Ian ‘Mac’ McLagan – All The Rage: My Life with the Small Faces, Faces, the Rolling Stones and Many More (Pan Books / Macmillan)
This drink-soaked autobiography can stand tall and proud next to the spate of excellent rock and roll autobiographies, even if the author can’t. McLagan readily admits his shortcomings ... Continue Reading →
Vitello’s supper club brings hot jazz, cabaret & Broadway to Studio City
Vitello’s Restaurant, near the movie studios and networks in a trendy L.A. Valley neighborhood, was once a hangout for the Rat Pack. Frank Sinatra’s autographed picture still ... Continue Reading →
Sunset Sessions – Back in North County
Once of the cooler events in town is the long-running Sunset Sessions. Featuring veterans and newcomers to the music biz, it gives folks the unparalleled opportunity to rub shoulders ... Continue Reading →
Long May You Run Indeed: Neil Young and Stephen Stills in 2014
When Canadian Young hooked up with Floridian Stills on the Sunset Strip in the mid-60s, music in Southern California became due for an imminent course correction. Their talents could ... Continue Reading →
Coachella 2014 – Full Coverage
The first weekend of Coachella 2014 was again a three day affair filled with surprises and good fun. Here are my running notes, consolidated for your pleasure.
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The heat ... Continue Reading →
Don Quixote – San Diego Opera and The Windmills of Change
There was little warning that when this opera was scheduled years ago that it would be the poignant final production of the San Diego Opera. Having become one of the country’s top ... Continue Reading →
Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay 2014
The venerable venue by the water just announced its current season, and the lineup includes some true gems, many familiar favorites and a few new arrivals.
Here are some highlights:
April ... Continue Reading →
THE WHO: SENSATION – THE STORY OF TOMMY
THE WHO: SENSATION – THE STORY OF TOMMY (Eagle Rock) – DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital
The epic rock opera that saved The Who from bankruptcy is given a full explanatory documentary. ... Continue Reading →
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