http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/section.cfm?uid=57 Copyright 2009 Fairfield County Weekly TheOtherRoom.com CFML RSS Generator Mon, 16 Nov 2009 5:52:00 PM CST en-us Mon, 16 Nov 2009 5:52:00 PM CST http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15497 One of the oddest cultural mashups in Fairfield County is undoubtedly the weekly Rio 100° Brazilian dance party held at Route 22 in Stamford. There, at a shrine to diners and '50s car culture, Brazilian bands and DJs bring a slice of Rio de Janeiro to the large dance floor. Brazilians have... By Marc Ferris http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15497 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 3:52:00 PM CST http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15491 All Chris Brown wants is a second chance. He's read his apologies, tweeted about his community service and hasn't beaten a woman in almost 10 months. The second chance he's looking for, however, isn't at being a normal member of society, working a 9-to-5. He wants a second chance... By Adam Bernard http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15491 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:59:02 PM CST http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15401 Stephen Elliott Sat., Nov. 13, Molten Java, 102 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. (203) 739-0313, moltenjavaevents.com These days when people abuse amphetamines, it's called "cosmetic neurology." Amphetamines help you to focus, stay up late, work longer hours, sleep less, party harder. ... By Brianna Snyder http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15401 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 8:52:01 AM CST http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15399 Andrew Hoover With Alex Babini, Benji Davis Project and Curtis Peoples. Thu., Nov. 12. Acoustic Cafe, 2926 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. 8 p.m. (203) 335-3655, www.acousticafe.com If you have a soft spot for soulful vocals, catchy melodies or heartstring-pulling songwriting, chances are you're... By Rick Petreycik http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15399 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 1:34:19 PM CST http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15318 Lyle Lovett and His Large Band Sat., Nov. 7. Fairfield Theater Company, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. 8 p.m. $52-$87. (203) 259-1036, www.fairfieldtheatre.org The constant high praise heaped on Lyle Lovett might lead one to believe the Texas singer/songwriter has... By Brian Baker http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15318 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 1:34:18 PM CST http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15317 In the past few years, Stamford emcee and producer Plus has parted ways with his group Nervous System and cut off of the dreads that took him 11 years to grow. But he says his decision to put out a solo album is the real "turning point in my life," the "turning point in my career."... By Adam Bernard http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15317 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 3:52:03 PM CST http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15229 Pete Yorn With Alberta Cross. Sun., Nov. 1. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Rd., Ridgefield. 8 p.m. $42.50. (203) 438-5795, www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org Before singer/songwriter Pete Yorn began working on his fourth album, appropriately titled Back and Fourth , he took a look back at the... By Brian Baker http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15229 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:11:40 AM CDT http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15129 Apathy may not be an old soul, but thanks to a rigorous travel schedule that has involved going back and forth to L.A. for the past three years, his latest album, Wanna Snuggle , is filled with a heaping dose of just that — old soul. The Willimantic-based emcee says his trips to the West Coast... By Adam Bernard http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=15129 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 3:44:53 PM CDT http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=14801 Many people were disillusioned earlier this year when they saw the now infamous video of Drake “freestyling” at Hot97 in New York. It showed the young superstar reading the lyrics of his “freestyle” rap off his Blackberry. Bridgeport emcee Chase Davis says people shouldn’t... By Adam Bernard http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=14801 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:35:08 PM CDT http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=14722 Pat Lattin Quartet With Jay Bethea. Fri. Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. Acoustic Cafe, 2926 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. (203) 335-3655, www.acousticafe.com   A rising star who’s been creating quite a buzz in Fairfield County lately is 23-year-old folk-rocker Pat Lattin of the Pat Lattin Quartet.... By Rick Petreycik http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=14722