The Heart of Rock and Roll – The Musical Based on Songs by Huey Lewis and The News
The most clever element of the world premiere production of The Heart of Rock and Roll is how the creators were able to develop a storyline from the otherwise disconnected songs by ... Continue Reading →
Eagles Astutely Straddle the ‘70s and Today’s Market on Their Current Tour
As I sat and watched the evening unfold at Petco Park in San Diego last night, I marveled at how the many decades have faded away. There were the Doobie Brothers, churning out their ... Continue Reading →
Carla Olson Discusses The First New Textones Album in Three Decades
Every city in every era probably evokes a sense of musical delight to a newcomer, and that was certainly my sense when I arrived in Los Angeles in the 80s. The multi-flavored range ... Continue Reading →
Justin Hayward – Solo Sailing Through the Years With Moody Blues
I admit attending Justin Hayward’s solo show with a bit of trepidation, as I was unsure how his rather majestic compositions with Moody Blues would work in stripped down renditions. ... Continue Reading →
Jason Isbell – Picking Up the Baton From the Fallen Tom Petty?
Jason Isbell started his musical journey early. Surrounded by a musical family near the Tennessee – Alabama state line, Isbell played at the Grand Ole Opry when he was 16. He eventually ... Continue Reading →
Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman
The night before, the band played the Whisky on Sunset, a tiny and storied venue for a legacy band. It was the launch of the US leg of a lengthy world tour, and the band charged $2 ... Continue Reading →
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Explode In Concert
Back in the day, I had very little overlap with my parents’ musical choices. On a family road trip, Dad took control of the radio (undoubtedly a clunky Delco AM model), and we just ... Continue Reading →
Steve Forbert – The Magic Tree and His Memoir
I was first amazed by Steve Forbert when he strode barefoot onstage when I was head of the concert committee at college. I don’t really recall if he was the opener or the headliner. ... Continue Reading →
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