Arts & Entertainment

face to face

Hailing from Victorville, Calif. (the armpit of the world), these So-Cal punk rockers are veterans of the road. For the last 10 years they have consistently put out some of the best power-pop punk, and are respected by fans and critics alike. David Pilz Guardian Along with many other bands coming out of the early ’90s, Face to Face brings an edgy, but pop sound to punk that is all their own amid so many bands that sound seem to just imitate one another. Face to Face’s seven full-length albums the past decade has seen have reflected some change to their sound, but they remain true to their roots. Still mainly a punk band, they turned away from the path of more mainstream, success-minded groups. Forming in 1991, Face to Face began as a three-piece of guitar, bass and drums. The coming years saw a series of line-up changes, with the addition of a second guitarist. Along with a number of label switches, they now reside with their own label, Lucky Lady. This offers them the freedom to record the way they want to. Their most recent release, “”Standards and Practices,”” is a disc of covers. The album is a tribute to both their punk influences and to other “”great bands.”” It features the standout cover of Social Distortion’s “”The KKK Took My Baby Away.”” Face to Face relies more on the D.I.Y. attitude of the hardcore. The previous album of new material, “”Reactionary,”” had its track listing chosen by fans’ votes on MP3.com. Notably less recognizable than similar sounding bands like Blink-182 or NOFX, Face to Face has kept a closer tie with the underground. With no memorable MTV play and short nationwide radio play for the 1996 self-titled album, the main support has been their touring. The past five years have found the quintet selling out shows in the United States, Europe, Japan and Australia. San Diego has been no stranger to Face to Face’s touring — they were just here March 3 at ‘Canes. Face to Face also kicked off one of their national tours here. It really is unsurprising that they are willing to play Sun God — they put fans and music before money. Could these punks be signaling a change in the recent trend of hip-hop dominated Sun God concerts? Is this a sign of a future of rock at Sun God? Arguably the first real punk band since … well, just about ever, this year’s line-up is far more likely to please a very wide range of people. ...

Band Theory

Every spring, the major question on everybody’s mind is “”Who’s headlining Sun God?”” In recent years, there have been many complaints about the quality and popularity of the bands that have played at Sun God and UCSD. Scott Mantell, A.S. co-festivals coordinator with Priya Mohan, emphasized the increasing difficulties in booking bands these days. Artists are no longer willing to do one-night events such as Sun God; rather, they prefer to be booked on long tours. Many performers consider it a hassle to fly out, bring their crew and perform for one night. Their fees have also increased; a good artist used to cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 per performance, they now go for between $50,000 to $75,000. Safety is also another issue taken into account when determining bands. Mantell stressed the necessity for safety as a key issue. Since RIMAC Field does not have walls, fencing has to be brought in, adding to the cost of the festival. “”The goal is to have fun, but it also needs to be a safe event,”” Mantell said. Compounded by the fact that RIMAC Arena is a smaller venue compared to San Diego’s Cox Arena, Coors Amphitheater and the Sports Arena, bands typically do not find colleges the best place to perform. Unlike UCSD, these other venues also serve alcohol, which brings in a good percentage of the profits. These factors place A.S. programming in an uphill battle to hire famous bands. This year’s Sun God Festival budget, the largest in Sun God history, is approximately $140,000, with $85,000 coming from A.S. The remaining portion comes from corporate sponsorship, ticket sales and miscellaneous revenues. Not all of the $140,000 allocated to the festival goes toward the performances. Approximately $15,000 goes to daytime programming, $20,000 for the lights and stage, $5,000 for the inflatable games, and $10,000 is used to cover security, leaving about one-third of the entire budget for the nighttime bands. In terms of cash, A.S. programming has little to work with in order to get extremely famous and popular bands. One complaint about the band-hiring process attacks the timing of Sun God Festival planning. Historically, it takes three-and-a-half months to plan the festival. The planning cannot begin too early since bands cannot plan far ahead. “”Bands don’t know what they’re doing early, most are booked within three months,”” Mantell explained, “”For example, summer tours were booked in April.”” With the budget in mind, the programming and festival committee brainstorms and plans for potentials bands. Surveys and questionnaires are given to the student body for greater input and to get a better knowledge of what students want to hear. Also taken into account are the band’s previous performances, ticket sales and references. Potential headline performances are flagged and offers are given to the management agencies. The waiting game then begins, as programming cannot know how much can be given to the secondary performances until the lead has been chosen. Once the offer is accepted, a contract is made and the band in then part of the UCSD Sun God Festival. For a brief description of the A.S. programming process, check the A.S. Web site at http://as.ucsd.edu/ editorial/ed12701.shtml ...

