Tuesday, August 4

Badly Drawn Boy plays sweetly sung tunes

MICHAEL MANTEL/Daily Bruin Friday at Amoeba Records in Hollywood, Badly Drawn Boy played an in-store show to plug his new album, the soundtrack to "About A Boy." By Anthony Bromberg DAILY BRUIN SENIOR STAFF [email protected] The aisles of Sunset Boulevard’s Amoeba Records were filled Friday night not with eager shoppers, but with patrons excited about seeing a boy. Read more...


EDITOR’S PICK: Club Largo is the place to go

In some rare cases, a venue can absorb the coolness of the acts that play there. Largo is one of those places. A bar, restaurant and live music haven, the tiny, dimly lit room on Fairfax Avenue in Hollywood is home to an indie music scene that includes talents like Grant Lee Philips, Jon Brion (every Friday night), Aimee Mann, David Garza and Glen Philips. Read more...



Symphony good for everyone

By Howard Ho DAILY BRUIN REPORTER [email protected] While classical music remains a genre that conjures images of crusty elitists and wealthy socialite snobs, UCLA alumnus Leah Bergman feels that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the classics despite not having the money for a thousand dollar season ticket. Read more...


EDITOR’S PICK: www.kcrw.org

Music listeners can get more of what is possibly the best music programming in Los Angeles at www.kcrw.org. Santa Monica-based KCRW (89.9 FM) has made a name for itself with shows like “Morning Becomes Eclectic,” featuring playlists that cross genre boundaries. Read more...


Irishmen in L.A.

Scotti Bros. The Young Dubliners are opening for Jethro Tull at the Greek Theatre on Sunday night. The band members, originally from Dublin, Ireland, have now settled in L.A. Read more...


Screen Scene

“Undercover Brother” Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee Starring Eddie Griffin, Denise Richards, and Chris Kattan Hold on to your afros because “Undercover Brother” is an absolute trip. Read more...