You Need a Buddha Board
Creating art, especially painting can seem too intimidating for many people. Once upon a time art class was simply part of the elementary school curriculum, exposing everyone to the ... Continue Reading →
Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore at The Belly Up
These two road warriors make for an ideal pair. Alvin long ago stepped to the front of the stage from the shadows as songwriter and guitarist for The Blasters. Jimmie Dale ... Continue Reading →
Regina Spektor at Rady Shell
In a delightful double bill at the gorgeous Rady Shell on the San Diego Bay, two accomplished musicians presented songs across from their deep songbooks. The headliner Norah Jones ... Continue Reading →
SOUNDS OF SUMMER – THE VERY BEST OF THE BEACH BOYS
Invariably, legacy acts of a certain age slow down when it comes to releasing new music. Record labels do a good job keeping the music front and center with new compilations. There ... Continue Reading →
Regina Spektor’s New Album Explores Themes Personal and Global
Spektor drops her latest album on Friday, on the eve of an impressive tour. She recorded and co-produced the album in upstate New York, with help from producer John Congleton. ... Continue Reading →
Lyle Lovett at the Greek Theatre – A Lovely Way to Get His Summer Tour Underway
Lyle Lovett is one of a valued handful of touring artists who consistently deliver on the promise of a great concert experience. From the first time I saw him (a few miles away ... Continue Reading →
Dance with Films in Los Angeles this June
Time was, people wondered why Los Angeles, the movie capital of the world, didn’t have a flagship film festival. Some argued it had many. In other years, there has been a Los ... Continue Reading →
SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80: Glastonbury, Casablanca, Solana Beach – Interview
It is hard to beat the opening sentences of the press release that floated tantalizingly across my screen:
The youngest son of visionary Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti has continued the family ... Continue Reading →
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