Taylor Vermillion |Staff Writer| The ‘80s is a decade known for wild hair, brat-pack films, and best of all, killer, music which still resonates with most of us, and will most likely stand the test of time. I don’t know a single person that wouldn’t “get into the groove” as soon as Madonna’s dance anthem rang out, or rock down to “Electric Avenue” if Eddy Grant told you to. The ‘80s tribute band Pop Gun Rerun understands this too, and they pay homage to this awesome decade on stages that rock crowds all over the Inland Empire. From Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin” to Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” Pop Gun captures the essence of popular rock ballads and sends … [Read more...] about Pop Gun Rerun shoots you to the ’80s
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The Mad T Party Band go Disney
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| Fall down the rabbit hole and into the Mad T Party, a thrilling, nighttime experience that you will not want to miss. The Mad T Party Band is a clever, musical spin on the characters from the movie, "Alice in Wonderland," directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp and Mia Waskowska. Alice, the Mad Hatter, and others in the band perform songs each night at Disney California Adventure, the theme park located across from Disneyland. This event promises to deliver good music from the Mad T Party Band, delicious yet wacky drinks and more. Performances typically begin at the top of … [Read more...] about The Mad T Party Band go Disney
My Journey Into Darkness
By SaltnPepper [Staff Writer] I’m of mixed nationalities. The blood of the French, African, and Native American Indian run through my veins. I’m what many people in the African American community would call a “light skinned” or “high yellow” Negro. However, all of that is about to change, for I've agreed to take part in an international experimental study of a drug that turns the human skin very dark. Beginning in the early 1900’s in America, a common practice occurred in the black community in regards to measuring skin color. It was called the “brown paper bag test.” If you’re a black person and you’re lighter than a brown paper bag, then you’re considered light skinned. This custom was … [Read more...] about My Journey Into Darkness