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Swan Lake to be Think radio sucks? You’re not alone performed at Fox Nique This weekend and the next, the Indie band Hanson talks with the ‘ about music revolution Atlanta Ballet is staging a production By Hillary Lipko commented. of Swan Lake at the Fox Theatre. This Entertainment Editor The short acoustic set and college weekend’s show times are Friday activist-style lecture in the courtyard at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and If you think you know Hanson, was supposed to be the culmina- 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and think again. As , 21, tion of a two-hour interview spot 7 p.m. Tickets range from $21.90 stood on a chair on a makeshift stage on Georgia State’s radio station, to $71.12. in the courtyard of Georgia State WRAS, but due to what proved to University last Tuesday afternoon, be a logistical snafu on the part of the shouting his frustrations about main- station, the interview didn’t happen. Too bad they don’t stream radio and music to a crowd of While Hanson may have gained a few several hundred new fans at GSU sell textbooks students, one that day, that was could almost “It’s about...creating not their primary This weekend in Jim R. Miller feel a shockwave a movement... objective. Park, the Cobb County Public tear through “We’re just Library System is having a library the crowd as saying, ‘You know here—if you book sale. The sale will feature over he dropped one what? We’re getting get into Hanson 100,000 used books and audio-visual f-bomb after an- because you’re items with prices starting at 25 cents. other. shit shoved down our like, ‘Wow, that’s On Friday and Saturday, the sale is “Did he just throats by corporate cool…I didn’t open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on say f—?” one u n d e r s t a n d Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. member of the media.’” what they were audience said saying,’ maybe to a friend, sur- Taylor Hanson you get into [the Physical comedy prised that a Musician band]. But it’s member of a not about that. meets basketball band so many It’s about…cre- perceive to be squeaky clean just spat ating a movement…saying, ‘You On Saturday, March 12, Philips the ultimate in obscenities. know what? We’re getting shit shoved Arena will be playing host to the By the end of Taylor’s furvored down our throats by corporate me- Harlem Globetrotters. You know lecture and their brief two-song set dia,” Taylor said. the drill, some poor schmucks come comprised of “Strong Enough to “It’s specifically bad now, and out and get their rear ends handed Break” and “Penny and Me,” songs there’s this massive opportunity for to them in true comedic fashion by from their third studio release, us to support the better stuff like the official clowns of basketball, and Underneath, the perceptions about the new independent stores [on] everyone has a good laugh. The show Hanson held by many in the crowd the internet, college radio stations, By Paul Brown / 3CG RECORDS starts at 1 p.m. and tickets range seemed to change. “They’re pretty Hanson visited Georgia State University last Tuesday to talk about from $15 to $127. cool,” another audience member See Indie, page 16 the importance of college radio to independent music. Tasty burgers can be found near, on campus surveyed. The Vortex is home to the It’s billed as a Cajun burger, great burger, if a little greasy and is the epicure’s hamburger menu, sport- apparently meaning that it’s incre- well worth your valuable time. Plus ing no less than 20 different types. mentally spicier than your average it comes with steak fries covered in There’s more than enough variety to hamburger (though, in its defense, red pepper, which is a nice change of keep even the pickiest satisfied. I’m known to have something of an pace from the rest of the list. Probably the only really bad thing iron tongue, so your mileage may The price tag here is, once again, one could say about the Vortex is that, vary) and that its preferred condi- not comparable to a fast food burger. for its price tag, it tries a little too ment is mayonnaise rather than good My burger weighed in, yet again, hard to convince you that it’s secretly old fashioned ketchup. your own, personal dive. Minor oddities aside, it’s still a See Burgers, page 18 The place is basically done in the style made popular by the Hooter’s and Applebee’s of the world, only the people behind The Vortex seem to think that if they just do it more they can somehow affect a sufficient degree of street cred. Whatever, they can keep their tragically forced decor. So long as By Andrew Saulters / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS they keep making good burgers, I’m Junior’s is a great choice if you want a good burger and are on a not one to complain. budget. Located on campus it is convenient for any Tech student. Next up is the Highlander at the end of 10th St. which is a pub after By Evan Zasoski enjoyable hamburger experience. the old English style, excepting, of Senior Staff Writer Averaging about $7 for a burger course, its serious punk overtones. and $6.25 for a plain old original, So, when all’s said and done, it works We here at Technique have decided it’s definitely well beyond the range out to be something more along the that there is a most critical piece of of your average Big Mac, but then lines of some sort of commentary on information which we have yet to again, you’re not exactly going to an the old English style. impart unto our valued readership: actual sit-down