Dean Martin

From 3 Kings to the Rockaway, Jim Norris knows how to get people into clubs

Canada bans "Money for Nothing," but still missed a few offensive songs

​Yesterday the Canadian equivalent of the FCC decided to ban the Dire Straits' song, "Money for Nothing" from the radio because of the use of a certain slur. Fair enough, but it seems like they might be a little late to the party, as we're pretty certain Mark Knopfler and Sting could really ca ... More >>

Byrne, Baby, Byrne

​Yesterday the Canadian equivalent of the FCC decided to ban the Dire Straits' song, "Money for Nothing" from the radio because of the use of a certain slur. Fair enough, but it seems like they might be a little late to the party, as we're pretty certain Mark Knopfler and Sting could really ca ... More >>

In-N-Out Burger: worshipping at the mecca of meat

​ I touched down in Las Vegas Saturday night, went to Avis to get a huge SUV for the weekend, and immediately headed to the meat mecca, a shrine that calls our name. In-N-Out Burger. This wasn't the first burger chain to make it in Southern California, but it was the best. Still privately own ... More >>

Top 10 emotionally disturbed Christmas songs

​Christmas songs really ought to be up little tunes -- hope, faith, charity, love and all that. But some songs have apparently snuck through the back door, drunk up all the rum, made a clumsy pass on pretty much everyone but the family dog, and are now holding court in the corner, seriously br ... More >>

Beyond Playlist presents Xmas-rated, part four: Variety Packs

This year, we've wrapped our roundup of holiday albums a bit differently. Instead of delivering it to you in one big lump (like coal), we're parceling out the reviews online, with a blog each weekday through December 24 devoted to recordings in a different category. Part four features "Variety Pac ... More >>

Capsule reviews of current shows

This year, we've wrapped our roundup of holiday albums a bit differently. Instead of delivering it to you in one big lump (like coal), we're parceling out the reviews online, with a blog each weekday through December 24 devoted to recordings in a different category. Part four features "Variety Pac ... More >>

Avenue Theater's Bubs should stick to music, because the plot is off-key

This year, we've wrapped our roundup of holiday albums a bit differently. Instead of delivering it to you in one big lump (like coal), we're parceling out the reviews online, with a blog each weekday through December 24 devoted to recordings in a different category. Part four features "Variety Pac ... More >>

Live Review: Rock the Bells Tour

This year, we've wrapped our roundup of holiday albums a bit differently. Instead of delivering it to you in one big lump (like coal), we're parceling out the reviews online, with a blog each weekday through December 24 devoted to recordings in a different category. Part four features "Variety Pac ... More >>

Delegating Denver #42 of 56: Pennsylvania

This year, we've wrapped our roundup of holiday albums a bit differently. Instead of delivering it to you in one big lump (like coal), we're parceling out the reviews online, with a blog each weekday through December 24 devoted to recordings in a different category. Part four features "Variety Pac ... More >>

Wine and Dine

This year, we've wrapped our roundup of holiday albums a bit differently. Instead of delivering it to you in one big lump (like coal), we're parceling out the reviews online, with a blog each weekday through December 24 devoted to recordings in a different category. Part four features "Variety Pac ... More >>

Delegating Denver #39 of 56: Ohio

This year, we've wrapped our roundup of holiday albums a bit differently. Instead of delivering it to you in one big lump (like coal), we're parceling out the reviews online, with a blog each weekday through December 24 devoted to recordings in a different category. Part four features "Variety Pac ... More >>

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The 1940's Radio Hour

Don’t touch that dial! This show should have you singing a different tune.

Burning the Yule Log

Don’t touch that dial! This show should have you singing a different tune.

The Impossible Bomb

Don’t touch that dial! This show should have you singing a different tune.

No Pain, No Jayne

The Mansfields find the fun in punk rock's angst.

Doll Parts

Kristine Hipps brings a wild new parody to the Bug.

Wonderful! Wonderful!

Johnny Mathis still spins heads.

Shine On

Cafe Star has real star power.

Cash Landing

The ghosts of Christmas pasta bring in the green with the red.

Season's Bleatings

Thanks to these CDs, it's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas.

Snoop Dogg

R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece (Doggy Style/Geffen/Star Trak)

Ring-a-Ding Dog

Heaven Help Us could use some help.

Bacharach's Back

The pop legend leads the CSO

Missionary Position

The Tango House helps spread dance fever

Send in the Crowds

Dario's kitchen does things right -- even if there's no one to appreciate it.

Virtual Family

It's the Spy Kids in 3-D, but where are Mom and Dad?

Bite Me

New Year's Peeve

Xmas Marks the Spot

A guide to new holiday discs, from surprise presents to Tannen-bombs.

Various artists

Eee-O 11: The Best of the Rat Pack / Live at the Sands (Capitol)

Cherry Poppin' Daddies

Soul Caddy
(Mojo Records)

Best Sinatra lounge singer

John Potter

Best reason to go to the john

Bruno's Italian Bistro

A Bad Ticker

Return to Me is so bad it may never go away.

Slice of Life

Edgewater Inn puts pizza first.

The Basement Tapes

Buca di Beppo brings chain restaurants to a new low.

Mouthing Off

Buca di Beppo brings chain restaurants to a new low.

Christmas Packages

The best holiday discs, as well as others that will make you pity the yule.

Start Making Sense

The best holiday discs, as well as others that will make you pity the yule.

Frankly Speaking

Why we care that the king rat has packed it in.

Giving Until It Hurts

Great musical moments in Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon history.

DEVILED HAM

Great musical moments in Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon history.

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