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VerThe Vanderbilt Hustler’s Arts su & Magazine s FEBRUARY 10—FEBRUARY 16, 2010 VOL. 48, NO. 4

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Perpetual Groove — Exit/In The Black Eyed Peas with LMFAO — Sommet Center A Night For Love: An Evening with James T. Slater THE RUTLEDGE Savannah, G.A. jam band Perpetual Groove (also affectionately known That’s right, the Peas are bringing their “The E.N.D. World Tour” to —The Bluebird Cafe 410 Fourth Ave. South 37201 as PGroove) returns to Nashville this Thursday night. PGroove has been Nashville’s biggest venue Friday night. Get ready for the one of the biggest It is the night before Valentine’s Day, and you’re looking 782-6858 delighting audience with a fusion of southern rock, and jazz for over bands of 2009 as they tour with the insanely fun LMFAO with hits like the for the perfect date idea for the perfect girl. Take her to the a decade now, and their most recent album, “Heal,” and subsequent tour Bluebird Café Saturday night for a lovely evening of romantic THE MERCY LOUNGE/CANNERY ultimate pregaming song “Shots” featuring Lil’ Jon. What better way to BALLROOM are no exceptions. Even the band’s self-description is enticing: “A celebrated, start the weekend than with these two party-starting groups? Get your pals stories and song. Presented by writer James T. Slater (That’s international touring act for [years], Perpetual Groove has built a reputation 1 Cannery Row 37203 together soon and get those tickets well in advance because they will sell why God Made , In My Daughter’s Eyes, High Cost of 251-3020 on intense, emotional music ... and a willingness to keep the connection out quickly. I gotta feeling that ’s gonna be a good night. Living), “A Night for Love” is a show that combines romantic strong between band and fans.” ($37- $79, 7:30 p.m., 501 Broadway) storytelling and music to ensure that sparks will fly the rest BLUEBIRD CAFE ($12 in advance, $15 day of, 9 p.m., 2208 Elliston Place) of the night. 4104 Hillsboro Road 37215 — 12th and Porter (TBD, 9:30 p.m., 4104 Hillsboro Road) 383-1461 Nneka — 3rd and Lindsley This is seriously the chance of a lifetime for any fan of excellent drum Nashville welcomes Nneka to the stage of 3rd and Lindsley tonight for an and bass electronic music. If you are unfamiliar with this exciting form PANTY RAID! Valentine’s Day Show — Exit/In EXIT/IN 2208 Elliston Place 37203 evening of exotic, moving music. Nneka, born Nneka Egbuna, is a Nigerian- of music, I encourage you to take this chance to experience the body How about some pre-Valentine’s Day excitement sexiness? 321-3340 German hip/hop and soul singer- who performs both in English and rush that is . Dieselboy, who has toured all over the world Exit/In is proud to bring you a crazy party full of the wildest her native language of Igbo. Having been featured on tour with numerous burlesque featuring Nashville’s own burlesque queen Kicky from Hong Kong to Helsinki to , is considered by many to STATION INN major acts (such as and Lenny Kravitz) as well as having her music be the top dnb DJ in the world. UK’s Knowledge Magazine comments, Larue! Also spicing it up at Exit/In tonight is the enchanting 402 12th Ave. South 37203 included on the recent EA Sports FIFA 2010, Nneka is on the road now on “Dieselboy has managed to build a fan base that rivals that of any rock and exotic Shadhavar bellydance show, aerial circus by Chris 255-3307 her very own headlining tour. In the mood to try something new? Defi nitely star.” I guarantee you that 12th and Porter will be raving all night long. Lemmon and the seductive pole dancing girls of Gravity Plays drop by 3rd and Lindsley. (TBA, 8 p.m., 114 12th Ave. North) Favorites. THE BASEMENT ($10, 7 p.m., 818 3rd Ave. South) ($12, 8 p.m., 2208 Elliston Place) 1604 Eighth Ave. South 37203 The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker — Mercy Lounge 254-1604 Excision — Mercy Lounge Charles Walker and his band The Dynamites are the critically acclaimed Rick Springfield — Wildhorse Saloon Looking to get out and dance without having to brave Hollywood ? Look saviors of soul in this day and age. Lead singer Charles Walker opened The Grammy-winning pop rock star is returning to the F. SCOTT’S RESTAURANT AND JAZZ BAR no further than the intimate Mercy Lounge, where Dubstep DJ Excision will for soul icons and Wilson Pickett at the Apollo Theater Wildhorse with his signature high-energy show. Establishing himself in 1981 with the breakout hit single “Jessie’s Girl,” 2210 Crestmoor Road 37215 perform tonight. As the venue describes him, “Combining the morphing bass in the late ‘60s, and he is bringing the energy from that golden era 269-5861 lines of Drum and Bass, the agressive energy of Metal, and the laid back of soul to Nashville’s Mercy Lounge for all to witness. In 2008 USA he has continued on to sell over 18 million records worldwide vibes of hip hop, Excision’s style is incomparable ... Anyone who has heard Today included The Dynamites in their list of “acts that are wowing live as well as dominate the American Top 40 with 16 of his songs SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY a set by this bad boy has walked away feeling energized and refreshed. If audiences coast to coast with fresh songs and slamming performances.” making the list. Don’t miss Rick Springfield this Valentine’s CENTER you’re lucky enough to catch a live set, expect an assault of bass-heavy Don’t miss your chance to experience the timeless allure of funk and soul Weekend at Nashville’s famous Wildhorse Saloon! 1 Symphony Place 37201 tracks, mixed quickly and seamlessly.” Recipe for a good time? We think so. right here in Nashville. ($25- $175, 7:30 p.m., 120 2nd Ave. North) 687-6500 ($10, 9 p.m., 1 Cannery Row) ($12, 9 p.m., 1 Cannery Row) Valentine’s Special with Jim Brickman — Schermerhorn 3RD AND LINDSLEY 818 Third Ave. South 37210 The El Dorados — McFadden’s Terri Clark, Steve Wariner and more — Symphony Center 259-9891 After making their debut onto the Nashville bar scene just weeks ago, The 80 years ago, Grand Ole Opry’s live show began and took Feeling classy this Valentine’s Weekend? Pianist Jim Brickman is performing his most beloved pieces at the Schermerhorn El Dorados make their return to downtown Music City with a show at the off in Nashville as a result. Today, Nashville’s rising talents are still taking CAFE COCO popular night spot McFadden’s. Comprised exclusively of Vanderbilt students the stage at this historic venue. If you call yourself a country music fan, Center. Brickman is renowned for the beautifully expressive 210 Louise Ave. 37203 (including the former Versus Music Editor), The El D’s are the quintessential you owe it to yourself to experience the show that helped make country playing style that carries his hits “Valentine,” “The Gift” and 321-2626 college party band, playing a set of crowd favorites (from country to classic music famous. Notable performers sharing the stage at the Opry Friday “Love of My Life.” On Saturday night, experience his music rock and everything in between) and encouraging plenty of loud sing- night are Terri Clark and Steve Warner, but many soon-to-be-famous accompanied by the first-class Nashville Symphony within the a-longs. What better way to kick off Mardi Gras weekend than with good singer- will make their names known this coming Friday. Be walls of the elegant and acoustically perfect Schermerhorn friends and great music? there to watch careers take off! concert hall. ($5- $7, 10:30 p.m., 134 2nd Ave. North) ($29- $54, 7 p.m., 2804 Opryland Drive) ($27- $87, 8 p.m., 1 Symphony Place) Versus FEBRUARY 10—FEBRUARY 16, 2010 VOL. 48, NO. 4 From the Editor Versus Magazine Let me begin by saying that I love this school and I can’t imagine going to EDITORIAL BOARD college anywhere else. I fi rmly believe that this is the best university in the nation (no joke) and that at no other institution can students fi nd the caliber Editor-in-Chief of academics that we enjoy in combination with an equally amazing social Avery Spofford scene (and I guess some people like D1 sports and the SEC). That being said, I have noticed a disturbing trend in the academic arena of Life Editor Chris McDonald our university: shit-tons of work. This also is not a joke. Instructors seem unaware students have four to fi ve other courses that Culture Editor require just as much reading and homework. Let me break it down for you, Matt Shelton Teach: THIS IS NOT MY ONLY CLASS. If it were, sure, I could read the original publication of Dante’s “Inferno,” translate it in full and write a critical Entertainment Editor 1. Charlie Kesslering response, all between our Tuesday and Thursday class meetings. As it stands, however, there’s just no way. I’m not even sure what the motivation behind Music Editor this onslaught of homework is. Do professors think that this is the best way to Grant Darwin get their students to learn? Not only can I barely process the volume of pages Fashion Editor professors assign, but the idea of a close reading or examining the text in any Lauren Junge thoughtful manner is laughable. It’s a sad state of affairs — I’d love to be able to thoroughly do the reading and engage with the text, and I know a lot of my 2. 3. friends feel the same way (nerds), but, as it stands, we’re all just scraping by and Art Director hoping to dodge a bad quiz grade with the brains and bullshit skills that got us Matt Radford 4. 5. into this school in the fi rst place. And if the whole “brains and bullshit” thing doesn’t seem to be working out, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, folks, but study Designers Irene Hukkelhoven drug use is rampant on this campus — didja ever think it might be because Kat Miller we can’t read fi fty pages per class, per night and still have any semblance of a social or extra-curricular life? Marketing Director And don’t tell me we should sacrifi ce one of those two for academics. Get George Fischer a grip. College is about a lot more than burying our noses in textbooks, and Advertising Manager spending all of our time on work would drive us insane. You know what they Carolyn Fisher say: “All work and no play makes Jack a suicidal M.I.T. student.” The moral of the story is this: students on this campus not only can’t do VSC Director 1. Natalie Berger, Andrew Friedman, Brittany Chris Carroll it, we won’t do it. If you professors think your students are doing all of the Wagonheim and Kristin Godfrey 2. Maria Crist reading, good, we’ve got you fooled. Now get a grip on reality, take it down a Assistant VSC and Theo Samets 3. Pi Beta Phi sorority mem- notch and stop wondering why we’re all writing our term papers on “To Kill a bers at date function G.I. Pi Phi 4. Jesse DeOms Directors Mockingbird” and “The Great Gatsby.” Jeff Breaux gets in on an all-girls picture at Lambda Chi Paige Clancy Alpha fraternity 5. Will Howard takes aim with friend Kathryn Sargent. Journalism Fellow Erin Prah

