The underground: every iconoclast has his day This week’s installment is an experiment of sorts. While I have a million opinions about music bouncing around in my head, not every one merits the space that a good-sized column demands. Read more...

On a mission from God As one of the most successful clubs in Los Angeles, the House of Blues attracts famous names both on stage and in the crowd. Read more...

Rhino’s ‘R&B Box’ only creates the blues By Michael Tatum Daily Bruin Senior Staff Rhino’s The R&B Box could be the leading reissue label’s most ambitious project to date. Read more...

Less than your best just won’t cut it with this fed-up spectator There’s an old saying that states, "When a wise man (or woman) saves his (or her) hard-earned money (or bartering monetary unit, such as salt or beads) and spends it on a luxury such as a play or concert, that performance should be worth every penny." Well, maybe that’s neither old nor a saying, but the point still stands true. Read more...

‘Jazz on Tap’ brings the rhythm of variety to L.A. Artists bring virtuoso dancing, ‘great jazz’ music to Wadsworth By John Mangum Tap dancing is back, and a group of dedicated artists guarantees that it’s here to stay. Read more...

Martin, Ephron mix it up for ‘Mixed Nuts’ release Star, screenwriter discuss negative bias directed at comedy By Mike Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Nora Ephron and the star of her soon-to-be-unveiled film Mixed Nuts, Steve Martin, are in town to talk about their proud collaboration. Read more...

Creative, mellow Phish appear far from ‘Dead’ Unpredictable band brings unique style to Santa Monica By Gaby Mora Daily Bruin Staff Trying to describe a Phish concert is as futile as trying to label the type of music the band plays. Read more...