Naugthy by Nature

A Decade Later… Can you believe that it’s been 10 years since Naughty By Nature released “”O.P.P.?”” Back in 1991, the virtually unknown New Jersey trio, composed of Treach, Vinnie and Kaygee, exploded onto the rap scene, capturing the Grammy for best rap performance with “”O.P.P.”” That song and “”Ghetto Bastard,”” the top two singles off their self-titled album, vaulted them into instant stardom. Their follow-up album “”19 Naughty III,”” featured the anthem “”Hip-Hop Hooray,”” which enhanced their popularity to immeasurable proportions. The song was played on MTV eight to 10 times a day and is still considered tight today. Naughty By Nature’s third release, “”Poverty’s Paradise,”” again topped the charts, and also won another Grammy, this time for best rap album in 1995. “”Craziest”” and “”Feel Me Flow”” headlined the album, while “”Hang Out And Hustle”” and “”It’s Workin'”” are prime examples of the album’s depth and quality. After pumping out three albums in five years, Naughty decided to take a break. This time off allowed each member of the group to branch off into his own ventures. Along with doing some modeling, Treach has become more and more involved with acting. His film career began in 1990, when his friend Tupac Shakur helped land him a role in the movie “”Juice.”” Treach has had roles in “”Jason’s Lyric,”” television’s “”New York Undercover”” and most recently, HBO’s prison drama “”Oz.”” He also found a bride — Pepa of the famous female rap group “”Salt-N-Pepa.”” Vinnie is the brains behind Naughty Gear, which is the group’s official line of apparel. He is also working with the East Orange School District in New Jersey to implement a comprehensive, district-wide multimedia and communications facility and training ground. Kaygee, Naughty by Nature’s DJ, has branched out as well. He founded and runs Divine Mill Records and signed artists Zhane and Next. He also collaborated with Queen Latifah, Run DMC and Shabba Ranks on this label. After their four-year hiatus, NBN released “”19Naughty9: Nature’s Fury,”” on their new label, Arista. This album is different from any of their previous releases because it features many guests, including appearances by Master P, Big Pun and Mystikal. With a couple of exceptions, the group’s three previous albums have concentrated on Treach and Vinnie. The new album changes that formula. With all their experience in the rap game, Naughty by Nature are not afraid to adjust that formula, and their 1999 release reflects that attitude. Naughty By Nature is probably the most well-known of all the Sun God performers. They’ve put in 10 years of work, and there seems to be no reason why they can’t be successful for another 10 years. ...