Words to live by in seventeen syllables Horoscopes Trust me. Nothing says “Be My Valentine”more than AQUARIUS 1/20–2/18 Your signifi cant other plans to break up with you on Valentine’s Some Mardi Gras beads. Day. Break up with him on Friday to preempt this.

PISCES 2/19–3/20 Lori Murphy will visit you in a dream. Awkward Wednesday: The ARIES 3/21–4/19 Fact that you’ve named it proves you are Have a crush on that freshman girl in your English class? Bring An alcoholic. fl owers to class on Monday. Defi nitely won’t creep her out. TAURUS 4/20–5/20 There is indeed a law in NOLA which permits you to be arrested if you don’t provide the adequate response for Mardi Gras beads.

GEMINI 5/21–6/21 Escorting a cougar across the street is not worth a Boy Scout badge.

OVERHEARD CANCER 6/22–7/22 Some people on this campus just don’t think I don’t think Papermate is interested in sponsoring our “white out” before they speak. Sometimes we are lucky against . enough to overhear what they say. LEO 7/23–8/22 Go for it! A tissue paper collage will totally suffi ce as a Valentine’s Compiled from the group “Overheard at Vanderbilt” Day gift.

Random Guy: “Let’s make a 10-person snuggie and call it a snorgie.” VIRGO 8/23–9/22 Yes, making out with girls at Mardi Gras, though blackout, is considered cheating. Time to make that call. TA: “Corn is my enemy.”

“You’re perfect. I have a LIBRA 9/23–10/22 Girl in Kissam: Sorry it’s Valentine’s Day and you’re alone, but remember, big guido fetish.” girls don’t cry.

