Pink Martini – Hollywood Bowl
July 20, 2013
The eclectic sounds of Pink Martini have resulted in a following sufficient to fill the Hollywood Bowl for three nights. Accompanied by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pink ... Continue Reading →
Chris Isaak – Humphreys by the Bay – PREVIEW
There are a handful of artists whose live music is as enjoyable as their between song patter. Isaak is at the top of the list, closely followed by Lyle Lovett, David Byrne and the late ... Continue Reading →
YES – Humphreys by the Bay (July 14, 2013)
The band that has always been the poster child for progressive rock is probably the longest lasting band, still touring to rapturous audiences. Releasing their first album right before ... Continue Reading →
Coachella 2013
Although much ink [digital and otherwise] understandably has been spilled about Coachella 2013, here are a few observations from my fifth visit to the musical smorgasbord in the desert.
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Imagine Dragons at House of Blues
The name of the band is allegedly an anagram; exactly for what the band is wisely not saying. They burst improbably out of Las Vegas several years ago and captured a surprising number ... Continue Reading →
The Last Great Box Set? Stephen Stills: Carry On (Atlantic/Rhino)
Is this the last great box set? The record labels have done a thorough job scraping the vaults and repackaging assets. As to the box sets we won’t likely see unless and until the ... Continue Reading →
The Residents – Four Decades of Progress Under the Current Model
The Residents are a band on a 40 year anniversary tour. If you have heard of them, it is probably not because of the once-traditional record company model. Rather, you know of The ... Continue Reading →
South Africa – Outstanding Music and Wine at Solms-Delta
The South African wine country is a wonderful place to visit after the cosmopolitan nature of Cape Town. Inevitably, one compares the Cape Winelands to Napa Valley. Both are in striking ... Continue Reading →
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