SON VOLT RETURNS Son Volt is a late 20th century band trying to adapt to the early part of the 21st century, as they search for their place within the world of popular music.  ... Continue Reading →

A SLICE OF QUINCY QUINCY COLEMAN AT HOTEL CAFE A cold spell momentarily grips Los Angeles, making the women of the town think twice about the skirts, though many still throw caution ... Continue Reading →

OH SWEET NOTHING The opening lush orchestration of Eluvium’s latest release Copia might as well be the opening score of an epic feature film, as the repeating horn section slowly ... Continue Reading →

SEX, SIN, AND SUPERIOR VOICES Jaws dropped, fingers pointed, and gasps were unavoidably released, while the audience’s eyes were left slightly squinting at the opening of LA Opera’s ... Continue Reading →

COPING WITH COPELAND COPELAND AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES Normally when you go to see a band of a younger generation, there is usually the ever-wonderful problem of stage volume syndrome.  ... Continue Reading →

KODO-CHROME THE KODO DRUMMERS COME TO UCLA The Kodo Drummers have been touring and performing around the world for a number of years, and every time I had the opportunity to see them…I ... Continue Reading →

WHEAT IT, BALLY! Garbage, Sheryle Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Brown, Victoria Williams, Keb’ Mo’, the Martinis (featuring Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago and drummer David ... Continue Reading →

GOD NAMM IT – THE 2007 NAMM SHOW If not for anything else, the NAMM Show (once known as the National Association of Music Merchants, now representing the International Music ... Continue Reading →