Girl behind the desk in Sarratt: “I don’t even SCORPIO 10/23–11/21 know how I got dressed this morning.” If your Valentine’s Day plans involve a dinner for two at Ro-Tiki, you should probably re-evaluate.

Girl in Rand: “You two guys are like lovers.” SAGITTARIUS 11/22–12/21 You will fi nd true love this weekend, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Guy in Branscomb looking at the video “Not A Well, not really. It’ll be a drunken hookup — but everyone needs Girl, Not Yet A Woman:” some love. looks like a back country Barbie doll. CAPRICORN 12/22–1/19 Avoid Chili’s this weekend. Seriously. We aren’t feeling so great about your there. Versus • February 10—February 16, 2010 • 3 culture For Him For Her Stuart Bryan matt shelton francesca Amiker Staff Writer Culture Editor Staff Writer Free: A “Do not Disturb” us like a steak. Randwiches, sign. Honestly, no explanation Chef James and Commons On Valentine’s Day, including scrumptious needed. pizzas just don’t fill you up how do you give your pralines, velvety ganaches, Cheap: Boxers. Whether like a belt-loosening 20- girl the perfect gift? It’s rich caramels, fruit and nut you wear them or we do, boxers ounce porterhouse. Whether that time of year when fillings and classic truffles. are a cheap way to say, “I like you make it or take us out, a guy needs to know Toss in a cheerful memory where this is going.” Plastered steaks put guys in a good what his girl wants for a and add a personalized in puppies or covered in skulls, mood. It’ll make that over- present. It may be hard engraved photo book key the more unique the better sentimentalValentine’s day Valentine's Day for a man to understand ring for $17.99! when it comes to purchasing movie that much easier to this, but women love to them. stomach. receive romantic gifts on All about the Benjamins, Moderate: A Tie. Sometimes Extra Expensive: Weekend Valentine’s Day. Here’s Baby? If you’re banking, a it’s hard to get out and shop trip. Whether it’s a weekend our gift guide, for starters: spa gift card, a cruise and with all the raging we do. of flapjacks and putt-putt in It's a Valentine’s Day price a flat screen TV would be When it comes to dressing Gatlinburg or one on a beach guide to make her tear, no nice. But, if the flashy gifts up, most of our ties smell like with Corona, sand and surf matter what the tier. aren't your style, you can a tailgate and are plastered in , your boyfriend keep it romantic with these with obnoxious animals. We will relish in some time alone Bare pockets: Drop a gifts. can’t wear that to any sort of with you away after all the Jackson ($20)? No worries, Juicy Couture starter interview, let alone to meet first round of test stress that the most important aspect bracelet ($42) your parents. builds up at Vanderbilt. And of all things Valentine’s The gift that keeps on Expensive: Steak dinner. remember, don’t forget your Day is not the price but giving. Start off with this Nothing says you care for “Do not Disturb” sign. the thoughtfulness and investment piece and add creativity of the gift … for a charm for every special some girls. occasion. It’s fool proof! Sentiments & quotes (Free) Coach Legacy perfume ($70) Make her a coupon If she’s a fan of Coach booklet where you write handbags and accessories, Bro-entine's Day: A Bro's take on the day of love the coupons, that she can pick up the Legacy broseph aguirre the holiday of love. They are Day necessities for extremely to avoid putting too much then later redeem for such perfume, a soft and Staff Writer clever enough to see through low rates. Kick your holiday pressure on the Bro in their things as a back rub or a romantic fragrance with the feminist plot that forces into broverdrive with some lives. Bro is doing the best he night at the movies instead notes of amber, vanilla, In recent years, there has them to dedicate a day to of these items! It’s cheap, and can, and thoughtfulness is of the usual frat raging. light florals and precious been much attention focused respecting women. No Bro she’ll be delighted. But mainly always easier said than done. Frugally fruity ($10) woods. on the culture and wants to purchase chocolates it’s cheap. Bros are unfailingly No Bro can combine the Cooking for your Tiffany & Co. Elsa of a specific demographic or stuffed bears and offer them stingy except when it comes to mystique of Robert Pattinson Valentine is a nice way to Peretti Open key ring group in America: the Bro. to women as tokens of affection. bar tabs, and Valentine's Day with the physique of Taylor let them know you care ($79.99) It is a waste of time to define And if Bros are cunning should be no exception. Lautner. Even Kristin Stewart enough about them to The Elsa Peretti Open a Bro, because Bros define enough to spot the threatening Single Bros, players of the had to choose between one or make them something they Heart key ring is a stylish themselves. However, I digress, nature of this holiday, they are field, are not immune to the the other, and that was just a love. Chocolate-dipped and simple key ring made and anyway, everyone knows certainly pros at thinking of severe bropression that can movie. Not only that, Bros also fruit is always an easy hit. in sterling silver. It’s a several. With many new books, cost effective ways to dodge result from all the pink and hate "Twilight." Anyway, enjoy Godiva Valentine’s Day practical and fashionable blogs, websites and viral the pressures. Speaking of the red and romantic comedies. your Valentine's Day, but realize 8-Piece assorted chocolates gift that is sure to make her videos exploring the morality aforementioned chocolates They just want to be loved — just how much it runs counter ($13.99) smile this Valentine’s Day. and lifestyle of the Bro, one and stuffed bears, Bros know after all, Bros have hearts too. to the nature of free-spirited It’s a chocolate mini- Whether bare-pocketed must ask the question: “How that they can buy them on the So much emotion can be Bros. A Bro can be sensitive, feast of love — eight or stacked with Franklins, do Bros feel about Valentine's card. No, you did not misread, draining, causing a severe touching, and adorable … just pieces of luscious dark, be sweet and remember, Day?” the Branscomb Munchie broverload. And that’s why not all at the time or under so milk and white chocolates, for you, it is her day. Well, for starters, Bros hate Mart sells these Valentine's the ladies should be careful much pressure from society.

