by Melissa Crowe

By Melissa Crowe Senior Staff Writer Step by step, the Eli Young Band brings it full circle and back to its roots, which were planted in Denton. What started out eight years ago as two NT roommates, Mike Eli and James Young, playing acoustic sets at RBar on Bernard Street has evolved into four dedicated friends performing cross-country tours in sold-out venues. (0) comments

by By Heather Jackson and Addley Fannin Intern and Senior Staff Writer

Michael's Kitchen serves an intriguing mix of traditional American, Southwestern, Greek and Lebanese dishes. We arrived at the very beginning of an 8 o'clock rush. Though there was only one waitress on duty that evening, she never missed a beat or broke a sweat, although she did apologize repeatedly for taking so long. (0) comments

by Bryan Shettig

At first sight, Andy's Bar & Grill on the Denton Square looks like a lot of concert venues and bars, but this one has a split personality. The basement bar has two pool tables, a flat-screen TV and a tavern vibe that is better done than a lot of venues trying to recreate a European bar feel. (0) comments

by Matt Goodman

David Berman isn't a typical rock star. He's settled into his 40s, his wife is an integral member of his band and he has six albums under the moniker of Silver Jews. His most recent, "Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea," hit shelves this summer. He makes music that's built to age and mature with the listener, and because of this, he's built a wide fanbase of music fans that hold his affecting lyrics and relaxed alt-country close to their hearts. (0) comments

by Allison Kingslick Intern

Scott Tucker and Gabe Guevara are rockin' English literature seniors. Guevara plays the keyboard and the guitar while Tucker sings lead and plays guitar in their five-person band, The Orange. The other members include Aaron Berkes, Brandon Morris and Ryan McCauley. (0) comments

DVDs "Sex and the City" (R) "Leatherheads" (PG-13) "Run Fatboy Run" (PG-13) "Deception" (R) "Freddy vs. Jason / Jason X" (R) "Rob & Big: The Complete Uncensored Third Season" (Not Rated) CDs "Time the Conqueror" - Jackson Brown (0) comments

by Melissa Crowe and Kip Mooney Senior and Junior Staff Writer

By Melissa Crowe and Kip Mooney Senior and Junior Staff Writer Dr. Bertram Pincus' cynical outlook on life makes him one uncomfortable fellow. Ricky Gervais plays Pincus with his trademark witty sarcasm. It's not the crowds that bother him, but the individuals within the crowds. (0) comments

by Kip Mooney

"Lakeview Terrace" Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington. Directed by Neil LaBute. They killed him in "Deep Blue Sea,"but Samuel L. Jackson continues to wreak havoc and destroy any good memories of Jules Winnfield. This time he's a corrupt cop bent on forcing an interracial couple out of his neighborhood. (0) comments

by Kip Mooney

By Kip Mooney Junior Staff Writer If you've seen the lineup for this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival, you're probably wondering where all the awesome bands went. But even though this year's lineup is lacking, especially compared to last year, there's still plenty worth catching next weekend. (1) comment

by Taylor Short

By Taylor Short Senior Staff Writer Metallica has always been a band close to death, but that theme has been intentional. Last Tuesday, Metallica released their new album titled, "Death Magnetic." In the '80s, the band clutched the title of "Metal Gods" by forging iron-clad thrash anthems with the raw "Kill 'Em All. (0) comments