Tuesday, February 10

Ginsberg went against the grain

Wednesday, 4/9/97 Ginsberg went against the grain Poet’s ideas, lifestyle epitomized true spirit of America Allen Ginsberg was more than a poet. Like Jim Morrison and Pablo Picasso, he had a passion and a persona that transcended his work. Read more...


Klezmer groups borrow from past, play to future

Wednesday, 4/9/97 Klezmer groups borrow from past, play to future Organizers hope that Yiddish style will catch on in Los Angeles By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Playing to a toe-tapping beat that celebrates centuries of culture, Klezmer musical groups the Klezmatics and Brave Old World are reviving Yiddish music in a whirlwind of sold-out performances. Read more...



Soundbites

Wednesday, 4/9/97 Soundbites Morphine "Like Swimming" (Dreamworks) Inject pop into your veins and deep red blood was never this smooth, this languid, this sensual. Only by way of your ears can a dose of Morphine feel truly gratifying, almost "Like Swimming" through the darkest regions of a bottomless ocean. Read more...


Slaying the giant

Wednesday, 4/9/97 Slaying the giant With the leadership of Bryan Subotnick, the newly hatched Y107 is poised to knock KROQ, the longtime king of modern rock, off its pedestal. Read more...



Energy is the word in production of hit musical ‘Grease!’

Tuesday, 4/8/97 Energy is the word in production of hit musical ‘Grease!’ Mesmerizing performance abounds in neon lights, rock ‘n’ roll By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Get out those poodle skirts, put on a pair of shades, and get ready to rock and roll as Broadway’s hit musical "Grease!" comes to the Wilshire Theatre in an over-the-top display of singing, dancing and neon lights. Read more...