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23 BLOGS TREND BLENDER Editorial Interns Dana Jeong, Cindy KyungAh Lee 06 FILM BROTHERHOOD Director Will Canon unravels an extreme

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SAT preparation company in Southern California that when midterms are over. During my senior year in college, offers courses by a perfect score SAT instructor. Researching, I planned to brainstorm all of my SAT prep ideas during the JOBLESS planning and implementing the launch of a business while fall semester, guerrilla market my SAT prep center during juggling midterms has not been easy, but I have developed the spring semester and begin SAT prep courses during the four fundamental rules that every college entrepreneur summer. Make daily, weekly and monthly goals you need ECONOMY? should follow. to accomplish. This isn’t college where your professor sets 1) Stick to what you know. Do not try to enter a market deadlines for you. You need to make your own “syllabus” that Perfect Score SAT Prep to the in which you have little expertise or knowledge. I chose outlines exactly what you’ll get done and when. For instance, tutoring because I scored a perfect 2400 on my SAT in high to make sure I had solid lessons ready for my summer SAT Rescue school. My own preparation and success on the SAT gave courses, I made sure to get two hours of writing done a day, me the experience and knowledge necessary to enter the test five times a week. BY shaan patel preparation industry. I found a niche in the market that could 4) Give something to get something. You have to think in be filled. Since there are only 1,490 students who have scored terms of the consumer. Why would a person visit your business College graduation – a day filled with a perfect 2400 on the SAT, I knew there couldn’t be much or site? If you saw The Social Network, you know how opposed excitement, happiness and now … uncertainty. As a senior competition. In other words, do something you’re good at. Zuckerberg was to putting advertisements on Facebook until at USC, I know that many of us in the class of 2011 are 2) Be reasonable. Every college entrepreneur dreams of it was “cool” enough for people to logon no matter what. Try wondering what to do next. becoming the next Mark Zuckerberg or Larry Page. But in to generate a stream of traffic first, then sell your product. For Today’s pallid economy has left us little to look forward to reality, there is much success to be had even if your business example, when I was developing my site, I thought of what I upon graduation. No wonder so many students are opting to isn’t a worldwide phenomenon. Translate the money-saving could give high school students to get them to become 2400 enroll in graduate school in order to “weather the storm” in savvy you have learned from college to lower your initial Expert Facebook Fans. I decided that if students became fans hopes that the job market will recover after they have earned a overhead. Instead of leasing and furnishing a retail location and wrote “2400 Expert Rocks!” on my fan page wall, I would couple more letters after their name. for my test prep facility, I chose to operate out of Blankspaces, give them my SAT Essay Manual for free. This kind of incentive If staying in school for the sake of staying in school is not a co-working “virtual” office space in Los Angeles. You can builds my potential sales leads at the expense of giving away your thing, here’s another option: Start your own business. always shop around to get the best bang for your buck. When only a small portion of my SAT “secrets.” I also decided to Sure, embarking on a new venture in an unpredictable I wanted to create a professional Web site for my business, give away college scholarships to Southern California high economy is not the safest bet, but a fledgling business during I e-mailed the same request to 50 different web design school students as both a promotion for my company as well hard times also has the greatest potential for growth. In fact, companies. Although some companies gave me outrageous as a way to give back to the community. FastWeb.com has more people became millionaires during the Great Depression quotes upwards of $10,000, I also found a very talented recently indexed my scholarships into its database, which has than during any other period of U.S. history. web designer who built a modern Web site for my business generated thousands of hits to my site. And so as the age-old Although I do not expect to become the next John (2400expert.com) at a price that didn’t break the bank. adage goes, it is better to give than to receive. Deere, I do have some entrepreneurial spirit. So as a college 3) Plan. Then, plan for your plan. If you are going to senior confronted with a harsh job market, I decided to start a business in college, you need to be organized, which 2400 Expert is located at 5405 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 333, Los instead launch my own business: 2400 Expert, a premier could mean going out less on weekends and working even Angeles. For more information, visit 2400expert.com.

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good because it gives an opportunity to experiment and try new things in life before figuring out the right path. Learning WHAT’S NEXT? new things, making new mistakes and rising up after every mistake will only help us become an improved person each 2011 Graduates Ask time. To make the right decision, we must become familiar with our interests so that we can pursue a degree or work Themselves accordingly. To make the process of arriving at the right decision by deepthi cauligi easier, studying in reputed universities definitely makes a big difference. The opportunities are plenty and resources Are you graduating this summer? Are you unlimited. The career center, career fairs, internship clueless as to what you want to do after graduation? Are you opportunities, supportive professors and a wide array of confused about your career path? Join the club – you are not courses to choose from certainly help in getting to where we the only one! want to be.

Jobs, money, getting settled, further studies – these are However, to get to that place where we can use these Bee/MCT Mark Crosse/Fresno the words constantly running in the mind of a student about resources, first we need to know the right career path. It may to graduate. take a while to get to that point. What’s next is the million-dollar question all graduates face. What’s next is the million-dollar question all of us face. Jennifer Smith, a senior studying at USC says, “I was Sometimes we feel that pursuing a master’s degree would be confused about what I would do after I graduate. But of everything can help us to be successful. There will be a great idea considering the current economic situation. But internships helped me figure out my interests. Now that I some point in our lives when we have to do something that is it really worth the time and money if we are not certain know what I love, I plan to continue working in the same we don’t like. If we can see the positive aspect of it, we can about our interests? Study would mean acquiring additional place even after I graduate.” accomplish just about anything. skills and extending the comfortable and somewhat carefree Internships can be a great instrument to help us discover In this current economic scenario, where soon-to-be student life. Securing a job sounds better, since it means no our interests and strengths and even secure a full-time job. graduates are pitted against laid-off workers and recent more studies, money in the pocket and more fun. Instead of pursuing another degree, it is always helpful to get graduates, the competition is certainly strong. USA Today The pros and cons analysis of further studies vs. getting some hands-on experience first. found that there are more than five job seekers for every a job would best be done after taking into consideration In his 2005 Stanford Commencement speech, Steve Jobs, opening. So to beat the competitors, experience and passion the views of parents, friends, professors and, of course, the CEO of Apple, advised the graduates to do what they love. is extremely important. current economic situation than by going on hunches alone. “Sometimes life’s going to hit you in the head with a If we know our interests and are passionate about them, This would offer a broader perspective on things and would brick. Don’t lose faith. I’m convinced that the only thing that companies will be more than happy to take us on board. help in making the right decision. kept me going was that I loved what I did.” Self-confidence, positive attitude, industriousness, hope, Not all of us know what we want to do with our lives Yes, we need to do what we love, but we may not always earnestness and enthusiasm are the mental qualities that we and which steps to take next. Not knowing what to do can be get to do what we love. Being able to see the greener side need at this point to push us along our path in life.

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process alive and bonded. Trevor Morgan and Lou Taylor Pucci are two such pledges who are chosen by Frank as future BROTHERHOOD leaders of the brotherhood. Hence, they are forced to go through with an initiation prank that is a little different than Will Canon exposes the dark side the others who must steal toilet seats from the neighboring sorority. of pledging. “I talked to everyone I knew who had been in a fraternity,” says Canon about how he prepared for situations he did not

by candice winters know from firsthand experience. “Right after I graduated, I Phase 4 Films was back in Texas, and a friend of mine was at a school there. Things have gotten out of hand lately. He let me hang out and see what they did and what they were Trevor Morgan plays Adam in Will Canon’s Brotherhood. College kids don’t just have keg stands and binge drink; about. I told them, ‘Explain dynamics to me. Explain what they play awful, mean-spirited and highly dangerous pranks you liked about it, what you didn’t like about it.’” fraternity for 30 years, but has since been abandoned, that don’t seem to be benefiting anyone. One of the causes, What Canon produces is a film that takes a rather which brought along with it some unforeseen hazards and though by no means the sole reason, for this influx of young extreme story and makes it totally believable. Without giving difficulties for the shoot. drinkers is the popularity of the Greek community, you know, too much of the plot away, the initiation prank – making the “We shot in August in Texas,” says Canon. “The fraternity fraternities and sororities. The houses are clubs that revolve pledges think they will have to rob convenient stores – goes house we were in was abandoned, so it had no electricity or around brotherhood and sisterhood, but whose bond often horribly awry, leaving Pucci’s character injured and the rest of air conditioning. There were dead animals rotting under the comes from getting drunk and doing stupid things. the boys scrambling to agree on how to resolve the situation. floorboards of the house. We would shoot all night and sleep It’s not a crime; just blame it on the stupidity of youth. As As preparation, the director gave the actors a little assignment during the day.” a cultural study of our society, it’s a rather interesting topic, to help them find their inner frat boy. And if you think this is some exposé of the Greek one that writer-director Will Canon has spent years studying. “I called Jon and told him, ‘I’d be interested in you hazing community, think again. While at NYU, Canon was no part He made a short film when he was a student at NYU, and the these guys,’” says Canon. “He took all the actors who play of it and has only acquired details secondhand. However, movie that ran about eight minutes left him wanting more. the older brothers in the fraternity, and they organized the Brotherhood is not a film meant to condemn fraternities or “I always felt there was an opportunity to have a lot of guys who were going to play the pledges. They came up with shine any sort of light on their shortcomings. fun with the story,” says Canon. “I thought that if I expanded different hazing rituals to get them in the mindset of where “To me, this isn’t a movie about the Greek system,” it, I could explore the characters a little bit more and do their characters are on the food chain and to establish the explains Canon. “It’s just about people, and people are going something that was fun, but that had depth to it as well.” dynamics of this group. I think Jon and the other guys had to do things in their own self-interest regardless of what Though it sounds like a simple story, Canon and co-writer fun with it. I don’t know if it was really fun for the pledges.” institution it may fall under. For me, it wasn’t about making a Doug Simon are the masters of throwing in twists and turns What also was not fun for the cast and crew were the pro-fraternity movie or anti-fraternity movie. It didn’t really when you least expect it. In Brotherhood, Jon Foster is Frank, grueling conditions of the set. Canon shot the film in his matter to me. It was about people.” the pledge master of sorts in his fraternity, responsible for hometown of Arlington, Texas, at locations he used to visit getting the new members (aka pledges) through the hazing as a child. The fraternity house in the film was a working Brotherhood releases in select theaters Feb. 25.

