Danzig “Skeletons” Evilive/Nuclear Blast Glenn Danzig is one of the most legendary names and voices in music today. On the surface, this makes “Skeletons” an interesting project: An artist who has inspired so many musicians releases an album of the songs that inspired him. Cool. The problem (if the album’s
Read More →
Posted December 02, 2015in Sound Check
Posted December 02, 2015in Food Dude
Fish tacos with innuendo
Family-style Mexican restaurants in Des Moines seem to be copied from a single template. Can anyone tell the difference between recipes from Monterrey, La Hacienda, El Rodeo, Cinco de Mayo, Mazatlan, etc.? I can’t. Even their menus seem the same. There is a new chain in town that breaks out
Read More →
Posted December 02, 2015in Belly Up To...
A unique ride around town
Biking is often described as a hobby, a fun sport, or a way of exercise. But for Dave Welch and Mike Moreno, it has become much more than that. What began is a hobby and a fun thing to do with friends became a business partnership for Welch and Moreno
Read More →
Posted December 02, 2015in On The Tube
Happy holidaze
“A Very Murray Christmas” Friday, Dec. 4 (Netflix) Special: Not a “holiday variety show” in the traditional sense, because it’s directed by Sofia Coppola, so you know it’s going to get weird: When Bill Murray’s grand plans for a Christmas cabaret show at the Carlyle Hotel are dashed as Manhattan
Read More →
Posted December 02, 2015in Your View
Civic responsibility
Lax campaign finance laws have prevented many from campaigning for public office. Without large sums of money from PACs or personal finances, many possible quality candidates are overlooked. We need more candidates to run for public office with the purpose of serving the public good instead of financial personal gain
Read More →
Posted December 02, 2015in The Sound
A telltale heart
For the uninitiated, Stitched Up Heart looks like a typical “assembled” band. They come from L.A., the band has a genuine gimmick in its sound (a glossy mix of metal and late-era pop punk), and the inclusion of a smoking-hot chick up front almost feels obligatory. You should always give
Read More →
Posted December 02, 2015in Duffy
Posted December 02, 2015in What the?
Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com Next week’s photo: This week’s winner: “ ‘No problem. I’ll walk.’ — Jesus.” -Paul P. Brown Runners-up: “Jesus was dismayed when he found out he had to find a new location for his Christmas ‘Running On Water 5K.’ ”
Read More →
Posted December 02, 2015in Joe's Neighborhood
Cartoonist by night
“My nickname is Bucky. My real name is George. My mom didn’t want to call her little boy George, although she did agree to the name. My next oldest brother had an imaginary friend named Bucky. So they took the name from him and stuck it on me… I’ve been
Read More →
Posted December 02, 2015in Game Day
Green Bay Packers (7-4) vs. Detroit Lions (4-7) Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:25 p.m. CT Ford Field, Detroit Michigan Most football fans would likely expect a blowout in this Thursday night game with the Green Bay Packers taking it to the Detroit Lions. But in two of the past three games,
Read More →
