Regina Spektor at Rady Shell

In a delightful double bill at the gorgeous Rady Shell on the San Diego Bay, two accomplished musicians presented songs across from their deep songbooks. The headliner Norah Jones ... Continue Reading →

SOUNDS OF SUMMER – THE VERY BEST OF THE BEACH BOYS 

Invariably, legacy acts of a certain age slow down when it comes to releasing new music. Record labels do a good job keeping the music front and center with new compilations. There ... Continue Reading →

Lyle Lovett at the Greek Theatre – A Lovely Way to Get His Summer Tour Underway

Lyle Lovett is one of a valued handful of touring artists who consistently deliver on the promise of a great concert experience. From the first time I saw him (a few miles away ... Continue Reading →

Keb’ Mo’ at The Belly Up

Eclectic may not be the first word that comes to mind with an artist as consistent as Keb’ Mo’, but that has proven to the the case. Under the smooth delivery of a seemingly ... Continue Reading →

We deserve this swinging celebration: Big Band Holiday at NoHo’s El Portal Dec. 18 & 19

A swinging Christmas celebration is coming! The Big Band Alumni are incredible musicians who played with the greatest Big Bands of all time, like Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count ... Continue Reading →

ALMOST FAMOUS: EXPANDED LIMITED-EDITION UBER BOX SET

  Fictional rock ‘n’ roll does not have a very successful history. Whether in books or on screen, the few gems that exist are noteworthy. Two decades on, it is evident that ... Continue Reading →

Count Me In

We continue to live in the golden age and perhaps platinum age of music documentaries. If you are a music nut, you can swim endlessly in the documentaries on offer. If you are only ... Continue Reading →

Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real – Sold Out at The Belly Up

The Belly Up scored a coup, booking Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real for two sold out shows. The band’s latest album A Few Stars Apart spent six non-consecutive weeks at #1 on ... Continue Reading →