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Nov 7-13, 2007

Nov 7-13, 2007 / Vol. 20 / No. 34

Saluting tribute bands (sort of)

"Are you going to the Australian Pink Floyd show that's coming up at Ruth Eckerd?" my buddy Justin asked. We were sitting at the bar Sunday and his inquiry caught me off guard. He and I have been listening to Pink Floyd since we were in our early teens. Justin, who caught the band's mid-'90s…

by Wade Tatangelo

You Think We’ve Got It Tough?

Yesterday's San Francisco Chronicle had a fantastic story about the economics of paying restaurant personnel. That Bay area's independent restaurateurs have it really tough, with server wages tagged to the city's minimum of $9.14/hour and extensive benefits mandated by the city. Good for servers, but not so good for cooks, according to the article. Line…

by Brian Ries

The Semis: reviewed

White Powder, Black Power THE SEMIS The Semis have been regularly blasting local audiences with their sludgy brand of intense alt-rock for the past five years or so. The Billy Summers-led power trio starts their new EP White Powder, Black Power with an aural assault that sounds as if about 20 guitars and a couple…

by Wade Tatangelo

Best Cookbooks Plus Two

The ommittee just released their list of 20 "essential" cookbooks and, on the whole, I can get behind it. Sarasota's own Marcella Hazan gets a nod with her classic Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking and there is a fine spread between omnibus compilations (Bittman's How To Cook Everything, Silver Palate) and a smattering of ethnic…

by Brian Ries

Reinventing The Doors

Here's a rough draft of my concert review from last night. Set the Night on Fire: A Tribute to the Doors Sat., Nov. 10, Skipper’s Smokehouse WMNF DJ Flee has been throwing annual, multi-band homages to rock’s royals for several years now. Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and the not-as-wildly-popular-but-equally-worthy…

by Wade Tatangelo

Tegan and Sara, Buffett, The Doors (sorta)

Here's what I have running in the current issue: Tegan and Sara: Tegan Quin likes to talk. Jack Spatafora: "Wanting to Share the Music." Jimmy Buffett: Getting drunk with the Parrotheads. Queen Latifah (courtesy of Eric Snider), Jersey and The Doors Tribute. Sara Evans, Palantine, Spoon and more in Music Week. Neil Young's Dreams and…

by Wade Tatangelo

Rebel Yell!

Don't miss out on this week's cover story by yours truly about comedian Doug Stanhope, the new king of outlaw comedy. We've added a podcast of my 20-minute interview to the story and there's plenty of good stuff that didn't make it into the story. Check it out and make sure to hit up his 7 p.m. show this Saturday, November…

by Leilani Polk

Black Reign responds

Local rapper Black Reign (see previous post "Tbt*misfires") just wants to move on with his life and career. The young man born Anthony Blocker called Creative Loafing today to say he already has plans for a big concert to take place in the near future. As for yesterday's Tbt* story, especially its headline, Blocker said:…

by Wade Tatangelo

The Cradle

Rock-a-bye, hottie, On his cock's top, When the nut busts This cradle will rock! When his back breaks This cradle will fall, And down will come hottie, Libido, and all! This position involves the man holding his partner's waist up to his member via holding the underside of her knees or buttocks. Then using all…

by Eric J. Leech

The Most Expensive Hedge in Town

Behind this fence is the most expensive hedge in town. Jim Shanklin, owner of this house on 22nd Avenue North, has paid $550 in fines and nearly $10,000 in legal bills defending his right to grow a 10-foot hedge to keep out bottles and prying eyes from the busy thoroughfare. The city of St. Petersburg…

by Alex Pickett

Tbt* misfires

Tbt* News Editor Josh Korr knew he’d likely damage local rapper Black Reign's rep with today’s cover. The snarky headline — “Street Cred? Shot! — humiliated the 24-year-old rhymer who resides and works an office job in Brandon. The St. Petersburg Times-owned tabloid regularly uses such tactics to move papers. But today the free daily…

by Wade Tatangelo

Wine List

Got an upcoming or ongoing wine event? Send information to: The Wine List, 810 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606, fax 813-739-4801 or e-mail brian.ries@creativeloafing.com. NAPA CABERNET SAUVIGNON COMPARISON CRUSH HOUR Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits Friday Night Tasting will compare Napa Valley's Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Featured wines include Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Spring Mountain,…

by CL Staff

Fools in Fiery Love

In a seedy, sparsely-furnished motel room at the edge of the Mojave Desert, a couple — May, a small-town girl and Eddie, a cowboy — tests the boundaries of their toxic on-again-off-again relationship. The current tension stems from Eddie's passionate affair with a countess, which he has only recently ended. May is one part explosively-pissed…

by Leilani Polk

Doug Showing?

During his last Bay area visit, in September 2006, Stanhope performed at the New World Brewery in Ybor and St. Pete's The Garage — and then almost got himself arrested while enjoying some beer-stimulated downtime on St. Pete Beach. "Oh yeah, that was just ridiculous," he laughs. "We were just drunk on a night off,…

by CL Staff

Jack Spatafora: “Wanting to share the music”

Who? Jack Spatafora, 37, has been promoting music concerts under the Aestheticized Presents (AES) banner since 1999 and on his own for 14 years. He makes his first foray into standup comedy this week by bringing outlaw comic Doug Stanhope to town on Saturday (see cover story). Sphere of influence: Local musicians, fans of alternative/indie/experimental…

by Wade Tatangelo

Outtakes

Upcoming Releases FRED CLAUS (PG) Vince Vaughan stars as the black sheep brother of none other than jolly old St. Nick himself (Paul Giamatti) in this kid-friendly comedy of sibling rivalry and holiday cheer. Also stars Miranda Richardson, Elizabeth Banks and John Michael Higgins. Opens Nov. 9 at local theaters. (Not Reviewed) P2 (R) Minimalist…

by CL Staff

No Comment

"Well, the monkeys. At first you think, 'Gosh. Monkeys. That's so kind of incredible. It's gonna be so great to kind of see them up close.' But you started to kind of feel a little bit, not competitive with the monkeys, but that they weren't really, you know, they didn't have your best interests at…

by CL Staff

Bad Doug

Chain-smoking comic and onetime presidential candidate, Doug Stanhope always says what he thinks. Which is one reason he’s the new king of the outlaw comics.

by Leilani Polk

Pro Bono

Innovative direction and the music of U2 distinguish Studio@620’s Hamlet.

by Mark E. Leib

Art Attack

Director Amir Bar-Lev's documentary about the rise and fall of a child star seems to mutate right before our eyes, raising a slew of questions in the process about the nature of art, investigative journalism and pop's seemingly insatiable appetite for devouring itself. The film's ostensive subject is little Marla Olmstead, who became an overnight…

by Lance Goldenberg

Weekly Planner

CL's must-do list for the week of Thurs., Nov. 8-Wed., Nov. 14 08A new exhibit is unveiled at the HCC-Ybor Art Gallery. Maria Chiriboga: Traditional Polychrome Devotional Art from Ecuador features a collection of Chiriboga's colorful polychrome wood sculptures. Meet the artist at tonight's reception, which occurs from 5 to 8 p.m. HCC Performing Arts…

by Leilani Polk

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