Gabe’s concert photo highlights of 2008
In 2008, I tried to take pictures at almost every show I attended. It's a daunting task. Sometimes the lighting sucks, you may get stuck far from the stage or some venues may not let you bring a camera in at all. But when all goes right, you can go home with some swell shots…
Jasmine Thai moves to new location
Jasmine Thai, for years one of the more popular Thai joints in Tampa, recently moved from their former location on Kennedy and Henderson Boulevard to South Westshore Boulevard. Here's hoping they can lift the restaurant curse from this beleagured stripmall where former residents include the defunct Habana Madrid, Black Beans and Zaheem Palace. Jasmine Thai…
The Short List: California about to go broke
After two canceled flights and a previously not-on-the-itinerary stopover in Baltimore, I arrived home last night to a warming breeze and balmy outside temp of 50. (It hit the negative where I was Sunday night.) I love you, St. Pete! Things I didn't need to see before heading for the airport: The plane that skidded…
The 12 Days of New Years: A Plan-Ahead Party Guide, Day 5
Featured happening number five in our plan-ahead series is a throwdown with the fishies. Aqua-Eve The Florida Aquarium throws its traditional New Year’s Eve party with live music, food, beer and wine, a champagne toast at midnight, and a prime view of Channelside’s extra-large NYE fireworks display. Pictured at left: Then-Penn State Seniors Jamie Weiler,…
My favorite music from 2008
1. Catatonic Youth – Piss Scene 7" (HoZac Records): A scaberous three-track debut with fuzzed-out vocals, chunky basslines, garage guitar and weird noises to boot! This underground band pressed 500 copies of their single and sold out already; pressure them to make more! I am always attracted to boredom lyrics like "Nothing in this town nothing…
Recipe for Christmas morning: Smoked Salmon and Dill Quiche
With a high fat content and universal likeability, quiche defines Christmas morning decadence. You have the whole day to burn off the calories and it's hearty and satisfying enough to hold you over 'til dinner. The smoked salmon adds a little class and the dill a dash of earthy green. Smoked Salmon and Dill Quiche…
Do you own a credit card? New federal rules in the horizon.
So fellow credit card owners, I have good news and I have bad news.
Will new law close consignment/ thrift stores?
At least that's the headline on a recent 10Connects.com story. After reports of lead-poisoning via children's toys, the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission has passed a stricter standard for lead in clothes and toys. But consignment shop owners worry about the effect of the law on them. From the story: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement…
Project Compost
Composting is definitely the least sexy part of “going green.” But after learning that grinding food in the disposal contributes to water pollution, I considered it an environmental duty. To start the composting process, you throw all your kitchen, yard and leaf refuse in a pile and the discarded items decompose over several months, morphing into a nutrient rich…
The Short List: Wintry mix
In case you haven't noticed, it's winter. Police understatement of the week: "From what we've heard, the separation has been rocky.'' Sports understatement of the week: "I've had better days." Stephanopolous reports: Rahm made no deals with Blago. Oh, no: Rudy and Fred get talk shows. Oh, Mary: Amsterdam stages a pink Christmas. E&P names…
The 12 Days of New Years: A Plan-Ahead Party Guide, Day 4
The four featured happening in our plan-ahead series is a comedy party. New Year's Eve with John Pinette Belt-busting, buffet-loving comedian John Pinette is the headliner for a pair of New Year's Eve shows at Tampa Improv — one for the dinner crowd, one for the late-night NYE revelers. Wed., Dec. 31: "Back to Buffet"…
Reel Projections, Monday December 22
Eat me, baby! cheerleader in Diablo Cody's Jennifer's Body. Which is great news, because that means I get to post a gratuitous pic of Megan Fox. (For the last time, she's the hot girl from Transformers.) Four more critics' picks: Slumdog Millionaire (now playing in the Tampa Bay area) tops two more best-of lists (including…
Happy Chanukah!
