The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
As part of our quest to print the complete works of Minority Report’s Shelton Hull, we have, from back in June, another take on Senator Bob Graham’s decision not to seek reelection again, and the machinations behind Katherine Harris’s deferred Senate run.
Compilation (Epitaph). Review by Troy Jewell.
Julio Torres recounts Pennywise’s next-generation politically-infused punk-rawk assault in Boynton Beach, Florida.
If there were any justice in the world, every show like this would be sold out. So says Jen Lato.
Sunday Sunday Sunday! Teams representing the Army, Navy and Air Force made a rare joint appearance at this airshow, and Ian Koss documented the hot screaming action.
Three sub-essays about recent items in the news. It is of paramount importance that YOU read them and respond to me in the appropriate manner.
John L. Sheppard’s darkly funny take on life as a disaffected teen in early-‘80s west central Florida, Small Town Punk hits pretty close to home for Tampa native Julio Diaz…
Ultra Blues (Mossy Oak). Review by Vanessa Bormann.
Based on real events, Larry Clark’s Bully recounts a horrific 1993 murder committed by seven teenagers in South Florida. With a look at the DVD, Kiran Aditham examines the many differing viewpoints of the motives behind the murder.
Having been there virtually from the start, David Lee Beowulf is eminently qualified to school you on Ink 19’s genesis and ten-year history… from his own, unique perspective.
David Lee Beowulf’s fond remembrance of ten years of Ink 19 history continues, with the early days just underway…
The Blacks, with Adult Rodeo (Handle-Bar, Pensacola, FL, June 16, 2000). Concert review and photos by Phil Bailey
Some people wouldn’t know beauty if it smacked them upside the head. Thankfully, Sean Carswell isn’t one of them – when he got hit by a car while riding his bike, he found the beauty in the situation.
The Toasters, with Step Lively and the Jonny Fives (Fu-Bar, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, June 4, 2000). Concert review by Jason Feifer.
Fearless Records Tour, featuring Bigwig, Beefcake, Dynamite Boy, and Luckie Strike (Common Grounds, Gainesville, FL, May 21, 2000). Concert review by Brian Kruger
Starfest featuring Collective Soul, Tonic, Gas Giants, Dido, Guster, and Leona Naess (Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg, FL, May 28, 2000). Concert review by Lee Ann Leach.
Don’t call them math-rock, and don’t compare them to Slint, because you won’t be doing justice to the lush and understated beauty of the Mercury Program. Nirav Soni chairs a roundtable discussion with all four members of the atmospheric and critically acclaimed Gainesville quartet.
Nutrajet, with Symptom (The Hustler, Indialantic, FL, June 10, 2000). Concert review and photos by Ian Koss.
The Supersuckers, with Los Infernos and Furious Four (The Hustler, Indialantic, FL, May 17, 2000). Concert review by Phillip Haire.
The Blue Joules, with Nasty Habit (The Neptune Lounge, Tarpon Springs, FL, May 27, 2000). Concert Review by Lee Ann Leach.
With the thirty-fifth anniversary of debut album Whirlpool, UK shoegaze outfit Chapterhouse is back together again and touring the US as part of Slide Away Music Festival.
The Englert theater hosted Little Feat as they embark on their Last Farewell Tour.
Meiko Kaji’s katana is sharp and looking for revenge in Wandering Ginza Butterfly and its sequel, She Cat Gambler, a stylish pair of early ’70s action films.
