Elbow | Cast of Thousands | V2
British rockers Elbow say they play “progressive rock without the solos.” While the first half of that quote delighted me, the second half induced a wave of crushing disappointment.
Probot | Probot | Southern Lord
Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters spent a few years putting together an album’s worth of metal tunes, then recruited such all-stars as Lemmy from Motorhead, Cronos from Venom and Max Calavera of Sepultura to provide vocals and lyrics. He named the creation… Probot.
Belle & Sebastian | Fans Only | Matador
Glasgow-bred Belle & Sebastian have produced a movie soundtrack, several EPs and six noteworthy albums, including last year’s Dear Catastrophe Waitress.
February 12 – February 19, 2004
For something a little different, swing by the Coach House downtown for a lively performance by Claremont-based metal band Sloth, named after Artsweek’s favorite of the deadly sins.
I.V. Authorities Enlist Decoys in Booze Busts
I.V. Market employee Jenifer Acu
Demand the Best – Demand Vermont
Have you seen these late-night commercials hawking Vermont Teddy Bears? The commercials promise top-quality stuffed bears, “actually made in Vermont.”
Baseball: Santa Barbara Slams Matadors
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – The fierce wind at Matador Field helped Cal State Northridge (4-3 overall) whip up a trio of home runs, but the Gauchos stormed back into the game with an eight-run eighth inning to win 10-7.
Nice Shoes, Wanna Fuck?
The powers that be should change this Valentine’s Day bullshit into “National Get Laid Day.” Think about this for a minute, there are two extreme perspectives about this holiday: one of people who love loving on this one “joyous and special” day of the year.