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Now & Later Of Gods And Men Of Gods And Men releases in select theaters Feb. 25. (Cinema Libre Studio) (Sony Pictures Classics) The United States has been puritanical in its views on sex This film claims to be loosely based on the tragic kidnapping Vanishing on 7th Street in film. But Now & Later, directed by Philippe Diaz, proves and murder of seven French monks of Tibhirine in 1996. (Magnet) that nudity and uncensored sexual conduct can move a story At the time, Algeria was waging a bitter and bloody battle Director Brad Anderson offers another eerie, thought- rather than become a distraction. within its own country between the government and an provoking film inVanishing on 7th Street, which will make you Now & Later opens with Bill (James Wortham) running extremist terrorist group that wanted power. The death of question an overlooked daily occurrence: the dark. from the LAPD with the help of his former driver, Luis. The these Catholic figures in a predominantly Muslim community The film begins in a crowded movie theater on a typical night. exchange between the two sets the tone for the whole movie; had an unbelievable effect on the country and the religious Paul (John Leguizamo) is a theatre projectionist working the Bill does not understand why someone would help another community at large. machines when the lights go completely black. Once the lights person if there were nothing to gain from it. Bill slowly begins The monks are the ties that keep the small community come back on, the theater is empty, and all that remain are to understand this concept after he meets Angela (Shari together, acting as doctor and counselor for the locals who are peoples’ clothing and personal belongings. There are no bodies Solanis), a free-spirited illegal immigrant who happens to live regularly treated for their illnesses and given shoes when they to be found. on a rooftop in East Los Angeles. She is full of philosophical have no money. The seven brothers of the church are positive, Vanishing on 7th Street, set in downtown Detroit, whimsy and political outrage against the United States reassuring influences on the innocent people who are dragged ultimately finds four people struggling to survive and fight government and what it stands for – what Bill stood for. into the battle. After much debate and consideration, the men off the unknown and a growing darkness. The survivors find With Angela’s help, Bill begins to break through his decide to remain with their people instead of leave the country the last bit of remaining light in a bar powered by a gasoline notions of sex as a completely self-contained action rather and escape from danger. They firmly believe that they shall live generator. Paul, Luke (Hayden Christensen), a TV news anchor, than as a way to help live life. Angela feels that sex should be if it is God’s will. When their fateful end finally does come, Rosemary (Thandie Newton), a physical therapist and James experienced to its fullest, a philosophy that she keeps true to it is not so bloody or violent. We are even allowed to harbor (Jacob Latimore), a young tween are left to figure out why they in life. Life, as well as sex, should be taken as it is rather than the clinging hope that maybe they will make it out alive. But were chosen to live. They question what everything means fretted upon. as they walk off with their captors into the snowy mountains, while fighting a faceless enemy. In the menacing darkness, all The sex scenes are not gratuitous, but show a relationship history remains steadfastly true. they see are shadows and hear are disturbing whispers. where sex allows a severely closed-off man to talk about how The film is slowly paced and often frustratingly simple. A few times during the movie, I was reminded of films he feels. While the ending remains ambiguous about the The religious overtone is heavy handed, even for a movie about like I Am Legend and 28 Days Later, where the survivors future of both leads, there is a certain satisfaction in knowing French monks. However, there is a scene near the end that wake to find emptiness and chaos while trying to search for that their lives have been changed due to the other. Now & nearly redeems the prior 90 minutes. Director Xavier Beauvois answers. Though there are no new, exciting twists, Vanishing Later provides an intense perspective of the sexual relations of creates a stunning sequence that mimics The Last Supper with on 7th Street manages to remain spooky throughout. The film a newly formed relationship and a mind-opening view of the cinematic beauty and emotive grace. Of Gods and Men is a has moments of suspense and dread but leaves too many United States’ influence over smaller countries. gentle story that won’t ruffle any feathers, but that makes a unanswered questions. Grade: B+ small statement about the power of good. Grade: B —Kristen Orola Grade: C+ —Ariel Paredes Now & Later releases in select theaters Feb. 25. —Candice Winters Vanishing on 7th Street releases in select theaters Feb. 25.

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of gay marriage and rampant cheating with Tiger Woods, the Internet and [Congressman] Chris Lee,” he says, posing HALL PASS as if shirtless with a cell phone cam. “I like that it raises the question.” A Farrelly Brothers Chick Flick “But it’s a horrible idea,” Fischer interjects. “It’s a wonderful premise for a film; it’s a horrible practical idea for by sasha perl-raver your real life. Don’t do it.” “All the guys are silent, like ‘Oh, yeah, you’re right. It’s a

When you’re a kid, a hall pass means a few bad idea,’” Wilson laughs. Iovino Peter minutes of glorious freedom spent away from the classroom. In order to appeal to filmgoers of the fairer sex, the As an adult, a hall pass includes stoned rounds of golf, binges Farrellys turned to their wives for input, as well as several well- Fred (Jason Sudeikis) and Rick (Owen Wilson) in Hall Pass at Applebee’s and Google searches for pickup lines … at least known female comedy writers whose names Sudeikis rattles if you’re in the new Farrelly brothers movie, Hall Pass. off like he’s taking attendance. “Laura Kightlinger, Morgan might the cast go trolling? The film stars Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis as Murphy, who writes for ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’...” “Olive Garden,” Wilson deadpans. married best friends whose wives, played by Jenna Fischer “You’re like a database,” Wilson laughs as Sudeikis licks “Go to Bed Bath & Beyond or Target!” Fischer interjects and Christina Applegate, grant them “a hall pass”; a weeklong his finger, marking notches in the air. with mock exasperation. “Go where women go. Whole Foods! opportunity to do whatever they want, with whomever they “It is a chick flick,” Wilson continues. “[The Farrellys] The slutty women are at Whole Foods!” want, with zero consequences and it’s all fun and games – would often say that to me; that we were making Mystic Pizza Once the group’s laughter subsides, they offer their until their wives start enjoying some extracurricular activities meets The Traveling Sisterhood of Ya-Ya,” he chuckles. suggestions for places to meet men, including Home Depot, as well. Considering if you remove the first letter of the two words the golf course, or Sudeikis’ pick, “strip clubs.” The Farrelly brothers, known for films like There’s in the title, you’re left with All Ass, and there are multiple If they were granted a hall pass, who might they use it for? Something About Mary and Dumb and Dumber, call their scenes featuring feces, a Farrelly brothers chick flick walks a “Hmmmm, 1967 Raquel Welch?” Sudeikis offers. “Can I latest offering “a chick flick,” and say they knew from the first very fine line between shock and humor, but that never made use it that extensively? Can I use it with a time machine? Oh, moment they heard the concept it would be a hilarious fire- the actors uncomfortable. who am I kidding? I’d take 1997 Raquel Welsh. I’d take 2007! starter topic ripe with comedy. At the film’s press day in Los “Maybe from growing up with brothers, [that’s] the type Not today though, not today. That would be disrespectful. I’d Angeles, looking surprisingly well rested considering he’d of humor I respond to,” Wilson shrugs. take Helen Mirren now.” been in New York shooting “Saturday Night Live” just 15 “When you’re a little kid and you daydream about what Only Fischer balks at the suggestion. hours earlier, Sudeikis agrees with the directing duo. making a movie would be like, what you’re daydreaming “I’m a newlywed,” she shrugs, “so I don’t want a hall pass “I do believe in the concept of love, marriage and about is a Farrelly brothers movie,” Fischer says. “Their set right now.” monogamy, but I like that the commercial alone causes some is so fun and easy. And, luckily, I didn’t have to do anything The guys groan. sofa discussion and pillow talk of, ‘Honey, what would you too insane.” “I’d use mine with [your husband] then,” Sudeikis says. do it I gave you that?’ Marriage is in an interesting place Once the men in the film are granted a hall pass, they with the high divorce rate, people talking about the sanctity head to Applebee’s to try to pick up chicks. In real life, where Hall Pass releases in theaters Feb. 25.

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and hard work. It’s a job that won’t get any recognition for the integral element you alone conceived and brought to the PHILIP GLASS film unless you compose enough award-quality scores over the span of decades. Then, maybe, you’ll become a household name, but most likely not. FESTIVAL Reznor and Ross took home the Golden Globe as I predicted. But as I said before, there’s not always a clear-cut Feb. 27-March 27 @ Various winner. In fact, before last year, I was a huge film fan who didn’t have a favorite score. I enjoyed Thomas Newman (cousin of Locations Randy) who composed music for “American Beauty” (1999) and Wall-E (2008). But in 2009, a music god entered my life Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance screens Feb. 27. by candice winters and changed the way I relate to music. As my close friends will tell you, I am addicted, yes addicted, to the soundtrack Powaqqatsi: Life in Transformation (1988) and Naqoyqatsi: Life Several weeks before the Golden Globes to Pixar’s Up (2009), which won Michael Giacchino the as War (2002) will be screened in the following weeks (March I got into a small tiff with a friend about a certain category, Academy Award. 6 and March 20, respectively). The titles of all three films are its nominees and whom we both thought would win. The Up is one of my favorite films of all time and really proved words from the language of the Hopi people; the word qatsi category was Best Original Score. I was rooting for the score to sophisticated audiences what animation could do for adults means “life,” and the word koyaanisqatsi means “crazy life, life by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for The Social Network as well as kids. Its soundtrack and award-winning score is a in turmoil, life out of balance, life disintegrating, a state of life (2010), and my friend tried his hardest to convince me that sure-fire way to instantly get me out of any foul mood. The that calls for another way of living.” Fittingly, Glass composed the highly regarded Hans Zimmer would win for Inception melody is light and lofty, but there are, like the film itself, the score for all three films.Koyaanisqatsi consists primarily of (2010). To give him credit where it is most definitely due, serious undertones to it as well. slow motion and time-lapse stock footage of cities and natural Zimmer is an amazing composer who has created the iconic Giacchino, Newman, Zimmer, Reznor and Ross are our landscapes across the United States. Glass has done some solo music for so many films; it would take too long to list them all contemporary masters of score, but all of them have been at work in the form of musical poetry, and this film is typical of here. He won his Oscar for composing the score for The Lion one time or another influenced by Philip Glass. Known for the type of work he tends to do. King (1994). That should say it all. his minimalist and contemporary classical scores, Glass has Glass’ opera “Akhnaten” will be performed March 19 and However, the race this year has been tough. You may, not limited his artistic endeavors to just film. He has written 27, and LBO has incorporated several ‘Glass-centric’ events like my sister who is not very film savvy, think that you don’t operas, musical theater works, nine symphonies, 10 concertos, throughout the L.A. area with the Pacific Symphony for the even notice the music, that if there wasn’t any score playing chamber music and work for his own musical group, which Philip Glass Festival. What is so special about this screening under the action, that you may not realize a difference. It’s he founded. is that Koyaanisqatsi is rarely screened in a theater, much less a common misconception that the majority of moviegoers On Sunday, Feb. 27, the Long Beach Opera is kicking off in our neck of the woods. What is guaranteed about this film: make. Because, as it turns out, music is almost as important its production of Glass’ opera with a screening at 11 a.m. at the The score will be to die for. as dialogue and most definitely more difficult than action. Art Theatre Long Beach of Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance Composing a score is not just time-consuming, frustrating (1982), which is the first film in the Qatsi trilogy. The other two, For more information, visit philipglass.com.

