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Hollywood Heritage Museum and The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Celebrating: The Squaw Man, 100 Years of Movie Production
Nothing says “Hollywood” like the Silent Era and the Golden Age of film. Yesterday, July 1st, marked the centennial celebration The Squaw Man by the The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Hollywood Heritage Museum.The Hollywood production of Squaw Man was the … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Miscellanious, Movies, News & Sports, Photo Essays
Tagged 1913, 1914, americana, Automobiles, Billy Bennight, Blockbuster, Cicel B. DeMille, costumes, Cowboy, Edwardian, Events, Film, First, Gibson Girl, History, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Making Movies, Man, Movie, Period Cars, Production, Saga, silent movies, Squaw, Squaw MAn, Stanley Steamer, Vintage, Vintage Cars, Western
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New York City’s Heeney Hits Local Dates Around Southern California
There’s some buzz flowing from New York City regarding Heeney‘s Garage Rock sound. Heeney is hitting the west coast and has some selected dates right here in Southern California for those inclined to hear something hot and new. The newest single … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Bennight, indie rock, live, Live Music, Los Angeles, Music, New York City, punk, punk rock, Rock
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Honda Rockets New Music Out of Torrance with Three Great Bands to Launch Honda Stage
On Thursday, June 11th, Honda made a bold move to connect and brand Millennials. I was invited to join in on the exciting kick off of Honda’s new music platform “Honda Stage“. The whole shindig was opened by Ellen K, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative, Billy Bennight, Dubstep, Honda Civic Tour, Honda Stage, House Music, indie rock, Latin GRAMMYS, Latin House, Latinos, Live Music, live review, Los Angeles, Music, photography, Pop, Review, Rock, Torrance
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Interview with James Stevenson Guitarist Extraordinaire
I last saw James Stevenson playing with The International Swingers. But James is a busy boy and as a guitarist he wears many hats or he floats like a feather and stings like a bee. Soon after I read he … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Bennight, Blondie, festivals, Gene Loves Jezebel, Generation X, goth, gothic, Guitarist, indie rock, Kim Wilde, Live Music, Nick Mercer, punk, punk rock, Red Balls Pizza, Review, Rock, Rock & Roll, Rock and roll, Rock N Roll, Sex Pistols, The alarm, The Cult
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2014 ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo
On Thursday, after my return form my San Francisco trip I popped into the ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo at the Loews Hotel at Hollywood & Highland to put my hand on the pulse of the art and business of … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Bennight, country, hip-hop, Hit, Hit Songs, interview, Los Angeles, model, Music, Peter Gabriel, Pop, Producer, Producers, Rock, Rock and roll, Song, Song Writing, Top 40, Top Forty, U2, Versace, writing
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Gallery 800 Presents “Valley Watercolor Society” Juried Art Exhibit Opening April 12th
I find that Gallery 800 is a somewhat uncelebrated part of the Arts community. While flying under the general public’s radar Gallery 800 presents some remarkable talent associated with the local film community. This month the Art Directors Guild (IATSE … Continue reading
Go With Le Flo: Los Angeles World Theatrical Premiere at the Downtown Independent
I had the pleasure of being invited to a special screening to see “Go With Le Flo” at The Goethe Institute and was hosted by Stefan Biedermann of the German Consulate. There was a meet and greet before the screening where Harrison and I … Continue reading
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Tagged Berlin, Billy Bennight, Bright Blue Gorilla, Comedy, concert, Feature, Film, French, german, German Consulate, Harmonium, indie, Movie, Premiere, Roamntic, Romatic Comedy, Tabla, The Goethe Institute, the los angeles beat, Theatrical, World, World Theatrical Premiere
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Live Review: Nicole Atkins at the Bootleg Bar
There is a dearth of real talent within the Pop Music world: that is, people who can write and play their own songs. So when someone like Nicole Atkins dropped into my world it was very wanted and extremely desired. … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative Pop, Billy Bennight, concert, dance, indie rock, live, Live Music, live review, Los Angeles, Lucinda Williams, Miles Davis House, Music, photography, Pop, Review, Rock, South by Southwest, SXSW
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Orpheus, Expect the Unexpected: The Four Larks Secret Underground Shows Set In DTLA
The Four Larks Theater troupe hailing Australia performed a residency and a special showcase of their talents of their interpretation of the classic tale of Orpheus at the Getty Villa last weekend. For those who missed the Getty Villa shows or … Continue reading
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Tagged avant garde, Billy Bennight, dance, Downtown LA, Downtown. Los Angeles, DTLA, Events, Gorilla Theater, katabasis, Live Music, Modern, Orpheus, Orphic, Performance, Performance Art, Secret, theater, Theatre, Underground
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