Thursday, 5/1/97 Soundbites Various artists "Gypsy Passion – New Flamenco" (Narada) This compilation features artists from all over the world who are at the forefront of new flamenco – Jesse Cook, Armik and, of course, Ottmar Liebert, among many others. It is also one of the most dazzling displays of guitar playing since Hendrix lit […]
Category Archives: Arts
The Orb travels deep into universe of experimentation
Wednesday, 4/30/97 The Orb travels deep into universe of experimentation Sample-driven band begins world tour despite missing home By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor While most people consider second-hand stores and television sources of entertainment, the Orb considers them sources of music. They glean their bizarre samples from corners other musicians would not think to […]
‘Breakdown’ lets actor Russell confront his own fear
Wednesday, 4/30/97 ‘Breakdown’ lets actor Russell confront his own fear Star plays character who gets stuck in middle of desert during car trip By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor One of the biggest worries that people have in taking cross-country road trips is having their car break down in the middle of nowhere. Imagine – […]
Soundbites
Wednesday, 4/30/97 Soundbites Various artists "Gypsy Passion – New Flamenco" (Narada) This compilation features artists from all over the world who are at the forefront of new flamenco – Jesse Cook, Armik and, of course, Ottmar Liebert, among many others. It is also one of the most dazzling displays of guitar playing since Hendrix lit […]
Pop
Wednesday, 4/30/97 Pop U2’s new "PopMart" show promises to rival the "ZooTV" tour with impressive special effects and the band’s renowned stage presence. By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Contributor If you needed any proof that U2 is still the world’s most dynamic and exciting live band, Monday night’s PopMart show in San Diego was the […]
Digital murals depict Estrada Courts’ history
Wednesday, 4/30/97 Digital murals depict Estrada Courts’ history Students document family values, cultural pride in East Los Angeles By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Staff Whether you’re passing one on a freeway, darting past it in an airport or simply admiring the way it livens up the drab decor of an office building, murals have the […]
‘Pittsburgh’ robbers come to West Coast
Tuesday, 4/29/97 ‘Pittsburgh’ robbers come to West Coast Comedy portrays brothers in wake of failed theft By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor Just staying in the same room with some people is impossible. Luckily, given the tiny set (a single hotel room) and small theater, the actors from "10 a.m. in Pittsburgh" are not in […]