A Festival Veteran (Who is Also a Business Consultant) Reviews the Inaugural FairWell Festival

THIS SPECIAL INSTALLMENT PROVIDED BY CARLY AUERBACH July 2023 marked the first FairWell Fest at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, just north of Bend, Oregon. C3 Presents, backed by ... Continue Reading →

‘The Musicians’ Green Book’ film event showcased Jazz greats & their struggles

Kicking off June’s 44th Anniversary of Black Music Month, Grand Songbook Media held the first screening of its Historic Documentary “The Musicians’ Green Book: An Enduring ... Continue Reading →

Showbiz history in spotlight with Kiki Ebsen’s My Buddy: The Other Side of Oz at El Portal Theatre

 Kiki Ebsen has a serene vibe as a performer and a person. Yet she has an exciting story to tell, and she tells it well. An accomplished singer/songwriter, musician, and concert ... Continue Reading →

Golden Age of folk music returns with The Kingston Trio concerts

The Kingston Trio, March 8 & 9 at NoHo’s historic El Portal Theatre, brings back ultra-cool music & memories  One of the most famous bands of the 1950s and ’60s, ... Continue Reading →

Don Randi legendary Wrecking Crew & Wall of Sound musician on #1 hits, tips & reunion concert

 THE WRECKING CREW set to play their golden hits Nov. 13 at El Portal Theatre with Don Randi at the piano   Working with everyone from Elvis to Sinatra, The Beach Boys ... Continue Reading →

Legendary concert ‘THE WRECKING CREW’ playing their golden hits Nov. 13 at El Portal Theatre

Guitar great Don Peake talks about the special reunion   The Wrecking Crew, the original legendary musicians who helped change the sound of popular music with their superb ... Continue Reading →

LOVE, DOLLY starring Kim Eberhardt, Dolly Parton celebration & costume contest, Sept 25 at NoHo’s El Portal

 Have you ever dreamt of enjoying a day with the legendary Dolly Parton, hearing her songs and the stories behind them, laughing together and sharing secrets? Well, here’s the ... Continue Reading →

Jazz guitar great Grant Geissman’s ‘BLOOZ’ CD concert, El Portal Theatre Sept. 24

“This show will capture the sheer joy of making music,” says jazz guitar great Grant Geissman who has a special concert at the historic El Portal Theatre, Saturday, September ... Continue Reading →