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Reveille Ranks: Jan. 22, 2009

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January 21, 2009

Andrew Bird — Noble BeastFat Possum RecordsB Blending beautiful violin playing with Irish folk and American jazz influences, Andrew Bird gives listeners a collection of songs that stand out as different....

Designers create affordable lines

By Minh Dang
Entertainment Writer
January 15, 2009

It's no secret consumers are always looking for the best deals, and fashion is no exception.More and more high-end designers are creating lines for low-end retailers. "With the economy the way that it...

Theatre department plans busy semester

By Catie Vogels
Entertainment Writer
January 15, 2009

The lights go down, the audience gets quiet  — it's time for the show to begin. Welcome to the University's spring theater season. Swine Palace and the LSU Department of Theatre are presenting...

Grammy-nominated blues band to play at Varsity

By Jack LeBlanc
Entertainment Writer
January 15, 2009

Jonathan Briese vividly remembers the first time he saw the North Mississippi Allstars in 2001. They were the opening act for Widespread Panic in Memphis. Lanky drummer Cody Dickinson stole the show. He...

Album sales fall further in ’08

By Jack LeBlanc
Entertainment Writer
January 11, 2009

National music sales continued to drop in 2008, as total album sales fell 8.5 percent compared to 2007.The Nielsen Company's year-end sales figures show total album sales, including album equivalents made...

Electronics fail to wow crowd at annual show

By Matt Hanchey
Entertainment Writer
January 11, 2009

Every year companies like Sony, Samsung and other gadget producers meet in Las Vegas to celebrate and show off their new tech trends and toys at the Consumer Electronics Show.But this year was a little...

Benjy Davis performs April 26 on the Gentilly Stage at the 2008 Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans

Jazz Fest announces ’09 lineup

By Ben Bourgeois
Entertainment Writer
January 11, 2009

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is known around the country for its yearly mix of national acts and New Orleans-style jazz and blues. And this year's lineup continues that tradition.Jazz Fest...

Entertainment Calendar

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January 10, 2009

A monthly guide to the latest entertainment happening around Baton Rouge.

2010 football recruiting commitment list

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January 9, 2009

Shown is a list of players commited to joining the LSU football team for the 2010 season.

Lower gas prices unlikely to increase touring

By Lauren Walck
December 7, 2008

With gas prices at an all-time high this summer, many bands cut back on touring during what is usually prime concert season. Traveling shorter distances and sticking to big cities, bands without the luxury...

Local band brings fresh sound to Voodoo Fest

By Abraham Felix
Entertainment Writer
December 7, 2008

There's a first time for everything, and for Norcio, a local progressive alternative rock band, this first time was sweeter than most. The band appeared for the first time at this year's Voodoo Music Experience,...