Stevie Wonder – American Icon
There is no doubt that one of the pre-eminent living musical geniuses is Stevie Wonder. From the streets of Saginaw to the heights of popular and critical acclaim, Wonder deserves the ... Continue Reading →
Fleetwood Mac – San Diego 2014
Many decades ago the steady throbbing beat of “Hypnotized” played in a loop in my brain during swim team practice. I knew the British blues band Fleetwood Mac from their mesmerizing ... Continue Reading →
Vitello’s supper club brings hot jazz, cabaret & Broadway to Studio City
Vitello’s Restaurant, near the movie studios and networks in a trendy L.A. Valley neighborhood, was once a hangout for the Rat Pack. Frank Sinatra’s autographed picture still ... Continue Reading →
Long May You Run Indeed: Neil Young and Stephen Stills in 2014
When Canadian Young hooked up with Floridian Stills on the Sunset Strip in the mid-60s, music in Southern California became due for an imminent course correction. Their talents could ... Continue Reading →
91X Wrex the Halls – Sun 12/8 (Valley View Casino Center)
Christmas concerts have a long and storied legacy. Britain was especially fertile ground over the centuries. I recall when living in London the plethora of holiday concerts, ... Continue Reading →
Taylor Swift – A Concert Portfolio
Taylor Swift brought her well-oiled concert extravaganza to San Diego’s Valley View Casino Center.
The sold out crowd was well-sated, as most of her hits were assayed in solid ... Continue Reading →
Outside Lands 2013 – Maybe I’m Amazed
If you are accustomed to the dry heat of Coachella, the cooler, moister environment of Outside Lands offers a nice contrast. Here are a few observations from a veteran Coachella fan ... Continue Reading →
Chris Isaak at a Crossroads
Chris Isaak has accomplished quite a bit since his debut album in 1985. He has released 15 albums, including the requisite live, best of and Christmas albums. His latest release is ... Continue Reading →
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