Ping Pong Mafia

Battle of the bands winner Ping Pong Mafia will bring their folk-country flavored rock to this year’s Sun God Festival. Although front man Satish and guitarist Dan Ornduff first met at the University of Arizona about 10 years ago, the current lineup — which includes bassist Sean Rose and drummer Brendan Concannon — has only been together for about five months. Unlike many bands that play immediately after forming, Ping Pong Mafia waited until the right time to debut their music. “”All of us are sort of obsessive about perfectionism,”” Satish said. “”We kind of didn’t want to start playing out until we had everything down to a science.”” Now the band is ready to open for Face to Face, Xzibit and Naughty by Nature. With a name such as Ping Pong Mafia, one might expect a typical Limp Bizkit-esque, hip-hop flavored, aggressive rock band. This is not the case. As many band names were, Ping Pong Mafia was chosen on a whim. “”Probably the biggest problem we’ve had is that we just couldn’t agree on a name,”” Satish said. “”So finally I got to the point where I said, ‘I’m just going to pick the next thing that comes out of somebody’s mouth in this room,’ and Brendan, just as a joke, said, ‘Ping Pong Mafia.'”” Musically, Satish, who is the band’s primary songwriter and a UCSD student (he’s working on his Ph.D. in Biology), draws upon everything from Bob Dylan to punk to influence his music. “”[The music is] kind of a 50/50 mix between classic rock, some folk stuff and also, I guess, a smattering of ’80s punk stuff,”” Satish said. Out of that wide spectrum emerges a sound that is both a throwback to classic rock and a new sound entirely. Satish describes the group as an “”all-original rock `n’ roll band … there’s kind of a slight folky edge, a lot of it is pretty blues-based … somewhere between country rock, blues, folk and just original rock `n’ roll.”” In the short time that it has been together, the band became good enough to win UCSD’s battle of the bands, a feat that even surprised Satish. “”Even when it came to battle of the bands, I was like, ‘Oh, I’m sure we’re going to get blown out of the water,'”” he said. “”I’m just psyched that somebody liked us and gave us a chance.”” Although Ping Pong Mafia would not mind becoming as successful as the bands for which they will be opening at Sun God, they play music because they love it. “”I’d like to get to the point where I could really just comfortably support myself, and have a steady flow of gigs, and maybe get on the radio,”” Satish said. With his band’s spot at Friday’s Sun God Festival, it looks like Satish and his band are well on his way. ...

Film Review

Courtesy of Universal Pictures The sequel to 1999’s “”The Mummy”” finds an adventurous archeologist family in 1935 Egypt that uncovers the bracelet of the legendary Scorpion King. Rick O’Connell (Brendan Fraser), the brawny American hero, and his British wife Evelyn (Rachel Weisz), along with their 9-year-old son, discover this trinket and start off a chain of exciting though sometimes unrealistic and silly events. With action from beginning to end, this movie makes a good attempt to entertain viewers but is bereft of any real content. The actors play their roles to perfection but the plot and the special effects take away from the movie. At some points there was so much action that the film became stale and predictable. Throughout the entire movie there was beautifully realistic animation and depictions of ancient Egypt. These, however, were negated by the corny appearances of killer pygmy mummies and over-animation of evil enemies. The manner in which the original story was woven into the new one was very well done, yet the movie failed to follow the same ambitious path established in the beginning. The few redeeming aspects of the film must be respected, though, and these include the subtle comedic performance of John Hannah as the humorous troublemaker Jonathon, and the strength and seriousness of Oded Fehr as the leader of the Mejhi. Both actors added character and realism to an otherwise cheesy action movie. If you are in the mood to see an entertaining and exciting movie, “”The Mummy Returns”” would be it. — Anne Cong-Huyen ...

