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Women of Red Stick Roller Derby showcase the fast-growing sport
Original works highlight local flora Jennifer Vance Contributing Writer
“mesmerized” watching a bout, as roller derby events are called, with her friends in New Orleans. “I was a cheerleader in high school,” Whatley said. “I always wanted to play basketball with the guys but the coach didn’t like that.” It’s difficult to find serious,
On the fifth floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts sits “Margaret Stones’ Flora of Louisiana: The Baton Rouge Connection.” More than 50 original works by Stones that highlight the horticulture of East Baton Rouge Parish. will be on display Thursday at 6 p.m., for a group of panelists to discuss Stones’ work and influence on the Baton Rouge community. Stones was commissioned in 1976 by former LSU Chancellor Paul Murrill to create six pieces for the U.S.’s bicentennial celebration at the University. The project expanded to include more than 200 pieces and took 14 years for Stones to complete. The project accumulated many supporters and became one of Stones’ three primary works. Writer, illustrator and horticulturist Randy Harelson said he was asked by museum director Jordana Pomeroy to create a show of botanical art for the museum. Harelson suggested taking the 55 pieces Stones created in East Baton Rouge and displaying them in an exhibit. “We can tell the story of the
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The women of Red Stick Roller Derby practice at Leo’s Iceland on Tuesday for their upcoming bout on Saturday at the Baton Rouge River Center.
Renee Barrow Staff Writer
It’s a sport that takes seven referees, constant switching between offense and defense, communication and regular contact — it’s roller derby. “It’s not your grandma’s derby anymore,” said Kerrie “Honey
Badger von Sparkles” Whatley. Whatley is a member of Red Stick Roller Derby, founded in 2007 as a member of the Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Association for women 18 and older in Baton Rouge. Whatley said roller derby’s prime was in the 1980s, but interest in the sport diminished when it
became more about theatrics than playing the actual game. Now, the sport has grown so much in popularity that it is being considered for the 2020 Olympic Games. “I think a nation that loves watching football would enjoy watching derby,” Whatley said. Whatley said she became interested in roller derby after being
BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY
La. artist creates heavy-toned video game Joshua Jackson Staff Writer
Not all video games should be action-packed, and not all works of art should bring smiles to the audience. Through a variety of media spanning video games, music and photography, Michael Patrick Rogers and his company MPR Art Hallucinations create darker art that seeks to provoke thought and emotion. MPR began in early 2013 as a way for Rogers to get back into
making music after a bout with severe depression. “I knew I had to get back into doing things that I loved to do to snap myself out of it,” Rogers said. “Making music has always been my main passion.” Rogers later made the transition from making music in bands to doing freelance music for video games but found himself unhappy with the type of games he worked on. During the summer of 2013, he received an offer from one of
the artists at Telltale Games, creators of game series like “Sam and Max” and “The Walking Dead,” for an animated short film he was doing on his own. The experience inspired him to start making his own projects. Rogers finds that living in Baton Rouge has only restrained his creativity. He said if anything, Baton Rouge has “added to the misery aspect” of his work. “I don’t think living in Baton Rouge inspires anyone to do anything except want to move as far
away from Baton Rouge as possible,” Rogers said. Most of Rogers’ influences date back to when he viewed David Lynch’s film “Eraserhead.” He related to the soundtrack as it had a similar atmosphere to the music he was making. LSU football may be one of Baton Rouge’s biggest draws, but Rogers said he finds the culture uninspiring for struggling artists. He plans to move to Detroit or MPR, see page 2
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“The Grandfather,” a video game created by Michael Patrick Rogers, is about an old man who is troubled by his wife.