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The Majors: Zach Galifianakis and Robert Downey Jr. are on the road trip from hell in Due Date. Taking a page from the Planes, Trains & Automobiles school of mismatched buddy comedies, the film follows a father-to-be who is relying on an obnoxious failed actor to get across the country in time for his child’s birth. Bill Murray, Robert Duvall and Sissy Spacek star in Get Low, based on a 1930s folk tale about a hermit who threw his own funeral party while he was still alive. After defeating his archenemy, a supervillain (Will Ferrell) finds himself in an existential funk in the animated Megamind (available Feb. 25). Joining the star-studded voice cast are Brad Pitt, Tina Fey and Ben Stiller.

Under the Radar: If Ed Wood had directed The Birds, the result might be Birdemic: Shock and Terror, the biggest cult hit since The Room. If films so bad they’re good are your thing, you have come to the right place. Tippi Hedren makes a cameo. Fans of Shaun of the Dead will dig the horror-comedy The Last Lovecraft: Relic of Cthulhu. The last living descendant of horror writer H.P. Lovecraft finds himself humanity’s last hope when otherworldly monsters straight out of the Cthulhu mythos start wreaking havoc. Also available: French crime epic Mesrine: Killer Instinct ON DEMAND EVERYWHERE FEB. 25TH From Criterion With Love: Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster each gave one of ST their best performances in the pitch black Sweet Smell of Success, a damning portrayal COMING TO THEATERS APRIL 1 of schemers and hustlers in the dog-eat-dog world of late ’50s Manhattan. Ahead of its time in its relentlessly bleak tone, it paints the American pursuit of status as a classically WWW.RUBBERTHEMOVIE.COM tragic tale of hubris.

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Arcade Fire Pre-Grammy Secret Show So around 10 a.m., I watched the line quadruple around Feb. 11 @ Ukranian Cultural Arts Center the block and started getting roasted alive. Finally at 12:30 At 12:40 a.m. Thursday morning, two buddies and I decided p.m., I was assured that a guest and myself would get into on a whim to wait in line in front of the El Rey Theatre until Arcade Fire at 7:30 p.m., location: Ukrainian Cultural Arts noon for Arcade Fire tickets. It was a secret show, and they Center(?!) – a building the size of where your friend’s Bar/ had announced hints via Twitter of where the tickets might Bat Mitzvah was held or your local YMCA basketball gym. be on sale. I had already been up since 9 a.m., but I decided, The point is, we got in at 7:45 p.m., and we were finally 15 what the hell, you only live once. We knew we were in for an feet and an hour and a half away from seeing Arcade Fire. adventure. How could we miss an opportunity to see Arcade They immediately started at 9:30. Every second I waited Fire in an intimate setting? Oh yeah, and it was only $30! So in line was worth the hour and 45-minute set. The sound was we arrived at the El Rey at approximately 2:30 a.m., when the incredible. Everybody in the band played perfectly in sync delirium and blissful anticipation began to set in. and sounded more energetic than on the record. The band

I was 60th in line, next to some really cool dudes from mates were going crazy on stage, just as the crowd danced Jacob Gaitan USC and UCLA. We talked all night – music, football, fútbol, and sang along to every song. The energy was incredible (My literature, school, politics, life, aspirations – shared munchies eyes got watery during “Wake Up.”). Overall, the experience Chris Velan’s passion for music shined at Room 5. and drank wine. The weirdest part was the mutual friends I was unforgettable, and if I had the chance, I’d do it again in a discovered that I had with at least three of the people in line. heartbeat. —Cullan Shewfelt to deliver the opening number “Since You’re Gone,” an I guess it’s a small world. To think that 60 people alone would aggressive tell-off bash to an ex-lover. Power surged show up to camp on a sidewalk to buy tickets for a concert, The Pretty Reckless through the night. On “Just Tonight,” the band’s first U.S. two hours after it had been announced where the tickets Feb. 11 @ The El Rey Theatre single, Momsen showed not only raw vocal maturity but would be on sale. I found it pretty incredible that wherever Shedding her “Gossip Girl” persona for hardcore rock commanding, gut-wrenching lyrics wrapped up in the most you are, you’ll find that one person is not that different from queen, Taylor Momsen of the Pretty Reckless kicked off her perfectly tortured love song. another. nationwide tour Friday at the El Rey. While many may be On second glance, Momsen’s age is perhaps what’s most The best part about the way the show was run is that quick to write off the 17-year-old newcomer to the music shocking about this authentic young talent. Already hitting the ticket booth asked for your name and ID, and put it on world, fans at the sold-out show knew that Momsen could overseas success in Europe, the Pretty Reckless’ takeover in a list to confirm your identity when you tried to get into hang with the best of them. the States is inevitable. —Christopher Agutos line at the show. So the legitimate fans that waited in line Judging by Momsen’s eyes – drowned out by black couldn’t get robbed or bought off buy scalpers, no matter eye shadow with bleached locks masking her face – there’s Chris Velan what they offered, because the true fans’ names were on the nothing pretty about the band’s sound. Momsen is a real deal Feb. 12 @ Room 5 list. Besides, nobody who waits in line for 11 hours, without rocker with a phenomenal look, captivating stage presence Montreal-based Chris Velan performed in front of a limited sleep for 30, is about to waste his time or energy on giving a and a haunting wail that will leave you standing cold. and intimate Hollywood crowd. As he removed his shoes on scalper his ticket, when he could see the greatest concert of Clad in her signature outfit consisting of red lingerie, his life for himself. stockings and a leather jacket, Momsen strutted on stage CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 >>>

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and “Gossip Girl”–famed Taylor Momsen Lauren Dukoff blared her frustrations and sexual experience into a microphone that spread her voice to the Taylor Momsen of the Pretty Reckless attendees of the El Rey Theatre show. The girl showed up in red lingerie and talked about everything from sex to alcohol. But she’s only 17. What could have prompted this blossoming teenager to leave behind the screen and tumble into the rawer world of the music biz? Momsen’s transition into the music world was marked by her assertion that music was her escape from a tumultuous life. And Friday night she proved she’s not just an actress, and her new band the Pretty Reckless is not just an act. Not every move from movie or television stardom turns out so well. Back in the early 2000s, Juliette Lewis, who starred in Natural Born Killers and most recently Due Date, took to the stage with her band Juliette and the Licks. The band toured in various locations, working their way from a small set at the X Games to a show with Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age in Hyde Park, London. And for Zooey Deschanel, meeting Matt Ward on a movie set and working with him on a duet eventually led her to grace more and more music stages and make a new name for herself in She & Him. But the success of any actress in a band depends on more than their usual typecast and roles on the screen. Lewis was certainly able to let loose on the stage, throwing herself on the floor in strange positions and belting out notes like she was alone at home with no one watching. But the band lasted only a few years before Lewis released a solo album in 2009. Deschanel and Ward’s band She & Him built a fairly strong fan base once their sophomore album came out last year, while Deschanel’s sister Emily stayed on board for the sixth season of Fox’s successful forensic science and action series “Bones.” With the possibility of more roles practically secured, why would an actress opt to trade in scripted lines for verses they most likely have to write themselves? If the music world was an opportunity to let free a little, all of the above women took it. But finding your own personal freedom isn’t enough in the music world – and that’s the battle Momsen has to fight. Image is everything, but when an actress lacks the proper pipes to back up her cutesy image, it shows. Whether it be at the El Rey Theatre or the Staples Center, there are no teleprompters or directors to lead you along the way. The techs set up the show, and the performer is left alone to do what she will with the hour or so during which hundreds, or thousands, of eyes watch her every move. Unlike Lewis and Deschanel’s shift from actress to musician, Momsen’s performance feels rawer. Sure, the girl kept a few tricks up her sleeve, calling out to the audience and swaying her hips at appropriate moments, but in the moments when she sang, you forgot she started out as an actress. Despite the nervousness that was at times evident, Momsen’s unique voice and intuitive sense of musical aesthetics was obvious from the get-go. Other male band mates may often be thrown into the background, but this is no act being put on by a rebellious teenager. What Momsen exudes in her tracks is the confidence of someone older than 17 who doesn’t care much about what anyone else thinks. If Momsen manages to break free of the constraints of acting, in which the audience’s gaze is constantly in control of the actress’ actions, there will be something truly dynamic and freeing in the band. Momsen’s live performance showed her vocals are far from subpar, and the ripples of emotions proved the show is for more than the money. Momsen drops into the world at a time when strange antics and eye-popping outfits reign supreme, a time in which her raccoon-eyelined eyes and Runaways-reminiscent lingerie pieces may be scoffed at. But her genuine musicality and sincerity make the Pretty Reckless much more than a well-played act.