Hiatus Weekly Calendar

All tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling (619) 220-8497 or by going to http://www.ticketmaster.com, unless noted. 10 Thursday With the spirit of early British punk bands like The Clash, The Living End will rock `Canes Bar & Grill. With hits such as “”Prisoner of Society”” and “”Roll On,”” these Australian lads are sure to put on a great show. Tickets cost $10, and the show starts at 8 p.m. Latin jazz innovator Pancho Sanchez will perform at the Belly Up Tavern at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. The Paladins have toured with Stevie Ray Vaughn, Los Lobos, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Their appeal captures people ranging from `50s blues fans to hard rock fans. The Paladins will perform at The Casbah. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Call (619) 232-4355 for ticket prices and information. 11 Friday Blues guitar veteran Tommy Castro will perform at 4th & B. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are listed at $10.21. DJ Andy Smith of the popular group Portishead will be on the decks at The Casbah. But don’t expect the dreamy sounds of Portishead, because Smith wants you to dance to his ecliptic selection of records. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. Go to Ticketmaster for tickets and prices. Ocean Beach natives Convoy blend Rolling Stones-style guitar riffs, country music and a bit of a hippie flavor. They will be at the Belly Up Tavern as a part of their Southern California tour. Tickets are $7 and the performance starts at 9:15 p.m. 12 Saturday San Diego has suddenly become the center of electronic music with the Electric Music Festival coming to the San Diego Sports Arena. Paul Oakenfold, Dave Ralph, Donald Glaude, Jon Bishop and many others will round out a sound that includes trance, breaks, house and drum ‘n’ bass. The block-rocking beats start at 8 p.m. and they won’t stop until 4 a.m. Tickets are $40. Look to future hiatus issues for special coverage from the Electric Music Festival. 13 Sunday Country music favorite Brooks and Dunn will be at Coors Amphitheatre. They bring with them their Neon Circus & Wild West show. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and tickets start at $32. The Geriatric Punk Rockers, along with One Foot in the Grave and Left for Dead, will be at The Casbah. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Call (619) 232-4355 for prices and ticket information. 15 Tuesday Jazz legend Chick Corea brings the Chick Corea New Trio to the Neurosciences Insitute Auditorium on John Jay Hopkins Drive. Corea has made his own unique mark on the Latin jazz scene and has also worked with Miles Davis’ band. Tickets are $23 and show times are at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 454-5872 for more information. 17 Thursday The B-52s are back and they have continued to perform after losing guitarist Ricky Wilson to AIDS in 1985 and the retirement of sister Cindy Wilson in 1990. But Cindy rejoined the band in 1998, and it will perform at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay. But with tickets at $55, you have to really love their new wave sound. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Join The Voodoo Glow Skulls, Chencha Berrinches, Las 15 Letras, Earthquake Institute and more at the Aztlan Fest 2001 in Imperial Beach at Fiesta Hall on Palm Avenue. Purchase tickets by May 13, 2001 for $16 and $20 after. Call (619) 575-0937 or (619) 233-1129 for show times and ticket information. ...

Porter's Pub Lineup

For some spirited Sun God imbibery, visit Porter’s Pub in the Student Center for its laid-back atmosphere and extensive beer selection. Here are some of the lesser known beers that can be drafted at the pub: Shark Bite Red Brewed by Pizza Port, a Solana Beach brewery, Shark Bite Red is a is a typical red ale, bitter and strong. Arrogant Bastard Ale A San Marcos-based Stone Brewery creation, Arrogant Bastard Ale is a dark and very strong ale with a high alcohol content. Widmer Bros. Heffeweisen This is a light and wheaty domestic brew. It is unfiltered, therefore a little cloudy, and is served with a floating lemon slice. Ayinger Celebrator Brewed in Germany’s Bavaria region, this “”doppelbock,”” German for “”double bock,”” is dark and intense, but with a smooth finish characteristic of Bavarian brews. Lindeman’s Framboise This flavored beer is from Belgium, and is known as a raspberry lambic. It has a light, crisp and clean taste. Fresh raspberry juice is added just after fermentation to boost the flavor. Caffrey’s Irish Ale Well known in Irish pubs, Caffrey’s is a creamy brew. Its texture is virtually identical to that of Guinness, but it is bright yellow in color, lighter in taste and even creamier. Diebel’s Alt This ale is very popular in Germany, where it is brewed. It is a darker brew — brown in color — with a malty finish and a slight hint of creaminess. ...