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New Orleans pending the rest of this year’s events. Rogers began playing guitar when he was 11 years old and has played video games his entire life. Around 2010, Rogers took an interest in film and learned a lot about the industry by doing photo double, stand-in, auditioning and extra work. He took these new passions along with his passion for photography and podcasts and established the MPR brand. MPR is solely run by Rogers who taught himself how to run a company. “For my games, I contract programmers because the only thing I really don’t do is code,” Rogers said. For “The Lady,” Rogers’ previous video game, he enlisted the help of Roger Levy to program and co-design the game. Rogers often collaborates with a Russian
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Baton Rouge people,” Harelson said. The show began running at the beginning of April and will finish its run Aug. 3. The LSU Museum of Art is holding a panel discussion featuring Harelson, who is guest curating the Stones exhibit, and panelists Gresdna Doty, Murrill, Lowell Urbatsch and Wayne Womack. Doty has remained friends with Stones since she traveled to London more than 40 years ago. Harelson said Doty and Stones had an instantaneous friendship and still talk to each other every week. “Art pulls communities together and helps people understand what is important,” Harelson said.
comic book artist who will design all of the art in “The Grandfather,” Rogers’ newest game. Rogers says he created a Kickstarter so he can pay the artist and voice actor he needs for the game. Rogers has a small crew for his short film projects composed of local actors. Their film process is raw — they have no lighting or sound crew and use low-fidelity cameras. “The Lady” was funded on IndieGoGo but was paid for before Rogers started the campaign. He used it as a chance to experiment with the crowdfunding trend. The project failed, but he was satisfied with the results. “It’s hard to find an audience ... because so many gamers lack imagination or an open mind to discover new or unique experiences,” Rogers said. Rogers said he discovered the downside to crowdfunding through his career. Without the support of Harelson said everyone involved with the project is still proud of it today. Stones was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University. “You couldn’t have found a finer artist to do this project,” Harelson said. “She really belongs to LSU. We claim her.”
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The Daily Reveille a public relations firm, he said a campaign will fail to receive the needed traction for success. Rogers found himself spammed with messages from public relations firms trying to boost his campaign. “I probably won’t be doing crowdfunding anymore after ‘The Grandfather,’” said Rogers. “People are burnt out on it, at least I know I am.” Many of Rogers’ projects have dark tones inspired by personal experience. He said he creates “honest” art based on his personality. “I have a dry sense of humor and have always been in some way an angry and unhappy person,” Rogers said. The style of MPR reflects Rogers’ own darkness. He said that this atmosphere is what allows his games to stand out from any “cheesy art” game on the market. Rogers aims to create products that the audience can interpret. When creating a video game,
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Rogers focuses on personal story, but that is the easy part. He says the hard part is finding money, time and people to work with on the project. Despite the obstacles that developing a game can present and the possibility of a small viewing audience, Rogers finds it much more rewarding than working without recognition. “There’s no better feeling than receiving a paycheck for a piece of art that was created completely with your imagination and a lot of hard work,” Rogers said. While Rogers wants to keep the premise of his new game a secret, he did say that in the game, the audience will play as an old man who is troubled by his wife. “One night he goes to give his wife a good night kiss on the cheek but she turns her back on him and gives him the cold shoulder,” Rogers said. “When he wakes up the next morning he wakes up under
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full-contact sports for women, Whatley said, but roller derby gives amateur women athletes an opportunity to compete. Roller derby bouts are made up of two 30-minute periods, with two teams of five skaters. The skaters attempt to score during “jams” along an oval-like track. “Jams” may last for up to two minutes. “The goal is to get the jammer through the group,” Whatley said. “If I’m a jammer, and I get through four opposing bodies, I score four points.” Gayle “Turbo Tyke” Kees said the pivot is another key skater position. The pivot must be highly adaptable and communicate with team members quickly and effectively, Kees said. “Strategies come out of figuring out ways to use the rules against the other team,” Kees said. “Like forcing people to commit penalties.” Kees said one of the most common penalties is “cutting the track,” which occurs when a skater uses being forced off the track as a means to better her position. The jammer and pivot are allowed to switch positions, Kees said, and will do so if the circumstances are correct. Skaters switch positions by switching their
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Roller derby bouts are made up of two 30-minute periods, with two teams of five skaters.
