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A & E
The Pendulum
Pete Francis stops at McKinnon
Anne-Ryan Heatwole / Photographer
Pete Francis, former member of the band Dispatch, performed in McKinnon Hall
Saturday night promoting his new album "Untold."
Caban and Francis, which added a lot to the
show because it showed off the performers’
incredible musical talents. Both Caban
and Francis seemed to be having a great
tin.^ at the show; they would often run in
place, dance to the music or joke around
with the audience in between songs.
Francis even gave the audience a preview
of some music he is working on for a future
album with the song “Low Sun,” which had
a bluesy, jazzy vibe.
The crowd was captivated by Francis’
beautiful melodies and lyrics, from the
opening song to the last song of the encore.
The audience even talked Francis into play
ing a few extra songs. After the show,
Francis and Caban stayed around and hung
.out with students, signing autographs and
posing for pictures. They even talked about
how much they had enjoyed the food at
Cantina Roble, especially the “Killer
Cookie.” Overall, the Pete Francis concert
was a fun evening filled with fantastic
music.
Anne-Ryan Heatwole
Reporter
The Pete Francis concert in McKinnon
on Saturday night was a real crowd pleaser.
Playing with guitarist John Caban, Francis
put on a truly amazing show. Mixing old
Dispatch favorites such as “Carry You” and
“Two Coins” with songs from his new
album “Untold,” Francis enthralled the
audience with his wide array of musical
selections. Francis was even able to get the
audience involved in several songs, such as
the title track “Untold,” in which he asked
the audience to sing along to the chorus of
“Don’t go with your dreams untold/Don’t
leave me on that old black road.” The
crowd sang quietly at first, but after encour
agement from Francis, they sang along
loudly.
The highlights of the show were the
many acou.stic duets played by Caban and
Francis. The duets seemed like musical
battles, as Caban would play a selection,
then Francis would respond, and eventually
they would end up playing together.
Many of the songs in the show had long
bridges featuring the guitar playing of
Contact Anne-Ryan Heatwole at pendu-
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WANTED; OUTSTANDING SENIORS
Picture this:
It’s the night before graduation. The campus is crowded with excited sen
iors and their families who want one more chance to celebrate their Elon
experience. Yes, you’re right. They are all planning to attend SENIOR
SHOWCASE.
What is Senior Showcase?
Ten outstanding seniors briefly demonstrate their impassioned skills and
talents in McCrary Theater. Presentations can take the form of a lecture,
reading, demonstration, slide/ video show or performance piece on just
about any subject the candidate proposes.
Would you like to he one of those
OUTSTANDING SENIORS?
Then read on!
WHO’S ELIGIBLE?
Seniors graduating by May 2004. (If you are graduating early, you need to
be available for coaching and rehearsal during April and May.)
WHAT ARE THE CRITERLV FOR SELECTION?
Strength of content/ scholarship, talent, creativity, the ability to perform
or speak well before a large audience, and the capacity/ ability to represent the
scholastic/ intellectual standards of Elon.
WHICH TALENTS?
Intelligence, computer skills, writing, artistic, or musical ability, video pro
duction skills, or athletic skills. We’re looking for representatives from all the aca
demic disciplines.
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
You can be nominated by any faculty or staff member. Talk with a faculty
or staff member about your ideas for showcaseing your talent. Pick up an applica
tion form from him/ her and follow the guidelines. OR Talk to professors Melinda
Rice (x5861, email: mrice@elon.edu) or Fred Rubeck (x5695, email:
rubeck@elon.edu), chairs of the showcase Selection Committee. They also have
copies of the application form.
WHEN & WHERE?
Information Session:
Rehearsal:
Dress Rehearsal:
Performance:
Sun, March 14 @ 3 p.m. Yeager
Sun, April 11 from 3-5 p.m. Yeager
Thur, May 20 from9-12 p.m. McCrary
Fri, May 21® 7:30 p.m. McCrary
Students unable to commit to these dates and times
must indicate the specific reason in their proposal or
should not submit a proposal.
Applications are due to the Senior Selection Committee November 24. They may
be mailed to Melinda Rice at CB 2105 or delivered to Mooney 301D. Incompleted
applications will not be considered. Nominees will be informed as to whether
they’ve been chosen in early March.