Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Band proves dark side of rock can still be fun MUSIC: Strong stage presence lends clout to Placebo’s long set By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff Whether wearing a little goth or a little drag, the music rocks just the same. Placebo remains one of the few bands that rises above […]
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Curtain Call
Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Curtain Call "The Last Session" Through Feb. 14 Tiffany Theater West Hollywood Tickets: $33.50-$37.50 (310) 289-2999 When Gideon (Bob Stillman), an AIDS-afflicted singer and songwriter, gathers his old musical colleagues at a recording studio for a final album, he believes he will be seeing his friends for the last time. The […]
Ideal soprano brightens colors of fading ‘Butterfly’
Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Ideal soprano brightens colors of fading ‘Butterfly’ THEATER: L.A. Opera, Watanabe bring Puccini favorite back to the stage By John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor Her house may need a new coat of paint and her porch could use some carpentry work, but L.A. Opera’s "Madama Butterfly" is certainly worth a visit […]
L.A. masses just can’t get enough from entrancing Depeche Mode
Tuesday, January 12, 1999 L.A. masses just can’t get enough from entrancing Depeche Mode MUSIC: Gritty ’80s band electrifies audience with dreamy vocals, energy By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff Sometimes the old shines just as brightly as the new. A little polish, and much love and support works miracles for everything from antique watches […]
KROQ eclectic rocks, lets down fans
Monday, January 11, 1999 KROQ eclectic rocks, lets down fans MUSIC: Annual two-day concert makes splash with talent, though dulled by lackluster performances By Brent Hopkins and Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff As a reflection of contemporary musical tastes, one concert during the holiday season brought together the good and terrible of 1998. KROQ’s Almost […]
New York Phil thrills audience with spectacular performance
Monday, January 11, 1999 New York Phil thrills audience with spectacular performance MUSIC: Conductor Masur leads orchestra though dazzling show at Royce By Ai Goldsmith Daily Bruin Contributor Of the famous "tatata-Taa" opening of Beethoven’s "Symphony No. 5," Beethoven said, "Thus fate knocks at the door." On Saturday, the New York Philharmonic came knocking on […]
Product placement goes awry in Disney’s latest controversial film
Monday, January 11, 1999 Product placement goes awry in Disney’s latest controversial film MOVIE: Based on a true story, ‘A Civil Action’ shows not all businesses profit from exposure on big screen By Bernard Weinraub The New York Times Most of the time, companies fight for prominent placement in major movies. For example, Tommy Hilfiger […]