The Valentine's Day D.T.R. the question right and she’ll service event you promised matt shelton rush the waiter for the bill, you’d attend, you’ve been Culture Editor skipping the last course and cornered. Bite the bullet and There is no better way to opting for a different kind of accept said invitation, there show someone that you care desert. Just follow my lead. are worse things. about them than showering Fledgling relationship: The long-termer: So, she them with expensive gifts in “So, where do you think we flew in/sacrificed her whole a false show of love through are going?” or, “I think this is day to spend with you, and emptying out your wallet. too good not to put a title on.” the three hours she spent But probably harder than Your response: Don’t getting ready show, as she’s letting that month’s stipend freak, or give any facial looking drop dead gorgeous. seep from your bi-fold is the recognition that her words She has that glow that Valentine’s Day DTR that are ripping the very bro-ness she’s been thinking about inevitably comes up during from your soul. Maintain something pretty hard and that dinner on which you hand and eye contact and wants to share. You think dropped $150. Somewhere reply, “I have been thinking you’re going to have an epic between the rose-colored about that a lot recently, and night, when she says, “I love (and sickeningly sweet) I feel like this is something you.” At this point you’ve champagne and the heart- too special to rush.” choked on that overcooked shaped chocolate dessert, a Newly “official” status: steak, and she knows you glazed look will sweep over “Wow, these past few weeks way too well to believe your her face, a euphoric smile that have been amazing! Where -attack was the result means you are screwed. As do you see us in a year?” or, of a bite much too big. Here she reaches across the table to “My family is coming up next it is, the big question. You grab your hand, you know you weekend, want to go to dinner can’t run, hide, or act too are caught in her February with us?” drunk to talk about it. 14th trap. Here it comes. Then, Your response: She is Your response: Sorry, depending on where you are testing your forward-mobility bud, chug that champagne in your relationship, she’ll and commitment. While you and let loose your best drop the question(s). Don’t would normally stave off the volley of love-filled rhetoric. panic, come prepared. Answer meeting, citing an important Make Cupid proud. 4 • February 10—February 16, 2010 • Versus entertainment 'SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE' Love movie mashup What not to alex daly Redding lip-sync freak out? acceptable. Staff Writer Come on, Molly Ringwald! Woody Allen Marathon: watch Valentine’s Day means “16 Candles:” What’s more For those who like … Woody You were making out expensive, romantic dinners. lovable? The Geek holding Allen. It means Hallmark and up Samantha’s “undies” in a “Annie Hall:” Alvy Singer: during 'Schindler's List??' Godiva. It means getting ass bathroom full of a hormone- “Love is too weak a word ... but with candles, roses crazed boys, or Long Duk for what I feel — I luuurve Grant darwin appreciation for cloned and all that other stuff. Dong saying things like: “No you, you know, I loave you, I Music Editor Velociraptors rampantly Overall, V-Day is a wonderful more yankie my wankie. The luff you, two F’s, yes I have 1. “Schindler’s List” — destroying a multi-million time to celebrate to invent, of Nothing screams romantic dollar theme park as you just being in love, course I — I evening like a depressing do. Seriously, there is a and there are so do, don’t you Holocaust drama. It has reason why the T-Rex- many ways to do think ?” been said that “grief shaped chocolate box it (smoke signals “ V i c k y is nature’s strongest never caught on. via jet plane, candy C r i s t i n a aphrodisiac,” but I don’t pathways leading Barcelona:” think that insinuates that 4. “Farenheit 9/11” — to a hot bubble Bitter guys a charming Valentine’s Last time I checked, bath … ). Why not out there, if dinner should be followed Valentine’s Day was spend your holiday you really up with genocide. Besides, not synonymous with watching some fun don’t like the as Seinfeld made painfully conspiracy theories. that are all “ V-Day movie clear, you don’t make out Perhaps it should be, about love itself? night” idea, at during “Schindler’s List.” but until the time comes Blockbuster nights least you get when Hallmark makes are the best way to watch two 2. “The Notebook” — cards that say, “I Love to have a cheap, girls make Emotional, charming and You, and Aliens killed good time. Plus, hurleysashimi.wordpress.com out. relentlessly poignant, this Kennedy,” I would suggest it’s not all about the money, Donger need food.” Philosophy of loooooove: has everything a good you avoid this film, or it’s about the moments! So, ’90s — ’00s rom-coms: For For those who like to only Valentine’s Day movie any documentary, for that for those of you who don’t those who thought that “Not watch intellectual movies should have. Don’t do it. matter. However, if you want to completely burn Another Teen Movie” was and who also like really Beyond the very obvious do get hot and bothered through your wallets, here really mean. “deep” themes. cliché of watching the pre- by the liberal whining are some suggestions for the “Ten Things I Hate About “Before Sunrise:” I wish I eminent love story of the of Moore, we at cinematically-inclined (with You:” What happened to that had met an Ethan Hawke past decade, no one wants Versus will happily pay for some extremely arbitrary girl from Alex Mack? look-a-like on a train to to see a grown man cry, you to see a shrink. personal commentary): “She’s All That:” And what Vienna then talked about life especially on Valentine’s Merchant Ivory films: For about Rachel Leigh Cook and hooked up in a park. Day. We all know that 5. “Return of the Jedi” — those who like watching the and Freddie Prinze, Jr.? “After Sunset:” I also wish when it turns out that There is something same movie ten times in a Meg Ryan Marathon: For that situations like this James Garner is telling eternally romantic about row, and for those who do those who live vicariously actually happened. his wife her own story, Han Solo and Princess this with their mother. through love onscreen. Recent goodies(ish): For it's impossible to keep Leia falling in love, but “Room with a View:” I’m a “Sleepless in Seattle:” The those who want to see all the floodgates closed; do unless you can convince girl! And I really like British movie that made me believe kinds of love. yourself a favor and pick your girlfriend to wear accents. in love at first sight (aww!) “Juno:” It was worth all the another movie. Carrie Fischer’s brass ’80s cult classics: For those … But, for serious, I’ve been hype. bathing suit (all you nerds who have a heart. disillusioned since I was ten. “500 Days of Summer:” As 3. “Jurassic Park” — know what I'm talking “Say Anything:” John “When Harry Met Sally:” Can the narrator says: “This is not Yes, dinosaurs are about) I do not think she Cusack. Revealing his a boy and girl just be friends a love story.” Who cares? It’s insanely cool, and of will be as moved by the romantic side in a trench if they are both attractive? still awesome. course women share that destruction of the Death coat. With a huge-ass stereo. And cool? That’s rhetorical. I refuse to add “Twilight.” appreciation. Be that as it Star as one would expect. “Pretty in Pink:” I’m sorry. “You’ve Got Mail:” The Happy Valentine’s Day, may, unless your girlfriend The idea is to make a little How could a chick not fall chick flick that made cyber you lovebirds! Happy is a paleontology major, woopie, not Wookie, on for Duckie after his Otis sex (ahem — cyber romance) watching! she may not have the same Valentine's Day.

