Month: October 1992

Social Misfits No More

Jae-Ha Kim

He’s got a name that sounds like Elliott Ness’ punk cousin and a look that’s half Elvis, half mechanic.  Mike Ness is Social Distortion’s singer, songwriter and mouthpiece.  The music industry’s indifference almost made the medium-core punk band disappear.  But 13 years after its inception, the California group is finally enjoying  success, thanks to radio’s acceptance of its latest album, “Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell.”

By Any Other Name: John Wesley Harding Would Be As Talented

Jae-Ha Kim

He took his stage name from a Bob Dylan album almost as old as he is and nicks his album titles from Frank Capra movies.  So where’s John Wesley Harding’s originality?  In his music. An acerbically witty songwriter who sings folk-style rock songs, Harding is touring with a group of musicians who he refuses to Christian with a band name.  Catch him and them when they perform tomorrow at the Metro.