By Roger Anderson
Paramount Pictures presents Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie in the Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow in theaters now! – cool, www.skycaptain.com . . . Road Trip of the Month: Head East and Rick Derringer at Oktoberfest in La Crosse, WI on the 2nd of October – Drink Beer!. . . The master - Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx with Symphony Orchestra at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, outstanding, enough said – 651.989.5151 . . . Vote for Change Tour featuring Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty and R.E.M. on the 5th – HATS OFF, I AM TOTALLY DOWN WITH THIS! . . . The Zombies with original keyboardist, Rod Argent and Colin Blunston live at First Avenue - Thursday, October 7th – “It’s the time of the season …” Little River Band, “the most consistent vocal band of the century” at the Medina Ballroom October 15th – ticket info call 763 478-6661 . . . Did anyone see Jesse Lang at the Minnesota State Fair or on KARE 11 – I did – sweet, she rocks Star Central in Columbia Heights on the 15th . . . Kings X with Modify Saturday, October 16th in the Ascot Room of the Quest, doors 7pm, 8pm show . . . The Fine Line presents pop star, Vanessa Carlton on the ivories live in concert October 21st in an 18+ show . . . Back by Popular Demand -Jesus Christ Superstar at the Orpheum Theatre October 19-24 without Sebastian Bach – that sucks . . . Decibel with primarily a 93X cover list and kick-ass vocalist, Lance King (formerly of Kings Machine/Gemini) rocks the Main Event in Fridley on Friday, October 22nd –beat the cover and dine in, great food at reasonable prices! . . . The legendary Dolly Parton along with her girls if you know what I mean - Live at the Xcel Energy Center on Friday, Oct 29th and if jugs are not your cup of tea – check out Type O Negative at the Quest for an all ages show and plenty of piercing . . . UP NEXT: The Donnas at the Quest on Saturday, Nov. 6th . . . May the real lead singer of Van Halen please stand up. David Lee Roth at Mystic Lake Casino on the 7th –P.S. Anyone seen the Atomic Punks (the Van Halen Tribute) – I did finally, they are awesome . . . CHER in her “how much money can I make” Farewell Tour with special guest, the Village People - Saturday, November 13th live at Target Center -or- for a second glimpse at better tix, check her ass at the DECC Arena in Duluth on the 17th – Gotta love her! She’s as real as it gets, except above the waist of course! . . . Watch for The Insane Clown Posse at the Quest in November with Mushroom Head, Mack 10 and Anybody Killan – Party! . . . RIVERDANCE Nov. 23-28 –Good seats NOW available. . . How many days til the first snow fall – Yikes! PS The Lion King April 7 – May 29, 2005- Roarific! Happy Halloween boys and girls! See you at the candy store.