The eight-day Jewish holiday kicks off today and I've found this lovely video to commemorate the occasion — a Chanukah "shamash"-up, if you will. Enjoy! And Happy Chanukah to those celebrating.
The 12 Days of New Year’s: A Plan-Ahead Party Guide, Day 3
The next event in our series is brought to you by that other local music rag. REAX Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party 3 REAX presents its third annual free NYE dance party. (That's right, I said free.) This year’s headliner is Jacksonville’s latest buzz band, pop psychedelia duo SUNBEARS! (pictured, photo by Jeremy Coverdale). Also…
Bedding a bedwetter
“Dude, she pissed my bed. Twice!” These were the first words I heard this morning. Travis, my oldest friend, was calling me in a rage after dropping off the bedwetter at her dad’s place. It seems with each year I return to Austin for Christmas, such calls have become more frequent. It’s hard to say…
The 12 Days of New Year’s: A Plan-Ahead Party Guide, Day 2
The countdown of the best New Year’s Eve parties around the bay continues, with a new event idea each day leading up to NYE. If you have any ideas about additions I should make to my listings, please shoot me an e-mail, leilani@cln.com. Sister Hazel New Year's Eve Bash Although not quite a hometown band,…
Playing favorites: Eric Snider’s top 10 CDs of 2008
I’ve written different variations of the following caveat for years, but I think it establishes an important distinction: The following is a list of my favorite albums of 2008. This is not to be confused with what’s important or hip or widely acclaimed by the critical community. If some of the titles below happen to…
Bombardier Manifesto’s Top 10 of 2008
Hey! In case you care about what we liked this year, here’s our Top 10 for 2008. Enjoy! 1. The Roots – Rising Down 2. Metallica – Death Magnetic 3. Soulfound – Is a Rock Band 4. The Mars Volta – The Bedlam in Goliath 5. Death Cab For Cutie – Narrow Stairs 6. Nine…
Patti Smith: Dream of Life
WMNF continues its fundraising film series with a screening of Patti Smith: Dream of Life. Acclaimed photographer the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, and was also nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. Sebring first met Smith when he was taking photos of her for Spin magazine. Afterwards, he saw her perform for the first time ever…
Gabe’s obligatory year end Top 10 albums
It's that time of the year again. The humidity levels are way down, sometimes. The night air is peppered with the smell of fireplaces, sometimes. Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa shopping is going as well as can be expected in our thriving economy. It all points to one thing…
Creative Loafing announces layoffs
I’m sorry to report that Creative Loafing Tampa has had to make layoffs in its editorial, advertising, circulation and operations departments. I can speak only for edit decisions, as these were the ones in which I was involved. Staff Writer Alex Pickett, Music Critic Wade Tatangelo and Copy Editor Anthony Salveggi were the editorial employees…
Early buzz on Sundance
Sundance announced its lineup for the 2009 festival over the last couple of weeks, and there is much to anticipate. Of course the write-ups on films by the festival programmers are aimed to make each sound utterly remarkable and groundbreaking, but experience teaches that it's not all good. So it's always a bit tricky to figure…
Reel Projections, Friday December 19
Every Friday, Reel Projections welcomes the Cranky Copy Editor to review one trailer from an upcoming film. Take it away, CCE: This week's trailer is for Powder Blue, which appears to have aspirations of a (ugh) Big Artistic Statement. The BAS in this case seems to be that we're all connected in mysterious, deeply meaningful…
Lorna’s Top 10 Least Hated Christmas Songs
I am posting this from the hell that is the Baltimore/Washington International airport at Christmas time. I cannot think of a worse time of year to be traveling. If the hordes of amateur travelers uninitiated in the mysteries of TSA procedures don't get you, then the nauseatingly sweet stench of their Starbucks' gingerbread lattes will. And…
7-11’s Candy Cane Hot Chocolate