restaurant because Regardless, whatever they do where to get a decent burger in and you want something cheap that works, and the overall effect is that around the greater Tech area. What won’t kill you. of the local pub for the community follows is in no way, shape or form, a The burger itself was, all in all, a of the tragically hip. But in a good comprehensive list of the best burger fine slab of ground beef on a bun. It way. places around, but it’s a good start was large and, as all decent burgers Unlike the Vortex, the High- complete with mini-reviews for your should be, nice and thick. Also, the lander is not primarily in the burger reading pleasure. Enjoy. fries it came with were crisp and business. So, they’ve got a quite a bit First on our list is The Vortex, plentiful, and the toppings were fresh less variety, but plenty of personality with locations both in Midtown and, where applicable, crisp. to spare. Their primary burger, one By Andrew Saulters / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS and Little Five Points. The Vortex Also notable was their selection, of only two, has quite a fairly nice The Vortex, located in Midtown and in Little Five Points, offers a is what you might call a thoroughly easily the widest of the restaurants feel to it. quirky atmosphere and a large menu of burgers. 16 • Friday, March 11, 2005 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

other radio stations are not…be- for a band or singer can sometimes from page 15 cause they’re not interested in the return some pretty interesting St. Petersburg Ballet Indie fan perspective, whereas you guys results, which could be considered independent bands…live music,” actually are; you are the fans,” Isaac a testament to the internet’s power Taylor explained. Hanson, 24, said. as a promotion tool. dazzles audience at Fox In a sense, Hanson is on a mis- Citing some numbers regard- “I looked up Ben Folds on the sion to mobilize college students to ing radio listenership, Isaac also internet and all of the sudden Wil- start speaking explained how liam Shatner came up and I’m like, out about main- mainstream ra- what the—Ben Folds produced the stream media. “[People] are dio’s audience most recent William Shatner album. During breaks discovering music, has declined It’s a great album. in their promo- in the past six “But that’s something that could tion of the inter- basically, through years as people never have happened in a record store. national release their friends...and in are turning to Because all of a sudden [a search] of Underneath, alternate meth- pulls up all these references that Hanson is stop- a big part through ods of getting relate to Ben Folds,” Zac said. ping at universi- the internet in some the music they Throughout the course of their ties around the like. “[People] interview with Technique, Hanson country, rallying form.” are discovering discussed technology, piracy, radio, a base of music music, basically, the music business and their new fans to become Isaac Hanson through their independent label, 3CG. Toward active in an issue Musician friends…and the end, Taylor addressed the can- that has irked in a big part cellation of that morning’s radio Photo courtesy Fox Theatre/ fans and musi- through the in- interview. The St. Petersburg Ballet visited the Fox last weekend and performed cians alike for years. ternet in some form,” he said. “The radio station got really three pieces that demonstrated the company’s renowned talent. “There is music out there that’s Hanson, unlike many bands, sees nervous and cancelled the appear- not being represented and whether the internet as a wonderful tool for ance because they were afraid of fans By Darshini Nanavati dancers added to the dreamy feel [you call] up your radio station and promoting music and promoting being here and because a lot of people Contributing Writer of the performance. [tell] them they suck, that they don’t lesser-known bands, and while they who are fans…who have been fans Though Chopininiana had a represent the people they think don’t fully support what is considered [started calling]...and that scared The St. Petersburg Ballet per- strong sense of theme and mood, they’re marketing to or whatever, to be illegal downloading, they do the radio station. formed at the Fox Theatre last it lacked a plot and color. The next it’s just the idea of being active in see why it is so common. “That should be the norm for in- Sunday. The ballet, directed by Yuri piece, Capriccio, fulfilled these two music,” Zac Hanson, 19, said. “I think downloading is both dependent music, because passion is Petukhov, consisted of three separate components. It began with what “There’s two ways you could go saving and killing the music indus- what you want. You want people who pieces: Chopiniana, Capriccio Italian seemed to be a vibrant and elaborate with it: you could go and…make try at the same are like, ‘Damn, and Scheherazade. The pieces, com- party. The curtains and candles dis- sure you’re telling the radio stations time…it’s saving this does some- posed of a variety of styles, made for played in a red and black background that ‘We’re not happy,’ but I think it by the audi- “I looked up Ben thing for me. I’m a lovely, entertaining evening. contributed to a formal theme. The the more important thing is to be ences actually Folds on the internet excited about Chopininiana came from Cho- dance steps were unique and catchy proactive in the actual finding a finding a way to this; this is part pin’s Seventh Waltz. It is a popularly with an Italian touch. new way to be searching