OSCAR WATCH: analyzing the nominees jack manire The Endorsement Staff Writer With the Academy Awards nominees finalized, it’s time for everyone to start "" predicting the winners; what follows is my list of favorites and dark horses for six major categories. You may be asking yourself what makes me qualified to assemble this list. That’s a good question. Best Supporting Actress F a v o r i t e : Mo’Nique, “Precious.” I’m very happy I just got to type that groupstate.us name. She’s done adrian rippy very well at early and tries desperately Staff Writer awards shows, and to make an identity for odds are she will joshuajkurz.wordpress.com Ever miss the animated himself. Luanne Platter is continue her success locked up. “The Wrestler” last year, and he has an shows that actually try to naive and air-headed but at the Oscars. Dark Horse: Carrie Mulligan, “An outside shot. portray a reality in which sweet and sensitive. Dale Dark Horse: Vera Education.” An actress I’ve never heard Best Director you can believe? Then Gribble, the family’s next Farmiga, “Up in the of in a movie I’ve never heard of, but she’s Favorite: Kathryn Bigelow, “The Hurt look no further than door neighbor, believes Air.” She was excellent won four awards for her performance as Locker.” The Hurt Locker is a movie that Cartoon Network’s Adult in conspiracy theories yet alongside George an English schoolgirl who sleeps with is packed with tension from beginning Swim for “King of the doesn’t realize his wife Clooney and stole a few an older man played by Peter Sarsgaard. to end. Mostly, I think the Academy Hill.” Nancy has been cheating scenes in the movie. Her So, she’s got that going for her, which is will give her the award to make up for When “King of the on him. Bill Fontaine biggest disadvantage is the nice. snubbing her for “Point Break.” Hill” — at the time the Delatour Dauterive is a possibility that Academy Best Supporting Actor Dark Horse: Quentin Tarantino, second-longest running hopeless romantic who’s voters remember her If Christoph Waltz doesn’t win this “Inglourious Basterds.” If Bigelow is animated show on FOX constantly demeaned by terrible accent in “The for his performance as Hans “The Jew being heavily praised for creating so — was released by the his friends and women. Departed.” Hunter” Landa in “Inglourious Basterds,” much tension in her film, then Tarantino network in 2009, Adult Jeff Boomhauer, whose Best Actress I will officially retire from watching the should have an equal chance for doing Swim picked it up. speech can only be Favorite: Meryl Streep, Oscars. They should rename this prize the exact same thing with his film. Set in the fictional truly understood by his “Julie and Julia.” the “Christoph Waltz Memorial Best Best Picture town of Arlen, , the friends and family, is the This is Streep’s Supporting Actor Award.” Favorite: This category looks like a show stars the Hill family. handsome ladies’ man. 16th Oscar Best Actor coin flip between “Up In The Air” and Hank is a husband and The combination of these nomination. She Favorite: George Clooney, “Up in “The Hurt Locker.” “Up in the Air” has father who sells propane characters with the many is probably the the Air.” Clooney has won more early won six early awards while “The Hurt and propane accessories, (just as crazy) citizens most respected awards than any of the other nominees. Locker” has won seven. “Up in the and his wife, Peggy, is of Arlen makes for an actress of the His performance as Ryan Bingham was Air” may be the slight favorite because a two-time Substitute incredibly funny series. last 30 years, and charismatic, funny, and affecting, and it’s more of a traditional dramatic film Teacher of the Year — So check out Adult she cleaned Clooney is an easy guy to root for after whereas “The Hurt Locker” is more of a title that goes to her Swim on Cartoon Network up most of his efforts to help Haiti. an action-oriented film. Expect to see head — at Tom Landry at 9 and 9:30 p.m. to catch the early Dark Horse: Jeff Bridges, “Crazy one of these two movies bring the Middle School. Their the men drinking and awards. Heart.” In this movie Bridges plays an hardware. son, Bobby, performs saying “Yep” and “Mhm.” It seems aging, struggling country singer who‘s Dark Horse: “Inglourious Basterds.” prop comedy (with the Don’t miss it or Hank is like she approaching the twilight years of a Any movie that can make me laugh disapproval of his father) gonna kick your ass.  has Best hard life. Many people have compared immediately after someone gets scalped Actress it to Mickey Rourke’s performance in deserves some form of recognition. Versus • February 10—February 16, 2010 • 5

