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Billy Bennight

About Billy Bennight

Billy Bennight is a writer, photographer and wardrobe stylist with expertise and years of experience in these disciplines. His musical youth started as a Punk Rocker and has expanded in exploring many genres of music, with an keen interest in art, fashion, photography and writing. He's very engaged in life.

Lydia: Caressing The Air And Your Soul At Roxy

As soft, warm and cuddly as a baby kitten was my first impression of Lydia as I listened to them on Soundcloud. Their lush and satiny layers of sound fronted by Leighton Antelman’s velvety vocals are the underpinning of the new album called … Continue reading

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Gallery 800 “Landscape” Exhibit This Sunday in the NoHo Arts District

Sunday, 03-24-2013, is an excellent day to take in some art. Gallery 800 is offering a superb collection of “Landscapes” from the stable of talent from The Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800)  membership. I attended one of Gallery 800′s opening a … Continue reading

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One Night with Janis Joplin: Opening Night at the Pasadena Playhouse

Out of the hurly-burly cultural revolution of the 1960′s that changed America and manifested itself in popular music were 3 larger than life icons of that period: Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. All have resonated culturally to transcend through the … Continue reading

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War Witch: Rachel Mwanza and Kim Nguyen Talk About Making the Movie

Rachel Mwanza and Kim Nguyen. Photo for Los Angeles Beat by Billy Bennight Rachel Mwanza and Kim Nguyen joined us at a round table interview at the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills in support of the feature War Witch, an … Continue reading

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The 2013 Edwardian Ball: An Exquisite Imaginarium of Exotic Pleasure at the Henry Fonda

On Saturday February 23rd the Flowers of Romance will bloom once again at the Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood with the annual Edwardian Ball. This year’s theme for the Edwardian Ball is Edward Gorey’s “The Doubtful Guest”. As the press release states, “The Edward … Continue reading

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The Annie Awards: Fast Track Prognosticator to Animation Oscar Win and a Tribute to Animation Legend June Foray

    Arriving early always makes a event seem to ramp in a slow manner. Like any other award event it will reach it peak speeding things along in dramatic fashion on the Red Carpet just before it’s official start. … Continue reading

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Rolling on the Red Carpet and Award Winners: 4th Annual Taste Awards at Vibiana

All Photos by Billy Bennight for The Los Angeles Beat. Alie and Georgia celebrate winning at the Taste Awards. It’s award season in Los Angeles where there’s an award event or some sort of recognition party every few days. There’s … Continue reading

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Whale Search: Aquarium of the Pacific Boat Excursion Find Endangered Fin and Migrating Gray Whales

  All photos by Billy Bennight for The Los Angeles Beat. The Blue Whale just before he dives deep. I picked up this assignment to step out of my box and tie in some new adventure. I’m curious regarding sea mammals, their evolution, their … Continue reading

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Ghost Beach Lays Some Grooves Down at the Echo Plex

I got wind of Ghost Beach soon after their successful stint at CMJ. I sandwiched them in after Danny Glover and before a night of much needed sleep for a very busy following day with the cast of Madmen and … Continue reading

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Florence and the Machine Entrance The Hollywood Bowl

  Arriving later at the Hollywood Bowl than I wanted to because I’d just finished shooting Jenny McCarthy at Barnes and Nobles for her book signing of Bad Habits: Confessions of a Recovering Catholics where she posed and preened for a … Continue reading

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