I'm not sure 7-11 counts as a restaurant. Well, maybe it does because I see people getting their lunch there all they time. They have deli sandwiches, strange meat products on the grill and of course — Slurpees. Every now and then, 7-11 does something that I find truly wonderful — they give free samples.…
Highlights from the Art Institute of Tampa’s “Top Chef” competition
What do you get when you agree to judge a "Top Chef"-style showdown between sixteen culinary students? Answer: a whole array of interesting dishes, and a major food coma. This past Tuesday and Wednesday, I was the guest judge for the students running The Tutored Chef*- a restaurant that is open to the public and operated…
Leilani’s Top 10 albums of ’08
Lots of great music this year; here's my subjective list of the best. Snider's will be posted later. 1. of Montreal: Skeletal Lamping (Polyvinyl) I’ve lauded this album to the moon and back, and I love it for the very reason it turns other people off – the quick and abrupt rhythm changes within the…
Tatangelo’s Top 10 albums of 2008
OK, here's my list. Stay tuned for Top 10s by Snider and Leilani. 1. Lucinda Williams: Little Honey (Lost Highway) On Little Honey, alt-country queen Lucinda Williams returns to the more focused, rock-oriented sonics of her breakthrough 1998 album Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. In doing so, she reveals a newfound sexual confidence ("Honey…
A curious movie: Benjamin Button
Last night, I caught the sneak preview of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett's odd new movie, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Long as hell (159 minutes!), it borders on chick flick, although open-minded men might find the story intriguing. The film (written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in the 1920's) documents a love story between Benjamin, who is born…
Manchester Orchestra at Orpheum (pictures)
Last night, Manchester Orchestra sold out the Orpheum (this reporter only made it in thanks to the door work of CL Marketing + Promotions Director Joran Oppelt). Lead singer Andy Hull (looking every bit Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle's little brother) impressed with his vocal chops, mixing in a good deal of Ben Gibbard-influence to go…
The 12 Days of New Year’s: A Plan-Ahead Party Guide, Day 1
I've been scouring area calendars, message boards and websites, making phone calls to all manner of area establishments, and even fielding ideas from you, dear readers, to find the best of the best New Year's Eve parties for your party planning convenience. We will post an event idea each day leading up to NYE; if…
Got 4 hours to spare? Make these Christmas Sugar Cookies!
Sooooo, I thought I'd get in the Christmas spirit and make Fancy Decorated Sugar Cookies. With all of my baking adventures, I have never made decorated or worked with cut out cookies. Hmm, wonder why?I saw this post and this post over at Our Best Bites, and I was inspired. She gives a wonderful tutorial…
The Short List: GM and Chrysler talk merger
It's the last weekend before Christmas. Have you finished your shopping yet? Here's a crazy light display to get you in the holiday spirit. Have a good weekend everyone. GM and Chrysler: A match made in Heaven? Florida's A.G. demands the Tampa Hard Rock to knock off the card games or face arrests. It's a…
Odds and Ends
U2 announces the release date (March 3, 2009) and the title of (No Line on the Horizon) their forthcoming 12th album. AllMusic.com releases part two of its list of "Favorite Indie Rock Albums of 2008." Among the selected albums: Sea Lion by The Ruby Sons (which didn't quite make my own top ten, but was…
Lowry Park CEO Lex Salisbury resigns, wife gets in trouble and some bad news
Lowry Park Zoo CEO Lex Salisbury has resigned amid allegations of improper business dealings between the zoo and his for profit venture Safari Wild. The decision probably came as board members were ready to fire Salisbury. He led the zoo for over 21 years. Normally, that might qualify you for a severance package? But probably…
State Rep. Darryl Rouson wants a ‘bong tax’
Last week, State Rep. Darryl Rouson filed his first bill for the 2009 session. His focus: drug paraphernalia. HB 99 would charge a 5 percent tax on any items listed as drug paraphernalia in Florida statutes, regardless of whether the paraphernalia was sold for legal purposes or not. (Hmmm…that sounds a lot like the federal…
What are your favorite songs from 1968?