out stuff,” discover music and...William Shatner of my life. This performed piece, written by Michel The opening party continued, Taylor said. because the se- came up and I’m is part of who I Fokine. showing three drunken men who The members of Hanson talked verely consoli- am,’” he said. The first scene opened with were soon paired up with female at length about the importance of dated...industry like, what the—” To those who many ballerinas struck in a pose dancers dressed in green. Then, two the internet and independent radio has pushed di- just can’t seem to of eagerness against an arboreous more couples arrived in matching red in the proliferation of independent versity out the Zac Hanson take the message background. The eagerness of the attire. The main couple wore bold music. “College radio stations like window,” Isaac Musician or the issue seri- beginning pose represents the Young black clothing. the one that you guys have…are said. ously because it’s Man’s dream. The dancers presented a truly fun unique to the United States…and Hanson also Hanson that is This piece is different from most and powerful performance towards Atlanta is one of the only places in talked about how a band’s website talking about it, Taylor had this to ballets. The focus is not on plot or the end of the play to surprise an the United States where the [col- can provide more information and say, “I think a lot of people are like, character growth but a developing already impressed audience. This lege] radio stations are as powerful more content about a band and about ‘What the hell? Hanson’s talking theme and feeling. The music alter- piece received a standing ovation as they are. their albums than liner notes ever to me about independent music? nates generating an overall mood of and seemed to be the favorite of “You’re really able to reach a could. Because you can often find out F— you.’ [But] if you choose not to peaceful dreaminess with moments the night. lot of people and potentially have anything you’d ever want to know hear a message because you don’t like of exuberance. The white dresses and a lot of impact. And the value of about a record’s production credits the messenger, you’re just shooting the slow steps of the background See Ballet, page 18 that is you’re able to do things that on an artist’s website, a quick search yourself in the foot.”

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Kasabian looks to be next British 0100101T1WO010 B0ITS101010011 invasion with American debut Ramen key to surviving electric chair A few weeks ago, I advised you that she just can’t avoid listening probably be another five minutes that the best way to succeed at Tech to the overwhelmingly interesting before I write the next, because I was to skip class and clone your conversation that I’m having with our have far more meaningful things professors. Of course, back then, I Entertainment editor. I realize that to ponder, like how ramen can save actually cared about class. That must it may seem like fun and games to your life. have been something like six weeks be an unstoppable force of charisma, For those of you who refuse to ago when I thought that getting but ya know, sometimes I consider graduate (or are so bored at work educated was important. it a curse. that you continue to visit the Nique’s However, as I sit in the Student “No,” I said, “If I went to that website even after graduation), you Publications office, I stepped back class, I would sit in the back, not take probably remember several years ago and took a Zen look at whether or notes and play backgammon on my when I declared spray cheese to be one By Halley Espy of a heavy drum beat and takes not I should go to my 11:00 class. Palm. At least here I can write.” of the greatest advances in human Staff Writer off with an electric bass line and Focus Editor Jennifer Lee gave me However, that’s not really how it history. As I see it, it affords one all of the strength of lead vocalist Tom a resounding yes. works. In theory I should be writing, the benefits of cheese in a convenient Overtly confident, electrify- Meighan. Though she’s hiding under the but as I write this sentence, you can rest aerosol can. When I think of great ingly innovative and brutally “” is a mes- guise that I should be a respectable assured that it human achievement, I had always honest, Kasabian are poised to merizing track with a melodic member of society and learn some- w i l l viewed the top five as follows: take America by storm with flow layered with electronic thing today, I think the real reason 5) Fire release of their self-titled debut dance beats. for her telling me to go to 4) The Wheel album this past Tuesday. Displaying a dynamic range class is 3) Spray Cheese Passionate and angry yet as musicians through each track, 2) The Light Bulb tinged with an edge of electric Kasabain captures an inventive 1) The Telephone flair and transient dance beats, style compounded with European However, today’s conversation Kasabian fuses a unique sound electric-dance flair and heavy in the Student Publications office reminiscent of Radiohead with guitar rock. has shown me the error of my elements of Prodigy and dance The album ends on a disap- ways. Ramen rises above spray band Franz Ferdinand. Kasabian pointing note with “U Boat,” cheese and bumps fire clear off is redefining the essence of British which is devoid of energy and the list. Though Lee asserts rock. Signed by RCA to release drags through a somber sound. that Ramen is tasty, I see their album and make a short tour Working their way from a it as a