His Three Daughters

On one level this is a fairly simple story unfolding about three women preparing for the imminent death of their father. As the film unfolds, however, subtle layers emerge ... Continue Reading →

The Art of Standup a portrait of comic Fritz Coleman’s one year El Portal residency

The El Portal Theatre celebrated the first-year anniversary of Fritz Coleman’s Unassisted Residency last month, and now he starts a second year of filling the El Portal’s ... Continue Reading →

Wolfs: Clooney and Pitt Have Some Fine Moments, But We Are Left Disappointed

It is often said that artists make their best work when they are young and hungry, and if they become old and rich, there is far less danger in that later work. Exceptions ... Continue Reading →

VELOUR: A DRAG SPECTACULAR – Extended Run at La Jolla Playhouse

Sasha Velour wrote a book called The Big Reveal, on which this production is based. With direction by Moises Kaufman, the nearly solo performance is an impressive jump ... Continue Reading →

Thievery Corporation at Belly Up, the First of Two Nights in San Diego

It is not often that music lovers are afforded the opportunity to see a noteworthy band in two great venues in a row. But that was the case this week, as Thievery Corporation ... Continue Reading →

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, ... 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 ... 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 ... Continue Reading →