“helmet panties,” which are stretchy helmet covers. A panty with a star indicates the jammer, and a panty with a strip indicates the pivot. “If the other jammer is stuck, and your jammer is not in the lead, it’s a good time to pass the panty,” Kees said. The RSRD teams will play a doubleheader against the Alamo City Roller Girls from San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday at the
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the house in the basement. All of his body parts are missing except for his head.” More information about “The Grandfather” and its Kickstarter campaign can be found at kickstarter.com/profiles/michaelpatrickrogers. Information about MPR Art Hallucinations can be found at mprart.net.
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Baton Rouge River Center. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. The bout will be followed by an afterparty at The Spanish Moon, featuring karaoke. Entrance fees are $5 with a ticket stub from the bout and $7 without.
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LOOKING FORWARD
Miles expresses confidence in next year’s roster despite turnover Marcus Rodrigue
Miles’ confidence is well founded THE ROMAN FORUM
Staff Writer
HOOVER, Ala. — For a football team that lost nine players to the 2014 NFL Draft, LSU seems to be doing just fine. The Tigers are accustomed to that kind of turnover — nine players were selected in last year’s draft, and 11 were taken between the two drafts before that. But LSU coach Les Miles’ expert recruiting reloads the roster with high-level talent every year, and the Tigers’ production reflects that. “There’s a responsibility that the coaching staff has to see a void that will potentially occur, and we have to recruit to that void,” Miles said Wednesday at the 2014 Southeastern Conference Media Days. “We have to make sure that our style of recruiting is the style of recruiting that we get an athlete that has a want to be something special, then that guy steps in and plays as a true freshman.” Though Miles acknowledged that relying on freshmen isn’t an ideal situation, it’s a tactic he and LSU will have to embrace this season. The most notable freshman expected to play significant minutes is running back Leonard Fournette, the former No. 1 overall recruit in the 2014 class. Miles and the three players present at Media Days heaped praise on Fournette, comparing him to NBA legend Michael Jordan and NFL All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson. “When he comes in, he’s humble,” said senior running back Terrence Magee. “He’s worked his behind off since the day he’s been there. He’s patient and he’s willing to learn from everybody … I just can’t wait to see him put a set of pads on and go against the defense.” Despite the high praise for the freshman, the preseason depth chart in the LSU media guide listed Fournette as the No. 3 running back
TOMMY ROMANACH Staff Writer Nobody knows what to expect when Les Miles steps to the podium for a press conference. At the media circus that is the Southeastern Conference Media Days, the chances of Miles making bold statements or challenging the English dictionary only increase. The biggest takeaway from his 2014 Media Days appearance Wednesday was not a comical sound bite or drawn-out ramble. It was his steadfast confidence in a 2014 team that is going to look like anything but last season’s. “I like us,” Miles said as he ended his opening statement. “I like us in every game.” It may not have been drawnout and eloquent, but it didn’t have to be. Miles’ tone of voice told the audience everything about how confident he was. With the questions surrounding the team heading into the season, confidence is exactly what the Tigers need to hear. The changes coming this season aren’t the usual ones about replacing starters from the BUTCH DILL / The Associated Press
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LSU coach Les Miles speaks Wednesday to the media at the 2014 SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala.