WMNF's Flee is straying from his typical tribute show tradition. Instead of having a diverse lineup of local acts honor a single artist he has asked all the bands listed below to cover a tune from 1968 for the community radio station's upcoming New Year's Eve bash. Songs I would like to hear from that…
Lowry Park Zoo story continues to worsen
This afternoon, we'll learn the fate of Lowry Park CEO Lex Salisbury, accused by city officials of unethical practices concerning his for-profit venture Safari Wild and the zoo. Then there are the issues with animals traded to non-accredited institutions, and others that have died under Salisbury's watch. Right now, a bored media is waiting at…
Update: Ask the Obama Administration
Last Friday, I detailed the Obama transition team's efforts to reach out to the faithful by allowing them to ask questions of the President-Elect on his website, change.gov. More than 7000 questions were submitted, with the readers then voting on their favorite questions. And the #1 question people wanted answered? "Will you consider legalizing marijuana…
Do It Today
Manchester Orchestra returns to Tampa for a gig at Orpheum; Dead Confederate, Kevin Dine and All Get Out provide support. For more info, see this week's Upcoming Concerts page. 8 p.m., Tampa, $13. Comedian Flip Schultz kicks off a three-night run of stand-up at Side Splitters Comedy Club tonight. 8:30 p.m., Tampa, $12. Chef Marty…
Reel Projections, Thursday December 18
Austin Film Critics have picked their best of 2008, and guess who cleaned up in the Best Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay and Supporting Actor categories? JUST TAKE A WILD GUESS. That's right. The Dark Knight. Fellow Texans the Dallas-Ft. Worth Film Critics Association gave Best Picture to Slumdog Millionaire, as well as Best Director to…
The Short List: Chrysler shuts down production
Yeah, the season premiere is still over a month away, but it's never too early to get geeked for the return of Lost. ABC agrees and released this teaser trailer on the Web. I'm already puzzled. Chrysler shuts down production. Shall we start gambling on for how long? Things aren't exactly peachy-keen for Ford and…
Recording New Music and an Overview of the Recording Process
Once your band gets some songs written and well-rehearsed, it is recommended that you focus on creating a demo. A demo serves as both your product and your business card, so having a the highest quality demo possible makes sense. Fans form their opinions quickly after they hear the first note of your first song,…
AC/DC greatest hits CD
AC/DC, which plays the St. Pete Times Forum on Sun. Dec. 21, is one of the few classic rock acts that steadfastly refuses to peddle the obligatory "greatest hits" CD — or offer their music as digital downloads, for that matter. And I'm proud of my hard rock heroes for not selling out … Well,…
Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi bring stew to Tampa Theatre
Jacksonville's Derek Trucks, 29, has established himself as the greatest guitarist of his generation: He's a genre-hopping band leader/solo artist, key Allman Brother and while on tour with Eric Clapton a couple years back the kid named after Derek and the Dominos helped Slow Hand wonderfully recreate classics from Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.…
Honorable mentions: More best songs of 2008
My "Top 20 Songs of 2008" feature is in the Creative Loafing that streets today. Here are my honorable mentions: "All Nightmare Long," Metallica Metal masters are back – with a fierceness. "Anyone Who had a Heart," Shelby Lynne Dusty would be proud. "Be Mine!" Robyn (pictured) Britney with brains. "Better Get to Livin,'" Dolly…
The right wing attacks dolls. Again.
Remember in 1999 when religious blowhard Jerry Falwell attacked Tinky Winky, the purple teletubby, because his sick little mind thought the children's character was gay? Then, in 2005, James Dobson from Focus on the Family accused Spongebob Squarepants of the same offense to "moral values?" Well, the latest plush toy to inspire the wrath of…
Reel Projections Podcast, episode 3
Here it is, true believers: episode three of the Reel Projections podcast. Joe and I kick things off by talking about the Golden Globes nominations (including Clint Eastwood's from-beyond-the-grave performance of Gran Torino's title song, and then we chat with CL Editor David Warner about his review of Milk, in which he praised both Sean…
Reel Projections podcast: Episode 3
In episode 3 Joe and Sal talk Golden Globe nominations. Download.
