Paul Weller at The Magnolia – Exploring a Deep and Varied Catalog
The first installment of my somewhat inadvertent “The Sun Never Seems to Set on the British Music Empire Tour”
Paul Weller has three distinct chapters to his career. He punched ... Continue Reading →
Johnny Marr and James – Switching It Up at Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles
The second installment of my somewhat inadvertent “The Sun Never Seems to Set on the British Music Empire Tour”
What a great double bill for fans of BritPop. The guitarist who helped ... Continue Reading →
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 →
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