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MUSINK Thrice alone is worth the ticket price for Musink Tattoo & Music Festival. The Orange County natives know how to put on a show. TATTOO at some point this year, so it wouldn’t be entirely unreasonable to think there might be some new material that gets previewed. MUSINK BANDS Granted, that may be more wishful thinking than anything, but & MUSIC hey, it’s never too early to start dropping hints, right Dustin … ? And if you want to see some seriously awesome tattoo work NOT TO MISS on a band while you’re, y’know, at a tattoo festival, these guys FESTIVAL have some very legit ink of their own. by brien overly Circa Survive: Now from one of the inevitably best albums March 4-6 @ OC of this year to what was arguably one of the single best albums of March 4 last year, Circa Survive is another band that is entirely worth the Fairgrounds Suicial Tendencies: So many kids today have no idea where their ticket price by themselves. The fact they happen to be playing the punk came from. Back when we all had to walk to hardcore shows same day as Thrice means that, essentially, not going on Saturday barefoot in the frigid L.A. snow. Exactly. can be filed under the “#baddecisions” hashtag. by brien overly Point being, perhaps it’s just the nature of music in general, Another band that also continues to outdo themselves with but so much of the modern punk and hardcore scenes have little each album they release, Circa has likewise evolved from strictly concept of their genres’ early days, who the progenitors were defined scene parameters into so much more. While genre It just seems logical that or what their movements started and stood for. Given the rich pigeonholing ran rampant in their early days, the band has a tattoos and punk rock go hand in hand history of punk rock that Los Angeles has to offer, think of it as proven track record of artistry in their musicianship that cements together. part of our civic duty to really get a grasp on it by seeing one of them as something more timeless than the other bands in their In the cultural Venn diagram, there is of the great thrash icons play live. scene. course significant overlap between the two, Given that these dudes have been shredding together for With a vocal range you’d swear wasn’t humanly possible if but as far as festivals catering to them as longer than most modern bands have been alive, you can have he didn’t pull off every single note live, frontman Anthony Green lifestyles, it seems it’s either one or the other. some assurance that they’ll give you a memorable show. How else goes above and beyond in all aspects of his musical being. From Luckily, the annual Musink convention, are you ever going to be an industry elitist if you can’t rattle off musicianship and lyricism to his stage performance, Green is a now in its fourth year, is bringing some Suicidal Tendencies trivia in between professing your undying master of creating a visceral mood for an audience when he’s got of the biggest and best names from both love for Fugazi and Promise Ring. a mic in his hand. industries together for a weekend. The three-day festival, which started in March 5 March 6 2008, sees traditional tattoo convention- Thrice: This band alone is worth the ticket price, but hey, don’t The Used: Though they’ve been out of the public spotlight for a style demonstrations and exhibits from take our word for it. Just go listen to any of the band’s albums from little bit, it doesn’t change the fact that the Used still make for one renowned and up-and-coming tattoo the last 10 years if you want to hear a stand-alone masterpiece of the most intense live shows in modern rock. Though they may artists, alongside performances from both of a song collection. With seven studio albums under their belts not be as eccentric, or as self-destructive, as they were known for iconic and contemporary bands across the now, the band has evolved from post-hardcore pack leaders into being on stage in their early days, these guys still bring the chaos punk, hardcore and metal scenes. something much more over the last many years. Without losing on stage like nobody’s business. This year’s lineup includes the likes of sight of their hard rock roots, frontman Dustin Kensrue, guitarist Frontman Bert McCracken’s signature whiskey-soaked- the Used, Thrice, Circa Survive and Suicidal Teppei Teranishi, bassist Eddie Breckenridge and drummer sandpaper howls and yells capture that unique emotionality as Tendencies headlining on the music front, Riley Breckenridge have continued to push the boundaries of only he can, taking his audience on the proverbial roller coaster as well as such greats in the tattoo scene as what defines their sound. Playing the role of mad scientists in with him every step. With lyrics that read more like diary entries, Mark Mahoney, Oliver Peck, Kari Barba, their scene, the foursome have effortlessly managed to integrate it’s near impossible to not get sucked into the band’s music and Nikko Hurtado, along with over 300 other elements of indie, folk, soul, classical and electronic into a genre hang on each of McCracken’s words. ink-slingers. that is typically strictly piss and vinegar. Hot Water Music: Just so everyone knows, there is no such “We tried to find bands this year that That said, just because they bring a little artfulness and class thing as a bad Chuck Ragan performance. And by extension, there tattoo culture could identify with and who fit to a rough-around-the-edges genre doesn’t mean they aren’t is thusly no such thing as a bad Hot Water Music performance. together, and to go for bands that are a little still melting faces. Kensrue can go from soulful crooning to Even at their rawest, most grittiest, most concussively ear- bit younger this year,” says fest promoter gut-wrenching yells without the slightest hesitation. A master at exploding, Ragan somehow manages to emote in a way that you Bill Hardie, who himself got his first tattoo invoking both the deepest of your inner motions and the most don’t even know he’s doing it until it really hits you. A lyrical from Mahoney 25 years ago. “Maybe we can chaotic of circle pits, Kensrue can do it all with little more than ninja, in terms of making his songs resonate, if you will. educate some of those younger audiences his voice. Now, when backed by Teranishi’s equally as emotive Intelligently written and arranged, but still somehow who have a few tattoos, but don’t know who shredding, the band is all but unstoppable. infectiously catchy, the Florida-bred punk band is one of precious the great tattoo artists really are yet.” Given that the band members are all Orange County natives few bands who can seamlessly reconcile the two styles while still by way of Irvine, this is practically a hometown show for the band, feeling decidedly edgy. Also capturing that timelessly anthemic and if there’s one thing this band can do, it’s put on a hometown quality, the band evokes a classic punk vibe while still feeling very For more information, visit musink.org. show. Even better, the band is slated to have a new album out much at home with the younger up-and-comers in their genre.

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Glassjaw Feb. 25 @ El Rey Feb. 26 @ The Glass House As much as I love Head Automatica, I’m not going to lie: Glassjaw is Daryl Palumbo at his absolute finest. Uninhibited and unpre– dictable, the Long Island-bred post-hardcore band’s live show is one of the best around, and not just because of Palumbo’s wild on-stage theatrics. The band has been around for BAYSIDE nearly a decade and has been able to effortlessly make progressive, Killing Them Loudly edgy and gritty rock music for the entirety of that time, to the point by BRIEN OVERLY they’re practically modern-day icons within their genre. ‘We spent a long time grinding it out in vans, playing to For those who aren’t as well nobody. If we were going to sell our souls, we would’ve done that a long time ago. I don’t versed in scene history, as soon think anyone needs to worry about that,” says Bayside frontman Anthony Raneri. as Palumbo lets loose with his Taken out of context, Raneri’s words may sound ever so slightly defensive, but the signature wailing and howling on singer is nothing if not secure with his band’s success. With 10 years together under stage, he’ll make you a believer their collective belts, the foursome of Raneri, bassist Nick Ghanbarian, drummer Chris too. Panic! At the Disco return to the scene March 1 Guglielmo and guitarist Jack O’Shea have a long list of accomplishments and have at the Roxy. established themselves as one of the staple bands of the modern punk scene. So they did what any logical band would do and decided to shake things up a little bit. Stone Temple Pilots After completing their contract with Victory Records, the band found their next Feb. 26 @ The Fox Theatre home on Wind-Up Records, known for breaking other punk rock icon bands such as … Speaking of modern-day icons, the members of Stone Temple Pilots may look like the Nickelback and Evanescence? Counterintuitive as it may seem, the task of label hunting icons of yesteryear, but much to their credit, they’re still keeping themselves relevant in a was as weighty as any other band decision. rock scene that seems increasingly geared toward the underaged. “We wouldn’t play demos for the labels when we were shopping around, even though We all grew up learning their discography (well, most of us did) and lyrics, and as we had them ready,” says Raneri. “That was our thing. We didn’t want someone to sign a much as we might like to treat the ’90s like some fabled pre-social media, dark-ages era song or sign a record. We have a 10-year history with four records and thousands of shows where everything was awful and flannel clad, some music still holds up today. And STP on our resume. Sign us for who we are, or don’t sign us at all.” is one of those bands. With a label head and backing team that were already in the Bayside camp beforehand, Standing the test of time against modernity, Weiland and his band mates are a Wind-Up proved to be the right fit for Raneri and his band mates, which is why he’s so quintessential there-and-back band that have dealt with every hurdle a band can vocal in shooting down the concept of label associations. encounter. Show a little respect, yeah? “We don’t really know what kind of band we are,” he says. “We never really felt like we fit in on Victory despite it being an indie punk label.” Along with their new label, the band opted to take a new approach to writing when Panic! At the Disco they began working on Killing Time, their fifth studio album and follow-up to 2008’s March 1 @ The Roxy Shudder. I can already tell I’m probably going to regret including this show in here, but if I worried “We spent the entire last year working on our record, which is kind of nuts because about what people thought of me when they read Frequency anymore, I’d never get this we’ve always only spent six weeks working on a record whenever we could find gaps in column out every week. There are probably guiltier musical pleasures I’ve written about our touring schedule,” says Raneri. “This time we just said we were writing and recording anyway, but this one’s something of a personal defeat. indefinitely, not booking any shows or tours until the record’s finished, and we made the I lost. I gave into the man. I don’t hate Panic! At the Disco anymore. There was a time best record we’ve ever done.” when I would sing their flaws and faults so gloriously and with such superiority. I was Given that they were taking significantly more time on the album than on any previous riding high on the hater-train, I admit. one, there was no doubt that it would have to be an ambitious one for the band. But then something happened along the way. I can’t place my finger exactly on what “We just knew we didn’t want to bite off more than we could chew and half-ass it with or when, but all of a sudden, I lost all that rage. It was like the red fog just lifted one day this album, so we decided to go back to what Walking Wounded was with instrumentation after they split down the middle. and lots of left turns and surprises in songs,” says Raneri. “Being able to spend this long on I didn’t particularly dislike either of the two groups that the former band splintered it, we were able to write a song, demo it, live with it for a while, decide if every part was the into, but when the four were together, for some reason, the venom flowed freely in my best it could be, then rewrite it if it wasn’t.” Word documents. Songwriting, that was the easy part. Now the issue remains of where the album even Now that they’ve matured, endured a little hardship, aren’t so oversaturated, I feel a fits into the genre, as the fact isn’t at all lost on Raneri that the face of punk has changed little more comfortable giving them a fair shake. since Bayside first started. Though he and his band mates are the elder statesmen of the I mean, I’m still 100 percent OK with not being around for the teen girl Panic craze Warped Tour circuit these days, they’re also something of odd men out stylistically. But that happened when they started out, but now that their fan base is likewise a little older, Raneri is unfazed. It’s just the nature of the industry. I might be will to venture out to this show. “Punk isn’t mine. Warped Tour isn’t mine. Who am I to get pissed that we don’t fit in The few times I have seen them in the last many years, they … might have impressed on Warped anymore because we’re too punk? We did Warped for the first time in 2002 and me. we were too pop back then, because pop punk and emo were the devil at the time,” he says. Just a little. “It’s easy to get pissed off about where the scene has gone when you’re looking at all Despite my skepticism and cynicism. these pop bands that have overrun it. But punk is still happening. You’re just not looking Much to their credit, remaining members Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith have in the right places,” he says. always been the best parts of Panic’s live show as the most visually dynamic half. Luckily, the members of Bayside make for a good place to start. It seems the musicianship has only gotten better lately, so it might be fair to assume that their live show has likewise been stepped up as well, making them one of few bands Killing Time is currently available. Bayside perform May 10 at House of Blues Anaheim and from their scene that might actually be able to outlast their trendiness. May 12 at House of Blues Sunset Strip. For more information, visit baysidebayside.com.

