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Cherry Alive, the second recording by New York City band Eve's Plum, was one of the most promising major label pop-rock albums of last year, though it went virtually unnoticed by critics and consumers. The lead single "Jesus Loves You (Not As Much As I Do)" made a short stint on modern-rock radio, but any buzz about the band quickly fizzled. Despite their lack of commercial success, however, Eve's Plum has garnered a dedicated fan base through persistent touring and colorful, energetic, and emotionally-charged performances...
...Plum concerts are unique rock experiences, filled with sugarcoated melodies and endless energy. Guitarist Michael Kotch spits out pop hooks while bassist Theo Mack complements him with skillfully melodic bass lines. Yet the most important person on stage must be lead singer Colleen Fitzpatrick, who shines throughout the set among the male-dominated band. With her vibrant orange hair, form-fitting t-shirt and brightly colored slacks, the audience could mistake Fitzpatrick for any random alterna-girl on the street that happened to stumble on stage. But from the opening song, she coos with a subtle energy that promises...
...while love in bloom may dazzle audiences, in the music business it can incite suspicion and jealousy. Some agents and managers hint darkly that Alagna has used his clout to get plum recording deals for Gheorghiu. Others say Alagna doesn't need to throw his weight around; Gheorghiu can scheme quite nicely on her own. Certainly some intricate maneuvering took place during negotiations for a new recording of Romeo et Juliette, masterminded for RCA by Placido Domingo, who plays the hero. Gheorghiu backed out of a pledge to the project--but guess who she will record the opera with...
Many parents, understandably, prefer to assume that their child is exceptional until proved otherwise. If little Susie picks up a violin, she's a sure candidate for Suzuki; if she gets the part of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the local production of The Nutcracker, make sure she watches her weight. Wetter says he sees an extraordinary number of bright young patients whose parents are paying for tutors in addition to private-school tuition to make sure their kids keep up in class--or get ahead. "We've lost the concept of well-rounded children because we're so focused...
Even on March 18, the last day before the arrival of federation police, six men armed with hammers and chisels and drinking plum brandy pounded their way into apartments in the building next door and began hauling furniture to a truck outside. This time, a contingent of French troops from the multinational Implementation Force arrived and sent them scattering out a rear door. After the troops left, though, the looters returned and finished the job, pausing for swigs from the brandy bottle. The Oprhals were dismayed by how little the ifor patrols had done to protect the neighborhood...