Tay Zonday's cherry chocolate reign
By Lindsey Rivait
Arts Editor
February 6, 2008
If you’ve ever been online, chances are you’ve seen a deep-voiced man warbling away in front of his keyboard belting out the words “Chocolate Rain” again and again. Tay Zonday, or Adam Bahner, began posting videos of himself on YouTube, achieving Internet celebrity status in July 2007. The Minneapolis, MN grad student went from American studies to appearances on national television shows overnight.
The original message of “Chocolate Rain” dealt with racism, but Zonday is not disappointed that his lyrical commentary went unnoticed by many. “Music is subject to interpretation. Many people ask what the meaning is,” says Zonday. >>
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Eye on the Arts: The Tree Streets
By Matthew Terry
Lance Writer
February 6, 2008
The Tree Streets, a trio of musicians hailing from the Windsor circuit, are beginning the climb to fame. Brenden ‘Frase’ Fraser, Dave Russ, and Colin Jolly, originally from Sarnia, have put together an eclectic mix of jazz, rock, and blues that works well. With two higher profile shows in February, The Tree Streets are definitely looking to increase their fan base.
 Long-time friends, Fraser, Russ, and Jolly started The Tree Streets a year ago when they were playing in the Battle of the Bands at The Basement, but they did not have a name to go by. >>
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Poverty Without Borders rocks without borders
By Lindsey Rivait
Arts Editor
February 6, 2008
Imagine a world where there is no poverty, where all people are able to have their basic needs met. Poverty Without Borders, a student-run non-profit organization out of the University of Windsor, is striving toward just that and is teaming up with Solid Rock Records in doing so on Feb. 9 at The Basement with a concert featuring such big names as Brown Brigade, Hail the Villain, Ontology, Solidarity, Bury the Bully, and Final Fall.
The organization not only wants to raise awareness about poverty, but also wants to do away with administrative fees, allowing the group to reach those who are more in need most effectively. >>
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