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by kevin wierzbicki of “Memories” to follow shortly after. The prolific artist plans on releasing a second album later this year. Julianna Barwick: The Magic Place According to Julianna Barwick, the magic place that is the I’ll Have Heady Nuggs, Please namesake of her just-released album was a tree on the family The latest collectible for fans of the Flaming Lips is a vinyl- farm. only box set containing the band’s early albums called Heady “It was in the back pasture,” says Barwick. “You had to Nuggs: The First Five Warner Bros. Records 1992-2002. The crawl inside, and it was like there were different rooms; it was set – featuring the titles Hit to Death in the Future Head, really magical, and that’s how I feel right now.” Transmissions from the Satellite Heart, Clouds Taste Metallic, No doubt she’ll still be feeling that way when she The Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots – is performs at the Bootleg Theatre on March 22. going to be available in two different versions. The standard issue drops on Record Store Day, April 16, Sozay Joins He Who Breaks the Law Tour and will be available at indie record stores only. That version Rapper Sozay has earned a slot on the He Who Breaks the comes on 140-gram black vinyl. If you’d like the extra special Julianna Barwick invies you to The Magic Place. Law tour starring House of Pain. The Los Angeles native version of Heady Nuggs where each disc is pressed on a is busting out of the underground hip-hop scene on the different color vinyl, you’ll need to order directly from the anchors, shamrocks and leaves on the banjo headstock. strength of his debut EP, Who is Sozay? band at flaminglips.com/store. Both box sets will be limited Italian Pearloid inlay spells out the band’s name on Life is good now, but it has been a bumpy road to success editions, but if you miss out you can take consolation in the the fingerboard, also decorated with two shamrocks and a for Sozay; he comes from a broken family and has struggled fact that the Lips have promised many more surprises as the banner that reads “Boston.” Deering also offers a version of with drugs, situations that combined to put him behind bars year goes on. the banjo in its Goodtime line; that one comes at a reduced locally and in federal lock-up. Expect to hear all about those price while still being a professional-grade instrument. past exploits in the form of the song “High Hopes” if you The Dropkick Murphys Banjo deeringbanjos.com check out Sozay’s show at the Los Angeles House of Blues Known for the use of traditional instruments and world- March 18. The He Who Breaks the Law tour also stops at the renowned, high-energy live performances of Irish punk, the Get Some Floating Action HOB Anaheim March 19. Dropkick Murphys have taken the banjo into a new genre. Speaking of instruments and band names, Park the Van In songs like “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” performed live, recording artist Floating Action (real name: Seth Kauffman) Get Defaults by Hard Mix For Free audiences get to see what can be done on a banjo that is out took his stage name from a musical accessory: a vintage South Carolina’s hazy-electronic producer Noah Smith, aka of the ordinary. Gretsch bass drum pedal. More trivia, FA purposely wrote Hard Mix, is about to drop his debut, Defaults, on March 1. In With the band hailing from Boston, once the home of and recorded his latest album, Desert Etiquette, in a hurry (It even better news, Dovecote Records likes the album so much several top banjo manufacturers, it seems only natural to took a total of four days.) so that he could capture creative that they’ve decided to give it away for free so you can like it, bring a limited edition Dropkick Murphys Banjo to musicians spontaneity. Hear those songs live when you spontaneously too. Grab your copy when March rolls around at hardmix. and fans. Enter the Deering Banjo Company’s Dropkick decide to go see Floating Action perform at the Hotel Café tumblr.com, and keep your eye out for a 12-inch vinyl single Murphys Banjo, complete with the band’s shield crest of on March 11.

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Every night “The Daily Habit” features different guests from various fields such as extreme sports athletes, up-and- ‘THE DAILY coming bands and famous actors and comedians. So far, popular celebrities like Will Ferrell, Jack Black, Blink 182 and Far East Movement have left their footprints on the set. HABIT’ As a SoCal native, Parnell is the perfect host for the show because of his interest in both extreme sports and music. He Like Chilling at a Party with combines his previous experience as a sports commentator and as a host for MTV to bring together somewhat unusual Pals yet equally fascinating topics revolving around sports and

music. In addition, he was one of the co-producers and host TV Fuel by dana jeong for a youth culture show called “Paved New World” for ESPN, which explains his ability to smoothly introduce a pop culture (l to r) Pat Parnell, Jeremy Stenberg, Nicole Johnson, It’s a typical guys’ night. You called your element to the show. Jordan Morris and Amy Paffrath on “The Daily Habit” girlfriend to let her know you’re busy. You have packs of beer “‘Daily Habit’ for me is a complete dream job,” Parnell sitting in the fridge and various munchies popped open on laughs. “I get to kick back and have conversations with my you recorded one more time. the table. All of your boys are gathered in the living room in heroes growing up, whether it be pro surfers or pro skaters. I “We don’t take ourselves very seriously,” chuckles Paridon. their gym shorts, flicking through every channel for the third hope it lasts forever.” “We have girls in bikinis, we have clips that are funny, we make time. Now what? What adds to the cool party vibe of the show is the panel. fun of ourselves, we make fun of other people. We can do For those of you who need a fresh source of entertainment to Comedians and panelists Jordan Morris, Hal Rudnick and funny things that people don’t normally do.” mix up your guys’ night, Fuel TV is here to present you with Chris Fairbanks act as co-anchors with Parnell, cracking jokes It seems like all fun and silly, but the team works extremely the perfect option. Hosted by renowned sports broadcaster here and there to lighten up the mood with comedy. hard to make “The Daily Habit” into a one-stop shop for all Pat Parnell and produced by Scott Paridon, “The Daily Habit” “We’re like joke providers,” says Fairbanks, who is also of the information that five different shows would normally is here to satisfy all of your hunger needs – whether it be launching his own comedy special, “Fairly Uncertain,” this contain. sports, music, good laughs or hot girls – to go perfectly with month on Fuel TV. Morris hopes that, with the panelists, the “Most of the people you see on the show also work behind that beer in your hand. audience feels like they’re at a cool party with some friends. the scenes,” explains Morris. “We’re always messing around on “It’s like a good weekend at the 901,” says Parnell. “It is a The creation of the panel is not the only thing that changed the Internet and saying what we want to talk about. It’s very hangout, you feel like you’re hanging out at a bar with your since the relaunch of the show. Beginning last October, “The democratic.” good friends. It’s a Molotov cocktail, but it tastes like a Mai Daily Habit” has been taped in a brand new studio located on So, if you are a “dude” looking for a fun break from work, Tai and is super entertaining.” Sure enough, as a combination the Fox lot with much more space and facilities. Add to that, make sure to catch “The Daily Habit.” It is a perfect chips-and- of extreme sports, music and comedy, “The Daily Habit” feels a live audience, “hot chicks,” funny video clips and abundant salsa combo to complete your midnight cravings. more like a chill conversation at a low-key kickback than a doses of comedy, and you have the perfect alternative for your formal, host-versus-guest show. guys’ night instead of watching that awesome Lakers game “The Daily Habit” airs weeknights at 11:30 p.m. on Fuel TV.

