Molto Bene: A Bronx Tale and Il Trittico

Molto Bene: A Bronx Tale and Il Trittico Wadsworth Theatre and LA Opera   My Italian roots were showing when I was delighted to see two seemingly divergent productions back ... Continue Reading →

The Mott the Hoople Ian Hunter Anthology

Old Records Never Die: The Mott the Hoople Ian Hunter Anthology Shout! Factory   This 32 track collection neatly divides into two concise discs the best tracks from Mott the ... Continue Reading →

Cirque du Soleil: Ka

Cirque du Soleil: Kā MGM Grand – Las Vegas   Amidst all the recent Olympics excitement were a few articles describing the melding of athletics and the arts.  ... Continue Reading →

Bluetooth Avoids California Traffic Tickets

Bluetooth Avoids California Traffic Tickets Jawboning Made Easy   By now you should know that using your cellphone while driving in California is a traffic offense.  (The ... Continue Reading →

Steve Winwood on 8/19

Steve Winwood Humphrey’s By The Bay, August 19, 2008   When you draft the shortlist of blue-eyed soul pioneers, Steve Winwood quickly drifts to the top.  If you ... Continue Reading →

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 →