Thursday, 5/15/97 Tuatara’s eclectic jams form organized chaos MUSIC: Backup band of various rockers supplies originality to Eitzel show By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff Giant disco ball lemons, firework explosions and dancers in vinyl leopard-skin pants … When you’ve got six or seven of the best musicians around to back you, who needs that crap? Read more...

Wednesday, 5/14/97 Communism comes to life in musical production THEATER: ‘Flora’ teaches workshop cast practical acting skills, preparation By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff At first glance, it’s hard to see the similarities between energetic, Converse-clad theater student Tom Lenk and the sedate young man in a yellowed 1930s photograph. Read more...

Wednesday, 5/14/97 One-man show celebrates American heroes THEATER: ‘Power On Earth’ includes portrayals of Malcolm X, Nat Turner By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Staff Actor Darryl Van Leer isn’t afraid of taking on more than one role at a time. Read more...

Wednesday, 5/14/97 Soundbites Tuatara "Breaking the Ethers" (Epic) This CD was released some time in March without much fanfare, but ignorance is only part of the reason why this review didn’t run a month ago. Read more...

Wednesday, 5/14/97 Don’t Call It A Comeback… MUSIC: They’ve been around for years, but longtime divas Tina Turner and Cyndi Lauper captivated the sold-out crowd at the Greek Theater with their ageless, boundless energy and charisma. Read more...

Tuesday, 5/13/97 Chemical Addiction MUSIC: The Chemical Brothers may not have the charisma of Bono or Gwen Stefani, but their music and visual magic have fans hooked. Read more...

Tuesday, 5/13/97 ‘Addiction’ drains savings but adds joy to life COLUMN: Love of music opens fan up to genres from rap to ‘Britpop’ My name is Mike, and I am a music-aholic. Read more...