A house divided: The paradox of football fandom
Sooner Holley: In addition to the constant ribbing I'm getting lately about how "Tebow is Superman – just admit it" and how I better start mining for kryptonite, there's a more personal Holley-criticism which is coming to me more and more frequently: Apparently, I lack objectivity. By not admitting that Tim Tebow may as well be Zeus and Apollo…
$25 off at Fleming’s Steakhouse
Fleming's has a sweet discount going on through December 30 that offers a $25 deduction off your bill if you make reservations online: Check it. Apparently, there's no catch…
Food section round ups from St. Pete and NY Times
In the St. Pete Times: Colette and John Bancroft review Don Miguel 2007 Gascon Malbec from Argentina Janet Keeler presents a side dish to the everyday rotisserie chicken: Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon and Garlic as well as side dishes no Who in Whoville could resist. Laura Reiley shares her thoughts about the Lakeview…
Reel Projections, Wednesday December 17
First things first: Shakespeare didn't know what the fuck he was talking about. Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow may have crept along in a petty pace back in the Bard's day when everybody spoke in impenetrable soliloquies, but no more. Not if you strap into your computer chair armed with a hoagie and obsess over…
The Short List: Wall Street rallies on Fed rate cut
The Fed cuts interest rates to basically nothing and the stock market soars. Let's hope it lasts. Meet the new Secretary of Education. This guys a baller. Consumer prices are falling at a rate not seen since 1932. MSNBC offers The Year in Pictures. Ok, who took all the acorns? It turns out Einstein was…
Do It Today
Up-and-coming Bay area designer Dali Hernandez unveils her Fall/Winter '08 "Dark Sinister" Collection during tonight's House of Dali Fashion Show. 10 p.m., The Kennedy Boutique Lounge, Tampa, free admission. Pictured at left: A House of Dali original modeled by Soleil C with make-up by Stephanie Mir. Photo credit Maria On3Photographics. Giordano's Italian Restaurant welcomes authors/photographers…
President Bush dodges shoes
"An angry journalist? Those newspaper cuts are obviously global." –—"Chuck Welch" commenting on PoHo's Dec. 15 post, "Honestly, who throws a shoe?" "I only regret that I have but two shoes to throw for my country." –—"SayItWithWookies" commenting on wonkette.com's post, "We Are All Iraqi Shoe-Throwers" "Goes to show you where Bush's real skills lie…
New Year’s Eve parties: bashes all over the bay
Still trying to figure out what to do this New Year's Eve? Creative Loafing has the skinny on all the Bay area's various throwdowns, and we've weeded out the worthiest for your party planning convenience. Want to hip us to a party we don't have listed here? Shoot an e-mail to Leilani@cln.com. Want to see…
George Bush, Gov. Blagojevich, Monte Kiffin and Oscar season
Bush on farewell Mideast tour Any chance he won't come back? Illinois Gov. Blagojevich faces impeachment Proposed prison nickname: "Blow me, bitch!" Arson suspected in burning of Sarah Palin's church Gov's hotness ruled out as an accelerant. The Bucs' late-season collapse From possible home-field advantage throughout the playoffs to just staying home in two short…
What to buy your favorite drinking man (or woman) this holiday season
We all have that special person in our lives who enjoys drinking the way small children take pleasure in playing with puppies. And with the holiday season upon us, it's time to buy him a present. After handing your beloved imbiber a gift certificate to a big-box outlet like Total Wine & More, not only…
Peter Matthiessen and Robb White: From Shadow Country to The Lion’s Paw
"This is a perplexing country. We can put a man on the moon, but we can't stop people from wearing Spandex pants to the mall. America will drive you crazy that way." I read that somewhere long ago. Wish I could remember the writer's name. It describes how I feel about Florida. At times, this…
Champagne dreams: Bubblies for your budget
Haiku for Champagne: Tasty small bubblesFabulous fizz tornadoSeduces my tongue Rarely refused, bubbly wines are the Don Juan of refreshment, seducing the most stalwart red-wine snob, the "I don't drink" drinker and the "I have to work in the morning" denier. This time of year, everyone's partying, and everyone knows Champagne. But bubblies come wrapped…
What is Lashkar-e-Taiba?