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FOOTBALL
Conference changes detailed at SEC Media Days Tommy Romanach Staff Writer
HOOVER, Ala. — Three different teams spoke Wednesday on the third day of 2014 Southeastern Conference Media Days, but team previews were not the only talks going on at the Hyatt Regency. The conference featured three different speakers talking about the future of the conference in terms of officiating, television and the postseason. The 2014 season will be transitional for the SEC, with the arrival of the SEC Network and the College Football Playoff system. SHAW EXPLAINS RULE CHANGES SEC officials coordinator Steve Shaw was the first to speak Wednesday, going into the new
rule changes and procedures the SEC will have this season. Shaw said he had an individual conversation with each of his officials and has made sure all of them would be ready for opening kickoff. Shaw said officials have embraced technology more and went over a large rule change in instant replay and the targeting rule. This season, if a targeting call is overturned, the 15-yard penalty is no longer enforced, unlike last season. Shaw said the four points of emphasis for officials this season will be targeting calls, pace of play, unsportsmanlike conduct and sideline management. He expressed confidence in his officials and all the work they’ve put in during the offseason. “We ask our guys to officiate
to a standard, and we have a strong standard by position in the SEC,” Shaw said. “We expect them to meet or exceed that standard. We evaluate it hard.” CONNOLLY PREVIEWS SEC NETWORK ESPN Vice President Justin Connolly spoke to the media about the arrival of the SEC Network. The network will premiere Aug. 14 and so far has agreed to broadcasting deals with Dish, AT&T U-Verse and Cox Communications. The network will air more than 45 exclusive football games in the first year as well as 65 volleyball and soccer games. It will also air “SEC Now” — its own version of the ESPN program “Sportscenter” — and “The Paul Finebaum Show” CHANGES, see page 4
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SEC officials coordinator Steve Shaw speaks Wednesday about the conference’s revised rules and procedures at the 2014 SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala.
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HOT TAKES
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Amid the many speakers at the 2014 SEC Media Days, a few quotes stand out like diamonds in the rough. Here are some of the best ones we’ve heard so far. compiled by MARCUS RODRIGUE and TOMMY ROMANACH · Staff Writers photos by MARCUS RODRIGUE, TOMMY ROMANACH and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
‘Finding shoes and finding clothes. It’s hard, honestly, man. If I’m blessed enough to have some money, I would want to open up a store just for big men because we don’t have any stores.
‘First of all, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. When I saw it was on Thanksgiving, I was like, “Man, I’d rather be eating some turkey or something.”’
Senior left tackle La’el Collins
Senior left tackle La’el Collins
on having to play Texas A&M on Thanksgiving night
on the struggles of being 6 feet 5 inches and 315 pounds
‘I went to Austin, took my three children with me. So we had six — two parents and four children — on that campus. It was miserable. I hated it. But it was great fun. I mean, it was not a beach, it was not sand, but it was my family, and that was the best.’
‘Please don’t tweet that.’
College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock after accidentally calling the Big 12 the “Big Eight”
‘If you ask our fans at South Carolina, I can assure you a majority would say, “We would rather beat Clemson than win the SEC.”’
LSU coach Les Miles
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier
on his summer vacation
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every weekday. Connolly said he was proud of the staff ESPN had assembled to broadcast shows and games for the network. The staff includes Fine‑ baum, Brent Musburger, former LSU defensive end Marcus Spears and former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow. “It starts with recruiting a
on South Carolina fans
team of all‑stars, and we have cer‑ tainly done that,” Connolly said. “Stephanie Druley, a 23‑year vet‑ eran of ESPN, leads our production effort. Stephanie has built a team that is the television production equivalent of the 1980 Georgia Bulldogs.” Hancock lays out plans for College Football Playoff Executive director of the new
College Football Playoff system Bill Hancock was the final speak‑ er of the morning session as he explained to the media how the playoff system will work each season. Semifinals will be played on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif., and New Orleans. The championship will be played Jan. 15 in Dallas, Texas. Two bowl games will repre‑ sent semifinals each season, and
the selection of those bowl games will rotate each season. The loca‑ tion of the National Championship Game will also rotate each season, similar to how the BCS National Championship did. Hancock said he is excited for the new system and delight‑ ed the sport has finally achieved what so many fans have hoped for. “We enter a new era,”
Hancock said. “We’re very excited about the opportunity. It’s remark‑ able to say those words, College Football Playoff — feels mighty good to all of us.”