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<<< CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 The Luyas <<< CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Too Beautiful to Work ers of notes on various instruments – alto, tenor and bass sax (Dead Oceans) stage, he strapped on a guitar and as well as French horn – and otherworldly vocal effects to The title of this album could be derived from any number of introduced himself to the welcoming create uninterrupted tones, which seem as if they were looped things, but since the music the Luyas perform here is a sort of audience. and overdubbed but were all done live in a studio with 20 dreamy experimental pop, it’s not out of the realm of possibility At first glance, Velan appeared shy and microphones and then precisely mixed. to think that someone took a listen and commented, “That’s too modest while informing everyone about a Sometimes Stetson sounds like an avant-garde quartet beautiful to work!” cold he was fighting. or a free-jazz group; other times he resembles a Philip Glass- Actually everything here works quite nicely, thanks to But as he plugged in his acoustic and esque minimalist ensemble. Stetson’s material is enhanced by always-interesting soundscapes and delicate vocalizations from adjusted his microphone, he unleashed a contributions from Laurie Anderson, who adds abbreviated, Jessie Stein. Stein adapts her voice to sound like a happy pixie, musical onslaught that proved entertaining abstract poetics to four songs, and My Brightest Diamond’s singing on the rhythm of the percolating title cut, occasionally and exciting. Shara Worden, who brings a mournful mood to a traditional getting stuck in a particular phrase, repeating it like there’s some Velan is a one-man band that literally gospel piece. sort of glitch in her animatronics brain. makes every musical sound in his live Grade: B “Worth Mentioning” finds Stein’s voice floating in the ether performance. —Doug Simpson – of some other planet – until the song eventually dissolves in Equipped with loop pedals for layered New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges is currently available. a flurry of Sgt. Pepper’s-style psychedelia. “Tiny Head” is even elements, he gently taps his guitar, creating trippier, “Moodslayer” invokes the spirit of Frank Zappa and “I simple drumbeats, and bleeds the guitar Holcombe Waller Need Mirrors,” still a long way from the norm with Stein singing chords with fire and passion. Into the Dark in little girlish tones, is about as close to traditional pop as Too Each track included variations of folk Unknown Beautiful to Work gets. blues and soothing rhythms that provided (Napoleon) The appeal here is definitely an odd one, but there’s no mental images of his lyrics. Velan added an Holcombe Waller is denying its potency. introduction to each song while explaining often compared to Grade: A the history of each title. Sufjan Stevens. It is —Kevin Wierzbicki Aside from his talented vocals echoing an apt association. Too Beautiful to Work is currently available. across the room, his abilities as a guitarist Like Stevens, Waller is caused loud reactions between songs. an overachiever who Paris Suit Yourself The evening included warm rhythms has created musical My Main Shitstain that lingered in everyone’s head long after theater, worked on (Big Dada) the song ended. His passion for music multimedia projects Paris Suit Yourself brings their debut album My Main Shitstain shined intensely as he shared his life and writes songs that from across the pond. From Big Dada Recordings, the album experience through songs. muse on life, love and belief, which map out the heart’s and soul’s offers up interesting mixtures of sound. Velan is currently working on new topography. Composed of band members Luvinsky Atche (vocals), Marie material that will be released this spring. Waller’s latest venture, the sparse and acoustic Into the Dark Boye (bass and vox) and Victor Tricard (guitar, keys and vox), —Jacob Gaitan Unknown, is a rearrangement of his recent, international touring this crew serves up a fresh album ready to knock anyone’s socks theatrical-folk show, “Into the Dark Unknown: The Hope off. My Main Shitstain has a constant sound of erratic chaos that The English Beat – Love Hope Chest.” Waller’s hourlong, partially live album features a dozen carries through each track. Strength Charity Event tunes, which represent Waller’s thoughts on social stigmatism, Songs such as “Decadanse,” “Rollin’ On” and “Lost My Girl” Feb. 12 @ Zanzibar his dream-like surrealist portraits of friends and fellow travelers have no limits, and it’s almost as if they took rock ’n’ roll albums, When is the last time a concert you went to and ideas on artistic responsibility. some Tricky and Basement Jaxx, blended them together and out saved a life, much less several lives? Waller uses piano, percussion, guitar and an amazing four- shot My Main Shitstain. Love Hope Strength is a cancer charity octave voice to eloquently tackle themes such as mortality, Grade: B that seeks to do just that through the power depression and fleeting moments of affection and passion. Play —Mary Broadbent of music and the support of fans. this alongside Stevens’ Seven Swans, take some time for the My Main Shitstain is currently available. Begun by leukemia survivor Mike lyrics to settle in and you might find yourself transported from Peters of the Alarm, the charity raises cynicism to optimism. Toro Y Moi funds for cancer centers around the world Grade: A Underneath the Pine and encourages concertgoers to sign up for —Doug Simpson (Carpark) the bone marrow donor list on the spot Into the Dark Unknown is currently available. Chaz Bundick, the while they enjoy the evening. mastermind behind The night’s mission: raise the funds Kasey Anderson and the Honkies Toro Y Moi, takes for a new center in Africa for a final stage Heart of a Dog “chillwave” to a new of cancer care to provide those who travel (Red River) plateau in Underneath many miles to receive care a place to stay as Portland, Ore., singer-guitarist Kasey Anderson has a reputation the Pine. they approach full recovery. for creating gritty Americana roots rock akin to Ryan Adams or Unlike his pre– Two Tone Ska champions the English Steve Earle. But Anderson decided roots rock was a headlock vious release (Causers Beat provided the entertainment in a series he needed to escape, thus his new band, the Honkies, and latest of This), Toro Y of short sets that ignited the audience and album, Heart of a Dog. Moi recorded this quickly set everyone dancing. This is a 44-minute powerhouse of pure rock ’n’ roll that album with full, live Although far from the original lineup, swaggers like the late-’70s Rolling Stones on the charged-up instrumentation in every song, but not without the familiar and the current members are solid, energetic “Sirens and Thunder” and goes grungy during the distorted cut comforting atmosphere of Causers. performers who flawlessly ripped through “Kasey Anderson’s Dream,” which has a bite similar to the Jon Toro Y Moi has progressed his sound forward by bringing the set, which alternated between newer Spencer Blues Explosion. Key songs include aptly named punch- us back to a vibe reminiscent of soul and funk from the ’70s songs from their soon-to-be-released out “My Baby’s a Wrecking Ball” and a red-hot reinterpretation (such as in the more standouts tracks like “New Beat” and “Still upcoming album and classic ’80s anthems of the English Beat’s “Save It for Later,“ which is tacked on as a Sound”). Both of his albums display amazing production value like “Tenderness” and “Save It for Later.” hidden bonus track. – every instrument tone is unique and contributes to the fun(ky) A finale comprised of “Rankin’ Full Thankfully, Anderson has not forsaken his traditionalist characteristic of the album as a whole. Stop” careening into “Mirror in the impulses, which emerge during “My Blues, My Love” and the The variety of dynamic personality in the album makes it a Bathroom” just about blew the roof off memory-laced “Your Side of Town.” If Steve Earle was running a great listen whether you’re in the mood for a little dancing or a the place, proving that Dave Wakeling still bar band, this might be the stellar result. little relaxing. has the charm and charisma to rock the Grade: B Grade: B+ checkered socks off this former rude girl. A —Doug Simpson —Cullan Shewfelt memorable night for a noble cause. Heart of a Dog is currently available. Underneath the Pine is currently available. —Natasha Desianto

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resident DJ on Fridays, so you can come and dance all night. You may think this is a bit overwhelming for conversation, IZAKAYA & but the music actually serves as a soundtrack to your lively conversation. If it’s not to your liking, you can always reserve Fu-ga’s Banquet Room with its large flat-screen television … BAR FU-GA basketball season is upon us! Once you settle into your dining table and start reading 111 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles the menu, you’ll see why Fu-ga should be one of your regular hangout spots. From lunch specials like the 21-day aged Rib by erica carter Eye with vegetables, purple potatoes and your choice of rice for about $10 to the Happy Hour and Dinner menus, Fu-ga There’s something about going out to has you covered with options. dinner with a few friends. Sure, one-on-one dining is fun, Happy hour runs seven days a week, with nothing on the but when you go out with say, five or six people, the chance menu priced over $5.99, so you can easily have a full meal. of sharing each other’s food is greater, and you really get to My favorites include the juicy chicken karaage and fries experience what a restaurant has to offer without visiting seasoned with a spicy jack cheese uniformly melted over the multiple times. It makes dining more pleasurable, especially medium-cut potatoes. Pair that with a large $2 discounted Izakaya Fu-ga’s crispy tempura beer-battered onion rings when you are at a place that encourages sharing. Some places sake and beer and that in itself is very hearty. Make sure your offer family-style dining, where it’s almost like Sunday dinner dining companions order the calamari, I know it sounds a bit alongside Portuguese linguiça and German Bratwurst, and with the large plates that cover your table, while others serve ordinary, but Fu-ga’s take on the fried squid is crisp and not guess what accompanies that? A nice, simple, whole grain small plates, or tapas, where you get a little bit of something in the least oily. Fusion at its best takes form in the pork rib mustard … mmm, that paired with a nice glass of wine still and pass it along. Both options encourage lively discussions, tacos, even though it has been done to death with all the food sounds great long after the meal is over. mostly about the food. In Asian culture, establishments that trucks, the experience of having them can really round out There are noodles, rolls and “prepared to your taste” offer tapas are otherwise known as izakayas, which are very your Happy Hour experience. premium beef served with a tart, hint-of-citrus Ponzu sauce. popular in the Little Tokyo area of Los Angeles. Now, the trifecta is the Dinner menu, where Fu-ga is at It was very apparent that the regulars love these steaks, which A new addition to the art of izakayas, Izakaya & Bar Fu- their best. Fried seaweed flakes adorn the nori-tinged garlic include a spicy garlic sauce. ga has arrived and is already gaining momentum in the short French fries; the garlic within a melted compound butter Fu-ga has so much to offer, check the Web site for shows. time they’ve been open. Located near the “blink and you’ll that makes every bite of the fries that much better. The Panko Every Thursday night DJ Anthony Adems spins the best miss it” Weller Court off Second and San Pedro Streets, Fu- fried-breaded brie is creamy and spot-on with texture. Pair lounge, Top of the Pops hits and soulful rhythms. There’s lot ga doesn’t really look like much. But once you step through that with a Viognier wine or one of the imported Japanese of fun to be had at Izakaya & Bar Fu-ga; big group or small, the doors and walk underground into the captivating space, beers. I am not a fan of crab, but I tried a bite of my friend’s you’ll never run out of things to talk about. it’s like being transported to a Japanese culinary wonderland broiled king crab legs and might have to change my mind on with all the options Fu-ga has to offer. For starters, there is a that crustacean. Black pork, or Kurobuta sausage, is served For more information, call (213) 625-1722 or visit izakayafu-ga.com.

