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Show Monday • Novmeber 3, 2008 B A N D A7 R E V I E W Local Limelight: Les Sages •SUSANCLERCX Life editor For local band Les Sages (pronounced lay-SAWJ, as in Taj Mahal), "Free Music at a Fraction of the Cost!" is more than just a clever album title; it's a way of life. "Free Music at a Fraction of the Cost!" released Aug. 21, marked a pivotal point in the band's Amazon Local band Les Sages' latest al- A n(* bum, FREE MUSIC •,,_ ' AT A FRACTION " " OF THE COST!, was released on t o r tnem t0 Aug. 21. co-write all the music and alternate between guitar, bass, keyboard, and vocals (with the exception of drummer Conrad Gibby), they can boast exclusive rights as their own producers, since the musical brainchild of Les Sages emerged from their very own basement studio. As a self-proclaimed ambient rock band, Les Sages is comprised of four broth- B O O K ers Larson, Kris, 26, Peter, 24, Andrew, 23, Joe, 21, and honorary inductee Conrad Gibby, 23. Kris, Peter, and Conrad live in Provo and attend BYU, while Andrew and Joe live in Salt Lake and attend LDS Business College. However, in January UVU will be able to claim Joe Larson as one of its own when he begins matriculation for the spring 2009 semester. Les Sages derives their name from the French phrase, dubbing them "the wise," which is more than reflected in the context of their morally-driven lyrics. But what really sets them apart from the crowd is that "[their] roots lie in complex vocal harmonies and counterpoint melodies. "We're more interested in getting our music in people's hands than getting our hands in people's pockets," said band member Kris Larson, 26. And that's just what they do. Remember that album, Sages is a local band, with one member attending UVU next semester. "Free Music at a Fraction of the Cost!"? Now imagine you can download the entire Les Sages is offering a free performance, scheduled for N. Freedom in Provo. Doors album right now for free. download of their entire al- a Nov. 1 battle of the bands open at 5:00 p.m., and the Okay, stop imagining and bum when you visit: http:// in celebration of the opening first band takes the stage at go do it, because this is not www.lessages.com/free of the new venue Dynamics 6:00 p.m. Admission is $5 a fire drill. As of right now, Don't miss their next live @ The Ozz located at 390 at the door with a student R E V I E W Reading for pleasure m Susan Clercx/UVU Review ID and $7 without. Visit the band's Web site at http:// www.lessages.com for more information. join our staff ooking. Alan Paton's CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY '••••; Qrck=ri-otiny ff-i TRFF SHIPPING RlASONGIBBONS www.MyCurlyCue.com Ufe writer Alan Paton was born in South Africa in 1903. From the beginning of his career, he became heavily involved in race relations. While serving as principal at a school for delinquent African boys, he composed his masterpiece, Cry, The Beloved Country. Cry, The Beloved Country is a powerful novel revolving around the social conditions and consequences of progress facing the South African natives in the middle of the 20th century. The novel is divided into three sections. Book one follows the Zulu pastor Steven Kumalo as he leaves the village — where he spent his life — in search of his son. In book two we encounter the white man James Jarvis as he tries to come to terms with his son's murder. In the third and final book, both men struggle with their personal grief and find redemption in the service of others. This is a moving, beautiful book and a worthwhile read for anyone with an interest in social issues. The following excerpt is from book three: 'They do not speak again, and the path levels out, running past the huts, We guarantee the jjjbwest diamond prices! CRY, T H E BELOVED COUNTRY Amazon.com Cry The Beloved Country by Alan Paton is a classic novel about Africa. and the red empty fields, There is calling here, and in the dusk one voice calls to another in some far distant place. If you are a Zulu you can hear what they say, but if you are not, even if you know the language, you would find it hard to know what is being called. Some white men call it magic, but it is no magic, only an art perfected. It is Africa, the beloved country." Fun fall date ideas Ufe writer It is starting to get cold outside, the leaves are starting to fall, and you have no idea where to take your date. High school and college students are always resorting back to, "The Big Three." These are the normal, costefficient, safe dates that will cause no waves. They aren't very creative, but they are universally accepted: a nice dinner, a movie, or a dance. This year, however, we are venturing out of the box with some new exciting fall date activities. Why not take a stroll through a celebrity corn maze, or hold a midnight bonfire, with the add- 1. Carve a jack-o-lantern/pumpkln patch. 2. Drive the Alpine Loop and enjoy a nice lunch at Sundance. 3. Costume bowling. 4. A sunset hike with picnic, and hot chocolate. 5. Midnight bonfire with roasted marshmallows. 6. Ice skating at the Olympic Oval. ed s'mores, or experience the scientific artwork at the Body Worlds Exhibit downtown? Dates are stressful, so when you are planning them you want to create the perfect experience. Here are some ideas to help you through the difficult planning stages of the perfect fall date: 7. Watch the Jazz defeat their rivals. 8. Take an educational stroll through the Body Worlds Exhibit downtown. 9. Attend a book/poetry reading at the local Barnes and Nobel. 10. Cook a gourmet dinner with a movie for dessert. Uiri County ^purchase of center diamond and'rino Jx |