Chapter 11 not bankrupt in show

The Long Beach music scene is coming back to life.

The band Chapter 11 played at the of the University Student Union West Patio Tuesday with songs that ranged from hip-hop to reggae. With their unique sound, the band slowly won over a majority of the small audience.

"I really like the intense Reggie sound with out being too slow," said Dawn Thompson, a sophomore Liberal Studies major.

The band got off to a slow start in their set, which started 15 minutes late. Not only did they lack energy but also an audience. Only about 30 people were on hand as the band kicked into their opening number "Just Another Day."

However before the end of their set, the band hit their stride, despite not having their guitar player, and met the approval of the audience.

Kim Ridley, a senior Liberal Studies major was reminded of another famous Long Beach band.

"They sound similar to Sublime with a more Reggie beat," she said.

Chapter 11 is not just another band as they boast a refreshingly unique band structure featuring two drummers and a female vocalist.

The fact that the band has two drummers sets it apart from the norm as the extra drummer seems to take the place a lead guitar player would fill in a typical rock lineup.

Although featured singer Rae was the only woman on stage at Tuesday's performance, she was not mere stage decoration, but a strong contributor to the band's performance with an amazingly clear voice.