Friday, November 13

Soundbites:

Dave Matthews “Some Devil” RCA In his much anticipated solo debut, “Some Devil,” Dave Matthews exposes a raw and intimate side of himself that he has previously hid behind the cover of his band. Read more...


Tony Award winner blends genres

Once upon a time, Broadway musicals set the standard for popular music heard on the radio. It was a time before rock and hip-hop ““ a time when composers like George and Ira Gershwin created the Top 40 hits. Read more...


Thunderous show despite delay

Good things do come to those who wait ““ at least at jazz shows they do. Sunday night at Royce Hall, the Michael Brecker Quintet and the Roy Hargrove Quintet overcame a forty-minute delay and a few minor sound problems to successfully stage two very different and satisfying sets of innovative jazz music. Read more...



Maná brings rock, activism to UCLA

Adding to the political fervor surrounding the UCLA campus lately, Latin rock band Maná urged students to get involved in areas other than state politics, pushing for environmental reform at their Thursday night performance in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Read more...



Film industry fights to deter Internet piracy

While the Recording Industry Association of America’s zealous enforcement of anti-Internet piracy laws over the last few months has made headlines, the film industry has been engaging in a similar, if less highly publicized, effort to prevent and deter individuals from illegally sharing copyrighted movies on the Internet. Read more...