ADP Late Night Presents: Blakley Leonard and Allijah Motika

Dusti Kempf, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 11, 2010

Come on out to Hoke Hall this Saturday night at 10 p.m. for ADP Late Night to watch performances by Allijah Motika and Blakley Leonard. Photo by Jonathan Goldenberg Allijah Motika is a freshman from Asheville, NC majoring in Music Business, concentrating on popular music performance and songwriting.... Read more »

Getting to Know Heather Fo

Brandi Cockerham, Writer
October 29, 2010

You might have seen her at some of the open mic nights sponsored by the Smokestack Grill, an ADP late night performance,a Vernaculars concert, or maybe even on the fourth floor of Woodson. Heather Foster is a freshman here at Catawba College and below are 20 interview questions I asked Heather along... Read more »

Billboard’s Hot 100- Staying Fly like a G6

Dusti Kempf, Writer
October 29, 2010

It’s always intersting to watch the trends of music; to see how it evolves and changes over time. Just ten years ago, artists such as Santana, Christina Aquilera, NSYNC, Destiny’s Child, Savage Garden, and even Sisqo were making their way to the Billboard chart’s #1 spot. In the 90′s... Read more »

Album Review: Don’t Take it Personal, Anberlin

Dusti Kempf, Writer
October 8, 2010

Anberlin, the alternative rock band originating from Winter Haven, Florida has always been known for their temper-fueled guitar, perfectly crafted lyrics, and the crisp and undeniable vocals of Stephen Christian. Anberlin not only made a name for themselves with songs like “Never Take Friendship... Read more »

“Come Together…” Again. Vernaculars perform an encore of The Beatles’ “Abbey Road.”

Dusti Kempf, Writer
September 30, 2010

Are you a fan of The Beatles? If so, then after an exciting day of homecoming festivities, make your way over to the Little Hedrick Theatre on Saturday October 9th at 7:30 p.m. for some more fun! Last November, The Vernaculars Prime performed their tribute to the well-known Beatles’ “Abbey... Read more »

Take Ten with Chris Williams

Dusti Kempf, Writer
September 24, 2010

Meet Chris Williams, a jack of all trades. From production to running to sound, to creating his own beats, Chris has a huge place in his heart for music. He spends as much time as he can learning how to perfect his craft and eventually make a career out of it. When talking to Chris, the light of his... Read more »

Going Gaga for the 2010 VMA’s

Dusti Kempf, Writer
September 16, 2010

If you watched MTV’s 2010 VMA’s then you were witness to the bizarre fashion of Lady Gaga and Ke$ha, Chelsea Handler’s word darts, and Justin Bieber’s very first VMA performance. The show opened up with a performance by rapper Eminem and a redheaded Rihanna singing, “Love the Way You Lie.”... Read more »

Dennis Reed: Where is he now?

Dusti Kempf, Writer
September 9, 2010

“I didn’t choose music. Music chose me,” says Dennis Reed, a 2006 music business graduate of Catawba College, when asked what led him in his decision to make music his career. From directing an imaginary choir from the back of his church to becoming an award winning songwriter and creating his... Read more »

Canaan Cox makes noise with his demo “Guitars and Girls”

Dusti Kempf, Writer
September 9, 2010

You may recognize Canaan Cox from his many performances with the Theatre department, as well as his involvement with the Vernaculars ensemble. Along with several smaller concerts, Canaan has also played a large part in the Vernaculars Prime’s last three Legend Concerts. From his piano skills in Pink... Read more »

Dusti Kempf’s “Cry”

Erin Kidd, Writer
January 31, 2010

Dusti Kempf is a music business major here at Catawba College. This song “Cry” is off her upcoming debut album. The album release date is yet to be determined. Make sure you check back with The Pioneer for future information about the album.