“A John Waters Christmas” Poops Out

When you add it up, John Waters has a pretty impressive list of films. Ranging from the improbable “Pink Flamingos” to the eventual Broadway smash of “Hairspray,” he has apparently ... Continue Reading →

Several Holiday Hot Tips in Los Angeles

Like most cities, Los Angeles gets all glittery for the holidays and rolls out some festive activities. Here are few that look good; watch for our upcoming reviews. “Shambles” ... Continue Reading →

An Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt Together On Stage

Lyle Lovett has done a great job in the last couple years leveraging his relationship with several different songwriters to create thoroughly enjoyable double bills. He put together ... Continue Reading →

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

This is a worthy sequel to one of the best Marvel films. In simple terms, the precocious little sister is left to grapple with the loss of her brother the king. When inevitably ... Continue Reading →

BOOK REVIEW – Rock and Roll Warrior: My Misadventures with Alice Cooper, Prince, George Clinton, Living Colour, the Runaways, and More, by David Libert

As with the many books in the ever-growing pile of rock memoirs, the foundation story is intriguing. Before getting on to dishing the dirt about his encounters with big-name stars, ... Continue Reading →

BeachLife Ranch Country & Americana Festival Delivers a Wonderfully Pleasant Weekend of Music at the Shore

After several years on the same property, the location is perfectly seasoned for music festivals. Any prior glitches are in the past, and a smoothly run festival was enjoyed by ... Continue Reading →

Jazz Aspen Snowmass

Next time you are dreaming of bluebird ski days, alpine summer hikes, and all the other activities Aspen, Colorado has to offer, consider adding a music festival to that list. The ... Continue Reading →

Robert Plant / Alison Krauss Deliver at Rady Shell

On a lovely warm evening overlooking San Diego Bay, the once-seemingly-unlikely duo of Alison Krauss and Robert Plant delivered a satisfying set to an engaged audience. There ... Continue Reading →