Battle of the Beer

At the end of a long day at school or work, you realize that a refreshing beer would hit the spot. As you drive home, your mind wanders to the thought of the cold beer that will soothe the nerves and relax the soul. You can almost hear the delightful “”ssstt”” as the bottle cap flies off and tinkers around the counter. The slight scent of the precious yeast-based brew reaches your nose. You can almost imagine the cool feel of the bottle resting carefully in the palm of your hand while you kick off your shoes, sit in your favorite chair and just unwind. You finally reach your home and you dash inside, ignoring the pile of bills and leaping over the cat that decided it wants attention today. You reach the smooth handle of the refrigerator door. You fling it open and then just as you are about to reach inside for a beer, you face a moral decision. A dilemma. A quandary, if you will. Will it be the Lady or the Tiger? Definitely a predicament. What beer do you choose?! Now, if your home is anything like mine, there is usually a wide selection of beer to choose from and I am often left wondering whether I should reach for the Karl Strauss Amber Lager, the Newcastle or the Guinness. So many choices. But there’s not much time to decide as your mouth begins to dry out in anticipation of this cool beverage. You are thinking to yourself, what should I drink? Which one is better? Why? You might say to yourself, “”It’s just beer.”” But no, it’s not “”just beer.”” Every beer has its own unique style, texture and taste. And just in time for the Sun God Festival, where many revelers will partake in the mass consumption of alcoholic beverages, The Guardian staff members have taken the liberty of conducting painstaking research in judging the overall quality and taste of various beers. We matched up various beers and rated their quality against each other. The beers were then individually rated on a 1 to 10 scale, 1 being piss poor, 10 being the best of the best and 5 simply being an average beer that wouldn’t be too bad on any given night. The results are below — happy drinking! BEER VS. BEER Asahi vs. Sapporo Asahi: 8 Sapporo: 5 The two beer giants of Japan square off in an epic battle of taste and overall quality. But it appears that Sapporo falls short in this battle. Sapporo has a lighter texture and a slightly more watered-down taste. The bitterness of the initial flavor is much like the initial taste of Budweiser: It’s not that bad, but you kind of have to force it down. The Asahi, on the other hand, proves why it is touted as “”Japan’s No. 1 Beer.”” The overall taste is very dry and smooth. There is no bitter taste or aftertaste, and it is thicker overall. The darker quality of this beer gives it more flavor and character. This is truly “”the beer for all seasons,”” as it boldly states on the label. Both can go well with any meal, especially sushi. The Sapporo, although lacking in overall quality, can be a refreshing drink after a heavy meal, but the Asahi can fully compliment any dish at your local Japanese restaurant. — Joseph Lee Killarney’s Red vs. Foster’s Foster’s: 5 Killarney’s: 7 The duel between Killarney’s Red Lager and Foster’s Lager ended with the U.S. product thoroughly embarrasing the Aussie brew in the categories of presentation, smell and taste. While Foster’s does have the advantage of coming in a pint-sized can, the gaudy blue and gold behemoth doesn’t compare to the look of the Killarney’s bottle, nor to the way it comfortably fits in one’s hand. Smelling the Foster’s beer brings back unpleasant memories of cheap keg beer, while a whiff of the rich, deep aroma of the red lager resulted in a heightened anticipation of drinking the brew. The smooth taste of the Killarney’s lager hits at the back of the throat, where all good beers should register, and carries out the promise made by its smell. Foster’s, on the other hand, had a somewhat lighter taste, which becomes more apparant as the bottom of the can approaches. Foster’s receives a score of 5 out of 10 due to its lack of spectacularity, despite its advantage when drinking mass quantities. Killarney’s earns a score of 7, hurt by the fact that it’s an Anheuser-Busch product, but it has the benefit of being the perfect beer to enjoy with dinner or during a walk along the beach. Just make sure it’s not Mission Beach or Pacific Beach. — Isaac Pearlman Boddington’s Pub vs. Guiness Guiness: 9 Boddington’s: 8 In an age when Ireland and Britain seem to tip-toe around each other to create some semblance of peace, I have put a solid two-fingers up (the equivalent to the middle-finger here in the states) to any political repercussions. I have pitted Manchester’s Boddingtons Pub Ale against Dublin’s Guinness in a battle of beers. This is the next best thing to an England versus Ireland football match. Both drinks have a deep history spanning over 200 years. The construction of each can is impressive as they both contain a “”draught”” system that closely recreates the taste of a Boddingtons or a Guinness straight out of the tap. Shake the can around a little bit and you can hear the little widget click around. Guinness is a top notch beer with that thick, foamy taste that we have come to know and love. The creamy taste is surprisingly easy to drink and goes down