I regret having to start this column off on a sad note, but former WCW wrestler Bobby Duncum Jr. passed away on Sunday night. As of yet no official cause of death has been reported, but some unofficial reports are claiming he possibly overdosed on a fatal combination of alcohol and painkillers. Duncum was best known as a member of Curt Henning’s West Texas Rednecks posse. While I never really followed Duncum’s career, I do extend my grievances to Duncum’s friends and family.
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When I put the Tony Trishka Band CD in the player I expected to hear some old-fashioned bluegrass from a banjo pioneer. Boy, was I surprised.
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NEW YORK — This is getting monotonous: “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” was the most-watched TV show last week. And the second most popular. And the third.
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Contrary to popular belief, Mike Patton’s No. 1 priority was always Mr. Bungle. The fact that the oddball vocalist wore one of their t-shirts during Faith No More’s controversial MTV breakthrough video, “Epic,” is proof enough. According to many loyal fans of “Bungle,” who are known for mixing bits of brilliant prog-rock ala-Frank Zappa with hugely experimental techno, jazz and trashy hardcore, Faith No More was a metal version of the Spin Doctors (i.e. “We Care A lot”) before Patton took the reigns over a decade ago.
They may be exaggerating a bit, but Patton is very serious about his now full-time band.
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Saturday, January 29
 The Makeshifters, The Muircats, Corner    Pocket Saloon, 10 p.m., $4, 18 & over.
 Tony Trischka, 123 Pleasant St., 10 p.m., 18   & over.
 Clay, Side Pocket Pub in Lair, 10 p.m., free to   WVU students & guest.

Monday, February 1
 Open Mic, 123 Pleasant St., 10 p.m., all ages.

-b. sachs

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