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ntertainment Clackamas Pr Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005 Milwaukie’s ‘Music Haven’ Adam J. Manly The Clackamas Print For anyone out there wishing for something to. do in Clackamas County, Music Haven is the answer. It hosts free events occurring on the first Saturday of each month, and is a non-profit organization which succeeds in providing a safe, local music venue. The idea for Music Haven began with the passing of young musician Charles Loftus-Cole. “His parents wanted to create a venue in his memory,” said Ro Zapanta, one of two current stage managers. “The closest venue that Mhirch decided to offer their base- [bands] were able to play at was in meht,” Zapanta explains. “Even venue isn’t church downtown Portland.” Zapanta, who himself was oriented, they let us play anyway.” mugged at the Pans Theater iro fl| Music Haven holds events from Portland, says safety was oheof the I 7 to 10 p.in. on the first Saturday things discussed by those conceiv Bevery month except January, ing the Music Havepid^; • ically, three bards are allowed “We brainstormed ideas, to play per fuiÿj^gfa However, thoughts, and stories - like how I ‘there arc special occasions, like got mugged - dgOedMod to try Summer Haveh event, in which to create a safe environment for more bands are allowed to play. people of all ages^’eome and lis R “The nekt çvënt is Dec. 3,” said ZapantMHMTwill be having ten to music,” said ZapaMa. Music Haven everiSlScg place a ‘Share The Holidays With Music at Milwaukie Presbyterian Church . .dHayen’ey^ritvi irst ever.” ^MhaWtction will feature two at 2416 SE Lake Rd. “We started from scratch, we acdustic performers, Michael needed a place and [Loftus-Cole’s] Lànsing and Zapanta’s solo project, Curbside, and the full band Finding Lenny. Additionally, there will be a raffle, and the proceeds will go to charity. “We’ll be raffling out tickets to The Bravery,” Zapanta added. “They’re doing one of the series of shows for ‘December To Remember?” More information on Music Haven can be found at the organi zation’s website, www.musichaven. oig. Music Haven, as well as many of the bands it features, can also be found on the popular friend net working site www.myspace.com. Any musicians wishing to per form at a Music Haven event may contact Zapanta at 503-504-3795. ‘Walk the Line’ stays Nada Surf doesn't wipe out loyal to Cash’s legacy , Megan Cline || Contributing writer Sometimes, when one has high expectations for a movie, disap pointment is often the result. When hearing about the release of “Walk the Line,” expectations were high. After all, it was chronicling a well-known music legend, and the leads were important people in other projects. One will go to the movie with high expectations and leave without disappointment. “Walk the Line” tells the story of the legendary Johnny Cash from childhood to the early years of his career. Joaquin Phoenix (“Gladiator”), picks up the role of Cash at age 19 when he joined the Air Force and started writing “Folsom Prison Blues.” The story focuses mainly on Johnny’s love affair with June Carter (played brilliantly by Reese Witherspoon) and how she res cued him from his drug addiction. Without her, he wouldn’t have been the legend he became. Phoenix is perfectly cast as Cash. He possesses the well-worn, world weary quality needed to play the man in black. The biggest surprise was Witherspoon, who shed her “Legally Blonde” image to por tray Carter. It was doubtful at first about her playing Carter. She doesn’t bare a very sinking resem blance to Carter and usually she’s in romantic comedies. Within a few minutes of her first appear ance, all doubts were erased. She brought a tight, charisma, and brilliance to the role. She also brought the right amount of com edy. This was especially evident in a scene where she runs into Cash backstage and gets tangled in his guitar strap just as she’s expected to go onstage. While Cash tries to free her, she turns the situation into a comedy routine by shputing backstage how she got tangled in Johnny Cash’s guitar strap. She assures the smitten Cash that “[she] can keep this funny for at least two minutes.” Phoenix and Witherspoon recorded all of their own vocals for their roles. Their voices were amazing. However, in Phoenix’s rendition of “Ring of Fire,”'5 one can barely tell the difference. Their vocal performances were so bril liant that if either of them decided to quit acting and go into music, their albums would be popular. The term “Oscar Buzz” has been tossed around since before a trailer was even released. This is no gimmick; this movie should get at least. four nominations: Best Picture, Actor, Actress, and Director for James Mangold, who masterfully captured the intensity of die music and beautifully recre ated the era when this legend was bom. In a time where ticket prices are at an all time high and movie theaters are losing business to DVDs, ‘Walk the Line” is worth the full ticket price. . . ST. NICHOLAS FAIRE Saturday, December 3, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, December 4, 9:00 am -2:00 pm Enjoy the fun and festivity of an old-fashioned English-style Christmas celebration. There will be vendors, arts and crafts, baked goods, raffles for gift baskets and an opportunity for kids to have their photos taken with St. Nick (Saturday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm and Sundaw nooh - 2:00 pm). St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 822 Washington Street Oregon City Join the Fun at “Scrapbook Saturday” Catch up on your scrapbooks or start new projects. Bring your favorite photos and materials arid enjoy uninterrupt ed scrap-booking time. Materials will be available for pur chase if needed. Free morning and afternoon workshops. Refreshments, Door Prizes, and Child Care provided (donation requested). Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 10, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call Jackie Flowers at 503-657-7181 for more information. RSVP requested. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 822 Washington Street Oregon City INTERNET PHOTO . Ben Maras || Co-Editor-in-Chief I’m tired of having a musi cal inferiority complex to the British. It seems that every rock band that comes out is British, or trying to be British (not that there’s anything wrong with being British ...). Ladies and gentlemen, I have found the cure. Say hello to Nada Surf. I believe you’ve met. Many of us remember Nada Surf from the mid ‘90s, when their novelty hit “Popular” was on the lips of every high school football hero who did not seem to understand the irony of the lyrics. But popularity was not all it was cracked up to be for Nada Surf, and the world closed their ears to the band when they refused to put out a “Popular” clone. Disowned by their label it looked like they were destine for failure until a CQUple years ago, when indie label Barsuk Records adopted the orphans and released “Let Go.” Music snobs were forced to take, a second look at what was right under their noses the whole time. Now with the help of pro ducer Chris Walla (of Death Cab for Cutie fame) they are at it again with their new est release “The. Weight is a Gift.” Their first single “Always Love” is a bit disappointing. The music isn’t bad, but it’s those damn preachy lyrics, one of the worst songs vocalist/ guitarist Mathew Caws ever wrote in that sense. It seems so suffocated in its own self-righ teousness you’d think Nada Surf was fronted by Bono. But even this song doesn’t sound as forced as U2 or the last Coldplay record. One of Nada Surf’s best traits still shines on. No heartless postur ing or fake sneers here; every thing sounds as natural as one could hope for. The track before it, “Do It Again” is an example of Nada Surf at their best. The song starts with a twisting bass line supported by a driv ing drum beat and tamed by clean-strummed guitars before it takes off in a surprising direction with the chorus. What it does lack’ is another anthemic' rocker - what “Hi- Speed Soul” was to the “Let Go” album. What they give us instead makes up for it. If there’s one thing that makes this album worth its cost, it’s “In the Mirror.” By far the most creative - and weirdest - thing the band has done, it sounds more like Radiohead than their typical fare. One continuous build-up of acoustic guitars, feedback and electronic drums, the band creates order from what could, be chaos. Although the song never “goes anywhere,”, the ride is so much fun the desti nation is meaningless. From here it goes -on to “Armies Walk” (which could easily be the best all-around song, on the album), and the final track “Imaginary Friends.” Going from Guided by Voices-esque ppp-rock to an ambient jam and back again, it provides-the perfect close to the album. Having played together for more than 11 years, no one can accuse them of being a flash in the pan ... and they should really get a purple heart just for being together for that long (anyone who has been in a band knows what I mean). With another tour to support the album they show no signs of bowing out now. Let’s just hope their next release is as much of a gift as this one is. I Jeff Sorensen II The Clackamas Print Dear Santa: For Christmas I would |j leather jacket, a new car a» X-Box 360. It seems like nothing < than a schoolyard rumor ffij about the gaming community mean sure, the new X-Box isj posed to be out by now, but I haven’t actually seen one« of the demo at Target. Well $ I’ve decided that this will h white whale, and if you can’t through, 1 have a plan. I didn’t have the opt« camping out overnight in ft my local Best Buy, and evei knows the gaming stores 1 selves couldn’t even fill all ol pre-orders so my new plan named as “Plan B,” will i® little patience, a little rnorej ration, and a lot more pem I’m going to start by | a team of four people, or. One.” Two people from Red will be responsible for wo their way through the Y Pages to call every video retailer and department store entire Willamette Valley toft which stores have filled prer and which ones never took orders to begin with. Theotk members of “Red One” w responsible for watching in retailers in two alternating 12 shifts for any signs of m before Dec. 25, or “Zero Ha ' “Red Two” will consul A people. 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I will retiit X-Box 360 with or withou so if you can’t come through worry about it You see... never grew up on Capttn Flag and Counter-Strike.! team will have a leg up onl I’m willing to bet my 3rd Pog collection that when the phone call that my Re operative has captured an) it will be my finest hour. Oil, and please make m car black, because I wan go with my new jacket. B charcoal black, because tha funny. Thanks, age 21 thedpad@gpwiLcM
