Tag Archives: Audio Files

AUDIO FILES: Listen to the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Let’s do the time warp again! (Contributed Image)

It’s almost Halloween and a Franko family favorite has always been the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Back when VH-1 played it ALL the time, my sister and I would take on multiple roles to present the entire “Time Warp” in our parents’ living room, which I hope doesn’t have a tree sitting in it as Sandy continues to beat down on Maryland.
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SAN BERNARDINO: Scenes from Escape from Wonderland

Escape From Wonderland

Escape from Wonderland came to San Bernardino on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Escape From Wonderland came to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino on Saturday, Oct. 27. Electronic Dance Music promoter Insomniac threw what might be the ultimate Halloween party for EDM fans with a soundtrack provided by Steve Angello, Richie Hawtin, Calvin Harris and dozens of other artists.
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AUDIO FILES: Listen to Sugar’s ‘Copper Blue’

Bob Mould (Contributed Photo)

On Oct. 30 I get to go to a non-work show. I’m going with a friend to see Bob Mould perform Sugar’s classic “Copper Blue” album in its entirety at the El Rey in Los Angeles.

Mould has been instrumental in shaping alternative music between his work with the punk of Husker Du, the power pop of Sugar and his soul-baring solo work.
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AUDIO FILES: Listen to Jimmy Eat World, John Mellencamp

Jimmy Eat World performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. (File Photo)

Jimmy Eat World is working on a new record. While my favorite album as a whole from Arizona’s proto-emo heroes is “Clarity,” I still have warm, fuzzy feelings for the “Bleed American” album before they the band renamed it “Jimmy Eat World.”
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