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 →
BoDeans in Buffalo: “My Hometown” Indeed
So there I was, back where I grew up and discovered the criminally underrated BoDeans were playing a club gig. Having followed their trajectory since their debut in the 1980s, I had ... Continue Reading →
Lucinda Williams Swinging Through SoCal
One of the finer (and criminally underappreciated) musicians will be bringing her crack band through SoCal. Lucinda Williams is part of an amazing double bill with Mike Campbell, he ... Continue Reading →
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