By Haley Schrenk Contributing Writer The wonder years of Blink-182 punk is back with The Wonder Years. On Sept. 4, the Wonder Years released its fifth studio album, “No Closer to Heaven.” The Wonder Years emerged in the pop-punk scene in 2007 with “Get Stoked On It!” The band is still widely unknown except…
Even if the late nights of paper-pushing are back in full effect, students can still reminisce on memories of recent summer concerts. From world tours to coffee-lounge shows, music festivals to small outdoor venues, students attended a wide variety of musical events this summer. While some enjoyed supporting their favorite up-and-coming artists, others traveled hundreds…
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer Last weekend, The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts was filled with the sound of music. The university’s chamber singers, voice studio and piano studio came together to deliver a recital. Sponsored by the St. Bonaventure music department, the event was free and open to the public. The recital…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor Music festival season is in full force, and with it comes festival fashion. Instagram, Tumblr and Pinterest are full of denim, flower crowns and fringe as street style at festivals is documented on blogs and websites. The free-spirited vibe that comes with festivals is inspired by the days of…
By Kellen Quigley Contributing writer Justin Shuttleworth took the Rathskeller stage on Valentine’s Day. Armed only with a guitar, an iPad and a peddle board, Shuttleworth created a full concert experience comprised of his own songs, old and new, and covers of artists he admires. Shuttleworth is a native of Hamburg and currently attends college…
By Lauren Zazzara Staff Writer If you are a Gossip Girl fan, you know the name Leighton Meester. You will probably be surprised to hear that preppy, snobby and scheming Blair Waldorf has released an indie pop album. On Oct. 27, Meester released “Heartstrings,” a nine-track album loaded with chill and beautiful music. The title…
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor The music of the twenties will be heard within the walls of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Saturday, as the nationally acclaimed jazz group Avante takes the stage in the Rigas Family Theatre. The performance is the third in The Quick Center’s annual Friends of Good…
By Lauren Zazzara Staff Writer Concert Choir, directed by Kathryn Black, and Concert Band, directed by Dr. Leslie Sabina, performed their first concert of the semester on Sunday. Both groups chose a variety of music and offered different themes to the audience. The choir’s music was based on religious themes from different religions and parts…
Jazz music has been around since the early 20th century and continues to influence musicians today. The style of music became popular during the 1920s for its catchy rhythms and danceable beats. Monday night, the Rathskeller hosted an event called “Jazz & Wings,” featuring a live jazz band and trays of greasy chicken wings. Many…
By Ellen Kibbe Contributing Writer After a month away from home, students are excited to spend a weekend with their families. The Campus Activities Board and the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership will host the annual Family Weekend beginning Friday, September 26. This year’s activities include sporting events, music shows, and the Bonagany Festival…
By Emily Sullivan Associate Editor This past Wednesday, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts filled with music as the SBU Jazz Band put on their spring concert. The 17-person ensemble produced a lively and professional sound as it made its way through its set. The band, directed by Leslie Sabina, performed 11 songs,…
By Kailyn Jennings Staff Writer You open Pandora and which station do you choose? Summer Hits of the 90s is an obvious choice…if you’re a true 90s kid. What’s up with our obsession with the 90s? What epitomized the decade and made it so memorable to us? People within the Bona Bubble have the…
By: Mary Best Advisory and Opinion Editor “Blurred Lines” is the song of my summer. I liked jamming to the smooth bass lines whether on a road trip or during my pre-sunrise commute to work. It’s just another 2013 radio hit. Yet, it’s also become the undeserving target for criticism about its “rape-y undertones” and…
By Emma Zaremba Contributing Writer Spring Weekend is a celebrated event by Bonaventure students. The various festivities and traditional sporting event mark the end of the school year. This year, one student will experience the festivities from a different view. Josh Popsie, a senior journalism and mass communication major, will perform on stage in front…
By Mary Best Editor-In-Chief This fall, Cattaraugus County will be abuzz with music. Paige Winston, music director for WSBU-FM 88.3 The Buzz, is spearheading a Bona-style “Save the Music” campaign, hoping to unite Bonaventure students and their artistic talents with Olean and Allegany residents. Winston, a junior journalism and mass communication major, said while the…
By Samantha Berkhead Managing Editor Merriam-Webster defines “sacrilege” as “a technical and not necessarily intrinsically outrageous violation of what is sacred.” It only makes sense, then, for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to incorporate a gospel choir into “Sacrilege,” the lead single from their latest album, “Mosquito.” The New York trio has become famous over the…
By Sam Berkhead Managing Editor Rest in peace, rock ‘n’ roll. Debate its date of death all you want, but the spirit of rock music is long gone. But kids, the noise just isn’t what it used to be. Metallica cut off all their hair and started making corporate sellout old-dude music almost 20 years…
By Kailyn Jennings Contributing Writer Just days ago, artists from all musical backgrounds vied for the coveted golden gramophone that represents the epitome of musical accomplishment. The 55th Annual Grammy Awards took place Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. For the second time, LL Cool J hosted the event that more than 28…
By Mary Best Managing Editor The SBU Concert Choir and Concert Band spread Christmas cheer singing (and playing) loud for all to hear last Sunday for their annual Christmas concert. The choir, directed by Kathryn A. Black and accompanied by Griffin Kramer on piano, displayed their intricate vocal skills in select choruses and solos from…
By Kiara Catanzaro Staff Writer Students from all different musical backgrounds will be playing to the beat of their own drums in a new course next semester. Moses Howden, an adjunct faculty member, said he is excited to introduce a new music course that will begin spring semester at St. Bonaventure. The course, called “Drum…