Apr 27 – May 3, 2005
Even In Pro-Choice Vermont, “Safe and Legal” Isn’t Always Enough; Give-Away Gowns for the Prom; Liquid Locoweed in the North
Rolling Papyrus
Original jazz-rock with the zaniness of Zappa, the progression of King Crimson, and a mind all its own. Address: Ethan Snyder 1 Iranistan Lane , 05401 Phone: 802-793-9306 E-Mail: ethan@firehillfarm.com
Ethan Snyder Project
Original, improvised jazz and funk with the exploratory leanings of Coltrane and the bite of the Meters and ’70s Miles Davis. Address: Ethan Snyder 1 Iranistan Rd. , 05401 Phone: 802-793-9306 E-Mail: ethan@firehillfarm.com
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Naturally
(Daptone Records, CD) Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings are as righteous as they come. Featuring horns, guitars, bass drums and Jones’ sultry voice, the eight-piece group positively smokes. You’re not likely to hear anything as legitimately funky and soulful as their sophomore album Naturally anytime soon — that is, unless you invent a time machine.…
Jon Gailmor, Checking In
(Self-released, CD) On Checking In — Jon Gailmor’s sixth release in 27 years of creating music in and about Vermont — the singer-songwriter musically illustrates the textbook he could write about being a successful performer and artist-in-residence in a small, rural state. For this 13-song collection, Gailmor has penned catchy, heartfelt tunes on such diverse…
Astrology 04.27.05
ARIES (March 21-Apr. 19): A huge supply of frozen natural gas lies beneath the oceans. Researchers have just begun to develop the technology to mine it. When they succeed, civilization will gain access to more energy than is available from all the world’s oil reserves. This tantalizing prospect reminds me of your situation, Aries. You’re…
News Quirks 04.27.05
Curses, Foiled Again When Vicky Siles of New Haven, Indiana, received a check for $1 from the Globe Life and Accident Co., she changed the amount to $4 million. Instead of taking the check to a bank to deposit, Siles took it to a check-cashing store and asked for cash. Never having seen a check…
MEET THE FOCKERS***
As Ben Stiller’s daffy mom and dad, Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand complicate premarital matters when in-laws are introduced to one another in this sequel to the 2000 hit. With Blythe Danner and Robert DeNiro. Directed by Jay Roach. (PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/meet_the_fockers/
HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS****1/2
From Zhang Yimou, director of Hero and To Live, comes the epic saga of Chinese rebels who rob from the rich and give to the poor during the Tang Dynasty. Starring Zhang Ziyi and Andy Lau. (119 min, PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony/houseofflyingdaggers.html
BIRTH***1/2
Jonathan Glazer follows up his debut, Sexy Beast, with the metaphysical saga of a young widow who crosses paths with a little boy claiming to be the reincarnation of her late husband. Starring Nicole Kidman, Lauren Bacall and Danny Huston. (100 min, R) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/fineline/birth
A LOVE SONG FOR BOBBY LONG**1/2
With her directorial debut, Shainee Gabel brings us a heart-tugger about three scarred strangers who struggle to mend their broken lives and make a home together in a forgotten section of New Orleans. Featuring John Travolta, Scarlett Johansson and Gabriel Macht. (199 min, R) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/bobby_long/
