ENTERTAINMENTpage 23 Technique • Friday, March 21, 2003 • 23 Dreamcatcher Women rule Stephen King’s newest journey to the The men may be in the NIT, but the ENTERTAINMENT silver screen does not catch a good women’s basketball team is in the review. Page 25 NCAA tournament. Page 36 Technique • Friday, March 21, 2003 The Mooney Suzuki performs to “save rock and roll” By Andrew Hagenbush sic at a furious pace. One of the first Contributing Writer songs performed was the hook-heavy, bass-driven, and lyrically rapid fir- “Mooney Suzuki save rock and ing, “In a Young Man’s Mind”—a roll!” shouted the kid behind me as song about, oddly enough, the top- the band, donning black leather jack- ics that weigh heavily on a young ets, black pants, black long-sleeved man: girls and music. shirts and black sunglasses, took the In this song, you won’t find Bob stage a little before 1 a.m. on Sun- Dylan-deep lyrics with such lines day. The kid, who I could see wasn’t as, “In a young mind, it’s a simple old enough to drink by the large world, there’s a little room for mu- magic marker “X” on the back of his sic and the rest is girls.” Fortunate- hand, sparked an ly, it doesn’t intriguing ques- matter how sim- tion: “Does rock ple the songwrit- and roll NEED “From the first chord ing is when saving?” you’re at the While the in- to the final guitar solo, show, because dustry is flooded [Graham Tyler] plays the music with enough rap- drowns out any rock, electronic- to the crowd like it’s of the lyrics any- rock, pop-rock, the last rock show on way. hardcore-rock, So, if the “punk”-rock, earth...[He] never lyrics aren’t and enough oth- seems to miss a note.” noteworthy, let er perversions of alone thought hyphenated rock provoking, categories to what’s the draw? choke a camel, this kid challenged Why is it that all three times I have The Mooney Suzuki with the task seen this band live, the crowd starts By Andrew Hagenbush / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS to save “Rock and Roll.” Finding a slow, even unwelcoming, but by the The Mooney Suzuki performed last Saturday at the Echo Lounge with the Raveonettes, Longwave, and White true rock and roll band in the fash- end, 15 minutes after the house lights Light Motorcade. The band, which has been compared to 60s garage bands, put on a spectacular performance. ion of The Who, the Stones, or Led have come on, they’re still chant- Zeppelin on the top 40 stations to- ing, “One more song, one more the last rock show on earth. Exhib- the same type of crazed energy— White Light Motorcade for the day is a daunting task. So, if this is song!”? The short answer is: the per- iting antics like soloing behind his but Tyler stole the show by firing MTV/CMJ Advanced Warning evidence that rock and roll needs formance. head, running into the crowd head up everyone in the crowd. With tour, has a great small club atmo- saving, then these guys were ready Although Sammy James Jr. leads first, and literally bending over back- Tyler’s guitar leading the way, The sphere. Though called a lounge, peo- and willing to take a stab at it Satur- the lyrical charge and plays the wards and touching his shoulders Mooney’s performance and frantic ple were doing anything to get into day night. rhythm guitar, the real star of this to the ground while his feet are square- activity was a perfect mix for the this sold-out show. A few short words by the lead garage band foursome is the lead ly planted, Graham is on point and small venue. Concertgoers packed in wall to singer, Sammy James Jr., and the guitarist, Graham Tyler. From the never seems to miss a note. The Echo Lounge, where The wall, which caused somewhat of a band was belting off hand clapping, first chord to the final guitar solo, Not to take anything away from Mooney Suzuki were playing with toe tapping, fist pumping rock mu- this man plays to the crowd like it’s the rest of the band—they showed the Raveonettes, Longwave, and See Mooney, page 24 Loca Luna serves up a variety of appetizing tapas dishes By Vivian Vakili part greenhouse-style with plastic hind this is to allow the diner to Contributing Writer canopies. I imagine these canopies taste as many dishes as he or she are removed during the summer- wants, and to add to the excitement Name: Loca Luna time to enhance the flamboyant of presentation. Address: 836 Juniper Street Caribbean/salsa feel of the restau- Each of us ordered about four Atlanta, GA 30308 rant. dishes, and so each individual tab Phone: (404) 875-4494 The heat I felt was from heaters came out to about 20 dollars. The Website: www.loca-luna.com placed just inside the doors—and dish agreed to be the most delecta- Cuisine: Tapas maybe also from the bold colors ble by the three of us would have to Price: $$-$$$ adorning the walls. Lush greens, reds, be the Tomata E Mozzarella. This Rating: ttt1/2 out of 5 purples and magentas created a very consisted of a slice of tomato topped jungle-like, tropical feel. Even the by a cylindrical slice of soft mozza- If there were a food equivalent to vertical posts were painted. The floor rella cheese, finished off by a second music’s mix masters, the chefs at looked scuffed, as though the feet of slice of tomato and garnished with Loca Luna would have to take the Latin dancers had christened it. basil and a vinegar-like sauce. It felt title. It is easy to call something We were seated immediately and very healthy and was very enjoy- fusion cuisine, but what does the told of the live music that would be able. We would suggest it as one of word “fusion” even mean? With so entertaining us later in the evening. the first things you should order, as many restaurants claiming this genre, The one thing that immediately upset it definitely enhances your appetite we should perhaps take a moment me about the atmosphere was the and makes you yearn for more. to understand it. noise. It was so loud that my fellow Lula Frita was another favorite. The dictionary briefly defines fu- reviewers sitting no more than a It was simply spicy fried calamari sion in relation to food as “a style of foot away could barely hear me. Loud with pico de gallo. Pico de gallo is a cooking that combines ingredients laughing in the background, along spicy, largely sliced, salsa salad. The and techniques from very different with the loud music and generally calamari was excellent, flavored with cultures or countries.” The recent loud ambience, made it a bit frus- crab boil spice. We suggest you or- popularity of this style of cooking trating. However, our waitress soon der this, just so you can dare the has led to the popping up of numer- greeted us and took our tapas or- person next to you to eat one of the ous fusion restaurants around town. ders. whole fried squids that garnish the In retrospect, I must admit that I For those of you unfamiliar with dish. had no idea what to expect after tapas, I will take a moment to ex- The Salmon Al Vera Cruz is sure having made reservations. I found plain, as I just found out a few months to be enjoyed by seafood fans, as is this to be a rare feeling, as one gen- ago what this mode of dining en- the Langosta (lobster tail). Our veg- erally has a pretty good idea at res- tails. Loca Luna has a tapas menu, etarian had nothing but compliments taurants that are of a certain specific which means that its menu has an for the Empanada (veggie stuffed culture. assortment of about 30 different dish- pastries with salsa) and the Rollos By Tim Cailloux / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The first thing I felt upon enter- es. Each dish costs significantly less De Calabasa (sliced grilled squash Loca Luna, located in Midtown, offers a variety of tapas dishes, which are ing Loca Luna was a blast of heat. than a regular dish because each one appetizer-sized(and priced) portions perfect for sharing with your friends. The restaurant is part wood, and is petite. I believe that the idea be- See Loca, page 24 24 • Friday, March 21, 2003 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Technique Crossword: Is There an Answer? By Joey Katzen hara 12. Evasion 12345 6789101112131415 Staff Writer 55. 1/3 of a TBSP 13. Frontier outlaws 16 17 18 57. Mistake 14. Bury Across 59. Man or can 15. Frog brothers 19 20 21 1. 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