smooth with little bitterness. But if you rarely drink beer or are used to lighter beers, you may want to stay away from this until you have developed your beer-drinking chops. Boddingtons Pub Ale has a similar creamy texture but the taste is slightly lighter. It is also a bit sweeter with a hint of banana to it. Much like Guinness, Boddingtons is not as bitter as some beers can be. However, the Irish comes out on top. Guinness packs a darker and thicker punch that is more satisfying in the end. Never experienced Guinness? Grab one and enjoy. Cheers! — Joseph Lee Miller Genuine Draft vs. Budweiser Budweiser: 4 Miller Genuine Draft: 5 Budweiser and Miller Genuine Draft: One wonders why these relatively low-quality beers are worth bothering with. They don’t offer the rich taste and flavor of many other beers that can be found at a fairly comparable price. The taste of both of these beers is virtually indistinguishable because each has a thin flavor that is reminiscent of watered-down urine. Trust me. The redeeming factor of these two domestic beers is that they are inexpensive and better than Natural Ice, although I know that some may disagree. And of course, after you force down about four or five bottles of Budweiser and MGD, you stop caring what it tastes like. Still, the beer connoisseur should avoid these two brews at all costs. — Joseph Lee Dos Equis vs. Corona Dos Equis: 7 Corona: 5 In the battle of the cervezas from south of the border, Dos Equis went house on Corona and cruised to the easy victory. With its full, smooth taste, Dos Equis simply overpowered the lighter, weaker taste of Corona. Dos Equis is the most solid beer to come from our neighbor from the south. It is a darker lager that embodies a lot of strong qualities for a beer. It is definitely a beer that you can drink a lot of and not get completely sick of after only a few beers. Corona is simply the weaker beer. While it has become popular in the United States for its lightness and lack of a true beer taste, it remains a weak beer. It must be supplemented with salt and lime to get a desirable taste. Any beer that needs a supplement is simply not up to par. The limeless taste of the beer can get old after only a few. The scores indicate that it was a closer than it actually was. Dos Equis was the first beer out of the gate and jumped out to the early lead. It was cleaning house until a convoluted pallet and the effects of drinking the Dos Equis first contributed to Corona scoring as well as it did later. It was actually a solid knockout for Dos Equis, which should be considered by anybody who is looking for a solid import that they can enjoy for the entire day that is Sun God. — Josh Crouse Heineken Special Dark vs. Newcastle Heineken Special Dark: 7 Newcastle Brown Ale: 9 Most are familiar with the green bottle of Heineken, that popular beverage brewed in the Netherlands. However, most are not as familiar with Heineken Special Dark, which can be found in a dark brown bottle. Newcastle, on the other hand, is a beer that needs no introduction and has been a favorite for many across the Atlantic Ocean and here in the United States. The Special Dark and the “”Brown Ale”” seem to be a worthy matchup. One may be a bit wary of Heineken’s dark beer, but if you are a skeptic you will be in for a surprise. The Heineken Dark obviously offers a slightly darker taste but has a slightly bitter aftertaste. The quality of the beer is definitely thicker and more satisfying than the taste of the original Heineken. The Newcastle also provides a similar dark taste but the aftertaste is smoother than the Heineken Dark. Newcastle almost has a smoky taste to it and the entire experience of Newcastle is nearly perfect. The quality is not too dark, but it is by no means as thick as a pint of Guinness. The relative newcomer, Heineken Special Dark, is a quality opponent but it falls short behind the deep history of Newcastle that was originally established in 1770. Legend claims that it wasn’t tea the American rebels tossed into Boston Bay. — Joseph Lee Karl Strauss Amber Lager vs. Sam Adams Boston Lager Karl Strauss Amber Lager: 6 Sam Adams Boston Lager: 7 Karl Strauss brews an amber lager that is popular with many of the locals. With a strong taste, yet mild bitterness, this beer has a complex texture that appeals to many. The smoothness of the beer is average: not the best, but also not the worst on the market. The malt has a rich aroma, one that has a sweet, almost coffee-like flavor. However, the aftertaste is a little dry, not leaving much to savor. Opening a bottle of Samuel Adams Boston Lager brings a foamy head that is not only rich, but also thick. This ale has more malt and less hops, making it both sweeter and less bitter than most beers. Like Karl Strauss, Sam Adams has a strong flavor and ends on a dry note. Although the taste is stronger, the aftertaste is decent and the aroma is not as intense. In the battle between West vs. East Coast, the slight edge goes to Sam Adams. Although the delicious aroma of Karl Strauss can’t be denied, its taste comes up short by the narrowest of margins. Not only does Sam Adams have a sweeter taste, but it is also thicker and smoother. Both beers compliment almost every meal, making them a good choice for almost any occasion. — Charlie Tran ...

