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Fans enjoy a Dropkick Murphys concert, which was part of the Vans Warped Tour in Pittsburgh
by Andy McNeil
staff writer
What is the definition of being a punk'? In
essence, it's anyone who simply enjoys and sup
ports punk rock. Dress, race, and beliefs have
nothing to do with it. If you go to a lot of shows
you see many different (really, really different, in
fact) people. Even with all these differences, we
punks have one thing in common though, a sense of
brotherhood. Punk rock is all about looking out for
each odic' and ha\ ing a good time. This is why I
really like to see people start listening to punk
hecaus its never too late to start.
In no, punk career I've seen quite a hit in person
even though I'm from the small town of
Punxsutawney. PA ("Groundhog's Day"). Anything
from classics like the Misfits, NOFX, and Rancid to
Snapcase, hoysetsfire, AFL and 1-120, just to name a
few. My favorite example of punk brotherhood
came this summer at the Vans Warped Tour in
Pittshinvh. The night hefore the show a friend and I
had found out about a flag contest the Dropkick
Murph (an Irish punk hand from Boston) were
holding and decided that we would enter. We
endured the smell of marker until the break of dawn
to finish the colossal flag. When we got to the show
that day amidst the excitement came sadness. We
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Cleveland
Agora Theatre
The Strokes
Tonight
Converge
Nov. 25
Thursday, Hey Mercedes,
and Saves the Day
Nov. 29
The Juliana Theory
Dec. 4
Kottonmouth Kings
Dec. 8
CSU Convention Center
Barenaked Ladies
Nov. 24
Weezer / Jimmy Eat World
Dec. 12
Blink-182 / Sum 41
Dec. 14
Odeon
Afroman
Nov. 27
8 p.m.
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had found out that Warped had sold out. A sold-out
Warped show is highly irregular. lndaunted, we set
to get some autographs and chill with the hands at
their tour buses. Needless to say, security threw us
out on our car. Walking around in a panic with this
giant flag we ran smack into Ken Casey, bassist for
Dropkick. He was promoting a benefit acoustic set
to be played after the show for the stage workers
union, who were on strike at the I.C. Light
Amphitheatre.
We told Ken our story and showed him the Hag.
Ken said us that he'd get us in. Ile came hack with
his manager who told us that they were out of room
on their guest list. hut he'd get us in. The I kopkick
Murphys then spent about two hours sneaking each
and every one of us in one by one. Marc Orrell, one
of the guitarists, walked me in personally.
As I enjoyed Rancid, H2O, Pennywise, l.ess than
Jake, and of course Dropkick that day, I thought
about what had happened and smiled. My favorite
hand had just snuck me into the biggest show of the
year! This really showed me the true meaning of
being a punk.
Recently, Dropkick donated a portion of the
proceeds of recent concerts to the New York
Firefighters 9-11 Relief Fund. So, when you think
punk, think brotherhood, or even sisterhood,
depending on the case. The hand H2O said it best in
"Thicker Than Water": "My family looks out for me
like friends."
Friday, November 16, 2001
Buffalo
Continental
Misfits
Nov. 30
The Pavers
Dec. 7
Showplace Theatre
Converge
Nov. 24
7 p.m.
Thursday w/ Saves the Day
and Hey Mercedes
Nov. 28
7 p.m.
Tralf
Blue Rodeo
Dec. 5
Hot Tuna
Dec. 6
Big Sugar
Dec. 8
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Now is the time for a concert. Good music, good
people, and VERY good times. Ever feel like dancing
with the love of your life to Harry Connick Jr. or chillin
with your friends while Phil Lesh is playing in the
background or letting go and rocking out to the Misfits?
The three closest cities to give them are Pittsburgh,
Cleveland, and Buffalo, all within the next three weeks
too. Don't believe me? It's true.
All you have to do is go to Pollstar, the Concert
Hotwire, which is on the web. Just give your choice of
city and dates and it will give you every concert that is
happening.
