Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – Tarantino’s Opus Love Story to 1969 Hollywood – New Edit
Revisionist or parallel history productions are fascinating. Decades ago my kids were exposed to Lion King 1½ (Pumbaa and Timon’s story up front, with Simba’s story in the distance). ... Continue Reading →
Without Walls Festival 2019: Wonderful and Eclectic
One of the most satisfying projects in San Diego is La Jolla Playhouse’s annual WOW Festival. This year is no exception. An eclectic gathering of performances at Liberty Station drew ... Continue Reading →
The Who – It Was Once Only Ten Strings
This is the one band I see with trepidation.
The band was invincible for a decade after their first single (“I Can’t Explain” in 1965), and I went all in. Top choice.
Their show ... Continue Reading →
The Story of Music on Two Islands – Jamaica, Britain, Ska, Reggae and Punk – “Rudeboy: The Story Of Trojan Records”
The film Rudeboy: The Story Of Trojan Records is a tremendous slice into the history of reggae, which means it is a music history lesson of at least two islands: Jamaica and Britain. ... Continue Reading →
Donny O’Malley – Using Dark Humor to Help Veterans
I had a chance to chat with Donny O’Malley about he helps fellow vets with dark humor. He is the founder of VET Tv, a subscription based media company with a unique business model.
O’Malley ... Continue Reading →
Van Morrison – On the Road Again, Mercurial and Remarkably Wonderful All At Once
Van Morrison in concert can be a difficult bet. Like other icons late in their career (Miles Davis, Bob Dylan), Morrison seems to ignore the audience. In San Diego last night, he was ... Continue Reading →
Abbey Road – It Was Fifty Years Ago Today
The 2019 Remaster doesn’t mess much with success.
For many of us, The Beatles final foray in the studio has been imprinted in our DNA. But the magnificent treatment with this reissue ... Continue Reading →
Emma – Great Sleep Impressively Delivered to Your Door
Most folks by now know they don’t need to trudge to a mattress store and be perplexed by trying out a mattress for a few minutes. A variety of companies have entered the ship-to-home-with-satisfaction-guarantee ... Continue Reading →
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