’s eighth studio effort “Rave Tapes” because it features some of the bleakest sounds featured on any album this...

Review: I Break Horses – “Chiaroscuro”

Review: I Break Horses – “Chiaroscuro”

By Gerald Ducote January 22, 2014

Grade: B Swedish electronic duo I Break Horses released its second album, “Chiaroscuro,” on Tuesday. I Break Horses’ sound brings to mind the broad soundscapes of Sigur Rós, but...

Review: “Blue Moon”

Review: “Blue Moon”

By Rob Kitchen January 22, 2014

Grade: C Beck has released its first recording since 2008, with the single “Blue Moon” from its upcoming album “Morning Phase” It’s just okay. It’s a sappy acoustic...

Review: "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit"

Review: “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit”

By Will Kallenborn January 22, 2014

Rank: C In a world that produces hundreds of almost identical action movies per year, “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” is notable for doing some things right. Kenneth Branagh is certainly a competent...

Local band Squirt Gun Warriors have recently released a full length album entitled "Don't Fence Me In."

Squirt Gun Warriors make a splash on Baton Rouge punk scene

By Rob Kitchen January 22, 2014

The Baton Rouge punk scene is alive and kicking, and one of the latest bands to drop new material is Squirt Gun Warriors. “We were all band kids in high school, and we just started playing then,”...

The Legacy dance group performs at the MLK Performing Arts Showcase in the Union Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.

MLK celebrated through student performances

By Panya Kroun January 22, 2014

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration Week continues with the MLK Performing Arts Night tonight at 6 p.m. in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom. The event will feature a variety of performances,...

(Image courtesy of Attica Locke)

Award winning author visits Baton Rouge

By Panya Kroun January 22, 2014

Picture a woman on a quaint plantation. The sun is shining, birds are chirping and her hair is flowing gently in the breeze. Now imagine a bloody, mangled body at her feet. Welcome to the mind of Attica...

The Front Bottoms to play One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans

The Front Bottoms to play One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans

By Gerald Ducote January 22, 2014

The Front Bottoms are a New Jersey-based indie band with a sound often described as acoustic pop punk. Composed mainly of lead singer/guitarist Brian Sella and drummer Mathew Uychich, the duo’s songs...