“Ain’t Misbehavin’” is a joyful blend of musical theatre and jazz
Mark Beierly, Staff writer
February 15, 2012
Solano College Theatre’s production of “Ain’t Misbehavin’” set out to entertain, and it sure delivered. This Fats Waller musical is an infectious joy and brilliant ode to Harlem Renaissance music in the 1920s and ‘30s. The musical is certainly one of a kind, since it’s nearly a record album... Read more »
“Ain’t Misbehavin’” revives Harlem Renaissance
Nick Sestanovich, A & E editor
February 8, 2012
For the first production of the 2011-2012 season, Solano College Theater celebrated an American musical icon. In the second, they focused on a dark time in American history. For their third, they will celebrate a period of black cultural growth in “Ain’t Misbehavin’.” Just in time for... Read more »
As Childish Gambino, Donald Glover represents real rap
Mark Beierly, Staff writer
December 5, 2011
The perception of rap music is that it’s all about your reputation, money, fame, and the streets of where the rap artist is from. It’s definitely a broad generalization when we think of rap artists and their albums. But if you look deeper within the rap genre and lyrics of the artists, you see there’s... Read more »
Mayer Hawthorne brings much-needed soul to current music
Mark Beierly, Staff writer
November 2, 2011
Listening to Mayer Hawthorne’s sophomore album, “How Do You Do,” one might think that it was recorded back in the soulful early days of ‘60s Motown. It is not. This album is a modern day throwback to the days of soulful Motown music. Hawthorne himself was raised in Detroit and... Read more »
Vocal groups unite for upcoming concert
Tempest Staff
October 19, 2011
Two groups on Solano Community College’s campus— the Collegiate Chorale and Vocal Jazz Ensemble —have been working to ensure that their upcoming concert is a success. Kristy Juliano, a music teacher at SCC, has been laboring to pull the two groups together, not only teaching the technique... Read more »
Strangelights impress at studio session
Sharman Bruni, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2011
Nestled in a private studio in the hills of Vacaville, the four members of The Strangelights begin tuning their guitars and testing their vocals in anticipation of a well-rehearsed practice session. The band will be playing at Cheers in Vacaville on Oct. 27, and it’s clear they want their material... Read more »
Jazz festival brings back live music
Deborah Graham, Online Editor
September 21, 2011
Bodies were moving and grooving to the sounds of the Latin band, “Sapo Guapo” at the 12th annual Vacaville Jazz Festival last weekend. “We come every year. There is nothing like a live band,” said Veronica Stills of Vacaville. Stills and her daughter Trina brought their... Read more »
Sly Stone fails to recapture greatness
Mitchel Bobo, Staff Writer
September 21, 2011
Sly Stone, an esteemed alumnus of Solano Community College, has finally returned with his studio release, “I’m Back! Family & Friends”. Speculation surrounding a new Sly Stone album has been roaring since his surprise appearance at the 2006 Grammy Awards. Throughout the record... Read more »
Inaugural Production brings new life to iconic singer
Nick Sestanovich, A & E editor
September 21, 2011
Patsy Cline may have passed away in 1963, but her spirit lives on in “Always…Patsy Cline,” Solano College Theatre’s opening production of the 2011-2012 season. Ted Swindley’s musical revue about the famed country singer and her two-year friendship with a fan named Louise... Read more »
Vacaville music institute adopts abandoned SYT
Tessa Terrill
May 4, 2011
Tears of sadness have turned into tears of joy for those involved in Solano Youth Theatre as it finds a new home in Vacaville’s Young Artists Conservatory of Music. According to a press release, Artistic Director of YACM, Wanda Cook, announced on April 15th that she had reached... Read more »