Some concerts we have posted for you, but you should
check online for later dates. In Pittsburgh, the coolest
places to find some kicking concerts would be Mellon
Arena, Rosebud, Club Laga, and M, which is formerly
known as Metropol. In Buffalo, look up the HSBC
Arena, Shea's Performing Arts Center, and the Show
place. If you ever reach Cleveland, try out the Agora
Theatre, Gund Arena, and the Odeon Concert Club.
ackstage with Britney
On Sunday night, HBO will give millions of viewers a
chance to experience a VIP view of Britney Spears' latest
concert, to be held in Las Vegas. While many will be
satisfied with just watching Britney on television, it is
totally different being able to be there in person.
I have been one of the privileged to see the Princess of
Pop from a backstage view. I didn't jump on stage and get
carried off of the stage by security, if that is what many of
you are thinking. One of Britney's dancers is from my
hometown and her boyfriend asked me if I would want to
accompany him to see her concert. My answer was
"ligsjl," which is the word for yes while one is in
shock.
We got to the concert a few hours before anyone
else did. The security was heavy, and every time I
walked more than three yards there would be a new
guard checking my press pass. While we were
introduced to the dancers and stage crew the visitors
from the Make A Wish foundation would constantly
ask "Where is Britney?" According to the tour guide,
she naps before concert time.
After the stadium filled with thousands of children,
teenagers, parents, and middle-aged men who have
websites dedicated to Ms. Spears, I finally met face to
face with Britney and her entire crew gathered in one
gigantic circle for prayer. Then the concert started.
The opening started with an alien-like theme. There
were tons of pyrotechnics and Britney came down in a
UFO. The crowd went wild and thousands of cameras
flashed.
Each song that she performed was like a totally new
music video and to much delight of the majority of the
audience, Britney changed costumes for every scene.
The dancing in the show was really amazing to
watch and really went well with the "story" that was
told while they sang their songs. Britney would
sometimes take small breaks in between songs and
explain how she got involved with dancing and
singing, as well as her influences both from Holly
wood and her hometown.
State College, PA
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by Sean Hackett
staff writer
Bryce Jordan Center
Fuel
Nov. 29
7:30 p.m
Kenny Rogers
Dec. 3
7:30 p.m.
Boston Pops
Dec. 4
8 p.m.
Erie
Erie Civic Center
Barenaked Ladies
Nov. 23
Kenny Rogers
Nov. 27
Sherlock's
by Ben Herwatic, Sean Hackett, and Andy McNeil
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Mellon Arena. 66 Mari() I elute( Place. Pittsburgh PA 15219
Rosebud. 1650 Stnallinan St.. Pittshnigh PA 15222
Club Laga, 3609 Forbes A\ . Pittsburgh P,A 15213
NI, 1600 Sinallinan St.. l'usbuigh PA 15222
Cleveland -
Agora 'lTteatre. 5(11111 Luclid \vr.. ( 'le \ child OH 4410;
Gund Arena, Iluron and /mat ('l land Oli 4411 5
Odeon Concert Club. 1 - 2.q5 Okl Ri‘t•l Rd.. Cleveland oil 44113
Buffalo
HSBC Arena. Michigan and PetryHalo NY 14203
Shea's Peri Arts Ctr 6.16 Main St.. 13uttato NY 14202
The Showplace. 1063 Grant St Buffalo N'' 14207
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Britney's Las Vegas special will show Sunday night
on HBO.
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Although the show did feature the seven or eight hit
songs Britncy has produced in these few years. the
audience and I lost interet \Alien would perform
some of her less popular songs (such as her adaptation of
the Rolling Smiles' "Satisfaction' . and "Deal Diary - ).
Luckily, those son,gs were !rimed in the middle and the
show started and ended strongly.
Who would h a ve figured that pig tails, knee highs.
dark eyes. and huhhle gum lyrics would have so much of
an effect on so many people. yet tickets are going fast.
So if you like the music. 01 iust the music videos. check
out Britney in Alham, un I)ec. ;, in Philadelphia on Dec.
10, or on 11130.
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Pittsburgh
A.J. Palumbo Center
Ja Rule
Dec 17
Club Laga
The Clarks
Nov. 24
8:30 p.m.
Derek Trucks Band
Nov 28
8 p.m
Pietasters
Dec 7
The Get Up Kids
Dec 10
Nickelback
Dec. 11
6:30 p.m.
Rosebud
Suzanne Vega
Nov. 27
Rock Jungle
P.O.D. / Fenix TX
Nov. 19
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