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STUART BRYAN GRANT DARWIN “Wonderful Tonight” Music Editor "Pony" Staff Writer — Eric Clapton — Ginuwine The legend takes a break from spindling riffs to produce one of the purest Ginuwine’s “Pony” won out for best baby- expressions of loving devotion ever recorded. Written in 1977 as an ode to Clapton’s making R&B song. In a genre de ned by sexual lover Pattie Boyd, the song memorializes the little moments in life that take your undertones, this song is a perfectly crafted breath away. Charming and touching, one can do little but feel “wonderful” about horse-riding metaphor to sex. Honestly, if being with the person they love most. this song can’t get you up and in the mood, then you should probably rethink with whom you’re riding that pony. “Your Song” — Few songs are as heartwarming as Elton John’s splendid piano . He knows "8 Second Ride" he can't give his lover money or a big house, so instead offers a song that comes from — Jake Owen the deepest reaches of his heart. Sir Elton’s voice gently rings out above the twinkling Even the good ol' Southern guy and gal sometimes need piano, proclaiming from the rooftops that the world is a far better place because the a little music to get in the mood, and Jake Owen clearly had one he loves is a part of it. this in mind when he wrote “8 Second Ride.” Giddy up and get down with your lover. If you want the full experience, put a blanket down in the back of your pickup truck, crank up your stereo, boasfully text your friends, and hopefully enjoy a ride “Wonderful World” under the stars longer than eight seconds. — “Don’t know much about history …” begins Sam Cooke’s romantic morsel of high school crushing, puppy love in its truest form. Sweet and unassuming, the song’s "Maps" apparent innocence makes it all the more powerful. Yet, hidden in the song’s simplicity — The Yeah Yeah Yeahs is a lasting, powerful message: In a complicated and uncertain world, the only thing Despite their determination to separate themselves from most trends, even indie one can really be sure about is the love they have for another. kids enjoy getting it on just like the rest of us. No song provides a better atmosphere for an indie baby-making session that the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Maps.” The continuous pounding of the drums and vocalist Karen O’s desperate yearning for her lover to “Save Tonight” “wait” will intensify any indie kid’s passion. — Eagle Eye Cherry Sadly, sometimes the world rips love apart. Eagle Eye Cherry’s song screams of an exasperated longing to live forever in a single waning moment. He urges his love "Crazy Bitch" to “save tonight” because the morning’s reality comes to tear him away from her. A — modern “Dear John” letter, this song instructs the listener to cherish Despite being a rather cliche choice, "Crazy Bitch" wins my pick for best rock love’s every second, because you never know when it will song because it never fails to get your blood rushing and your mind on one thing: all be over. getting laid. This song gets straight to the point and doesn’t let up until the very last line. If this is your song of choice for your baby-making session, I suggest you follow suit. “Truly, Madly, Deeply” — Savage Garden In 1997 it was hard to go anywhere without "You Shook Me" hearing Savage Garden’s song about eternal love. — This emotional toast to enduring devotion shows a This gem from Zeppelin’s rst album back in ’69 provides a solid six and a half willingness to go to the ends of the earth for true love. minutes of baby-making time for a guy and girl with equally long hair and tight bell Impassioned lyrics (“I’ll be your dream, I’ll be your wish, bottom jeans. Light up and add a thick layer of intoxicating (incense?) smoke to the I’ll be your fantasy … I’ll be your hope”) prove that when room beforehand, and enter into a virtual time machine of love. There's at least one taken by love’s tender grasp, the one you are with will thing that hasn’t changed in the last 40 years ...  “be everything that you need.” 

B.O’B sits down for a conversation with B.o.B actually interested in him rst as no free time. But when there is, I make But I was holding that music back B.o.B: Man, I can make a beat BRIAN O'BANNON a fan. And, more recently, he has music … and smoke (laughing). so much, so nally it was like, “AH, on my own right now and make a Staff Writer helped me out a lot as a mentor Bobby Ray! Here it is!” So now I song. And it’s hard with the rate Versus Magazine: What did you and has been helping me in certain VM: You’ve said that Lupe (Fiasco) just want to have a more consistent I make songs because I don’t listen to when you were growing up? areas where I, as a new artist, would and will be featured on sound for everything, which is know when or how they What were your early in uences? need help. your new album. Any others we really hard, because I don’t like to are going to be released, B.o.B: The more I get asked that should look forward to? stick to one sound. because timing is key. If question, the longer the list gets, so VM: You recently released B.o.B: Well, Coldplay … don’t “Nothing On You” had I’ll try to paraphrase it. I listed to “Nothing on You,” which is No. 90 quote me on that, because it’s not VM: And I can see that — you put come out last year, it , M.O.B. … was a on iTunes’ most downloaded songs set in stone enough to quote. But out hundreds of songs! I don’t know wouldn’t have the same big in uence to me. I listened to a and is the No. 11 most downloaded Lupe, yeah, I can say that. where they all come from! effect. But now that lot of Nas, a lot of Shady Records. hip-hop/rap song on iTunes. it came out this year, And a lot of this is very recent, you B.o.B: Wow, No. 90?! Like, No. 90 VM: What’s your favorite song to with the timeline of know, because I’m still part of that overall?! That’s amazing. (Laughing) perform on stage? things, I now have the generation. I listened to a lot of man, you do know everything about B.o.B: I love doing “No Man’s No. 11 hip-hop song Coldplay, Nirvana … I wasn’t really me. That de nitely exceeds my Land.” That and “Generation on iTunes.  a regional fan of music — I’m a fan expectations. Lost,” “Satellite” and of music from all over the place, so a “Haterz.” It’s hard to pick lot of in uences rubbed off on me. VM: What made you decide to just one, though. start going by B.o.B, a.k.a. Bobby Usually, the VM: You just mentioned OutKast, Ray? Why add Bobby Ray? crowd’s favorites and you have been compared to B.o.B: In this industry, it’s easy are my favorites. Andre 3000 a lot. Do you think that to get caught up in a persona and is a fair comparison? it’s easy to get caught up in a lot of VM: Do you plan on B.o.B: I de nitely understand hype. And I wanted to bring myself going on tour after your the comparison, because there’s down to Earth by using my birth album is released? nothing else to compare me to … name. So I started going by Bobby B.o.B: De nitely. I’m Everything [I do is] outside of the Ray not necessarily as a name going to do my own norm, so it’s only fair. I mean, what change but to let people know, tour. It’s going to be else would you compare me to,? “Hey, Bobby Ray, that’s my name.” called “The Adventures I’m outside the norm, outside the I think it de nitely translated of …” well, I don’t box. well into my career in music. It really know. I’ll have represents a lot of what I bring to to nd a more snazzy VM: What in uence has T.I. had the table, musically. Hey, you know, name for it (laughing). on you, having worked with him so Bobby Ray! (laughing) much in the past? VM: With the new B.o.B: T.I. has helped me a lot … VM: What do you like to do in album, should we expect When I was growing up in Atlanta, your free time? it to sound more like B.o.B I was listening to a lot of “Trap B.o.B: Smoke, smoke and smoke! or Bobby Ray? I know on your mix Muzik” and “I’m Serious,” so I was (laughing). Honestly, though, there is tape “B.o.B vs. Bobby Ray” there were very different styles. What almgroup.net can we expect on the new album? B.o.B: The new album will be a mix. With the mix tape, it was like, “Look, we got strawberries and we got kiwi.” And now, we can just mix them up like ingredients, and you get a smoothie. You know what I’m saying? I don’t mean to sound all fruity, but, you know, I didn’t want to make it like an alter ego thing.

