Monday, December 2, 1996 MUSIC: Band’s newest album reflects maturity, has guitar-based soundBy Brian Remick Daily Bruin Contributor For once, the Ocean Blue might be satisfied. Their latest release, "See the Ocean Blue," is their fourth studio album and the first that lead singer David Schelzel is truly happy with. "I always set out to […]
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Singing ‘A Christmas Carol’ solo
Monday, December 2, 1996 THEATER: Patrick Stewart brings his version of the classic to Los AngelesBy Simon Dunstan Daily Bruin Contributor The holidays are just around the corner, and what would the season be without "A Christmas Carol"? But one of this year’s most celebrated versions is a bit unusual. This new adaptation of Charles […]
Screen Scene
Monday, December 2, 1996 "101 Dalmatians" Directed by Stephen Herek Starring Glenn Close and Jeff Daniels Disney’s modern pinnacle of animated success, "The Lion King," worked a magic with kids that was uncanny but indisputable. You could carp all you wanted about the weak ending and hokey soundtrack, but it all worked wonders for the […]
Companions struggle to escape world’s troubles in Tony-winning play
Monday, December 2, 1996 THEATER: Drama sprinkles comedy into the darker side of gay lifestyleBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff A large country house in upstate New York, eight longtime friends and a lake for skinny-dipping: It’s the perfect setting for zany hijinks and touching revelations. It’s the perfect setting for love, valour and […]
Soundbites
Monday, December 2, 1996 Various Artists "Death Row’s Greatest Hits" (Death Row) With the highly publicized trials of Tupac Shakur, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Suge Knight, it can be forgotten that Death Row Records is more than just criminal records. All legal problems aside, Death Row Records consistently puts out classic hits. Since the record […]
BoDeans excite crowd with stirring performance of ‘Closer to Free’
Wednesday, November 27, 1996 CONCERT: ‘Party of Five’ theme song shines spotlight on band’s successful historyBy Jeff Hilger Daily Bruin Contributor When a band has been making music for 13 years and finally scores a top 20 single, one might expect it to make sure it capitalizes on the success. The Wisconsin-based BoDeans, however, seem […]
Blues Explosion blazes into hearts of fans
Wednesday, November 27, 1996 CONCERT: Jon Spencer’s group combines music genres for a new soundBy Michael Nazarinia Daily Bruin Contributor More often than not a band comes to a modest level of success in its mostly short-lived existence and is dealt a swift blow by a hypercritical public. But that won’t happen to Jon Spencer, […]