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 →
Chris Isaak – Humphreys by the Bay – PREVIEW
There are a handful of artists whose live music is as enjoyable as their between song patter. Isaak is at the top of the list, closely followed by Lyle Lovett, David Byrne and the late ... Continue Reading →
Dave Alvin: Eleven Eleven, Ghosts, Brothers and Another Tour
One of the great troubadours of our time, Dave Alvin released his umpteenth solo album last summer, is part of a great new collaborative album and is about to embark on his zillionth ... Continue Reading →
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