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Author: Hallie Smith

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Upcoming: Cœur de Pirate at Brighton Music Hall

October 16, 2015November 5, 2015 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

“I sing and I play the piano, sometimes. I’m also a mom, and it’s awesome” is how European and Canadian superstar Béatrice Martin or “Cœur de Pirate” humbly introduces herself …

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Converse Rubber Tracks Provides Free Studio Time for Emerging Artists

October 13, 2015November 5, 2015 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

Converse was founded by Marquis Mills Converse in Malden, Mass. in 1908 as a galoshes company. They began manufacturing sneakers soon after, with the original intent for them to be used …

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Being Green Can Win You Ice Cream

October 2, 2015November 5, 2015 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

For the month of October, Boston University Student Government is challenging students to use social media to show they are more energy efficient than their peers. Dorms compete as a team, …

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Ogawa Coffee Gets Spooky with Halloween Latte Art

October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

Why have a Pumpkin Spice Latte when you can have a pumpkin in your cup? Ogawa Coffee (Awe-gah-wah), located at 10 Milk St. near the Financial District, will provide Halloween latte …

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BU Alum ThatOneEyedKid’s New EP

September 18, 2015September 17, 2015 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

Have you ever run down a street at night wearing nothing but socks and shoes? Josh Friedman (CAS ’12) aka ThatOneEyedKid has. In the music video for “Hang Around” off his …

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Upcoming: Iamsu! at Brighton Music Hall

April 22, 2015April 22, 2015 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

Even if his name doesn’t ring a bell, his beats will: Iamsu! was the featured artist in “Gas Pedal” by Sage the Gemini (yes, the song that peaked at 29 on …

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Upcoming: Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts at Brighton Music Hall

March 11, 2015March 11, 2015 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

First, Scott Weiland was the frontman and lyricist of Stone Temple Pilots, known for “Plush,” “Interstate Love Song,” and “Sour Girl.” Then, he was part of Velvet Revolver, with “Slither,” …

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Upcoming: JJ Grey & Mofro at the House of Blues

February 13, 2015February 14, 2015 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

JJ Grey is bringing his warm and lively “swamprock” music to Boston. Front man JJ Grey is backed by band Mofro, with classic instruments like bass and guitar and “exotic” instruments like the …

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Students Question BU Alert System After Myles Evacuation

February 6, 2015February 6, 2015 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

When Myles Standish Hall residents were evacuated Thursday morning for a manhole fire on Bay State Road, the building hadn’t had power since midnight and there was a worrisome smell coming from the backup generator. But …

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Upcoming: Parker Millsap at Cafe 939

November 12, 2014November 12, 2014 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

Parker Millsap answered the phone with a twang in his voice and a polite “This is Parker. How’s it goin’?” Millsap’s smoky voice and soulful lyrics have earned him a nomination by the Americana …

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Hozier Haunts Paradise Rock Club on Halloween

November 5, 2014November 6, 2014 - by Hallie Smith - Leave a Comment

A small skeleton wearing a sombrero and holding a guitar was propped on top of the drum kit. An illuminated plastic pumpkin grinned out to the audience in the darkness. …

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