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Soccer
Four named to U-20 World Cup national teams Will Cotchery II Contributing Writer
Four members of the LSU soccer team were named to their respective national teams this week for the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada. All-SEC sophomore left back Megan Lee and freshman goalkeeper Lily Alfeld were named to the New Zealand U-20 roster Monday. All-SEC sophomore midfielder Emma Fletcher and freshman defender Jordane Carvery were added to Canada’s U-20 roster on Wednesday. New Zealand opens the tournament with two matches in Montreal against Paraguay on Aug. 6 and France on Aug. 9. They close out group play in a contest versus Costa Rica on Aug. 13 in Toronto. Although they will be making their U-20 World Cup debuts in August, Lee and Alfeld have experience playing with the New Zealand national team. Both were members of New Zealand’s U-17 Women’s World Cup squads in 2010 and 2012 when the tournament was held in Trinidad & Tobago and Azerbaijan, respectively. As the host nation for this year’s U-20 World Cup, Canada will open the event in Toronto on Aug. 5 against Ghana. The Canadians will play their second game Aug. 8 in Toronto versus Finland and will finish group play Aug. 12 in Montreal facing off with North Korea. Fletcher and Carvery will be competing for Canada in their first major international competition of their soccer careers. At points from 2013 to 2014, both players spent time playing in the Canadian U-20 EXCELeration Training Camp series. Head coach Brian Lee said he
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year before. The real question is what offensive and defensive styles LSU will use, now that the experience level at different positions has taken a large dip. 2013 was the year of the pass, with Zach Mettenberger running Cam Cameron’s system with ease as he found the receivers Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham. All three of those players are gone now, and the most experience on offense lies in the running backs and the offensive line. The battle between Anthony Jennings and Brandon Harris at quarterback is still ongoing and will probably be debated throughout the season. The recent transfer of Rob Bolden and return of baseball player Jared Foster to the position probably doesn’t help in terms of continuity, either. The defense lost only four starters, but two of them were vocal leaders – linebacker Lamin Barrow and tackle Ego Ferguson. The secondary was supposed to be
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Sophomore left back Megan Lee (13) moves the ball down the field Oct. 18, 2013, during LSU’s loss to Ole Miss at the LSU Soccer Stadium.
was excited for the four players, and that it is a great opportunity for each of them to represent their home country. “One of the things we try and do at LSU is help kids get to the next level or whatever their goals are,” Lee said. “For a lot of soccer players, especially the international, the ultimate goal is to represent your country, and they’ve got
that opportunity and they’re really excited.” The U-20 Women’s World Cup lasts approximately three weeks and will conclude Aug. 24 with the final at Olympic Stadium in Toronto.
a strong point for the season, but that may have changed after safety Jalen Mills’ indefinite suspension from the team. In the midst of all of this, there’s also an incoming freshman class with the most talent LSU has seen in years. The player talked about most at Miles’ press conference may have been Leonard Fournette, the running back who was ranked No. 1 nationally by most recruiting sites last season. As anyone who’s embarked through finals week knows turmoil can lead to stress and dysfunction very quickly. If one doesn’t stay confident in one’s self or team, the stress can take over fairly quickly. So to see Miles display assurance and field every question about Fournette or a possible quarterback controversy with ease was really something. Miles is entering his 10th season handling the pressures of this job, and Wednesday he seemed comfortable and natural about his team’s
chances. Miles receives his share of criticism about style of play and clock management, and some of that is deserved. But speak with any player, and they’ll praise Miles and their coaches on the environment created within the team. The best example of that may be what senior offensive lineman La’el Collins said Wednesday about coming back to LSU for one more season. “It’s just that one percent of my life that I’ll never get back, just doing this one more time,” Collins said. “I’ve got great guys around me, great coaches, there’s no better feeling.” That doesn’t sound like turmoil to me.