GRAPHICNOVELS BEAUTYBEAT Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne (DC) Grant Morrison is a master of dreaming up ideas that hark LE CHAT back to the era of adventure serials. It’s a breath of fresh air during a time when prevailing storytelling wisdom is to go as dark as possible – especially in a medium which has always NAILS had at its core an element of wish fulfillment. Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne brings to a climax the by erica carter events that Morrison has been building on for some time in Final Crisis and Batman and Robin. After the showdown with Darkseid, Bruce is sent spiraling backward through time, landing in the Paleolithic era I am all about Gel nails right now. They last longer than a with no memory of who he is. Bruce has to make his way back to the present, unaware that typical manicure, and they keep natural nails from breaking as they grow out. Sometimes, doing so will have catastrophic consequences. Along the way, the Dark Knight journeys I get nervous with the quality of product used in the gel products, especially the removal through the Witch Hunts, crosses swords with Blackbeard, shoots it out with Jonah Hex in process. You do have to soak your nails in an acetone solution, which seems a little toxic the Old West, matches wits with a noir femme fatale and jumps to the end of time itself. and damaging to the skin. So I did some research to find some of the least damaging, yet Included in this deluxe edition hardcover is a section featuring Morrison’s character still durable, nail products new to the market and found Le Chat Nail Care. designs and thumbnail sketches, as well as designs by the various artists. Le Chat has a great nail system called Perfect Match. This soak-off formula comes in Grade: B+ heat-activated, color-changing mixtures with pearl or opal sheen, 3-D colors, transparent —Mike Sebastian hues and more. They glide on easy with no streaks or clumping at the edge of the nail. Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne is currently available. Under the UV light that dries your nails, you can see how the color settles over the nail bed, grabbing on to the edges of your nails. Rat Catcher When it is time to remove the color, you don’t have to use the acetone method. Le (Vertigo) Chat makes a Nobility Soak gel cleanser that removes the color quickly without damage Andy Diggle (The Losers) is one of the most consistently entertaining writers working in to your natural or acrylic nails. Le Chat also offers non-gel nail colors, as well as original comics. Rat Catcher is his twisty, hard-boiled debut with Vertigo’s crime imprint. nail art and accessories to decorate your nails with a variety of designs like rhinestones, When the agents and witness inside an FBI safe house are killed, rumors begin to sequins, gemstones and foils. circulate within the Bureau of “the Rat Catcher,” a mysterious hit man who somehow Currently, there is one salon in the East Los Angeles area (Magical Nails, 1883 Daly manages to get to supposedly untouchable targets. With his partner dead, a seasoned agent St., Los Angeles) that offers Le Chat’s Perfect Match gel system at a price of about $17, teams with a U.S. Marshal to find the fabled killer, but no one is what he seems. but check out the Web site to find an authorized dealer near you. Or if you’re interested It’s an ingenious and gritty Elmore Leonard-esque crime thriller grounded with real- in learning how to use the Perfect Mobility system on yourself, Le Chat is holding demos world characters operating in moral gray areas. every Sunday at Skyline Beauty Supply (skylinebeautysupply.com) and Monday at Grade: A Starlight Beauty Supply (starlightnail.com). Both stores are located in Chinatown. —Mike Sebastian Rat Catcher is currently available. For more information, visit lechatnails.com.

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The NBA All-Star Weekend that took place in Los Angeles is A Hostel Site Just For You: If you want to see the world and do it cheaply by finally over, and the Lakers need to find focus in their playing. After winning his fourth staying in hostels but are afraid of what you might be getting yourself into, here’s help. All-Star Game MVP, Kobe Bryant was laughing, felt great and even joked about being Hostelworld.com separates hostels out by type and what activities are available nearby so rejuvenated with so much youth around him during the festivities. you can find just what you want. If you’re interested in partying, the site will direct you “Just being around so many young players gave me so much energy to see them to places like St. Christopher’s Village in London where the hostel has its own bar with bouncing around and all that sort of stuff,” Bryant said to the media during a press DJs, karaoke, big screen TVs and good food. Traveling without the guys? Find places like conference after the game. “It just re-energized me for the night.” Base Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand, where they have a “girls only” floor with all the But deep down inside, Bryant knows that the Lakers need a strong second half to comforts of home as well as security measures in place. And if you’re a lone wolf looking finish with a boost in confidence and momentum before entering the upcoming playoffs. only for a place to bed down and be left alone, you can find that too. Bryant and fellow All-Star teammate Pau Gasol have envisioned their upcoming schedule. You Be Tripping: Tripping is the name of a new social networking platform that “We are looking forward to it,” Bryant said of their second half NBA calendar. “We are helps travelers find locals who want to meet up for a drink, play tour guide oreven up for the challenge. Pau and I have been talking the whole time about looking forward provide a spare room or sofa, making it no longer necessary to pay for hotel lodging. to it and getting back at it. We have been in communication with the rest of the fellas, and The site is free to use and has a number of security features in place, including references we all can’t wait to get started.” and ratings, video validation and an emergency hotline number. Tripping already has The Lakers embark on a three-game mountain ride to close out the month of members in over 100 countries, and many organizations, including universities, have set February. This includes stops in Portland to face the Blazers on Wednesday, Feb. 23, a up networks on the site to help travelers connect with like-minded individuals that are home contest against the Clippers on Friday, Feb. 25, and a trip to the Midwest to face the into specific activities like golfing, attending concerts or hitting the best restaurants and Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, Feb. 27. clubs. tripping.com

Leisure Passes: If you’re thinking of purchasing a Eurail Pass in order to travel all over Europe economically, here’s another money-saving idea for when you get off the train. The Leisure Pass Group has sightseeing passes for major cities, including Paris and London, that gain the pass holder entry to major attractions as well as discounts on THECOLLEGEPITCH dining and shopping. A one-day pass for London costs about $70 and is good for entry to the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Wembley Stadium tours, a Thames River cruise, the London Bridge Experience and nearly 50 other attractions. Passes allow for priority access at some sites, come with a city guidebook, are good for one No. 2 UCLA, USC OFF year from date of purchase and are backed up with a 100 percent money-back guarantee. leisurepassgroup.com TO HOT STARTS Lollapalooza Chile: This year is the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Lollapalooza Festival, and organizers are rocking out their second decade of existence by MARVIN VASQuez with a special South American version of the festival in Santiago, Chile. Lollapalooza Chile takes place on April 2 and 3 and will feature headliners the Killers, Jane’s Addiction UCLA: The No. 2-ranked UCLA Bruins (3-0) gained a sweep over the visiting University and Kanye West along with an all-star lineup that includes 30 Seconds to Mars, Deftones, of San Francisco Dons, earning victories by scores of 1-0 (Friday), 4-1 (Saturday) and Fat Boy Slim, Ben Harper, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, 311, the Flaming Lips, CSS and dozens of 3-0 (Sunday) at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Westwood. Pitching in the starting rotation others. excelled the Bruins’ chances of winning these three affairs, beginning with junior right- “We picked Santiago for our first overseas outing because of its open space and its hander Gerrit Cole’s second career complete game Friday. Cole produced 11 strikeouts variety of cultural offerings, and because locals have a passion for contemporary music,” and allowed four hits and one walk in just 104 pitches tossed. says Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell, adding that the idea is for the event to take root Junior right-hander Trevor Bauer followed Cole’s impressive opening day performance in Chile and become an annual affair. with a solid showing of his own. Bauer pitched 7.2 innings, fanning 10 batters and allowing A wide variety of Chilean talent will also appear. The full lineup and ticket information just one run on two hits Saturday. Tyler Rahmatulla’s 2-for-3 and two RBI-night propelled is available at lollapalooza.cl/english. the offense. However, the Bruins’ third game showed the strength of another pitcher in freshman More Music Festivals: The Ultra Music Festival (ultramusicfestival.com) takes Adam Plutko. In his first collegiate start, Plutko threw six innings, allowing two hits and a place at Bicentennial Park in Miami March 25-27; confirmed acts include Tiesto, walk. Three different Bruins collected an RBI each. Deadmau5, the Chemical Brothers, Duran Duran, David Guetta, Moby, Empire of the The Bruins face San Jose State three times at home this week. Sun and many others. The Hangout Music Festival (hangoutmusicfest.com) returns to Gulf Shores, Ala., USC: In their 9-3 win over Missouri on Saturday, two different Trojans went 2-for-4 with May 20-22 with a lineup that features Foo Fighters, Widespread Panic, Cee Lo Green, My two runs batted in. The Trojan offense looked sharp after totaling 14 hits and nine runs, Morning Jacket, Primus, Michael Franti & Spearhead and lots more. even though they left 12 runners on base, which could have added to their potent scoring. Rock on the Range 2011 (rockontherange.com) rolls into Columbus, Ohio, May 21- Six pitchers saw action. 22 with a cast of heavyweights, including A Perfect Circle, Korn, Disturbed, Stone Sour, Later that day, the Trojans tallied another victory, but it came against Cal Poly San Luis Danzig, Staind, Avenged Sevenfold and many others with Fuse TV’s Juliya emceeing the Obispo, 5-2. A four-run first inning practically sent the game to an end since it terminated whole deal. in five innings due to rain. Pitcher Austin Wood received the victory in five innings of work. Not Going Anywhere? Well, you can still cyber travel. Check out the Brandenburg USC (2-1) travels to Houston, Texas, to visit Rice for a three-game series over the Gate in Berlin, a perfect real-time sunset in Key West or virtually any other place in the weekend. world by logging on to webcamtraveler.com.

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GETUPGETOUT Campus Circle > Culture > Get Up, Get Out ANGEL CITY DERBY GIRLS photos by d.E.sign photography

Angel City Derby Girls have invaded los Angeles! Here are photos from the latest match, a 148-129 victory for the Hollywood Scarlets over the Sac City Rollers’ the Capital Punishers, Feb. 19. Angel City Derby Girls present Eat Your Art Out IV, an annual group art show on, Saturday, Feb. 26, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Meltdown Comics (7522 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles). Their next bout is Saturday, March 19, Rocket Queens vs. Bakersfield Diamond Divas at Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium (4117 Overland Ave., Culver City).

