Bubblin’ Upstream
Socially and environmentally conscious lyrics laid upon an eclectic mix centered around funk, rock and jazz. All profits donated to environmental causes. Address: Peter Doston-Westphalen , 05401 Phone: 802-318-0739 Web: www.bubblestoripples.org E-Mail: peterdw@bubblestoripples.org
The Casual Fiasco
Jam-pop, roots-rock Address: James Reilly PO Box 5252 , 05402 Phone: 914-319-4411 Web: www.thecasualfiasco.com E-Mail: thecasualfiascco@hotmail.com
Jazzmosis, Baker’s Dozen
(Self-released, CD) Does Jazzmosis have a thing for Frank Zappa? The Milton-based outfit has covered the late, eccentric composer on both of its albums: the self-titled debut and its just-released follow-up, Baker’s Dozen. A wide array of styles and influences, from traditional jazz to funk and blues, has made its way into the new mix.…
Ryan Power, Loventropy
(Self-released, CD) Burlington’s soulful prince of indie-rock, Ryan Power, appeared on the scene as if out of nowhere — a white knight with an impeccable ear for melody. A couple of years ago, he offered up a lovely, if short, 3-inch CD on Icebox Records. Lately he’s been mixing and producing local bands, such as…
News Quirks 07.20.05
Curses, Foiled Again Three hours after Harold Whitton was robbed of money and his car at a coin laundry in Nashville, Tenn., police spotted a 34-year-old man fitting the robber’s description at a nearby “Night Out Against Crime” block party waiting in line for free food. Sporting Chance A German city is installing drive-in wooden…
Astrology 07.20.05
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Nitrogen comprises 80 percent of the Earth’s atmosphere, but plants can’t access it in its gaseous form. That’s a problem, because plants need nitrogen to live. Luckily, there are five million lightning strikes on our planet every day. The fierce heat they generate compels nitrogen to blend with oxygen, thereby forming…
A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT*****
Audrey Tautou stars in Jean-Pierre (Amelie) Jeunet’s WWI-era drama about a woman who refuses to accept the reality of her fiance’s death. With Gaspard Ulliel and Clovis Cornillac. (134 min, R) Web: http://apple.com/trailers/warner_independent_pictures/averylongengagement.html
CONSTANTINE**1/2
Keanu Reeves stars in music video director Francis Lawrence’s metaphysical thriller about a loner cursed with the ability to recognize devils in human disguise and condemned to spend his days sending them back where they came from. Based on the Vertigo Comics series. With Rachel Weisz and Max Baker. (121 min, R) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/constantine/tvspot/
