Monday, August 17, 1998 Smokin’ MUSIC: The third-annual Smokin’ Grooves Tour showed its staying power with a line-up that brought the funk back to Los Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre By Tenoch Flores Daily Bruin Contributor "Three generations of hip-hop under one roof!" These words coming from Public Enemy’s Chuck D lent a perfect description to the third-annual Smokin’ Grooves Tour last Thursday. Read more...

Monday, August 17, 1998 Sound Bites Various Artists, "Music for the Motion Picture Picture p" (Thrive) The filmmakers of "p" have seen fit to sound-scape their fine movie with electronic music, an obviously shrewd choice. Read more...

Monday, August 17, 1998 The Verve soulfully rivets fans with performance at the Pond MUSIC: Undaunted by departure of guitarist, band continues tour By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Staff Led by impassioned singer and songwriter Richard Ashcroft, the Verve saved a potentially disastrous night at the Anaheim Pond Friday with an emotional, soul-searching performance. Read more...

Monday, August 10, 1998 Curtain Calls "Peter Pan" Through Aug. 16 Pantages Theatre Tickets:$22-$28 (213) 365-3500 Just because a good chunk of the audience can barely peer over the velvet seats in front of them doesn’t mean a show (especially one charging $22 and up) can’t deliver to the over-12 crowd as well. Read more...

Monday, August 10, 1998 Dreams may not come true for dull Japanese band MUSIC: Bland, insincere singer, monotonous tunes leave crowd unimpressed with group’s show By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff Take everything that is commercial and generic about American pop music, combine it with mediocre singing talent – but a definite burst of vitality – and you have Japan’s big sensation, Dreams Come True (DCT). Read more...

Monday, August 10, 1998 Soap opera hopes disaster will bring in new audience COLUMN: Cruise liner sinking, earthquake may rescue struggling series By Carol Bidwell Los Angeles Daily News George Becket’s orders were clear and concise: Create a major earthquake that will cause mayhem and trap people in life-threatening situations. Read more...

Monday, August 10, 1998 ‘First Love’ a rite of passage for promising director FILM: Newcomer’s debut movie sends worthwhile, life-affirming message By Peter Smith Daily Bruin Contributor "First Love, Last Rites" will occupy your imagination and sink you into the sweltering atmosphere of Bayou country southwest of New Orleans. Read more...