Everyone has their roots somewhere. Brothers Past are in the jam band scene ““ just don’t call them a jam band anymore. The Philadelphia-based quartet creates a futuristic fusion of rock and electronica and will be coming to The Knitting Factory this Friday in their first tour west of the Rockies. “The rest of the […]
Author Archives: Jess Rodgers
UCLA Live: Season Preview
Under the direction of David Sefton, UCLA Live has garnered much attention as a presenter of avant garde and unconventional works ““but this season marks the first time that one of the performances comes with a pacemaker warning. This season, UCLA Live, the university’s performing arts series, will present the world premiere of “Modern Prometheus […]
Scooters’ popularity zooming higher among students
Anyone out on the streets early in the morning during the school year has probably seen the procession of swimmers riding their scooters to practice while it’s still dark out. And considering how economical, practical and trendy motor scooters are right now, more and more students are buying these vehicles to make their daily commute […]
A Younger Stitch
Knitting and college students are words that usually don’t come hand in hand ““ that is, until recently. And whether it’s to fill free time, to add a personal touch to one’s outfit, or for philanthropic reasons, the fact remains that students are getting out the yarn and needles and creating a knitting craze. Urban […]
The Nortec Track
Thumping electronic dance beats weren’t the typical accompaniment to Mexican folk music ““ at least until Nortec came along. DJs Panoptica and Fussible will bring Nortec, short for Norteño Techno, to the UCLA Hammer Museum on Thursday night as the first of four outdoor concerts in the museum’s Mixed in Mexico series. “Put yourself in […]
Odyssey puts hip, affordable spin on plays
It’s hard to miss the big blue building that’s somewhat reminiscent of a warehouse on the side of Sepulveda Boulevard. What may not be so obvious is that the building is home to one of the city’s oldest and most adventurous small theaters. Founder and director Ron Sossi’s mission for the 35-year-old Odyssey Theatre is […]
UCLA trumps competition
When the seven members of the UCLA Trumpet Ensemble took their place on stage during the National Trumpet Competition, there wasn’t a music stand or piece of sheet music in sight. By deciding to memorize their music, the trumpeters knew that there was more to their performance than making competition history ““ they were gaining […]