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Wrestling with Reality - NoelANTHONY GREFF In a business dominated by men, the chances aren’t as
great that you will see a woman who can put on a good showing. I’m not
trying to say anything against women, I’m just saying the big time wrestling
organizations don’t necessarily know how to use them right. graphic courtesy of noelskisses.com |
New Shows Added To WLCAANDREW WALTERS Every year, new crops of students gather in the hallway between the bookstore and the nurse’s office. You may have noticed them. Yeah, they’re called radio students. Rockers, punkers, hip-hop junkies, you name it, they represent. In two months of their first semester, the “first-year” radio students have learned everything they could possibly learn to prepare them to be on the air. If the first-years survive their vigorous training brought on by the “second-year” radio students, they themselves will one day become second-years. After becoming a second-year radio student, a new door opens and whispers of freedom ring in their ears. No longer will they be stuck playing what “The Man” tells them to play. The second-year radio students are allowed to host their own specialty shows. Here are a few to listen to this semester… THE EDGE: Every Wed. night from 11 to 1, WLCA goes Hard-core. Host Chris Unthank kicks things off with Slayer, throws in a little Death, Black and Speed metal. Then caps off his show with more Slayer. The Edge is sponsored by Dead Serious Designs (deadserioustatoos.com) and Pop’s (popsrocks.com). 89.90’s: Host Laura Keller highlights the best in 90’s Alternative, such as Jane’s Addiction, The Cure and The Descendents. If you can remember it, she’ll play it. The 89.90’s airs from 9 to midnight every Sunday. MAINSTREAM: Mainstream, hosted by Anthony Greff, brings the best of variety Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop and Alternative music you can find in one place. Throw in some star interviews, lots of giveaways; you get the idea. Mainstream airs from 3 to 6 pm on Sundays. PANDORA’S BOX: Hosted by Marcus Johnson, this show will mostly be a dedication to the electronic, gothic and industrial era. Pandora’s Box runs from midnight to 3 am on Sundays. THE SUNDAY MORNING SUNRISE: Sunday morning from 6 to 9, Darrin Wright brings the best of today’s Christian Contemporary/Alternative Rock. Wright plays artists like Rebecca St. James, POD and Mark Schultz. If you want more information, you can check out the website at son-rise899.com |
PROMOTIONS, PROMOTIONS, PROMOTIONS
ANDREW WALTERS
AD MANAGER
“It’s the name of the game,”
said Mike Lemons, station manager of WLCA 89.9.
The station has started “tweaking” the format by kicking out some songs that
were in heavy rotation on the A-list, then added what Mike calls “Good Oldies.”
Songs like, “Suitcase” by Alton’s own Judge Nothing. The goal is to become
alternative of alternative, and play good songs by artist who have yet to be
“established.”
Other than new music, the station is making even more changes. Starting soon
there will be a drive-time request show and every show will give a chance to win
prizes. The show will be hosted by four different DJ’s.
Lemons said the radio station tries to be “promotional minded” to give listeners
more that just great college rock.
Coming early to mid-spring, a listener and a friend will win a prize of a
lifetime. They will be “Rich for a Day.” A limousine will pick them up, take
them out to a day spa, a fancy restaurant and then maybe to a rock concert.
Those are just a few of the ways WLCA will hook you up this semester.
ANTHONY GREFF
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
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What was you childhood like growing up? Josie Scott: My dad was a musician, and my mom was an artist. It was a really creative and musical background. My dad used to play Gospel and Country music. B: When did you get into music? JS: I started playing drums in church with my dad when I was five. Later on when I was nine, I figured out I could sing. I used to set up this tape recorder across the room, then put a stereo on the other side. I used this setup as a makeshift karaoke setup, so I could have music under my voice. My dad later taught me to play guitar, and I then learned in school how to play the piano, violin and viola. B: What made you want to go into music professionally? JS: I wanted to be a Rock Star ever since I saw the cover of a KISS album. I wanted to be what Paul Stanly, Gene Simmons, Ace Freely and Peter Crisp were. B: How did Saliva form? JS: I was in a relatively serious band called Blackbone, which ended up falling apart. When this happened, I went back home and formed “Saliva” with all my best friends who were also the best musicians. B: What is with the name “Saliva?” JS: It just had all the aspects of a Rock and Roll name. Like or not, you can’t forget it. B: How did your record deal with Island/Def Jam come about? JS: Dedication, diligence and being turned down by every record label out there. It was the fact that we just didn’t give up. We put out an Indy record, then after that Island picked us up. B: What keeps you motivated on the road? JS: The fans keep me motivated. The interaction with them is very important. B: What is your inspiration for writing songs? JS: Just breathing and being alive. I have always said that music chooses you and you don’t choose it. It’s more like divine intervention and you are the vehicle.
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Saliva did the entrance theme for WWE Superstar Christ Jericho. What are your thoughts on his band “Fozzy?” JS: They suck and he sucks. He’s a wrestler and he should stick to wrestling. From doing this whole band thing, he’s made himself a mark for real bands out there. B: What types of music do you personally listen to? JS: I’m into everything from the new Coldplay to Bethoveen.B: How would you describe Saliva’s music? JS: Good American Rock and Roll. B: How has Sept. 11 affected Saliva’s music? JS: It knocked the wind completely out of “Click Click Boom,” which was steadily rising up the charts. Saliva and Drowning Pool were pretty much put on the chopping block for it. The press didn’t allow me to explain what “Click Click Boom” was really about. The song is about being a kid, dancing in front of the mirror with my mom’s broom acting like I was Ace Freely from KISS. It had nothing to do with violence. B: How would you describe your concerts? JS: Our secret weapon. I believe people deserve to be lifted and hear good Rock and Roll, whether they pay two dollars for a ticket or 20. I want to go out there and put on a show, not just stare at my harmonica like Bob Dylan. B: What are your thoughts on music downloading? JS: Can you stop an earthquake? You have to look at CDs as promotional tools. Live shows pay your bills. People, whether they download the music or not, will still want to see your live show. B: Do you have anything to say to potential fans? JS: There are always bands out there like Taproot, Trust Company, Foo Fighters and Saliva that people have heard of. For those who haven’t, give it a whirl, take a listen, you’re probably going to like it. It doesn’t matter what type of music your into, as long as it’s good music. B: Anything you want to say to Saliva’s fans? JS: Thanks for loving my art and for also making my wildest dreams come true. |
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is the brainy manager of independent talent “Inferno” in Jersey Championship
Wrestling in addition to other wrestlers. 