Lashkar-e-Taiba sounds like the name of a perky, South Asian ice-dancing duo. "Taiba's triple lutz was the crowd pleaser, but it was Lashkar's flawless camel spin that really wowed the judges." But don't let the cute moniker fool you. Lashkar-e-Taiba is a terrorist group headquartered in Pakistan. It's a very, very, (very!) dangerous organization. Audience…
Noisy sex, cuckolding and an open marriage
Savage Love I am a straight, 18-year-old girl and a college freshman. A couple of months ago, I lost my virginity to my first serious boyfriend, and since then we've been having sex several times a day. Apparently we have been a bit too enthusiastic, because my boyfriend received a note from his downstairs neighbors.…
The Fundamental clashes that led to Barack Obama
"Ah, what a dusty answer gets the soul When hot for certainties in this our life!" So ends George Meredith's poem "Modern Love" (1892), when a doomed couple's need for certainty leads them to disaster. I remembered Meredith's lines while doing one of my favorite holiday chores: setting up the crêche on the mantel above…
Mamma Mia! Meryl Streep is in a world of Doubt
If you need your faith in Hollywood restored, check out what Meryl Streep's been up to lately. At a time when most over-40 actresses are banished from the screen or stuck playing thankless mother roles, the 59-year-old Streep keeps defying the odds. Think of her career as a Molotov cocktail aimed at the nearest glass…
Lil’ Wayne, Katy Perry, Gnarls Barkley: Wade’s Top 20 songs of 2008
Editor's note: We've been seeing M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes" popping up on other best-of lists. The song topped Tatangelo's 2007 tally, so we told him he had to leave her off this year's list — or else the Sri Lankan sensation would have definitely given Weezy a run for his cash money. 1. "Mr. Carter," Lil'…
Bad management of Bethany Towers in South Pasadena leaves residents in limbo
By all accounts, the elderly residents of Bethany Towers are suffering. For months, the 17-story building in South Pasadena has lacked a functioning air-conditioning system. In most of the building's 210 units, residents cannot open their double-paned windows. When the midday sun comes through, residents use fans they purchased themselves. But without any breeze, the…
Can animals sense earthquakes?
Can animals sense earthquakes? I've heard stories about cats carrying their litter of kittens out of a building just prior to a quake. Is there any truth in it? We've had two quakes in the last three hours, and my goldfish didn't do a thing. — — Nick E., Manchester, England Of course animals can…
Sister’s Christmas Catechism and Santaland Diaries strain to make merry
Two Christmas comedies are currently striving to bring holiday cheer to Bay area audiences, but neither, I'm sorry to say, will slip the most savory sugarplums into your hungry psyche. Still, Sister's Christmas Catechism is harmless and well-meaning, while The Santaland Diaries is worth a smile (and a welcome back to one of our best…
Z Grille: fine dining with an edge in downtown St. Pete
When I call Z Grille co-owners Zach and Jennifer Gross to tell them I'm reviewing the restaurant, the first thing Zach says is: "Oh no, I didn't throw you out, did I?" Apparently, just a few days earlier Gross had been involved in a, um, disagreement with a customer who wanted some saltines with his…
$100 case of wine at Whole Foods
During my hunt to find the best $100 case of wine at Bay area retailers, I noticed Publix doesn't particularly cater to the poor and thirsty. At the Neptune and S. Dale Mabry location in Tampa, nary a $7.99 bottle is found — shocking since they have behemoth bargaining power with wholesalers. Perhaps the better deals…
7-11’s Candy Cane Hot Chocolate
