Billy Bragg Resonates at Fonda Theatre – 40th Anniversary Tour
The third installment of my somewhat inadvertent “The Sun Never Seems to Set on the British Music Empire Tour”
Billy Bragg burst onto the scene by leveraging the DIY ethic of the ... Continue Reading →
Will & Harper – Film Review
With just about perfect timing, on the eve of an administration that has supporters that do not look favorably on The Other, whether as a fellow citizen or someone from abroad, this ... Continue Reading →
His Three Daughters
On one level this is a fairly simple story unfolding about three women preparing for the imminent death of their father. As the film unfolds, however, subtle layers emerge about the ... Continue Reading →
Wolfs: Clooney and Pitt Have Some Fine Moments, But We Are Left Disappointed
It is often said that artists make their best work when they are young and hungry, and if they become old and rich, there is far less danger in that later work. Exceptions abound, and ... Continue Reading →
VELOUR: A DRAG SPECTACULAR – Extended Run at La Jolla Playhouse
Sasha Velour wrote a book called The Big Reveal, on which this production is based. With direction by Moises Kaufman, the nearly solo performance is an impressive jump from Velour’s ... Continue Reading →
Thievery Corporation at Belly Up, the First of Two Nights in San Diego
It is not often that music lovers are afforded the opportunity to see a noteworthy band in two great venues in a row. But that was the case this week, as Thievery Corporation swooped ... Continue Reading →
Fool in Love Festival – Fans Get Down On It
When I first saw the lineup, I admit I thought it was a spoof. A few folks agreed. How could all these bands be assembled in one place for a one day festival? Nonetheless, this turned ... Continue Reading →
Midge Ure Heads to SoCal
For those who know the name, they recognize Midge Ure as the fulcrum of some great British music. For those that don’t recognize his name, they undoubtedly know his music.
Everyone ... Continue Reading →
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