NORAH JONES

Norah Jones Greek Theatre – June 21, 2007 Norah Jones has been handling well two parallel challenges: being dismissed as just another pretty face and being dismissed as the offspring ... Continue Reading →

IAN HUNTER

Ian Hunter Key Club – June 17, 2007 How many folks in the audience first saw Ian Hunter when he was the main man in Mott the Hoople?  Back on the Sunset Strip in the glam ... Continue Reading →

ROGER WATERS

Roger Waters Verizon Amphitheatre All the acrimony that apparently holds Pink Floyd apart does nothing but fuel demand for the quartet’s somewhat sporadic offerings.  Most prolific ... Continue Reading →

LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM AT H. OF BLUES

Lindsey Buckingham House of Blues, Los Angeles – June 6, 2007 In a band of eccentrics, Lindsey Buckingham stood tall in Fleetwood Mac.  Drafted into the band with Stevie ... Continue Reading →

JERSEY BOYS

Jersey BoysAhmanson Theatre – Through August 31, 2007 Boy, was I wrong about this musical. Imagine my surprise when this cynic was as enthusiastic as the rest of the opening ... Continue Reading →

U2 IN TUXEDO AT CANNES

U2 IN A TUXEDO EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM CANNES An inordinate number of people can now say they have seen U2 while wearing a tuxedo.  The Irish lads played a semi-impromptu show on ... Continue Reading →

COACHELLA 007

Coachella 007 Notes from the Desert Thursday The day before departure, putting details together before heading east. How interesting that at the other side of the country various old ... Continue Reading →

LET’’S ROCK AGAIN – Joe Strummer Documentary

LET’S ROCK AGAIN I remember being invited to a semi-underground screening in Hollywood several years ago, and being astounded at a superb post-Clash documentary about Joe Strummer. ... Continue Reading →