Solomon Burke and Etta James

Solomon Burke and Etta James Hollywood Bowl, August 13, 2008   Solomon Burke is one of the last in a long line of vintage R ‘n B singers that came up with the likes of ... Continue Reading →

Ringo Starr at Humphrey’s By The Bay

Ringo Starr Humphrey’s By The Bay, San Diego – July 27, 2008     This Summer’s All-Starrs     Ringo Starr   Ringo has been doing a fine job of pumping ... Continue Reading →

Nashville – More Than Expected

Nashville – More Than Expected     View From Hermitage Hotel: State Capitol and the Legislative Plaza   It is rare that I would travel to a city mostly because of a ... Continue Reading →

Of Equal Measure

Of Equal Measure Kirk Douglas Theatre   Tanya Barfield’s ambitious period piece bites off a bit more than the production or audience can chew.  The racial discrimination ... Continue Reading →

The Drowsy Chaperone

The Drowsy Chaperone Ahmanson Theatre   The producers of “The Drowsy Chaperone” have their cake and eat it too.  As do the cast, the orchestra and the audience.  ... Continue Reading →

CSNY/Déjà Vu

CSNY/Déjà Vu   I am a dyed in the wool fan of most things around Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.  The first time I saw the quartet was circa 1974, and my girlfriend embroidered ... Continue Reading →

Summer In SoCal With Books And CDs…

Summer In SoCal With Books And CDs In Surf City   I know it is summer by the usual indicators: the kids are out of school and the glorious free Santa Monica summer concerts ... Continue Reading →

Summer In SoCal With Books And CDs…

Summer In SoCal With Books And CDs In Surf City   I know it is summer by the usual indicators: the kids are out of school and the glorious free Santa Monica summer concerts ... Continue Reading →