Archive for August, 2007

Jazz enthusiasts, musicians reflect on Albuquerque’s Mirror Lounge (Albuquerque Tribune)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

It’s easy to imagine the Mirror Lounge existed only in the smoke-clouded dreams of jazz and blues musicians, in the fuzzy fancies of patrons who dug the sound, the whole dim, pungent, funky scene of it.

Capsule reviews (Chicago Sun-Times)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

A mix of dime-store detective novels, B-movie horror and film noir, “Dead” succeeds at delivering a funny and funky gaming experience, but the load times between levels are insufferable.

on the spot (North Texas Daily)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Straight from no particular geographic location, artist and NT alumus Josh Ward sits down with The Scene to talk about his showcase at Art Six during the summer. Ward’s art is funky and interesting to look at. We had Q’s about Ward’s influences, and Ward had our A’s.

Ibiza Summer Beach Bash (Metromix.com)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Wilder shores Kick off your weekend in style with Funky Couture at the Ibiza Summer Beach Bash. DJ Eric Kupper spins with local mixmasters Madrid, Tim Baker and Trancid. Includes a sushi and cocktail reception (8 to 9:30 p.m.), live art by Chadwick and giveaways.

50 Cent Album Preview: Eminem, Dr. Dre Help Curtis ‘Keep It Funky’ (MTV Asia)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

For 50 Cent, Curtis couldn’t come soon enough. As Fiddy recently told MTV News, trying to get his newest album out has been a headache to say the least. Well, in less than two weeks, the record will be in stores and all he’ll have to worry about is how many people cop it.

50 Cent Album Preview: Eminem, Dr. Dre Help Curtis ‘Keep It Funky’ (Vh1)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

For 50 Cent, Curtis couldn’t come soon enough. As Fiddy recently told MTV News, trying to get his newest album out has been a headache to say the least.

50 Cent Album Preview: Eminem, Dr. Dre Help Curtis ‘Keep It Funky’ (MTV Music Television)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

50 Cent’s headache is almost over — Curtis is finally complete. He gets freaky with Eminem and more on the effort.

5 questions for Jacqueline Savage McFee (The Charlotte Observer)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Charlotte designer Jacqueline Savage McFee, 36, has been gaining attention nationally for her funky notebook and folder designs, which have put Charlotte-based Carolina Pad and Paper on shelves alongside major school supply manufacturers like Mead. How did you get into the school supply design business? I was living in New York City when I got a call from Hallmark, a dream for a designer. But …

Jacqueline Savage McFee (The Charlotte Observer)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Charlotte designer Jacqueline Savage McFee, 36, has been gaining attention nationally for her funky notebook and folder designs, which have put Charlotte-based Carolina Pad and Paper on shelves alongside major school supply manufacturers like Mead. How did you get into the school supply design business? I was living in New York City when I got a call from Hallmark, a dream for a designer. But …

Chain reaction: Take the stairway to heaven for a touch of urban chic (Times Online)

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Maintaining a funky image is a considerable challenge, but Urban Outfitters, the leisurewear chain founded in 1970 to sell denim to the drop-out generation, is determined to stay true to its beginnings.