Fool in Love Festival – Fans Get Down On It
When I first saw the lineup, I admit I thought it was a spoof. A few folks agreed. How could all these bands be assembled in one place for a one day festival? Nonetheless, this turned ... Continue Reading →
Midge Ure Heads to SoCal
For those who know the name, they recognize Midge Ure as the fulcrum of some great British music. For those that don’t recognize his name, they undoubtedly know his music.
Everyone ... Continue Reading →
BoDeans in Buffalo: “My Hometown” Indeed
So there I was, back where I grew up and discovered the criminally underrated BoDeans were playing a club gig. Having followed their trajectory since their debut in the 1980s, I had ... Continue Reading →
Lucinda Williams Swinging Through SoCal
One of the finer (and criminally underappreciated) musicians will be bringing her crack band through SoCal. Lucinda Williams is part of an amazing double bill with Mike Campbell, he ... Continue Reading →
FairWell Festival Knocks it Out of the Park in Their Sophomore Year
SPECIAL REPORT FROM ELLIE AUERBACH AND JOEY CAMPBELL
With over 50,000 attendees, the second year of the FairWell Festival was an absolute success. Despite facing challenging weather ... Continue Reading →
FairWell Fest Preview – What Delights to Expect
ADDITIONAL REPORTING PROVIDED BY ELLIE AUERBACH
Several years ago, it was quite obvious that we had hit the era of peak festival, and there has been a shake out in the ensuing years. ... Continue Reading →
Haircut 100: Back on These Shores After Four Decades – My Favourite Interview of the Summer
It is great when artists from whom you have not heard enough over the years reappear on your radar screen, especially when they reveal a vibrant approach to their illustrious past and ... Continue Reading →
Sit Yourself Down For This: City Of West Hollywood Declares June 10, 2024 “Frank Zappa Day”
Yes, you read that right. On Monday June 10 at 4pm West Hollywood Mayor John M. Erickson and two of Frank’s children (Ahmet Zappa and Diva Zappa) will accept the city’s proclamation ... Continue Reading →
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