Hiatus Weekly Calendar

All tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling (619) 220-8497 or by going to http://www.ticketmaster.com, unless otherwise noted. 3 Thursday Comedic singer-songwriter ANYA MARINA will perform at Java Joe’s. Call (619) 523-0356 for more information. She will perform again at Java Joe’s on May 10. EL VEZ, the Mexican Elvis, will be at the Price Center. Songs like “”You Ain’t Nothing but a Chihuahua,”” along with Tom Jones and James Brown covers, are sure to give this campus a bit of flair. Tickets are $17. The musical style of EVE SELIS has been compared to the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow. She will be at the Belly Up Tavern and the show starts are 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. Funky Colorado sextet CHUPACABRA will perform at Winston’s Beach Club. Call (619) 222-6822 for more information. 4 Friday Popular San Diego rock group ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT is touring behind its new album “”Group Sounds.”” Their punk guitars with big riffs are complimented with jazzy horns and sing-along choruses. They will perform at ‘Canes Bar & Grill at 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $12. San Diego jam band CLYDES RIDE will perform at the Belly Up Tavern. The show starts at 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $6. The sound of MOTHER HIPS has gone from Grateful Dead jams to ’70s classic rock. They are now playing alternative country and will perform at The Casbah. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $9. New York City guitarist LENI STERN will perform at Dizzy’s in downtown San Diego. Sets start at 8:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. There is an $8 cover. Call Dizzy’s at (858) 270-7467 for more information. 5 Saturday Enjoy CINCO IN THE GASLAMP in downtown San Diego on Fifth Avenue and Island Street. The festival runs from 4 p.m. to midnight. The event features musical acts like Viva Santana, B-Side Players and Common Sense. There will be great Mexican food along with jalapeno eating contests. Over 20,000 are expected to attend. Proceeds from the event go to Christie’s Place. Call (619) 233-5008 for tickets. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. So-Cal band BUCK O NINE hit it big when ska was still alive and well. Although ska seems to be dead, this band still puts on a lively show. They will perform at the Belly Up Tavern. The show starts at 9:15 p.m. Contact Ticketmaster for ticket and show information. You might have seen SOULCRACKER on VH1’s “”Band’s on the Run.”” They will perform at the Belly Up Tavern in support of their five-song demo. The show starts at 9:15 p.m. and tickets are $7. The GILBERT CASTELLANO QUARTET will perform classic jazz at Dizzy’s. Shows start at 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Cover is $8. Call (858) 270-7467 for more information. 8 Tuesday ALIEN ANT FARM will perform at ‘Canes Bar & Grill at 8 p.m. For ticket information call (858) 270-7467. 9 Wednesday Jazz in the Park features YOUNG LIONS. This jazz concert at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park will be held in Sculpture Court. Tickets for museum members are $8, and $10 for nonmembers. The concert starts at 5:30 p.m. The genre-defying band LIVING COLOUR was on the verge of never returning to the music scene after its break-up in 1995. But they are back and will perform at 4th & B. Tickets are $22.50 and the show starts at 8 p.m. THE BROTHERS CREEGGAN is the side project of the members of the Barenaked Ladies. Their music is trite and the sound is sugary pop, but they put on a highly energetic show. THE BROTHERS CREEGGAN will be at The Casbah and the show begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $9. 10 Thursday Latin jazz legend PONCHO SANCHEZ will perform in the Belly Up Tavern. He is touring behind his current release, “”Soul of the Conga.”” Tickets are $12 and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. ...

A.S. Programming Releases 2001 Sun God Concert Line-up

* Ping Pong Mafia Xzibit (student band choice) * Face to Face * Naughty By Nature Face to Face * Xzibit (with djs from the DVC) The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 19 at RIMAC Field. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are free to all “”card carrying”” UCSD students. Guest tickets will be sold for $20. ...