The Spotlight / Apr 9, 2012
Local Soldier Writes Children’s Book
Army Captain Patrick McGrail, from Memphis, TN, who also resides in El Paso, TX, recently published his first children’s book called “As Close as the Moon.” One of the many stressors kids of deployed soldiers face is prolonged parental absences. Consequently, these children show “separation anxiety, temper tantrums, and changes in eating habits,” according to...
Opinion / The Spotlight / Mar 23, 2012
The Soilent Green Files:: 2012, A Time for Legalization
The upcoming year is said to be the end of the world, a spiritual shift, or some other significant event for the whole of humanity. While opinions differ on the significance of this year, one thing is certain, the marijuana legalization movement is gaining ground in a big way here in the United States. As...
Music / The Spotlight / Mar 23, 2012
SXSW 2012:: Reign of Hip Hop, Storm of People
2012′s SXSW was different for EPCB. We were returning veterans with a plan – well sort of… This year hip hop was large and in charge and rock showed up to the party but not as strong and belligerent as in previous years. During Southby I usually try to listen for rock and roll that...
Music / The Spotlight / Mar 10, 2012
exclusive:: of Montreal Frontman Kevin Barnes Talks About Inspiration and Music Making
The venturesome indie art rock group, of Montreal, is currently touring for their latest release titled “Paralytic Stalks” out now on Polyvinyl Records. of Montreal is largely the brainchild of its front man, Kevin Barnes, since 1996, and Barnes has no intention of stopping any time soon. The band is known for its ever-evolving sound...
Opinion / The Spotlight / Mar 7, 2012
The Soilent Green Files:: Nutritional Benefits of Hemp
Traditionally, Hemp has been a staple food for many people in the Orient, Russia, and India. It has even been eaten as a form of oatmeal during extended famines due to its high nutritional content. Hemp uses in food products in the United States are not as common, most likely due to marijuana prohibition. Most...
The Spotlight / Mar 6, 2012
Gay Life in Border City, USA
The El Paso LGBTI (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgendered Intersex) community is like most subcultures in the Sun City. The individual experiences are unique but every story has common threads of borderland culture running through their perspectives. EPCB briefly spoke to three different young men at different stages in their 20s and asked them about different...
Opinion / The Spotlight / Feb 11, 2012
The Soilent Green Files:: Cannabis Use Does NOT Decrease Lung Function
According to a story published by the Marijuana Policy Project, the American Medical Association conducted a long-term study over 20 year’s time to determine if pot use causes lung damage. The results determined that occasional marijuana smoking (defined as 2-3 times per month) did not reduce lung function and in some cases smokers actually showed...
The Spotlight / Dec 27, 2011
A Pictorial Tour of EP Culture Beat Head Quarters
The following is a tour of our studio headquarters at the Glasbox. We have been located in this space for a little over a year now. This location has been good to us, especially for networking and having fun. We throw record parties in this space every now and then and are looking into making...
The Spotlight / Dec 13, 2011
EPCB = Entertainment Ninjas
EP Culture Beat has been dormant for a bit now. But, like all things that are good and pure, you just can’t keep it down. The reason for the serious lack of content is due to a reshuffling of priorities. Despite that, EP Culture Beat is ready to swoop in again, like wild entertainment ninjas,...
The Spotlight / Oct 28, 2011
A Sincere Call to ACTION from a local activist
I want to start a petition and get the ball rolling towards equal rights for El Paso’s LGBT community. In the petition I would like to try and send the proposition for shared health benefits for domestic partners back to the voting block. If pastor Tom Brown can ask for a re-election then WE can...
The Spotlight / Oct 16, 2011
Chalk the Block Brightens EP
This year’s Chalk the Block event attracted many El Pasoans and local artists got their hands dirty with multi colored dust to create statements on San Jacinto Plaza’s pavement. The cool thing about CTB is that it has become an ongoing event that provides fun for kids of all ages. There’s something about the vibrant colors...
The Spotlight / Sep 27, 2011
Trans-Pecos Fest:: Good Music, Good Times
The Trans Pecos Festival of Music and Love happened over the weekend beginning on Thursday with a surprise performance by Robert Plant. It sucked hard that we were not in Marfa on that day, but that s the nature of this kind of beast, when you have a music festival in an art town that...
