by Manuelita Beck Daily Lobo 100 Bullets, written by Brian Azzarello & illustrated by Eduardo Risso, published by Vertigo Comics. First Shot, Last Call is the first volume. The mysterious Agent Graves delivers a gun and 100 untraceable bullets to ex-con Dizzy Cordova and tells her who's responsible for the death of her family.
Nancy Wilson and Ramsey Lewis are collaborating once more. This Sunday, Outpost Productions presents Wilson, 2004 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, in concert with jazz pianist and composer Lewis at Popejoy Hall. Annually, the NEA names living jazz legends jazz masters based on nominations submitted by the public.
by Nancy Chang Daily Lobo When meeting Dan Noyes, a TV production technician at UNM's law school, it becomes immediately obvious he is a person who has lived a life that fully embraces the lessons of the little things. He appreciates diversity and is involved in printmaking and photography.
John Cage recommends a cactus with wooden spines - not plastic spines - as one instrument for his piece, "Child of Tree." The other instruments are pod rattles, the four or five-inch brown oblong things with seeds inside, and plant materials performers find on their own.
Brian Banks may be the most laid back bouncer in Albuquerque. A manager and bouncer who also books bands at Burt's Tiki Lounge, Banks has an excuse to be a mean guy. Yet he said he was once young and just wants people to have a good time. "I would like Burt's to be a place where people have fun and not feel like they have a Nazi regime after them," he said.
After 10 years of serving food and spirits to the Nob Hill crowd, O'Niell's Pub will turn over its bar stools for good in December. The tenant's lease is coming to an end on Dec. 31, and the landlord doesn't want to renew it, owner Rob O'Niell said. "I didn't see this coming," he said.
by Nancy Chang Daily Lobo Spiderbait, an Australian band that sprouted out of the little town of Finley, New South Wales, is enjoying the success of their latest CD, Tonight Alright. The trio began playing together 15 years ago in the barns and backyards of Australia for the attentive ears of cattle.
For DJs Automatic and Rockwell, spinning on the radio was never a priority. All they wanted was to move the crowd. Yet because these humble musicians have real talent, people in the local music industry are starting to take notice. They have gigs all over the city, as well as a show on radio station 97.
Even the most mundane and simple experiences can inspire poetry, this seems to be the theme of Madness and Retribution, the latest collection from poet Juliette Torrez. Luckily, the actual poems don't harbor the same stale demeanor as their subjects. On the contrary, Torrez takes trite places and experiences and creates strong and thought-provoking poetry.
by Noah Armstrong Daily Lobo Southwest Film Center Director Justin Landis is tired of seeing only a few students at the movies. "The theater sits almost 200 people, and when it's only drawing 10 to 15 people, we obviously have a problem," he said.
by Billy Lorne Daily Lobo After getting over the initial culture shock of moving from the Philippines to Albuquerque, a UNM student majoring in mass communications, found his groove. Ramzy Blanch, 22, is a deejay at radio station M-88, 88.3 FM, and the bass player of Christian metal band Mourning to Mercy.
For those who like their laughs unscripted, there is a new place in town. The Gorilla Tango Comedy Theatre is a performance space on Central Avenue that uses no sets, costumes, props and - most importantly - no scripts. Each night is different because the three improvisation teams make up all of the sketches and plays on the spot with suggestions from the audience.
From garden variety to "Garden State," sitcom star Zach Braff wrote, directed and starred in his own film, and the result is right on. "Garden State" offers a fresh twist on finding love in the wrong place and life where you didn't think you left it. "Scrubs" star Braff stars as Andrew Largeman, "Large" to his found-again friends in New Jersey.
When Crazy Town brought us the song "Butterfly," it became an instant hit. Whether people hated or loved it, whether it could truly be defined as a quality song, the pulsating beats made it a club favorite, allowing the ladies to shake and go crazy. Now the band's frontman, Shifty, has ventured off on his own, and the result is pretty sketchy.
by Nancy Chang Daily Lobo Soulfly is famous for being a pioneer of experimentation, and its lineup is no exception. Members create a fresh fusion of native Brazilian sounds and heavy rock music on each of their four albums. Soulfly formed in 1997, but its latest CD Prophecy proves the band has developed a rich product with more universal appeal.
By Katy Knapp Daily Lobo When most people think of campaign fund-raisers they don't imagine a karaoke night at a popular bar and grill. Brisa Urquieta said she and a couple of friends decided something as important as politics didn't have to be boring and came up with having a "Kerry-oke" night to raise money for John Kerry's presidential campaign.
by Noah Armstrong Daily Lobo Homer Simpson said, "I like my beer cold, my TV loud and my homosexuals flaming" on an episode of "The Simpsons" a few years ago, and in the upcoming season, one of his peers just may come out of the closet on fire. As usual, Matt Groening and the rest of the Simpsons' creators have taken a highly debated subject in politics and will surely put forth a hilarious episode.
When author Rudolfo Anaya was a young man, he had an encounter with La Llorona, the ditch witch. Anaya grew up in the barrios of Albuquerque where there were no public pools. One summer, he and some friends went swimming in an arroyo and he severely injured himself.
by Monica Demarco Daily Lobo Jason Darensburg met his wife Valerie in high school 20 years ago. He taught her to play bass, bought her one for Valentine's Day, and made her the bassist for their band, Dead City. "I think bass is a natural instrument for women, because you have to keep steady," Valerie said.
Shari Watson wants women to be proud of who they are and speak up when necessary - even if the truth hurts. That is one reason why Watson, an R&B singer who released her second album Ready Now, took on the stage name Truth Hurts, given to her by hip-hop producer and artist Dr.
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