Grammy swagger & swag on Music’s Biggest Night
Every year the Grammy Awards are full of spectacles and surprises, swagger and swag. The 58th Grammy Awards at downtown LA’s Staples Center had Lady Gaga’s David Bowie tribute ... Continue Reading →
A Night At Sardi’s takes a final bow March 9 in Beverly Hills
“A Night At Sardi’s” star-studded one-night-only musical revue has been produced for more than two decades to benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association. Each year it has the ... Continue Reading →
TOSCA – San Diego Opera
One of the most frequently performed operas in the world, the San Diego Opera continues its phoenix-like rebirth with a solid production of Puccini’s classic.
Set in Rome in June ... Continue Reading →
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – 2016 Tour
This a’capella group from South Africa first entered our collective radar screen as part of Paul Simon’s Graceland album in 1986. The tour after release of that album was as joyful ... Continue Reading →
Van Morrison in 2016
Even casual fans of Van Morrison know that he can be hit or miss in concert, rarely acknowledging the audience and evincing a seeming indifference to the fan base that rewards his muse.
So ... Continue Reading →
ESSENTIAL VAN MORRISON AND UPCOMING LIVE GIGS
I have often written over the years that a definitive Van Morrison box set would never happen, given that his best work covers two major labels and he has a smattering of work on other ... Continue Reading →
Squeeze – At Odds Couple Tour
A quick thought experiment proves that the most creative bands had two volatile leaders. A pause here as you run it through your mind.
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It is generally true, right? A few ... Continue Reading →
Rob Machado Foundation Benefit Concert
The Belly Up hosts the fourth annual Rob Machado Foundation Benefit Concert on November 9 with acoustic performances by Matt Nathanson, Brett Dennen, Andrew Wessen (of GroupLove) and ... Continue Reading →
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