She & Him Shine “In the Sun”

–By Julia Dodge I first fell in love with Zooey Deschanel’s enchanting voice in Elf.  When she sang ”Baby, it’s Cold Outside” it channeled Judy Garland “Somewhere-Over-the-Rainbow” chills (which leads me to another thought: she’d absolutely shine Oscar-style as Garland in a biographic film.)  Today marked another milestone for She & Him, the folk-indie duo of actress Deschanel and M. [...]

The Non-Commital “Maybe”: It’s okay to be on the fence

–By Julia Dodge To my living, breathing friends, those bands I love, those trips over the Bay Bridge to experience culture and life and to breathe outdoor air, I apologize for failing you time and time again. Why? Because I say things like  ”Sure, I’d love to” or “Absolutely, I’ll be there”  or “I wouldn’t miss [...]