far more powerful of the States, Kasabain is not new small suburban city to trans- force than that. to the music scene. Atlantic success, If I ever get sentenced Enjoying a top-10 single in (vocals), Sergio Pizzorno (song- to the death penalty, I Britain accompanied by a plati- writer, lead guitar, keyboards), want my last meal to be num album and sold-out venues, Chris Edwards (bass) and ramen, and lots of it. In an Kasabain is hoping to find the Christopher Karloff (guitar, idealized world (or at least same success in America. keyboards) know they have a in Texas), the theory is that Featured as ‘The Next Big good thing going. humans are resistive enough so Thing’ in Spin magazine last Compared to Oasis, Kasabain that the electric chair will kill them month and scheduled to per- has a long way to go to live up to by electrocution. form on The Late Show in May, the entrenched sound rooted in However, in a very scientific Kasabain continues their crusade the lingering guitar patterns, the study, with $0.45 of ramen and a to infect the minds of many with simple lyrics and the cliché rock multimeter, electrical engineers their indie-dance rock craze. star lifestyle. have proven that just three pack- The first track, “Club Foot,” Kasabain’s self-titled album is ages of ramen have enough sodium fades into a single guitar-line, a prized indie treasure looking to gaining momentum from flickers crack American mainstream. See Bits, page 19 18 • Friday, March 11, 2005 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

burger, the “All American,” costs day will probably be playing on their burgers—solid, but with an Burgers from page 15 $8.25 ($7.75 if you specifically ask the restaurant’s seemingly infinite expected drop from the ones that you Ballet from page 16 for no cheese), and on average their number of TV screens. have to drop nine bucks for. at $7.25, with its veggie alternative offerings are going to run about $9 Jock and Jill’s is definitely the With their poor man-friendly The last performance, Schehe- being $6.25. Still, it’s not a bad each. So come ready to spend some restaurant on this list that most ap- prices, it’s not hard to see that Junior’s razade, consisted of two strong price tag for such a good burger, money. peals to not only the meat-lover in just took its more natural competi- story lines. It was an adaptation from especially if you’ve got some vegetar- Granted, the burger itself is quite you, but also to the sports nut. tion, McDonald’s, Burger King and the popular book Arabian Nights. ian friends. good, and the portions just about that ilk, and kicked them right in Sultan Shahriar has the tradition of Next on our list of must-dine make up for the increase Ah, Junior’s. If the proverbial face. marrying a new girl every night and hamburger cooking establishments in price. However, the our other three Unless you’re so broke that you’re beheading her the next morning. In is the pun-happily named Jock’s and question lingers as to entrants are the living off the dollar menu, Junior’s the story, one girl avoids her death Jill’s which is just a little ways east whether or not it’s connoisseur’s is by far the most natural choice for by storytelling. Her suspenseful on 10th St. from Tech and a sports a whole dollar’s red meat eateries, good but cheap hamburgers. stopping points keep the sultan from bar if there ever was one. worth of extra then that would Finally, Junior’s is well within killing her each morning. Although Pound for pound, this one food over the have to make walking distance from nearly any- Scheherazade seemed prolonged probably gives you the least overall next highest Junior’s the res- where on campus, particularly East towards the end, the crowd enjoyed bang for your buck, which is not to competitor. taurant of choice Campus. This makes it the ideal it. It included a well-developed say that the burger isn’t still worth It’s definitely for the carnivore eatery for freshmen and just about plot and impressive choreography. checking out. the biggest burger on a budget. anyone else without a car or who Overall, the three pieces performed The first major strike against of the crowd and the qual- When you consider doesn’t want to pay for gas. by the St. Petersburg Ballet nicely Jock’s and Jill’s is that they don’t have ity is top notch, but if it that a regular old burger That is, of course, unless you’d demonstrated the grace, talent and free parking. It’s entirely possible to weren’t for this last point, one would basket there will run you a whopping rather suffer through yet another meticulous training that has made blow five bucks before you’ve even be hard-pressed to include Jock and $3.95—that’s including the drink, evening of dining hall food, but the ballet company so renowned gotten your drinks if you come at Jill’s on this list. by the way—it’s not hard to see how that’s your call. around the world. While they were the wrong time. The big thing this place has got you could walk out of Junior’s having in Atlanta for only one night, they Once you’re in the door, there going for it is that it’s a sports lover’s paid less than half what you would Did your favorite burger joint fail to are certain to return sometime in the isn’t a whole lot to alleviate the throb- paradise. At any given moment, have at the other three. make our list? Tell us what you think: future. When they do, the show is bing pain in your wallet. Their basic every major sporting event of the Also, looking at the quality of [email protected] certainly worth catching.

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