May 10-16, 2006
A Sobering Look Inside the Lund Family Center; Local Experts are Thinking About the Middle East; Mentally Disabled Woman Turned Away at Blood Bank
The Program, Analogical EP
(Self-released, CD) Burlington’s The Program — formerly known as the Basement Band — could be called a rock ‘n’ roll act. But the sounds contained within their Analogical EP are so varied that the descriptor doesn’t completely do them justice. A quartet comprising guitar, bass, synths and drums, The Program craft reflective soundscapes with driving…
Lightning Ridge, Watch For Falling Rock
(Self-released, CD) Who would’ve thought that cock-rock could exist in 2006? By the end of the ’90s, the once dominant genre was edged out by grunge and other, more extreme forms of metal. Well, hair-and-histrionics are making a comeback. Enter Burlington’s Lightning Ridge. The trio is gaining popularity among those too young to remember cheese-metal’s…
News Quirks 05.10.06
Curses, Foiled Again A 61-year-old man entered Milwaukee’s Uihlein Soccer Park shortly after noon, armed with what police said appeared to be a gun, and tried to hold up a woman in an office. When she told him that she had no money, he tried to mug a man whose wallet turned out to be…
Astrology 05.10.06
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I did some- thing today that’s an apt metaphor for the task you have ahead of you. While driving my 1997 Honda Accord on the streets of San Francisco, I had to drive very slowly and gradually while ascending a steep hill. I kept my foot on the gas pedal just…
THE FAMILY STONE***
Dermot Mulroney and Sarah Jessica Parker are among the ensemble cast in Thomas Bezucha’s Meet the Parents-reminiscent comedy about the madcap antics that ensue when a young man introduces his girlfriend to his family. With Diane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson and Luke Wilson. (102 min, PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/the_family_stone/
LAST HOLIDAY**1/2
Queen Latifah stars in this heart-tugger about a New Orleans cookware saleswoman who learns her days are numbered and decides to go out in style with a dream vacation in Europe. Also featuring LL Cool J and Alicia Witt. Wayne Wang directs. (112 min, PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/thelastholiday/
HOODWINKED**1/2
Glenn Close, Jim Belushi and Anne Hathaway are among the voice cast in this animated, tongue-in-cheek retelling of the Red Riding Hood tale. Corey and Todd Edwards direct. (80 min, PG) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/weinstein/hoodwinked/trailer/
Blinded By Rage
Blinded By Rage’s sound is old-school, hardcore metal. we have contributed our years of experience to lead a new frontier in brutal, melodic and addictive music. Our unselfish dedication to the hardcore scene is evident in our live shows, fanbase, and simple love of music. Address: Jason P.O. Box 394 , 05404 Phone: 802-999-6011 Web:…
Lion Pride Sound
Roots reggae and dancehall DJs. All vinyl, no CDs. Featuring DJs Vision, Jah Red, Renegade, and Vitamin P. Available for house parties and venues. Address: Dan 46 Park St. , 05401 Phone: 978-821-7136 E-Mail: OpenMindStyle@hotmail.com
Nothing About Grover
Acoustic rock inspired by jazz, electronic and groove styles. Featuring songwriters James Kinne and Tara Orion. Address: Jim Bowen , 05482 Phone: 802-264-4840 Web: www.NothingAboutGrover.com E-Mail: RockStarJB@Yahoo.com
Physics Club
Nerdy, pop-rock keyboard trio. Amanda Gustafson Jeremy Frederick Adam Cooper Wood Address: Adam Cooper Wood 206 East Ave #3 , 05401 Phone: 802-863-2535 Web: www.AdamCooperWood.com E-Mail: A@AdamCooperWood.com
Shitcan Noisebelt
Expirimental beat techno-crap. Address: Adam Cooper Wood , 05401 Phone: 802-863-2535 Web: www.ShitcanNoisebelt.com E-Mail: A@AdamCooperWood.com
O’hAnleigh
This East Middlebury pub band is a rocking radio around the world – from Australia to Belarus and back to New Zealand. the Irish rovers meets Emerald Rose, with a Yankee flair. Address: Cindy Hill/Tom Hanley P/O/ Box 314 , 05740 Phone: 802-388-1803 Web: www.MySpace.com/ohanleigh E-Mail: ohanleigh@yahoo.com
Snake Mountain Moonshiners
Swampy string band music with a bleugrass/country twang. Repetoire includes a wealth of original material as well as tunes by Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Charlie Poole, and other Americana/roots classics. Elijah Kraatz – vocals, guitar Katie Trautz – fiddle Max Krauss – dobro Rudy Dauth – bass Address: Elijah Kraatz Arrowhead Ct. , 05401 Phone:…
