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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 18 February 23, 2000 • the Seahawk ---- Vertical Horizon, Stroke 9 play House of Blues Do you have an by KRISTI SINGER Stroke 9 was toned-down compared to Cup­ dressed in rock star attire with purple shiny StaffWnter cakes, with rhythm that was easier to dance shirts and black leather pants. VH was burst­ event or perfor­ to. ing with positive energy. Vertical Horizon headlined at the House Stroke 9 played titles from their Cherry/ "It's great to be here. What a beautiful mance that you of Blues, Myrtle Beach, SC on Feb. 12 with Universal debut album, Nasty Little audience," vocalist Matthew Scannell said guest performers Stroke 9 and Cupcakes. Thoughts, including "City Life," which vo­ to the fans. would like to see in Cupcakes began roughly at 7:30 p.m. calist Luke Esterkyn said was about living VH performed songs from their TASK grabbing the audience with their eccentric in the city in an overpriced apartment. Records/RCA Records album, Everything the Seahawk? attire of bright orange space suits (like the "This song is about working really hard You Want, including their hits "We Are" and wear in the "Intergalactic" for things in your life and not waiting for "Everything You Want." They also per­ video) and sunglasses that had red laser them to happen,'' Esterkyn said right before formed a new song, titled "The Glass Waltz." pointers over one eye. They brought an un­ they played "Tale of the Sun," which the Vertical concluded their set with "We Call Megan O'Brien earthly presence to the stage. The en­ band wrote last year during El Nino. Are." leaving the crowd screaming for an Joyed "experimenting with stage antics," Stroke 9 consists of vocalist Esterkyn, encore. Vertical responded to the over­ at 962-7148 or email drummer said in an article bassist Greg Gueldner, drummer Eric Stock whelming applause by returning to play "The posted on their website. and lead guitarist/background vocalist John Man Who Would Be Santa.'' her at Walker, former drummer for Filter and McDermott. Brian Burns, Clear Channel , formed the band. "A couple of years ago, never in my wild­ Communication's Director of programming [email protected] Cupcakes is composed of vocalist Preston est dreams thought they would play this song in Raleigh recommends getting the Vertical Graves. guitarist Greg Suran, bassist on the radio. But they did, so thank you very Horizon CD. Solomon Snyder and Walker. The band was much for liking it," Esterkyn said about their "Vertical Horizon is like Matchbox 20. signed to Dreamworks Records in 1999. If you would like set-closing song and radio hit "Little Black one of those records where every song is a According to the article, Walker described Backpack." hit." Cupcakes sound as "futuristic Beatles, or information on The UNCW students attended the show and Bums works for Raleigh radio stations even fu turistic George Harrison ... melodic, were particularly excited about Stroke 9. Gl05, 106.lRDU, Sunny 93.9 and Oldies futuristic in a semi-old way." Scene, contact Kristi "They're amazing. I have their CD and I 100.7 FM and has predictions for the future San Francisco-based Stroke 9 really love it. I didn't think they would be of Vertical. took the stage at 9:30 p.m. The crowd Singer at 962-71 48 this good in concert, but they were and I want "Vertical Horizon's next single wiJI be seemed to be anticipating their performance. to see them again," sophomore Cyndi "You're a God." "We Are" will probably or The band teased the crowd with brief sound Hannley said. come back to the top 40/pop stations," checks behind the curtain. The sound of Bums Vertical Horizon took the stage at 11 p.m., said.

1;£,~i•lik.jhjdfufh9 sic the Big Band emits. The trombone section is composed of four rhythm section, which really got the players who help carry the low end of the crowd going. bands sound; Sarah Huntsman, Brian The trnmpet, saxophone, and trombone Holtsford, Eric Taylor and Aaron Teague. For tickets and Concert line players of the UNCW Big Band are all very Upcoming events for the Big Band in­ talented, and last Friday evening's perfor­ clude a swing danc e and dinner at Alleigh ·s information call 843- 13-3740 mance really showcased that talent. There March 24 and a concert March 31. There are 843-272-3000 Internet are 14 horn players in the group, with a rep­ 100 tickets available fo r the Alleigh ·s show. resentative from each class at UNCW. Trnm­ and the March 31 performance will feature 1AA1111111 ,hob.com pet players include Ryan Mansbery, Seth renowned saxophonist Vincent Herring. Wood. Jason Robinson, David Tyson and The Big Band will also travel to Italy this Lee Thach, and they bring a screaming high summer and tour the country sharing their MYRTLE BEACH end to the band. music. The sweet saxophones are played by The Big Band has released three CDs, Doug Mayes, Mark Lorek, Rob Hamilton, Portraits of Swing, Travelin 'Light and Sum­ February 3 ...... REO SPEEDWAGON ... $22. 50 Brian Medeiros and Brandon Albers, and mation, all available through the music de­ February 5 ...... STAIND ...... $12.00 they are the front-end of the barrage of mu- partment. plus SIMON SAVS and TREE February 11 ...... POWERMAN 5000 ..... $17.50 plus STATIC X, DOPE nd CHEVELLE February 12 ...... VERTICAL HORIZO ... $ 1200 · plus STROKE and CUPCAKE F bruary 18. ... Myrtle Beach Rock I wnh. $5.00 PERFECT TOMMY and special guest F bruary 19 ...... QUIET RIOT...... 13.50 February 20...... BLUE FLOYD...... 19.50 F bruary 26 ...... THE SNO-CORE TOUR. 20.00 MR.BUNGLE, INCUBUS, SYSTE O.F A DOWN ndPUVA March 3 ...... PAULA COLE...... 15.00 March 4 ...... QUEE SAYCHE ...... $25.00 James Flint/The Seahawk Seth Wood, left, and Ryan Mansbery are among the five trumpeters of the UNCW Big Band, which started its spring concert season at 843-679,,.9333 / www.tlcketmuter.com Kenan Auditorium last Friday night. fi?ci!i/t~ MUSIC 4 LESS