Thursday, February 12, 1998 A tenor’s progress OPERA: Greg Fedderly has come a long way from his small-town Wisconsin roots to a lead role in Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ in Los Angeles By John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor It’s 4:15 on a Friday afternoon, and Greg Fedderly is about to go to work. The tenor […]
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Group not your typical rock stars
Thursday, February 12, 1998 Group not your typical rock stars MUSIC: After four years, the three members of ‘Ben Folds Five’ hit it big By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor A few years ago an unknown trio from Chapel Hill, N.C., played an unmemorable and under-appreciated opening slot at The Roxy on Sunset Boulevard. Like […]
Performance will be a little naughty, but nice
Thursday, February 12, 1998 Performance will be a little naughty, but nice MUSIC: Valentine’s Day show to offer blend of Renaissance, pop culture By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Still looking for something to do on Valentine’s Day? Want to take a date to something romantic, cultured, but still a little bit naughty? Or is […]
Morrison novel is paradise for readers
Thursday, February 12, 1998 Morrison novel is paradise for readers BOOK: Nobel laureate’s latest shows even more of her amazing talents By Traci Mack and Stan Johnson Jr. Daily Bruin Senior Staff "They shoot the white girl first." That opening sentence, which grabs the reader’s attention on so many different levels, sets the tone for […]
Lounging band makes fans ‘Jump With Joey’
Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Lounging band makes fans ‘Jump With Joey’ MUSIC: Sultry mix of tunes promise good time, mellow escape for listeners By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Sip a Martini or down a Manhattan. Make eyes with the foxy one across the dance floor. Then Jump With Joey and show off your skills. […]
Blues artist Jonny Lang quietly upstaged by outstanding opening act
Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Blues artist Jonny Lang quietly upstaged by outstanding opening act MUSIC: Guitar prodigy exudes energy and talent, needs to curb undue exaggeration By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff It’s rare that the opening act’s performance eclipses that of the headlining artist’s, but at the House of Blues last Friday, singer/songwriter […]
Academy announcments waken interest in Oscars
Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Academy announcments waken interest in Oscars FILM: ‘Titanic’ makes big splash with 14 nominations, while surprise choices confound contenders, press By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff There are few things that people will wake up early in the morning for. But for many television and news journalists, publicists and agents, the […]