AltWeeklies Wire
The Year's Most Inspiring Movie Is About Two Aging Canadian Metal-Headsnew
It doesn't matter if you're not a metal fan. You feel immediate affection for Anvil, and you desperately wish for them to succeed.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
04-29-2009 |
Reviews
Will a Food-Stamp Program Overhaul Bring a Change In Attitudes?new
Some worry that inadequate staffing, combined with a fixation on fraud and a fundamental misunderstanding of clients' needs, will continue to undermine how the federally funded program is run locally.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kelly Davis |
04-29-2009 |
Policy Issues
Black Mamba Craft a Mellow Indie Sound That's Dark and Perfect for Making Outnew
With just three songs on their MySpace page, the band has already played to hundreds of people. Black Mamba's chemistry is palpable in every slow-tripping, shoegazing note.
San Diego CityBeat |
AnnaMaria Stephens |
04-29-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Theresa Andersson's 'Hummingbird, Go!'new
Theresa Andersson steps outside her roots-music box to discover success on a national scale.
Mac Daddy: Dr. John's Renaissancenew
Mac "Dr. John" Rebennack almost literally sneaked into the New Orleans music scene at a young age, hanging around Cosimo Matassa's J&M recording studios at age 15 and listening to music at the Dew Drop Inn.
Gambit |
Michael Patrick Welch |
04-28-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Ponderosa Stomp Returns to New Orleansnew
Now in its eighth year, Dr. Ike Padnos' Ponderosa Stomp has evolved into more than just the anesthesiologist-by-day's moonlighting plaything; it's a time warp, a cultural preserve and a seemingly nonstop, 36-hour concert all rolled into one.
Gambit |
Noah Bonaparte Pais |
04-28-2009 |
Performance
Queensryche Deploys a New Concept Album for the Troopsnew
Geoff Tate interviewed soldiers who served in most every military conflict since World War II. Their stories became fodder for American Soldier, a CD that explores what it means to be in combat from the perspectives of the fighters themselves.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
04-28-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Local Pols Join a Colorado County's Expanded Board of Healthnew
Opinions are mixed over whether adding elected officials to the El Paso County Board of Health will make a difference.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
04-28-2009 |
Politics
To Experience Benoit Maubrey's Sculpture, Stop, Look and Listennew
Imagine a concert that's not about the music, and a piece of art that's not about what you're looking at. With this in mind, you may be ready for Electronic Guy, a performance by international artist Benoit Maubrey.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Edie Adelstein |
04-28-2009 |
Performance
Asher Roth Is 'Asleep'new
Being a privileged white guy from the Philly suburbs doesn’t disqualify Asher Roth from legitimate hip-hop MC status—not being able to spin an interesting yarn does.
The Indio Index: Coachella By the Numbersnew
Around 150,000 people were at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio this year—150,000 people who are all kinda nuts. Here are some other significant numbers from Coachella ’09.
Tags: music festivals, Coachella
Phoenix Light Rail Operators Are Not Happynew
Phoenix Metro Light Rail operators don't have a contract — just grueling schedules and smelly passengers.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
04-28-2009 |
Transportation
Tags: Phoenix Metro Light Rail, unions
Newcomer Has 20/20 Vision When It Comes to KC Hip-Hopnew
By far the most invigorating shot in the arm for KC hip-hop comes from the surge of just-turned-21 talent. The little guy with funny specs, Greg Enemy is getting some recognition.
The Pitch |
Nadia Pflaum |
04-28-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Can Kansas City Turn Its Trash Problem into an Opportunity?new
In Kansas City, trash is consistently among the top citizen complaints. Landfill space is shrinking fast. And now the city's trash collection contractor is raising its prices. Kansas City is hoping to elbow its way out of the company's grasp -- and make some money doing it.
The Pitch |
Carolyn Szczepanski |
04-28-2009 |
Environment
Jurors and Prosecutors Sink a Federal Case Against Internet Pharmaciesnew
Federal prosecutors spent two years building their argument against doctors, pharmacists, and businessmen who were operating an internet pharmacy network. But midway through the trial, their efforts unraveled in spectacular fashion.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Deirdra Funcheon |
04-28-2009 |
Crime & Justice
