Spotlight: The Wood Brothers go on tour
The Wood Brothers have been playing together since 2004, creating folk music that makes you feel as if you’re sitting around a campfire deep in the mountains. I discovered them a few years ago when I fell in love with their song Luckiest Man, from their album Ways Not to Lose. The lead singer, Oliver […]
Dulcet Competes in ICCAs
This past weekend, Southern Oregon University’s a cappella team, Dulcet, competed in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) in Salem, Ore. During this competition season, there are three separate competitions in January, February, and March that divide the country’s a cappella teams based on regions. Dulcet A Cappella is a part of the Western Region […]
Review: Stranger Things 2
What follows is a review by student writer Jon Reinhart. The views do not represent the editorial opinions or content of the Siskiyou or Southern Oregon University. ************** This is your SPOILER ALERT warning from The Siskiyou************** HAWKINS, IN — Will Byers has not been the same since he got back. The doctor claims it […]
Reviving the Music Scene: Juniper Berries Release Debut Album
If the ghost of Elliot Smith joined forces with The Pixies the result would be the experimental pop sound of The Juniper Berries. Their debut album, Don’t Breath In Through Your Mouth not only demonstrates the band’s obvious musical prowess but also their dynamic as a group. The band started as the brainchild of Joshua […]
How To: Sasquatch 2K16
Last weekend I attended the Sasquatch Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheater in Quincy, Washington. Annual attendance hits about 25,000, with the bulk of those camping out for 4 days and nights, it is one of the biggest outdoor festivals in the United States. Five of my best guy friends and I camped together and then […]
Cattle Mutilation: The Musical
“COWS IN PERIL! BIGFOOT BLAMED! THE TRUTH WILL SHOCK YOU!” This ain’t no Muppet Show. The Ashland theatrical group Puppeteers for Fears newest play, Cattle Mutilation: The Musical, is a hilarious adult horror comedy puppet show that is a must see. It features 10 original songs from playwright Josh Gross, founding member of Puppeteers for Fears, that will leave audiences […]
Teacher by Day, Rock Star by Night
Last Friday and Saturday night, Southern Oregon University’s own creative writing teacher, Craig Wright, performed with his band, “The 541 Turnaround,” at the Milagros Fresh Mexican restaurant to celebrate Mardi Gras, and they kicked ass. Craig Wright led on vocals and traded in his short stories for a six string, fender electric guitar. He and his band played […]
Campus A Cappella Aims for the Big Stage
A cappella voices could be heard carrying through the campus of Southern Oregon University on Wednesday evening as the group, Dulcet, practiced in between live performances. After reciting a three song set list for an audience in Hannon Library, the SOU students dressed in bowties and button ups moved to the basement of Stevenson Union to kick […]
The GAIA Projects Presents the Greencards
Ever heard of the Greencards? If you haven’t, you should. And when better to do so, then see them play live tonight? The Greencards, which started in 2002, have been nominated for three Grammy awards, and toured with many well-known musicians such as Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. Time Magazine describes their music as “laid-back […]
“Music at the Edge of the Earth” by the SOU Chamber Choir and SOU Concert Choir
Ashland, Ore. – The Music program of the Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University presents the SOU Chamber Choir and SOU Concert Choir on Sunday, June 8 at 3:00 p.m. in the SOU Music Recital Hall. Under the direction of Dr. Paul French, and accompanied by pianist Jodi French, both choirs celebrate the music of […]