Ringo Starr at Humphrey’s By The Bay

Ringo Starr Humphrey’s By The Bay, San Diego – July 27, 2008     This Summer’s All-Starrs     Ringo Starr   Ringo has been doing a fine job of pumping ... Continue Reading →

David Ford at The Hotel Café

David Ford at The Hotel Café 10 July, 2008   David Ford’s six month swing through North America ended last night here in Los Angeles at the Hotel Café, ... Continue Reading →

Summer In SoCal With Books And CDs…

Summer In SoCal With Books And CDs In Surf City   I know it is summer by the usual indicators: the kids are out of school and the glorious free Santa Monica summer concerts ... Continue Reading →

Alison Krauss / Robert Plant

Alison Krauss / Robert Plant Greek Theatre (June 23, 2008)   One of the most incongruous and most successful pairings in the last couple years was brought about by T-Bone Burnett.  ... Continue Reading →

Elvis Costello + The Police

Elvis Costello + The Police Hollywood Bowl – May 27, 2008 When the trio of 2 Brits and a lanky American swaggered into the LA offices of their record label in the 70s, their ... Continue Reading →

Stagecoach 008

Stagecoach 008   For the second year, the intrepid promoters of Coachella have leveraged their existing infrastructure for a follow-up weekend of country, western and Americana ... Continue Reading →

Coachella 008

Coachella 008   Attendees looking fresh on Friday morning Another hot, dusty and wonderful three days in the desert. Your intrepid reporter compiled some notes along ... Continue Reading →

LA’s Summer Concert Outlook

LA’s Summer Concert Outlook Mark Your Calendar!   Maybe it is global warming, maybe the Big Guy Upstairs flipped the switch, but the recent escalation of the mercury ... Continue Reading →