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“On stage I make love to 25,000 different people, then I go home alone.” SOUNDTRACK —Janis Joplin TO THE ISSUE Athens, G.A.'s of Montreal: False advertising; great show

(Exhibit A: a priest rubbing ALEX DALY the chest of a male actor Staff Writer Below, the editors share what pretending to be a crying little tracks we’ve been spinning Men wearing lipstick. Lots of boy in pajamas). And although neon and glitter. Really tight some people might be turned as we create the glory you’re spandex. Dudes rolling around off by such a display, the crowd holding in your hands. on the ground, so happy and was eating it up. Ultimately, the on so many kinds of drugs. In crowd embraced the band’s “Slow Dancing in a a nutshell, of Montreal rocked unadulterated fun. 1. Burning Room” my world. While the spectacle quality — John Mayer First of all, the venue itself of the show was stellar, the was perfect for the kind of music, too, was stunning. I show that this band puts on. was lucky enough to interview “Maybe I'm Amazed” The Mercy Lounge is small, the drummer, James Huggins, 2. — Paul McCartney but not too small — although I about his new solo project, was standing toward the back, I “James Husband,” as well as his “Dynomania” still felt very much a part of the involvement with of Montreal. whole experience. And what In regards to the gig at Mercy — The Vernicious K’nids wikimedia.org 3. an experience it was. Lounge, their last stop on the Essentially, the whole show short-lived tour, Huggins spoke and less on the staged spectacle incredible voice that deserves to “Where the Party At” was like a theatrical performance about how the band was going during shows, a new philosophy stand out. Whether singing hits — Jagged Edge on acid. On stage, there were two to focus more on the that was readily apparent like “Oslo in the Summertime” 4. screens projecting trippy Alice m u s i c in the band's Nashville or songs from the new album in Wonderland/'60s perforamance. Although coming out this spring, "False “In the Air Tonight” types of images — this was my rst of Priest," Barnes delivered a vocal — a great backdrop Montreal concert, I was range comparable to Mariah 5. for the band more than aware of Carey (but in a good way). members, their penchant for From the bizarreness to the “Feel Good Track of who danced pulling out all the to the awesome 6. Rosemead” around in stops — riding sound, I felt like I was in another — Family of the Year circus-like horses on stage, world. Impressed would be an c o s t u m e s doing over the top understatement.  (imagine sexual stunts. “Still Not a Player” musicre ections. les.wordpress.com lots of pig Entertaining as it — masks, a is, in all honestly 7. lion head such antics would and other have detracted “Love Me Two Times” b i z a r r e from the power 8. — The Doors t h i n g s of the music. While that I’m the show had its fair probably share of visual eye “Harold T. Wilkins” candy, I was actually 9. — Fanfarlo forgetting). able to appreciate the

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It’s that time of year again. After all the speculation and rumored leaks (yes, you guys were right about Passion Pit, now stop being smug and just be happy you get to dance around to “Sleepyhead” while wasted on Alumni Lawn), the Rites of Spring lineup has fi nally been released by the enigmatic [and really, really good-looking -Ed. Note] Music Group. With a diverse spread of artists and more still to come, it looks like this year’s festival brings the best to our student body once again.

CHRIS MCDONALD AVERY SPOFFORD Life Editor Editor-in-Chief Ben Harper DRWithout having AKE even released his debut album, Drake (born Aubrey and RELENTLESS7 Drake Graham) has already become one of the hottest new Co-headlining Rites of stars in the world of hip-hop. While Spring is Ben Harper and originally known for his acting new accompanying band career (he spent nearly nine years Relentless7. Since his debut starring in the series “Degrassi: The album was released in 1994, Next Generation”), Drake made the Harper has been delighting switch to music in 2006, quickly audiences with his brand of garnering success and critical bluesy, folksy rock ‘n’ roll. acclaim with the release of his fi rst Initially a singer and guitarist, mixtape, “Room for Improvement.” Harper has also spent his The next year Drake followed career perfecting his skills on up his success with his second the keyboard, piano, bass and drums, helping mixtape, “ Season,” to push his sound to new levels with each ensuing album. featuring songs with such heavy- A chameleon when it comes to style, Harper brings his more raw, rock- hitter collaborators as Lil’ Wayne. oriented sound to Vanderbilt with his newest backing band, Relentless7. With Wayne, blown away by the talent of R7, Harper has mostly forgone his rootsy, acoustic songwriter vibe of old, the upstart artist, offi cially welcomed instead opting for a more electric and much more explosive sound. In fact, Drake to Young Money (though didn’t sign him to a record deal) and went on his newest album (and the fi rst with his new group), “White Lies for Dark on to work with him on such songs as “I Want This Forever.” In February of Times,” Harper elected to cowrite six of the album’s 11 tracks with the band, 2009 Drake dropped his third and most acclaimed mixtape, “So Far Gone.” a decision that is evident in the album’s Texas-style blues riffs topped off with Featuring hits including “Best I Ever Had” and “Success,” the tape propelled Harper’s soulful groove. Released in May of 2009, “White Lies” marked a Drake to stardom, earning him a record deal with Young Money Entertainment totally new era in Harper’s career. and guest spots on songs with artists such as Young Jeezy, , With the album receiving review from critics and pleasing both , Jamie Foxx and many more. old and new fans alike, Harper, who is particularly well known for his Drake will take the stage at Rites of Spring this year in anticipation of his live performances, has again taken his act (and new band) on the road. upcoming debut album, “.” With guest artists including Jay-Z, A perennial crowd pleaser (particularly to college-aged crowds), Harper is Lil’ Wayne, and The-Dream, the album is expected to explode onto the charts, the consummate showman, bringing unparalleled passion to the stage night and what better place to see Drake perform this new material than right here after night. Considering the rest of the Rites lineup, Harper should provide an on our own campus? appreciated laid-back (yet still rock ‘n’ roll) feel to the high-octane festival. THE SUPPORTING ACTS COLD WAR KIDS Fresh off the release of their latest EP, “Behave Yourself,” Cold War Kids return to Nashville to reclaim their spot as soulful royalty. As Versus music critic Oliver Han wrote: “’Behave Yourself’ is just a four track, 15 minute EP, but it shows the band returning in its fi nest form.” For those who don’t know the Kids, the band are purveyors of infectiously catchy piano/guitar-driven rock — a sort of quirkier version of Spoon, but with more dynamic vocals and darker, more meaningful messages, incorporating philosophy, political references and narratives into their songs.