I'm not sure 7-11 counts as a restaurant. Well, maybe it does because I see people getting their lunch there all they time. They have deli sandwiches, strange meat products on the grill and of course — Slurpees. Every now and then, 7-11 does something that I find truly wonderful — they give free samples.…
Ten more depressing Christmas songs
Here's a continuation of my "Top 10: Depressing Christmas Songs." Because, truth be told, I still ain't feeling too damn cheery this time of year. But, y'know, happy holidays! 1. "Christmas Card From a Hooker in Minneapolis," Tom Waits Killer line: "I'll be eligible for parole come Valentine's Day." 2. "Blue Christmas," Elvis Presley Killer…
Teen porn star Sasha Grey goes mainstream
Sasha Grey has been blowing up the porn industry — bad pun, I know — for the past couple years. The sexpot 20-year-old debuted in adult films shortly after her 18th birthday and quickly redefined the played-out victim role with confident, vocal-intensive performances that found her deftly alternating between predator and prey. She made on-screen…
Tampa Bay area leads country in fatal teenage car crashes during the holidays
Allstate Insurance does a study every year to find the metropolitan area that registers the most fatal car crashes involving teenagers between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. This year, we took the prize. In fact, the top three cities were in Florida:
Top 20 songs of 2008
12/17 Update: Check out "Honorable mentions: More best songs of 2008." OK, here's my list. Look for the CL music team's Top 10 album lists to be posted Dec. 22-24, to coincide with our Top 10 issue that streets Christmas Eve. Also, I've been seeing M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes" popping up on other best-of lists. The…
Hallway Hump
For lack of a better title, this position is designed to do just what it sounds like. You will need to find a narrow room to accomplish this task, which includes anything from a bathroom, hallway, corridor, alleyway, or closet, etc. To begin, the man removes enough clothing to expose his throbbing erection. With his…
Top 10 albums of 2008 (so far)
This year is flying past like they all tend to do. In fact, we're more than halfway through, which means time to assess the year in music (so far). It's difficult to compare one year's crop to another's, but I do feel 2008 is shaping up to be one of the strongest of recent memory.…
AC/DC’s dirty deed with Wal-Mart
I've taken much shit over the years for being a dedicated fan of dirt rock kings AC/DC. Yeah, the band hasn't made a great record since Back in Black and, yeah, Sarasota resident Brian Johnson (my drinking pal a few years back at the Sarasota Blues Festival) did kinda ape the late great Bon Scott's…
Neville Brothers’ triumphant return, Raconteurs rock at Jazz Fest
The Neville Brothers’ highly anticipated homecoming performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival proved poignant, celebratory, and spiritual on a gorgeous Sunday. The Nevilles’ closing day appearance marked another important return to normalcy for the slowly but steadily rebuilding Crescent City. Natives of the Uptown neighborhood, The Nevilles’ meld second line funk, soul,…
Top 10 Albums of 2007
Click here for “Top 30 Songs of 2007.†1. M.I.A.: Kala (Interscope) Flush with fresh, exotic beats and featuring hypnotic, often surreal vocals that alternate from cocksure rapping to schoolgirl singing, M.I.A.’s second album Kala seduces the listener with a catchy collage of sonics that defies categorization. The Sri Lankan rapper, singer, songwriter, producer (and…
Tedeschi: soul of a woman
Here's my review of the Susan Tedeschi show, Saturday, April 21, at Jannus Landing, St. Petersburg. Scroll down for mini-reviews of pianist Charles Farrell, Del Castillo and Poetry 'n Lotion — three acts I caught in Ybor City on Friday, April 21. Photo of Tedeschi by CL contributor Shanna Gillette. By Wade Tatangelo Nothing fancy.…
