The release of "Iron Man" has gotten a lot of hype, which can sometimes be disastrous for a film that fails to live up to audience expectations. Thankfully, Marvel's latest foray onto the silver screen suffers no such problem. Fans of the comic book will be satisfied, if not downright impressed, and newcomers to the "Iron Man" franchise should find this film an excellent introduction to what is most certainly going to be Marvel's next great series of superhero movies.
Rik Reppe is expected to bring a unique blend of poetic narrative and music when he and two other musicians perform at the Newman Center on Saturday. They will perform "Glorious Noise," a medley of songs and stories about New Orleans and its residents. According to Reppe, the city is a "wonderful stew" of people, music and culture that is often misrepresented in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
For years, Americans have been transfixed by the latest imports from across the pond. Such was the case with the band Air Traffic, which opened for Elbow at the Bluebird Theater on Friday night. Having never heard of the band prior to the show, I was naturally a bit skeptical about its sound.
The Midnight Juggernauts played the Hi-Dive last Tuesday to an amped up and enthusiastic crowd. The band offers a unique mix of dance based indie rock with psychedelic, space-age sound. The band relies heavily on a combination of synthesizers and strong percussion.