Billy Bragg Resonates at Fonda Theatre – 40th Anniversary Tour

The third installment of my somewhat inadvertent “The Sun Never Seems to Set on the British Music Empire Tour” Billy Bragg burst onto the scene by leveraging the DIY ethic of the ... Continue Reading →

Haircut 100: Back on These Shores After Four Decades – My Favourite Interview of the Summer

It is great when artists from whom you have not heard enough over the years reappear on your radar screen, especially when they reveal a vibrant approach to their illustrious past and ... Continue Reading →

Sit Yourself Down For This: City Of West Hollywood Declares June 10, 2024 “Frank Zappa Day”

Yes, you read that right. On Monday June 10 at 4pm West Hollywood Mayor John M. Erickson and two of Frank’s children (Ahmet Zappa and Diva Zappa) will accept the city’s proclamation ... Continue Reading →

Bob Marley: One Love – The Biopic That Mostly Succeeds 

Packing the politics, the history, the love and the music into a couple hours remains a challenge   The interest in legacy music cuts across generations. This is certainly apparent ... Continue Reading →

Van Morrison – Beyond Words: Instrumental

Easily one of the most mercurial legacy artists, Van Morrison remains the curmudgeon when performing live, occasionally letting glimpses of his Celtic magic emerge through the mist ... Continue Reading →

Priscilla

As perhaps the most pivotal entertainer in American history, the story of Elvis Presley has been told from countless angles. Here the story is told by his wife, Priscilla. Written, ... Continue Reading →

Stop Making Sense

The list of universally acclaimed concert films is notoriously short. This is for obvious reasons. The ability to capture on film in two dimensions the excitement and transient nature ... Continue Reading →

Drew Holcomb Happily Returns to San Diego – Report from Gallagher Square

It was a smart move for an astute and talented performer when Drew Holcomb signed on as the opening act for Darius Rucker’s current tour. Both artists touched down in San Diego for ... Continue Reading →