So, the third week of school is coming to a close…Anyone else feel as though it has been longer? Just kidding.
A lot has happened in the 'Boro since Exposure's last full issue, both good and bad. Guitartown Music, which was located on Greenland next to Textbook Brokers, opened and unfortunately closed their doors over the summer. The Features were dropped from Universal Records, but are coming back with a vengeance and a new EP called "Contrast" on Friday, Sept. 15.
New restaurants cropped up around town during the summer: Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and The Chop House. I'm sure there are others on the way.
In June, Concert Productions was destroyed in a fire. This building housed a studio and practice rooms for local bands. Several bands, including Boo Boo Bunny, Espaso, The Tony Tap Dance Extravaganza and others, lost their equipment and instruments in the fire. A benefit is in the works for the musicians affected by this tragedy, and will hopefully take place sometime this semester. For more information about the benefit, visit myspace.com/phoenixbenefit.
But it's not all bad, I promise!! The Pink Spiders released their major-label debut and the single, "Little Razorblade," is getting airplay on MTV. More recently, Bang Bang Bang announced Warner Brothers Records signed them to a deal. I had the pleasure of interviewing Neil Mason of BBB, which you can read all about on page four.
We also have Video Culture - "The last bastion of independent video" - and a guide to dining options on the Square in this issue.
If you have any comments, gripes or want to get your band or event listed on the calendar, send me an email at slflash@mtsu.edu.
Thanks to Bang Bang Bang for the cover photo.
Kristen
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