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12.07.06
Regarding Jack Plays Alternative at Becker Amp By kevin cole
Daily Titan Staff Writer thebuzz@Dailytitan.com
Cal State Fullerton graduate and bassist Ali Zakka and the CostaMesa based alternative folk-rock band Regarding Jack rocked a small crowd at Becker Amphitheatre Wednesday.. The band was accompanied by the bass player’s two-year-old niece Ashley Del Valle, who swayed and got her groove on to the delight of those in attendance. Regarding Jack is Andrew Corradini on vocals, guitar, keyboards and harmonica, Jay Atkins on guitar, Ali Zakka on bass and Rich McKee on drums. “Smaller through words,” featured a varied tempo with percussionist McKee, a drum teacher in Yorba Linda, woven through smooth
keyboards and guitar licks. “Hole in my Pocket” had a harpsichord sound and was a tongue in cheek song patterned after The Doors with references to bourbon and women. The band broke down their equipment, chatted with fans and spoke with the Buzz. Buzz: How long has the band been together? Corradini: Ali the bassist and I started writing songs three years ago. We went looking for players two-and-one-half years ago. Buzz: What is the inspiration for your lyrics? Do you write them all? Corradini: We all take credit for all of the songs and we all contribute. Ali is a bassist but he writes lyrics, Jay writes great melodies and Rich sets down the rhythm. We all connect. Inspirations for lyrics include personal experiences, some are fun
role playing songs that are fictitious. We get into cycles in terms of topics when we write that keeps it really fresh. Buzz: What would you like people to take away from hearing you play? Corradini: I would like them to appreciate our diversity and our different backgrounds of folk, country, with a little bit of hip hop rhythms. My voice is the one thing that will always come across the same with the various sounds around it. It all ties back to a Regarding Jack sound. We can put a foot in this one and a foot in that one and see if we can diversify but we always have that one foot in the Regarding Jack sound. Buzz: What are the plans for the band? Corradini: We have a six-song self-titled EP and also have a full
length CD that will be released in late spring or early summer. We have some shows coming up in the next couple of weeks in Hermosa Beach and Anaheim. We are also
Photo by Kevin Cole
going to a benefit in San Diego If you missed Regarding Jack on Wednesday, the band next appears at Chain Reaction in Anaheim on Jan. 17.
Buzz Travel
Fashion Much More than Disney World Buzz The CSUF Dos and Don’ts Photo by Sheena Desai
By sheena desai
Daily Titan Staff Writer thebuzz@Dailytitan.com
Orlando, Fla. is known for its popular attractions such as Walt Disney World, The Epcot Center, and Universal Studios Florida. Walt Disney World is just a bigger version of Disneyland, so for those of us that are familiar with the Magic Kingdom in Anaheim, it won’t be anything too unique. Mickey and Donald are the same size there too. The Epcot Center is more for adults and is an exceptional experience because there is nothing like it anywhere ... at least not in America. It’s a must-see park that displays mesmerizing cultures and numerous wonders of the world. The World Showcase is half of the park that is sectioned into various countries such as China, Morocco, Canada, Italy, Mexico and many more. Anytime you enter the areas of one of these countries, you will feel as though you left America behind and stepped foot somewhere else, due to the music and the aroma of delecate cuisines filling the air. The rest of the park exhibits attractions such as Mission Space,
which gives the visitor an experience of another galaxy, Imagination Land, which does exactly what its name suggests, and a Test Track, where you become a daring test car driver on a complicated track. Orlando is also a major player in America’s retail market. With nine malls and three major outlet centers covering approximately 52 million square feet, there is space for several retail biggies such as Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. Downtown Orlando serves a diverse mix of martini bars, sports bars, comedy clubs, dance clubs and even stylish lounges, which makes up its scintillating nightlife. If you are into stage shows, then
make time for the theater venues, philharmonic orchestras, the opera ballet and famous Broadway musicals, which are performed on a weekly basis. Aside from these big attractions that Orlando is known for, not many people know how spectacularly scenic this city truly is. Glittering lakes and tall green trees make up a large portion of the city, and help build the region’s beauty. So the next time you’re in Orlando, make sure to check out the Epcot Center, blow some bucks at the malls and soak up all the natural beauty that the city has to offer.
By Kirsten Alto
Daily Titan Buzz Editor thebuzz@dailytitan.com
DON’T be iffy with your hair. Either mohawk or don’t mohawk, but don’t fauxhawk.
DO wear Faux-fur this season. The animals are safe and you are kept warm. It’s a win-win situation.
DO wear flats with animal print or other cute patterns. Whether they come from Payless or cost $500, they look cute and keep your feet covered for winter.
DON’T forget that razors have been invented ... for awhile now. Beards are OK, but trimming is a must.