Thursday, June 11

Harper speaks to fans with energy, passionate music

  Virgin Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals performed Sunday at the Santa Barbara Bowl. By David Holmberg Daily Bruin Staff While the clouds threatened rain Sunday night at the Santa Barbara Bowl, only Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals took the crowd by storm. Read more...


Boogie Nights

  Photos from Odyssey Touring The company of "Saturday Night Fever ““ The Musical," performs the song "Night Fever." The show is opening tonight at the Shubert Theatre and showing through June 24. Read more...


Surfer Jack Johnson, is now enjoying a wave of musical success

  Jack Johnson Music Surfer and musician Jack Johnson is on the last leg of his West Coast tour with Ben Harper, promoting his latest CD "Brushfire Fairlytales." By David Holmberg Daily Bruin Staff If the Beach Boys had met former surfer-turned-musician Jack Johnson, they might have instead sung, “Catch a note and you’re sitting on top of the world.” There is no question as to whether Johnson is riding the “Big One,” with his new album, “Brushfire Fairytales” growing in popularity, as well as an international tour with another rising star, Ben Harper. Read more...



The Residents comes to Royce with fan favorites

  UCLA Performing Arts The Residents will perform "Icky Flix," channeling the space of American music through a blend of eerie electronics. By Kate Bristow Daily Bruin Contributor To be a rock star is to be perpetually in the public eye. Read more...


Tribute to commemorate jazz legends

  Daily Bruin File Photo Steve Black, left, and Billy Higgins give a jazz performance in UCLA’s Royce Hall last year. By Chris Young Daily Bruin Staff On Saturday night Royce Hall will house a tribute to trumpeter Miles Davis and drummer Billy Higgins. Read more...


Group hopes lineup will provide unity, entertainment

  Daily Bruin File Photo Yami Bolo, backed by Detour Posse, performs last year at the JazzReggae Festival. By Mary Williams Daily Bruin Staff There are those whose sole knowledge of reggae music is restricted to having once heard Bob Marley’s “One Love” in commercials advertising trips to Jamaica. Read more...