July 2, 2003 (Vol. 37, Iss. 40)

noise.
Editors: Kimberly Chun & J.H. Tompkins
Art director: Lori Spears
Noise logo designer: J. Fish
Music accounts executive: Chris Owen

This is nowhere
When it comes to California, it's the myth that matters, not the music.

By J.H. Tompkins

Doodah man
A music snob gives it up for Uncle John's band, sort of.
By Mike McGuirk

The Canyon was on fire
In 1969 the scene in Laurel Canyon was about as cool as a scene could be. It didn't last.
By Victor Krummenacher

This new house
Tweekin Records helps build the California house sound.
By Peter Nicholson

Family band
Everybody says is a masterpiece, but when Brian went missing in 1967, Carl and Dennis made some great music without him. Is anybody listening?
Ocean blues
A compact guide to the Beach Boys in the '70s

By Will York

Punctum
Against the grain
By George Chen

Tip sheet
June shows to look out for.
By Kimberly Chun