Sunset Sessions – Belly Up and Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort
One of the more intriguing events coming up has a 17 year history. The Sunset Sessions boosted the early careers of such notable acts as The Black Keys and Jason Mraz. Industry vet ... Continue Reading →
Potted Potter – Balboa Theater
Harry Potter has generated billions of dollars for JK Rowling and Warner Brothers, and plenty of other dollars for folks clever enough to leverage the storyline in a legal way. ... Continue Reading →
Los Lobos 2014
Los Lobos is still roaring as they enter their 5th decade. The little ol’ band from East LA has deftly melded their Latin roots and love of rock, blues and folk across a solid body ... Continue Reading →
The Monuments Men
In his fifth effort in the director’s chair, George Clooney has delivered another satisfying and thoughtful film.
The Monuments Men tells the mostly true story of the US soldiers ... Continue Reading →
Refurbishing the Sound in a Classic Car
When I received my driver’s license back in the day, one of the first things I did with the family car was to convince my Dad that the factory installed radio needed a major overhaul. ... Continue Reading →
Pagliacci – San Diego Opera
Launching the season with aplomb, the San Diego Opera’s production of Pagliacci is robust and eminently enjoyable. The swift (90 minute) production is directed by Andrew Sinclair ... Continue Reading →
Consumer Electronics Show 2014: A Few Observations
As part of my annual coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show, here are some initial reactions. From all over the world 150,000 people descended into Las Vegas to check out each other’s ... Continue Reading →
Ticketholder Awards 2013
An odd year for LA theatre. Often remarkably exhilarating, but then in comparison sometimes painfully disappointing. Of course, please remember I did not see everything offered in ... Continue Reading →
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