On Sunday, Sept. 15 the John Donald Robb Musical Trust and The Center for Southwest Research held a tribute to the late John Donald Robb, Dean of the College of Fine Arts from 1942-57. It was a beautiful afternoon when the music of Robb was performed by contemporary New Mexican guitarist, vocalist and friend of Robb's, Frank McCulloch.
Steve Earle is the epitome of Americana. And since you can't spell that musical genre without using the word American, it's not a stretch to say he's the epitome of an American songwriter. On his latest CD, "Jerusalem," Earle's get his juice from the lineage of Woody Guthrie and his musical heir, Bob Dylan.
Many of you have probably already seen the little fliers floating around that say “Sundaze; A Deep House Experience.” For those of you who have not, it’s time you learned what they are for. Sundaze was created in May by Christalyn Concha, who graduated from UNM in spring 2001.
by Dustin Habermann Daily Lobo From now until Sept. 26, a diverse group of Hispanic artists will be featured in the main gallery of the South Broadway Cultural Center. "Mezcla Invites" includes local Hispanic artists and Chicanos from all over the United States who work in a diversity of mediums to express what it means to be Chicano.
What happens when an ex-member of Skankin' Pickle and Blue Meanies quits sharing the spotlight, listens to too much Gwar and watches Short Circuit and Terminator too many times? The logical deduction from this combination is definitely not Captured! By Robots but that is exactly what happened.
In a world littered with pretentious and forcefully progressive modern/alternative rock, Rusty Miller has jumped ship and is using his guitar to stay afloat in the turbid wake of commercial music. Fortunately for us, his guitar isn't too waterlogged. Miller, lead everything for Jackpot (songwriter, vocals, guitar), promises nothing but offers s heaping plateful of modern rock goulash.
How much Tom Green can a person take? “Stealing Harvard” is an inept, formulaic and problematic comedy starring Tom Green playing another character loosely based on Tom Green. The sole saving grace of the film is Jason Lee, who does what he can with what little he is given — and he is given little.
by Nathan Jacquez Daily Lobo Does this sound like your family? Mom converses with the voices for advice about love and the future. Sis yearns to become a Castrati and live in her world of sweet 16, where she is the star forever. Son consults an alien from Lepton for insight into life.
by Marisa Demarco Daily Lobo In the grand tradition of slam the personal is political, the political is intensely personal and voices are capable of great resonance. Live at the Outpost: 2002 ABQ Poetry Slam Grand Slam represents this tradition via live recordings from some of Albuquerque's best slam poets.
Nearly 30,000 burners ignited Labor Day weekend during the 17th annual Burning Man event held in Northern Nevada this year. More than 450 theme camps, from Alice in Wonderlounge to the Yellow Seed Solar Station were erected in the endless miles of the vast dried lake bed otherwise known as the "Playa."
The theatrical troupe from the Tricklock Theatre, the 2001 winners of the Alibi's Best Live Performance Troupe, are at it again with two new one-acts for your viewing pleasure.
Dan Mueller, an associate professor in UNM's creative writing program, will be reading at Madstone Theater's fiction writer and playwright presentation The Word, tonight at 8 p.m.
The world-renowned Gipsy Kings performed at the Journal Pavilion Tuesday night before a crowd of smiling fans despite a light drizzle. The concert began at 7:30 p.m. under a thick dark-gray layer of nighttime rain clouds but did not disappoint.
Innovative band Mystic Vision, makes an exceptional contribution to the roots music scene in New Mexico. I knew I was in good company when I called John Bento the singer of Mystic Vision to set up an interview and he answered the phone saying, "greetings."
by Carilyn Rome Daily Lobo For 12 years, Baila! Baila! has been teaching students across the Southwest the culture and technique of traditional Mexican, Latin and other forms of Hispanic dance. The group has performed at Carnegie Hall, Disney World, Hollywood and in the Caribbean.
by Carilyn Rome Daily Lobo For 12 years, Baila! Baila! has been teaching students across the Southwest the culture and technique of traditional Mexican, Latin and other forms of Hispanic dance. The group has performed at Carnegie Hall, Disney World, Hollywood and in the Caribbean.
To the listener who has developed the fine aural palate for music, the distinction between punk and pop-punk is vast. However punkish the members of the Montreal-based band Simple Plan appear, no matter how many times they denounce pop music - says drummer Chuck Comeau, "even though the songs are catchy, they're never really pop" - and no matter how many authentic punk bands they thank in the obligatory thank you list, they just can't avoid the obvious truth that they are nothing more than a simple, mediocre pop-punk outfit.
he Daily Lobo sat down with core members of the local band Spiritu, lead singer Jadd Schickler, bassist John Bess and guitarist Chav, Tuesday to discuss its self-titled debut CD, as well as the band's past, present and future. Unfortunately, Kenny Heiner, the band's drummer, was unavailable as he was out making the world a safer place for us all by installing home alarm systems.
So many times in our lives we ask ourselves that universal question - is that all there is? Heck, there was even a song made about it. Still, there is a big contrast between what we experience in our everyday lives and what we see in the movies. Real life rarely comes up with definitive conclusions.
Hulking and glacial, the riffs that move Spiritu's self-titled debut CD loom behind jagged vocals in typical "stoner-rock" fashion. The album opens with a long, distorted note that suspends and gradually lands as a warm-sounding, circular riff, bits of rhythm gathering gradually underneath.
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