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behind senior Kenny Hilliard and Magee. However, the most tightly contested position battle is between quarterbacks Anthony Jennings and Brandon Harris. Jennings, a sophomore who led the Tigers to a comeback win against Arkansas and an Outback Bowl victory against Iowa, was listed as the starting signal-caller. But the freshman Harris outplayed Jennings in the spring game, sparking a quarterback controversy that has yet to be resolved. “It will be a very competitive event from the start to the finish,” Miles said. “[Offensive coordinator] Cam Cameron, a guy who’s made a career mentoring quarterbacks, will do the exact right things with those guys.” Whether it’s Jennings or Harris running the offense, the receivers will be as inexperienced as their quarterback. Miles praised sophomore Travin Dural, LSU’s leading returning receiver despite catching only seven passes in 2013, for his development during spring practice. But Miles said there’s a “constant rumble” about the Tigers’ legion of talented freshman receivers, including top-ranked recruits Malachi Dupre and Trey Quinn. While the Tigers will count on their youth at the skill positions, experience pervades the offensive line. LSU returns four starters with a combined 73 starts led by Second Team All-SEC left tackle La’el Collins. “First of all, the game starts up front,” Collins said. “As a veteran offensive line group, we just have to set the tone on how we want the season to go.” The Tigers’ defense could be poised to bounce back from an uncharacteristically mediocre season despite losing four starters. Miles showed confidence in LSU’s potential pass rushers, calling upperclassmen Danielle Hunter and Jermauria Rasco “two of the finest defensive ends in the country.” He said sophomore Christian LaCouture and junior Quentin Thomas are the favorites to replace NFL draftees Anthony Johnson and Ego Ferguson at defensive tackle. According to Miles, junior linebackers Kwon Alexander and Lamar Louis both ran sub-4.5second 40-yard dashes. They are
expected to flank senior middle linebacker D.J. Welter, who finished second on the team with 80 tackles last season. “[Alexander] knows that in order to get to the next level he has to put in great work, and I think he’s done a great job of doing that this summer,” Welter said. “This year will be the year for him.” Sophomores Rashard Robinson and Tre’Davious White will return to their starting spots at cornerback, and Miles gave the early nod to Corey Thompson and Ronald Martin at safety. Freshmen John Battle and Jamal Adams are projected to bolster a secondary that surrendered nearly 200 passing yards per game in 2013. Miles did not mention junior safety Jalen Mills, who was absent from the depth chart after being indefinitely suspended from the team in June following his arrest on second-degree battery charges. Junior Jamie Keehn will return as punter and sophomore Colby Delahoussaye will resume his role as kicker, Miles said. The 10thyear coach named Magee kick-off returner. LSU opens the season against Wisconsin on Aug. 30 in Houston, Texas. When the time comes, Miles is confident his young team will succeed like those that came before it. “It’s an opportunity for us to raise our level of play and expect that those freshmen are going to step up to the field,” Miles said. “Those underclassmen are now being counted on to show that they can play big roles for the Tigers, that they’re ready to do so in the first game.”
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Burning Down the House Jennifer Vance Contributing Writer
During the spring semester, there was something noticeably different about campus. Where “Help Wanted” fliers were usually posted, fliers featuring an unknown silhouette were posted instead. This “face” remained a mystery until it was discovered to be the calling card of local band The Millburns. The face can now be found on car air fresheners and coozies handed out by the band. Band frontman Ben Nelson said the group’s loyal following still continues to spread the face around Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge band began with Nelson playing guitar and singing, Jason Bossier on guitar and Michael Lane on drums. When approached about opening a show at Mud and Water, the group brought in John Mark Lowry on bass and Ashley Cowart on vocals to create the heavy harmony the band was looking for. The first time all five members were on stage together was that opening night. “It went surprisingly well,” Lane said. That show produced a group with its own individual style. While the vocals are reminiscent of the ’60s, the instrumental styles of Nelson, Lowry and Lane call back to ’90s rock, with Bossier adding a ’70s vibe on his guitar. Cowart, who has been singing her entire life, said the music this group makes is different than anything she’s done before and loves singing with Nelson.
Local band embraces its roots
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The Millburns bassist John Mark Lowry slaps the bass Jan. 23, 2014, at the band’s practice space in Baton Rouge.
