boy/ The Acacia Strain/ Daath/ Psyopus/ See You Next Tuesday – show review

boy/ The Acacia Strain/ Daath/ Psyopus/ See You Next Tuesday January 20th @ Soma show review by Rachel Ford I arrived at Soma in a rush to gather up my crew and run inside hoping we hadn’t missed too much. It had actually been a stroke of luck that we even managed by the tickets that night, as it turned […]

giving the art of wildlife conservation a hand

Sent in by Irina Negulescu (619) 278-8410 / http://www.negulescu.com 2400 Kettner Blvd. Studio 246 Little Italy, San Diego CA 92101 By appointment only . Next ‘Kettner Nights’ reception Fridays, March 9, April 27, June 8 . Presently exhibiting in a brand new 21 million dollar estate in La Jolla. With it’s stunning views and cuvilinear, contemporary architecture, the house is […]

Senate "debate" on the Iraq War

The Senate and the Iraq War Non-Debate By Kent Manthie Whither the Senate on the Iraq War policy? On Monday, February 6 the US Senate had a chance to do something bold and historic – they were all set to debate the Iraq War and the president’s escalation of such. This was to be a big step – a response […]

Pennywise/Circle Jerks/Ignite show review – HOB L.A.

Pennywise/Circle Jerks/Ignite Feb. 1 @ Sunset House of Blues show review by Bradley Schweit A mere glance at the line snaking around the corner at the Sunset House of Blues and one could easily ascertain one of two things: A) either the venue was hosting a MotoXXX party, or B) a band whose loyal following just so happened to be […]

Battalion of Saints, Casbah, show review

Battalion of Saints, Casbah, Fri night Feb.9 show review and pic by Brian LaVallie I was looking forward to seeing the Battalion of Saints at the Casbah Friday night. It’s been years since I had seen them at the Adams Avenue Theatre, then produced by Casbah owner Tim Maze. Back then they opened for punk icons G.B.H., Discharge, The Dead […]

Anna Nicole Smith 1967 – 2007 R.I.P.

Anna Nicole Smith Collapses, Dies at 39 Feb 8, 4:50 PM EST ET confirms that ANNA NICOLE SMITH died this afternoon at a Florida hospital after she was found unresponsive in her hotel room. She was 39. Just moments ago, MSNBC filmed her body being transported to a separate part of the hospital. It is presumed that she’s been moved […]

Hip Hop at Hot Monkey Love

Hip Hop at Hot Monkey Love Cafe story by Linda Rector photos by Nick Pinto @ http://www.vigorphoto.com/ Hip Hop artists from all around Southern California, gathered on tuesday for the “Voice of Reason,” at the new location of the Hot Monkey Love Cafe, on El Cajon Blvd. The new location of the venue is intimate, and has a casual atmosphere […]