Thursday, February 12, 1998 A tenor’s progress OPERA: Greg Fedderly has come a long way from his small-town Wisconsin roots to a lead role in Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ in Los Angeles By John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor It’s 4:15 on a Friday afternoon, and Greg Fedderly is about to go to work. Read more...

Thursday, February 12, 1998 Group not your typical rock stars MUSIC: After four years, the three members of ‘Ben Folds Five’ hit it big By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor A few years ago an unknown trio from Chapel Hill, N.C., played an unmemorable and under-appreciated opening slot at The Roxy on Sunset Boulevard. Read more...

Thursday, February 12, 1998 Performance will be a little naughty, but nice MUSIC: Valentine’s Day show to offer blend of Renaissance, pop culture By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Still looking for something to do on Valentine’s Day? Read more...

Thursday, February 12, 1998 Morrison novel is paradise for readers BOOK: Nobel laureate’s latest shows even more of her amazing talents By Traci Mack and Stan Johnson Jr. Read more...

Thursday, February 12, 1998 ‘God Lives Underwater’ not all washed up MUSIC: With latest album, band hopes to find new success on the West Coast By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Contributor Descending from the vibrant beams of light and echoing notes of rock bliss, a spider makes a bid for fame. Read more...

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Lounging band makes fans ‘Jump With Joey’ MUSIC: Sultry mix of tunes promise good time, mellow escape for listeners By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Sip a Martini or down a Manhattan. Read more...

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Blues artist Jonny Lang quietly upstaged by outstanding opening act MUSIC: Guitar prodigy exudes energy and talent, needs to curb undue exaggeration By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff It’s rare that the opening act’s performance eclipses that of the headlining artist’s, but at the House of Blues last Friday, singer/songwriter Matthew Ryan did just that. Read more...