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CURTAINCALL ‘ROCK OF AGES’ Now-Feb. 27 @ Pantages Theatre by stephanie forshee

He rocked on ‘American Idol,’ he Joan Marcus rolled on over to Broadway and now this rock ’n’ roller has landed in Los Angeles. Constantine Maroulis stars as Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis stars in Drew in “Rock of Ages.” “Rock of Ages” at the Pantages Theatre. “Rock of Ages” is a collaboration of hit songs from the mid to late ’80s that celebrates the best of the decade’s music, culture and lifestyle. The musical features epic songs from ’80s icons Journey, Foreigner, Styx and more. “That’s what’s great about our show,” boasts Maroulis. “It’s a Broadway show but we do appeal to a wide audience, the nontraditional theatergoing audience, and I think it’s awesome. I think it makes for a great dynamic and a great energy.” “Opening night in these cities [on tour], you have subscribers that go to everything from ‘The Sound of Music’ to ‘Wicked,’ and they’re there to see ‘Rock of Ages.’ But by the end of the night, like we say in the show, they’ll be making out with each other and waving lighters and singing Journey songs. So we definitely unite audiences,” he shares. After originating the lead role of Drew on Broadway in “Rock of Ages,” Maroulis stepped straight into the role on tour. He rehearsed for the touring cast during the day while performing on Broadway at night up until the day he left to open in Chicago. “I’m a machine,” said Maroulis. And he isn’t exactly exaggerating. When this rock star finds time to rest his voice is unknown. The singer plays Drew in the touring musical, writes and records original music for CURTAINCALL his upcoming album and has developed his original solo concert, “A Night at the Rock Show,” which he is developing for a television special. “33 Variations” Maroulis’ album could be completed in 2011, but he says, “I’m sort of taking my time Now-March 6 @ Ahmanson Theatre with that. I’ve been busy working as an actor.” Moisés Kaufman’s brilliantly written “It’s nice be in ‘Rock of Ages.’ It has been an awesome extension of my music. I love “33 Variations” follows contemporary getting to perform new songs all the time,” he says. musicologist Dr. Katherine Brandt

“To jump in the studio to work on original music then get on stage at night to do (Jane Fonda) as she obsessively unravels Craig Schwartz ‘Rock of Ages,’ it’s been a blessing really. I’ve been busy and I’m thankful,” he adds. one of classical music’s most perennial And while many touring performers can barely find the time to sightsee in the cities mysteries: In 1819, Ludwig van Beethoven Greg Keller and Samantha Mathis they visit, Maroulis performs a whole other solo show on the side of “Rock of Ages.” (Zach Grenier) declined an invitation to “It’s my celebration of the rock song bands. There’s no script and characters, but it’s a compose a variation of a simple waltz, but then immediately reversed his decision. He sort of true-to-form concert extravaganza,” tells Maroulis. The evening is complete with spent the last years of his life going a little crazy, going a lot deaf and composing not just multimedia, guest stars and an orchestra. one, but 33 different variations of the waltz. Why the Maestro became so obsessed with “The whole experience has been pretty awesome for me,” he says. these variations has confounded musical scholars for over 200 years. Maroulis is also a partner and artistic director of Sweetfire Recording Studios in The elaborate set designs traverse locations and eras from the Brooklyn Bridge to Brooklyn. Beethoven’s bedroom, an innovative feat well accommodated by the Ahmanson. The This “American Idol” finalist-turned-Broadway star will not soon forget just what constantly dynamic scene changes are pure magic – depicting radically divergent settings jump-started his lucrative career. with such sudden and clever transitions that a large part of the play’s appeal could be As a finalist on the fourth season of “American Idol,” Maroulis toured with “Idols credited solely to its stagecraft sorcery. While showpieces of this production quality are Live.” often rife with talent, the stars here were the supporting cast. As Fonda’s character chases “To get out on stage in front of 15,000-20,000 people at the Staples Center or wherever her obsession around the world, she is in denial about her deteriorating health. Crippled by was pretty awesome I must admit,” recalls Maroulis. “And who knows if I’ll ever get back her disease, she is pursued by her concerned daughter (Samantha Mathis), who is pursued to do that ever again, so it’s something I’ll always remember and cherish.” by her awkward nurse (Greg Keller). Keller’s bumbling flirtation absolutely delivers the Although the crowds are somewhat smaller at the Pantages, Maroulis is no doubt production’s best laughs and most memorable performance. While Grenier’s portrayal of cherishing his time with “Rock of Ages.” Beethoven’s decomposition is masterful, the character would be flat were it not supported “My favorite part of the show is every night I get to go out there and perform. And by the harmonic chemistry between Beethoven’s personal assistant, Anton Schindler as soon as I hear that overture of rock, I get to go get pumped up backstage with my cast (Grant James Varjas) and the pompous publisher Anton Diabelli (Don Amendolia). and my mates. I like going out there and feeding off that audience and just letting it rip,” These two stories of obsession galvanizing human creativity against – or maybe says Maroulis. in spite of – inevitable death dovetail with utterly ingenious savvy. The play’s plot is as “The show basically began in Los Angeles, so we’re excited to bring it home for the interesting as its dialogue is sharp with no shortage of scenic and auditory stimulation – a first time since it has become a big Broadway hit,” Maroulis explains. very fitting sensory experience for a show about, infused with and starring Beethoven’s “33 Variations.” —John Stapleton IV Pantages Theatre is located at 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, Ahmanson Theatre is located at 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, visit visit broadwayla.org. centertheatregroup.org.

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in an attempt to provide them with an opportunity to express their love for photography and the freedom to escape from ABSTRACT the boundaries of producing for profit. Each of these women has a very different style and vision in expressing her version of the world. But it’s definitely VISION FEMALE interesting how there is a sense of unity between the individual artists’ photos. Each of the photographers shoots the things she finds intriguing or appealing to her. After all, isn’t that the PERSPECTIVE reason they wanted to capture the moment? I know I’m contradicting myself when I say that the Now-March 6 @ Urban photos vibrate with a sort of nostalgia and abstractness, yet somehow manage to have some kind of clarity to them, but Sanctuary Gallery you will understand this kind of convoluted description if you actually visit the exhibition. by cindy kyungah lee There is something so unusual, yet ordinary about the photos displayed that it is enough to make the viewer question How do you see the world? I look through what the photographers’ intentions were, while somehow my contact lenses (which cause me much irritation from time relating to what they present. After all, being abstract is not

to time). What do you focus on? I focus on what I see and just about being confusing, but also about being able to allow The Mofo interpret it in combination with my background and thought the receiver to interpret the meaning of a particular subject processes. What we choose to see in our world is determined on his or her own. Some of the photographers whose work is on display in by who we are as people. I think this is probably the reason that these seven women Abstract Vision Female Perspective On Feb.11, I confirmed this self-proclaimed theory of chose to take the photos they did. They are abstract enough, how people take in the world and circulate it back out in an yet somehow understandable. The lighting is also complementary to the photos, egotistical manner. Don’t mind the negative connotation the The physical aspect of the gallery, on the other hand, is somehow making them more luminous and inviting. The word “egotistical” has, because by all means I’m not mocking nothing but typical, except for maybe one aspect. White walls, only minor disappointment I had was that I wished there were anybody. Egotistical is never bad for art … or at least that’s spacious interior with no obstructions: perfect for a photo more pieces to view than those displayed. Though photos did what I think. gallery. cover all of the walls in the gallery, somehow the gallery felt a Seven women of Los Angeles, each very different from What makes the gallery so interesting, however, is that in bit empty. Other than that, I think I’m going to go visit again each other, have come together in an exhibition at the Urban the far corner down a hallway the owners are trying to turn when the spa is ready! Sanctuary Gallery in Boyle Heights. Titled Abstract Vision a few rooms into a spa. Yes, a spa. Let me say that one more Female Perspective, the theme of the photo exhibition is, duh, time; a spa! Art, relaxation and music (which happens to suit Urban Sanctuary Gallery is located at 2026 E. 1st St., Boyle abstract. The gallery collects the works of these seven women my taste) – who needs more than this? Heights. For more information, visit urbansanctuaryla.com.

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middle of the room, you will be able to see Chueh’s sort of welcome gift to the guests. He created two standup walls with CONTEMPORARY outlines of his character available for the audience to color and decorate as they like. By the time I got there, all of the outlines were filled out. If only I hadn’t gotten lost getting ART there, I could have enjoyed the same opportunity. This is when I start hating Google Maps for giving me the wrong Now-March 12 @ Corey Helford direction. Anyway, surrounding this massive gathering of guest Gallery “art” are the pieces by Chueh. Kind of frightening yet appealing, the 16 pieces delve into psychology, sociology and by cindy kyungah lee art history. A weird combination, but he makes it work. His artworks are cocktails of pop culture, street culture and geek Oooh! Teddy Bear! That’s the first thing I culture, approachable even to those who feel they should stay screamed, being the child that I am, when I entered the Corey away from galleries because they know nothing about art. Helford Gallery in Culver City with my boyfriend. Some of The focus of this exhibition is the character created by the guests turned around to look at me and chuckled. Ugh. Chueh. In each of the pieces, the iconic character is interpreted Embarrassing. Oh well, at least I didn’t get kicked out for in a bit of a disturbing way. Well, at least to me, they were a making too much noise, right? On Feb. 12, the gallery opened bit scary. Some of the pieces seem to communicate to the its doors to 16 new artworks by Luke Chueh. audience loneliness and a sort of psychotic feeling humans Describing Chueh as an ordinary contemporary artist sometimes possess, and some seem to have no relation to the is a bit of an understatement. He is the creator of an iconic human psyche. character of a bear hailed and transformed into popular art Upstairs on the second floor, you will see other pieces, toys by producers such as Munky King, Intheyellow and very different from the ones below. After climbing the “Oooh! Teddy Bear!” others. In each of his works for the exhibition, his bear is looonnnggg staircase (Don’t mind the exaggeration, I hate brought back to life with a new feel. stairs.), you will end up next to the DJ booth. Half the size to mingle with the guests, or want the guests to mingle with And, of course, the art done by Chueh definitely deserves of the first floor, Chueh’s work really pops here. Way more each other. The opening reception of Contemporary Art was more than an “Ooh! Teddy Bear!” This second solo show colorful and making no real sense (at least to me), those who bustling with guest energy, and the show continues through by Chueh has a lot of aspects that the audience can enjoy. love vivid colors will probably be more interested in the art March 12. I suggest you make your way over there! The gallery is rather small, comprised of two small floors, upstairs. but there is much to see. Immediately after stepping into the Stylish and well lit, the Corey Helford Gallery is probably Corey Helford Gallery is located at 8522 Washington Blvd., gallery, you will come face to face with a bigger-than-you one of the top venues for holding solo shows. The perfect size Culver City. For more information, visit coreyhelfordgallery. sculpture of the iconic character created by Chueh. In the for an exhibition space, it is well suited for artists who hope com.

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