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 →
Blue Water Film Festival
Over the last several years we have seen a proliferation of several initiatives in the entertainment world: podcasts, TV series and film festivals. Indeed, greater choices seem ... Continue Reading →
The Dip at The Belly Up
There are a handful of notable bands who have successfully blended brass horns with a rock sensibility. Grey haired folks like me will fondly remember Chicago (Transit Authority), ... Continue Reading →
Bruce Cockburn at The Music Box
A jewel who has generously been shining and reflecting light for 50 years gave a mesmerizing performance at San Diego’s Music Box. His fans have grudgingly accepted that he may ... Continue Reading →
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