Nelson said he was lucky to find someone like Cowart who matches his vocal tone. Nelson brings most of the songwriting ideas to the group — typically melodies and unfinished songs but each member adds something. Lowry said writing is a constantly evolving process, and a song never ends up where it started. Even songs that are finished are played differently now. “We all have different musical styles because we’re all different
people,” Bossier said. “It’s like different brush strokes on a canvas.” The group spent most of April and May recording at various studios and took a break in June to play shows. The band will return to the recording studio Monday with sights on an album, Nelson said. The band has a variety of things in the works and will release a single this fall, Lowry said. Lane said it is difficult to get gigs at new venues, but when it does play, the band gets a good response
with decent crowds and ultimately fits right in. Cowart said that while talent, writing and willingness make a band, it’s also the people. “You can’t be in a room full of people that don’t love what they’re doing,” Cowart said. The group said it keeps its fans updated through Facebook and Instagram along with the band’s website, which Lowry designed. The type of fans the group attracts is a story itself.
Lowry said the band appeals to an eclectic group of people, acquiring a following of college and high school students as well as working adults and retirees. “We collect weirdos,” Nelson said. “We love weirdos,” Cowart added. The band found friends in the Baton Rouge music community by sharing ideas and supporting each other. Cowart said music can be a struggle, but knowing the community is strong, and having formed relationships with so many people has helped. “I’m only a dick to y’all,” Lane said to the band with a laugh. “But we’re not a bunch of jerks to everyone.” Cowart said The Spanish Moon has been a good venue for the band allowing it to grow its roots. The Spanish Moon has been a home for the band, Lane said, and he looks forward to coming back to the venue to play. The group jumped up to play a new song entitled, “I Want It,” which has only been played in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and hasn’t been recorded yet. “We’re not afraid to say that we’re proud of what we’ve written,” Lane said. “We’re proud of where we are now, and you’re here to be entertained.” The Millburns will play at The Spanish Moon on Aug. 16 along with the bands Little Radar and The Myrtles. Doors open at 9 p.m., and the show starts at 10 p.m. Contact Jennifer Vance at jvance@lsureveille.com
ART
Glassell Gallery show finds art in reused materials
Joshua Jackson Staff Writer
Upon entering the Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Exhibition Gallery, everything appears used. To the left is a group of ceramic animals attached to an algae-covered dock post. To the right are sculptures that at first glance seem thrown together. But after spending some time with the pieces in the “Rework!” art exhibit, the eye begins to see much more than random items. Every summer, the gallery holds a themed exhibit, with this year’s collection focusing on reusing, reworking and repurposing materials to create works of art for the gallery to sell. The pieces are made of more than simple paper and plastic. Styrofoam, tree bark, old chairs and the screen from a screen door are also part of the exhibit’s works. Assistant director of the Glassell Gallery Meg Holford said the
pieces in “Rework!” are all created by people with ties to Baton Rouge. “Some works are by local artists, others by LSU students or graduates and a few by former or current professors at LSU and Southern University,” Holford said. Many of the artists were featured in last year’s exhibit and invited to come back for this year’s theme. They were given three months to create their works and deliver them to Glassell Gallery. While each artist adhered to the theme, their interpretation of “Rework!” allows each piece to stand out. “The way these artists view the world around them is so unique,” Holford said. “They truly showed that there is potential for art in everything around us.” LSU graduate student Tajreen Akter created a piece for the exhibit that embodied her college experience. Her work, a two-frame painting of a banana and a slice of bread
covered in Nutella in one frame and an eaten banana and a half-eaten slice of Nutella bread in the next, stems from a morning ritual Akter has. “I painted the same piece twice and ate the same things so that I could have the same feelings and paint the exact same way,” Akter said. Akter said being a part of the exhibit as a young artist has been an honor and a learning experience. “We all have different brush strokes or artistic methods, just like we all have individial blood lines,” Akter said. “No piece can be compared to another, and they all have a different message to take from the exhibit.” The “Rework!” exhibit will be open until Aug. 3. Sold pieces will be marked with a red sticker, but many of the works are still for sale. Contact Joshua Jackson at jjackson@lsureveille.com
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University graduate student Tajreen Akter showcases her work Tuesday at the “Rework!” exhibit at the School of Art’s Glassell Gallery.
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