Author Archives: Vanessa

The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man in “Ghostbusters.” (Sony PIctures)

Is there a better movie about ghosts than “Ghostbusters”? I think not. I also have a Stay-Puft spot in my heart for “Ghostbusters II” and the pink goo.
Continue reading →

Let’s do the time warp again! (Contributed Image)

It’s almost Halloween and a Franko family favorite has always been the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Back when VH-1 played it ALL the time, my sister and I would take on multiple roles to present the entire “Time Warp” in our parents’ living room, which I hope doesn’t have a tree sitting in it as Sandy continues to beat down on Maryland.
Continue reading →

The Bouncing Souls, in a promo photo that I managed to run in about 5 different publications. (Contributed Image)

Today’s selections are just two songs that popped up on my iPod back to back the other day in the car.
Continue reading →

Escape from Wonderland came to San Bernardino on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Escape From Wonderland came to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino on Saturday, Oct. 27. Electronic Dance Music promoter Insomniac threw what might be the ultimate Halloween party for EDM fans with a soundtrack provided by Steve Angello, Richie Hawtin, Calvin Harris and dozens of other artists.
Continue reading →

Bob Mould (Contributed Photo)

On Oct. 30 I get to go to a non-work show. I’m going with a friend to see Bob Mould perform Sugar’s classic “Copper Blue” album in its entirety at the El Rey in Los Angeles.

Mould has been instrumental in shaping alternative music between his work with the punk of Husker Du, the power pop of Sugar and his soul-baring solo work.
Continue reading →

Jimmy Eat World performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. (File Photo)

Jimmy Eat World is working on a new record. While my favorite album as a whole from Arizona’s proto-emo heroes is “Clarity,” I still have warm, fuzzy feelings for the “Bleed American” album before they the band renamed it “Jimmy Eat World.”
Continue reading →

Martin Solveig performs at Coachella on April 21, 2012. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

Sometimes you just need a dance party. Luckily, the Audio File is here to help you with that soundtrack.

One of my favorite EDM artists of late is Martin Solveig, who will actually be in San Bernardino this weekend for Escape from Wonderland.
Continue reading →

Face to Face started out in Victorville but often played Riverside in the band’s formative years. (Contributed Image)

With the news of the 6 Rounds of Punk tour coming to Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park I posted earlier today, I’ve had a very punk rock soundtrack in my head.
Continue reading →