PASSION PIT “And everything is going to the beat … ” Or at least everyone at Vandy will be when Massachusetts elecronic band Passion Pit take the stage. Formed just over two years ago as a way for vocalist/keyboardist to impress his girlfriend for Valentine’s Day, Passion Pit has taken the music scene by storm. First gaining notoriety in 2008 with the release of the group’s fi rst EP, “,” it was last year’s release of their full-length debut album, “Manners,” that propelled Passion Pit to international success and popularity. Featuring the hit songs “Moth’s Wings,” “Sleepyhead,” and “Little Secrets,” “Manners” has been nearly universally acclaimed, with the band’s high energy, synth-heavy songs working critics and music fans alike into a frenzy.

MELANIE FIONA Lending a totally different sound to the festival lineup is R&B soulstress . Though she labels her music as “soul pop,” Fiona brings to the stage a mixture of hip-hop, pop, soul, and R&B, taking the sounds of ‘60s crooners and updating them with a twist. Fiona’s debut album “The Bridge” was released in the summer of 2009 and catapulted Fiona to acclaim with popular songs “” and “.” Fiona’s sultry voice cuts straight to the heart of fans and critics alike — as one review poignantly put it, “Fiona’s release may not venture into unknown realms, but where it does go, it goes masterfully.”

SIERRA LEONE’S REFUGEE ALL STARS Don’t recognize the name? After seeing one performance you’ll never forget it. Comprised of musicians who fl ed the horrifi c violence of the civil war in their native Sierra Leone, the band was formed with the explicit purpose of keeping “spirits up and hopes alive” in the midst of a world of pain, suffering and turmoil. The All-Stars were internationally recognized after an award-winning 2005 documentary told their story and have since gained popularity with their blend of traditional African music and reggae, a sound as enlivening as their story is inspiring.

THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS While Britain may be better known for its extensive infl uence on rock ‘n’ roll (The Rolling Stones, and The Who are just three of the countless legends), Leeds band The New Mastersounds are looking to leave their mark in musical history through a different medium: a delightfully upbeat blend of funk, soul and jazz instrumentation. With sweeping electric organs, ‘70s-style guitar riffs and downright groovin’ bass playing, this four piece band has quickly established itself as one of the most talented and entertaining bands in the new age of funk, crafting one danceable tune after another.

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB How to explain Two Door Cinema Club … A more danceable Bloc Party? A happier version of Editors with a penchant for Vampire Weekend riffs? Maybe if Minus the Bear had a love child with Friendly Fires and moved to the UK? An /indie rock band from Ireland, Two Door Cinema Club is fast on their way to becoming something of a sensation overseas. The three-piece band isn’t anything groundbreakingly original, but every song they play just feels successful, incorporating a pulsing, explosive rhythm section and quick-paced guitarwork that will soon inspire the same popularity stateside as the band already enjoys overseas. Watch out for these guys in the future (not to mention at Rites) — they could get huge.

SALVADOR SANTANA Even though he may be nowhere near as famous or recognizable as his legendary guitarist father Carlos, Salvador Santana is the real deal. Mixing hip-hop beats with an R&B sensibility, soulful backing music and a Latin vibe, Salvador Santana has steadily been working to make a name of his own since debuting in 2004, building a career of fairly mellow, chill-out songs like “Summer Days” and “Keyboard City.”

DOUG E. FRESH For several years now, The Music Group has had a penchant for booking former rap superstars as a part of Rites, and this year has proven to be no exception. Legendary rapper, beatboxer and producer Doug E. Fresh, also known as The Human Beatbox, takes the stage at Vandy almost three decades into his musical career. Most famous for early hip-hop classics like “The Show” and “La Di Da Di” (both featuring fellow legend Slick Record), Fresh hasn’t released a new album in 15 years but continues to rock the stage night after night across the country, including a recent appearance at this year’s Grammy Awards.

TROMBONE SHORTY AND ORLEANS AVENUE While The New Mastersounds will bring the noise from across the pond, Trombone Shorty brings the funk straight from the Southern capital of good times, New Orleans. As the name suggests, Shorty (a.k.a. Troy Andrews) is a prodigious trombone player as well as phenomenal trumpeter, putting more soul and heart into each note then some bands brings to entire songs. Shorty and his backing band, Orleans Avenue, will fl at out rock the stage, turning their set into a veritable party more reminiscent of Mardi Gras in the French Quarter than a normal weekend at Vanderbilt.

JJ GREY AND MOFRO Continuing the same vein as Trombone Shorty and The New Mastersounds is JJ Grey and Mofro, a down and dirty Southern rock and funk band out of Jacksonville, FL. Reminscent of the bluesy, distinctly soul-fueled spirit of the Stax era, JJ Grey has been churning out sinfully good music for over a decade with no signs of slowing down. Arriving in Nashville shortly after touring with Booker T. (of Booker T. and the MG’s) and just before touring with the legendary George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Mofro is the kind of band that just makes you want to close your eyes and lose control.

CHRIS HENNESSEE The only local artist announced thus far in this year’s lineup, Chris Hennessee is a country music singer-songwriter born and raised in Tennessee. A Nashville transplant as of 1998, Hennessee defi nes his own sound as “Southern Country Blues,” lending more of a personal feel to his music and favoring smaller, more intimate venues such as the legendary songwriter haven the Bluebird Cafe. While Hennessee is not as well known or recognizable in name as the other artists slated for Rites, he is sure to bring a crowd-pleasing sensibility and style to the stage, as well as the country fl avor that every Rites needs. 10 • February 10—February 16, 2010 • Versus flip side

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