The latest installment of “Blue 2unes” takes us just next door, down I-74 and to the Buckeye State’s city on the river, Cincinnati, Ohio. Think Cincinnati and the brain conjures up images of Skyline Chilli, Charlie Hustle, WKRP, Kings Island, the former Mr. Jessica Simpson, Montgomery Inn, the Ickey Shuffle, and maybe even Chris Sabo’s Rec Specs. Well, prepare to add Walk the Moon to that list…
Monthly Archives
November 2011
The Butler ‘Alma Mater’ – Twitter Contest
Premise & Parameters
After several big Butler events over the last month or so, I must say that I have come away amazed at how many of my fellow Bulldogs do not seem to actually know the words to Butler’s “Alma Mater” by Fred W. Wolfe ’16. Rather than just belly-ache about the observation, I want to encourage the campus community to learn the lyrics. Thus, I give to you the Butler…
‘Equestrian’ – US Royalty
I suppose if the District of Columbia is the root of your origins, then by all means, you should consider yourself “US Royalty.” Thus, the aptly named foursome embraces the moniker and their music even more.
With US Royalty’s first full album, “MIRRORS,” arriving in January of this year, the band struck a chord with “Equestrian” and it’s been buzzing college campuses and the indie/alt rock scen…
‘Shuffle’ – Bombay Bicycle Club
The Bombay Bicycle Club might not be what you think. And by that I mean, I don’t think this is a group of India’s finest cyclists who gather for stage races. Nope, this is a band of British boys who’ve traded their two-wheelers for guitars and have made good use of them.
Their third album in as many years has produced a single that caught the attention of my furry ears in “Shuffle.” I can’t…
‘Butler War Song’ – John Heiney ’23
With the first official home game of the Butler University Men’s Basketball season scheduled for this week, it’s time for a very special edition of “Blue 2unes.” This installment features the one and only “Butler War Song,” penned by the Class of 1923’s John Heiney, as I’m guessing that it might time for a little refresher on the lyrics.
I figure we’ll have a few newbies in the stands this year…
‘Trojans’ – Atlas Genius
As it turns out, a young Jackson Aldridge isn’t the only “next big thing” coming out of Australia these days. The Aussie band Atlas Genius has music fans hoping “Trojans” can be backed up with a full studio album to match.
We’ve sort of seen this story before with Foster the People and that ended well. Armed initially with just a handful of tracks, Foster the People were able to reward music…
Kindess is Cool
Kindness. I’m totally reliant upon it. In fact, I’ve received more than my fair share of it. And, I really enjoy reciprocating that kindness and seeing others that do the same. So, when I was told about The Kindness Cab rolling into the Crossoads of America, I knew I had to hail it to Butler University.
You see, at Butler University, you can get an education in liberal arts, but no matter what…
‘Comeback Kid’ – Brett Dennen
Brett Dennen’s “Comeback Kid (That’s My Dog)” might as well be my theme song. Or at least I like to think he thought of me when he wrote the song, but that’s probably far fetched.
No really though, when he sings the line, “There goes the hero/He’s the underdog/He’s coming out on top” I just can’t help but think of our Butler Men’s Basketball team’s of the last couple of years. After all, as…
‘Lonely Boy’ – The Black Keys
For my first “Blue 2unes” feature, I’m pleased to report that the boys from The Black Keys have done it again! Catching us still rocking out to their 2010 release, “Brothers” and this dog’s favorite, “Howlin’ for You,” Ohio’s Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney surprise the masses with a preview into their up and coming 2011 album, “El Camino.”
“Lonely Boy” sure doesn’t feel lonely, and with it’s…
