The term “punk” may cause you to picture a “skater guy” with
spiked hair, baggy jeans, a concert T-shirt and tattoos. That stereotype is
being obliterated by the all-girl punk band Lo-Ball.
Lo-Ball drummer Claudia spoke out about their upcoming CD with label Interscope
Records.
The Bridge: What does the “Lo-Ball” mean?
Claudia: Lo-Ball came from a term in one of my classes. It means you’re allowed
into something, but you later find out that you’ve been suckered and cheated in
and you can’t get out.
B: Why choose the name “Lo-Ball”?
C: When we play, a lot of people don’t know what to expect. [They think] “these
girls don’t know how to play.” Once they see us, they have a totally different
view. They are pleasantly surprised.
B: How did the group form?
C: JC (the bass player) and I got together in her bedroom one day, wrote some
songs and dedicated to put a band together. [We wanted] to have fun and play
with our friends. Then we [got] together with girls who we knew were musicians.
B: How did the record deal with Interscope come about?
C: The record deal came from our manager. She sent a package of ours to the
music supervisor for the movie “Legally Blond.” The person who was in charge of
the soundtrack is the executive of A&M Records. He went through our stuff, [and]
we had a record deal, two weeks later.
B: What music do you listen to?
C: I listen to everything but the whole kiddy pop thing, like Britney Spears. I
mostly like rock music.
B: How would you describe one of your concerts?
C: We get up there, turn it up as loud as we can and have a good time. Our
concerts [are] like a big party.
B: Tell us about Lo-Ball’s upcoming CD.
C: In September [we will] record the full length with Michael Binehorn. [He] did
the latest Korn record and Hole’s album Celebrity Skin.
For more information or to listen to their music, you can visit Lo-Ball on the
web at Lo-Ball.com.
In its first operatic offering to the community, LC’s Music
Department will welcome the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis this fall as it
presents one of the most classic and recognized operas of all times: Puccini’s
La bohême.
La bohême will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 in the Ann Whitney Olin
Theatre. The cost of the show is $15 for adults and $10 for students. Advanced
tickets can be purchased by calling 618-468-2244.
La bohême is the ideal choice for introducing opera to those not familiar with
the art form. Widely considered the finest of Puccini’s masterpieces, it is at
times lighthearted and humorous, but involves a passionate love story and
contains some of the most highly recognized and beloved operatic melodies of all
time. The wildly popular Broadway rock-musical Rent is a modern day setting of
the La bohême story.
“For opera lovers we can guarantee a wonderful performance of this popular
opera,” LC Director of Music and Cultural Programs Patrice Stribling Donald
said. “For those who don’t yet love opera, we invite you to come see the
original La bohême and open the door to a fascinating new experience.”
Since its founding in 1976, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has committed itself to
showcasing young American singers, offering them the chance to develop new roles
over long rehearsal periods under the wing of well-known coaches, conductors,
directors and designers. As evidence of the success of this professional
training, the current roster of artists at the Metropolitan Opera includes 55
former Opera Theatre fledglings.
“Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ performances continually receive outstanding
remarks from critics throughout America,” Stribling-Donald said. “La bohême is
such a classic opera, and one that is easy for everyone to understand and enjoy.
Opera Theatre’s presence on our campus is highly anticipated, and their
performance of this classic opera is sure to be one that captivates any
audience. We are really excited about this landmark performance that is about to
take place on the campus of Lewis and Clark – a performance that will set a
precedent for the high caliber entertainment and events that will follow.”
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