Always…Patsy Cline

  So the singer signed off on her letters to a fan, which form the basis of this warm and delightful jukebox musical. The theatrical experience has been well-received across the ... Continue Reading →

Robert Cray at The Belly Up

The Georgia native brought his well-oiled blues grooves to the intimate confines of The Belly Up, and the crowd was well satisfied. “The Forecast (Calls for Pain)” was the strong ... Continue Reading →

The Future of Video – A Conference To Figure Out Where We Are and Where We Are Going

A gathering of experts from across the industry gathered in Marina del Rey to discuss a wide range of issues across the broad spectrum of OTT (over-the-top), Pay TV and Digital Media. Here ... Continue Reading →

Leon Bridges Live in Amsterdam – Special Report From Holland

I am pleased to welcome guest columnists Carly Auerbach and Luke Hazel, reporting from Europe. Traveling to Amsterdam to watch a performer with deep southern roots was an interesting ... Continue Reading →

Springboard Festival – The Music Industry Gives Back and Benefits

There are various examples of folks in the music biz giving back, and one of the most impressive I have heard about lately is called Springboard. I had a chance to chat with Barry Coffing, ... Continue Reading →

Santa’s Eclectic Holiday Gift Giving Guide 2018

Folks have been asking me for a couple weeks about my suggestions for cool Christmas gifts. I have dutifully held off publishing my annual list until Thanksgiving. Back in the day the ... Continue Reading →

Joni 75 – A Magnificent Birthday Tribute to a Challenging Artist

Over the years in LA I have attended several tribute concerts. The formula is generally the same: a group of like-minded artists perform the music of the celebrity being honored. Oftentimes ... Continue Reading →

Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen Biopic Finally Takes Flight

Queen was a band that found outsize popularity despite, or more likely because of a flamboyant lead singer who denied his sexuality until the end of his life. Supported by a trio of ... Continue Reading →