10 1Monday, May 12, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com What's Happening in Ann Arbor Jazz player at The Ark May 16 at 8pm Otis Taylor, an award-winning African American bluesman, will be performing his renowned, experimental music this Friday. Enriched by varying styles such as psychadelia and trance, and rooted in the traditions of the artist's heritage, his music has drawn acclaim from all over the country. Not bad, considering he used to be an antiques dealer. Augustana at Borders May14 atl12:30Opm Augustana will be making a quickstopat BordersthisWednes- day as part of a tour promoting their new album Can't Love Can't Hurt. The band still runs under the radar a lot of the time, but their acoustic, emotional sound is definitely worth a listen. Expect a small, intimate atmosphere, and probably a chance for getting sig- natures or photos. Comic band takes flight Earl of SandwiCh 307 S. State St. 734-213-6762 Complimentary: ,,Sandwich Combo: Baked Potato | | $6.99 With the purchase of a sandwich, Includes sandwich, J salad, or wrap i i side & fountain beverage J Expires5/31/08 I Pleasepresentthiscoupon. Expires 5/31/08. J ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~L_ _ - _ _~_~__ _ _ Kiwi duo gets great reception at the Michigan Theater By DAVID WATNICK Daily Arts Writer "This show's been amazing so far." That was Jermaine Clement's semi-sarcastic conclusion exactly one song into Saturday evening's Flight of the Conchords concert at the Michigan Theater, and remained fairly accurate for the rest of the night. Perhaps "amaz- ing" is a touch generous, as Clem- ent and partner Bret McKenzie had high expectations to live up to thanks to the success of their HBO show - expectations that were probably impossible to live up to. But the fact remains: Flight of the Conchords is in the midst of a hot streak and Saturday's audience was lucky to be on the receiving end. Considering that on the show the duo has about one fan, it was I amusing to see them take the stage in real life to thunderous applause. But jumping immediately into a poised performance of "The Distant Future," the two proved themselves right at home under the bright lights, breathing more life into the song than what the two- dimensional world of television would ever allow. Their apt come- dy soon followed in between-song banter, or, as they called it, "pro- fessional talking," and they made it ann arbor Book Festiv May 15-18, 2008 STREET FESTIVAL - Saturday May 17th " Authors u Family Activities " Panels e"and More! To donate, sponsor, AND GOING ON ALL WEEK: volunteer or if you have questions, call a Bookstore Events (734) 369-3366. " Author Home Tour " Literacy Symposium " Writer's Conference Visit us online at www.aabookfestivalorg work using both clearly rehearsed bits - typically ridiculous stuff like explaining why whales can't dial 911 - and their own knack for improv. Playing for nearly two hours, they primarily showcased songs from their TV show and current release Flight of the Conchords, while also premiering new songs. And though the new numbers went over well, especially one in which Bret McKenzie climbed into the audience for a hilariously con- ceited keytar solo that wouldn't be stopped even when the instrument became unplugged, it was, of course, the older tunes that won over the crowd. "Busi- See CONCHORDS, Page 11 i Spring/Summer Term Apply now at the Law Library- " Non-Law Students " Law Students " S.I. Students Minimum pay is $9.00 per hour! 4 4 4 IY 2 1 0 .