Thalians celebrate 70th anniversary with fabulous Ruta Lee at Bel-Air Country Club

The Thalians celebrated 70 years of service, healing and gratitude at its annual Holiday Gala. The ever fabulous (at 90!) Ruta Lee, chairwoman of the board emeritus, held court at ... Continue Reading →

The Last Waltz – A Loving Tribute From Chest Fever

What we enjoyed was a channeling of what The Band did with aplomb: making it seem all loose and fluid, but actually a rock solid tightness that belies the exuberance. The Band built ... Continue Reading →

You Got Gold – A Heartfelt and Heartwarming Tribute to John Prine

By all accounts, John Prine was one of the pre-eminent American songwriters. He died in April 2020. Two and a half years later, a glorious series of events was scheduled in Nashville. ... Continue Reading →

The Song is Over, For Real This Time: The Who at The Hollywood Bowl

The Song is Over, For Real This Time: The Who at The Hollywood Bowl (photos by Brad Auerbach) Let’s get it on the table: Townshend is a very wealthy man. So is McCartney and ... Continue Reading →

Lumineers Shine at Hayden Homes in Bend, Oregon

The Lumineers kicked off the first of their two-night stand at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater on August 13th, greeted by a sold-out crowd that welcomed them with open arms. From the ... Continue Reading →

THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE FEATURING BONUS LIVE FOOTAGE IN CINEMAS & IMAX® FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

It continues to be a long, strange trip indeed I’ve been drawn back to the movie theaters for anniversary celebrations of movies. A few weeks ago we saw This Is Spinal Tap on the ... Continue Reading →

Steve Earle – A Troubadour and A Treasure Stops in for a Solo Show

I just returned from a trip to Tennessee, where a couple years ago Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road” was made the official state song, so it was poignant seeing his solo acoustic ... Continue Reading →

The Mavericks and Dwight Yoakam Deliver a Superb Double Bill in Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena

The fresh new venue shines as well The newest venue in San Diego offers a fresh and clean cut alternative to the other arenas in the region. Frontwave Arena in Oceanside has crisp architecture ... Continue Reading →