The long reach of a '90s revival

There's a theory that nostalgia runs in 20-year cycles. For evidence of its truth, look no further than the return of'90s alternative rock, which is everywhere these days, from cruise ships (The Weezer Cruise) to clubs and theaters, with the reunions of Pavement and Soundgarden just two recent examples.

The latest band to join the reunion trend is Los Angeles' that dog., lower case, with the period, is the correct style for the band which released three albums of upbeat punk-pop before breaking up in 1997. While the band never broke out beyond college radio, its members crossed paths with a lot of interesting people.

Here's a sampling of some of the bands and celebrities in that dog.'s orbit.