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LA Beat Interview – Rock Photographer Henry Diltz
Legendary Laurel Canyon photographer Henry Diltz has been curating the Morrison Hotel Gallery – named for one of the classic albums featuring his work on the cover – for two decades now. For the gallery’s latest exhibit, it’s returning to … Continue reading
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Grandmother of Pearl – Roxy Music at the Kia Forum
Roxy Music’s 50th Anniversary Tour, which had its final performance in North America last night at the Kia Forum, has at its heart a somewhat fascinating premise. It is less of a roaring, victorious affirmation that “we’re back,” than a … Continue reading
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B-Boy and B-Girl Summit Reborn in Grand Park – Live Review and Photo Gallery
Last Sunday afternoon, folks strolling through Grand Park got a hearty helping of bass in their collective face, courtesy of the B-Boy B-Girl Summit Reborn. This free afternoon event, whose history stretches back to 1994, featured multiple luminaries from the … Continue reading
Hollywood Bowl Shows Off Its Summer Menu at the Annual Camrose Picnic
In a summer tradition near and dear to the hearts of LA arts folks, the Hollywood Bowl hosted its annual Camrose Picnic on a balmy Thursday evening, giving attendees a chance to sample some of the culinary delights that you … Continue reading
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B-Boy B-Girl Summit In Grand Park Promises A Free & Funky Sunday Afternoon
This Sunday’s B-Boy B-Girl Summit Reborn in Grand Park LA looks to be a brilliant opportunity to get your funk on, for nothing. This free event goes on from noon to 8pm and will highlight each of the Key Elements … Continue reading
The Residents’ God In 3 Persons at the Alex Theatre – Live Review
One thing the Residents don’t do for their audience: make it easy. By design, this officially anonymous collective of artists has to be engaged on its own terms, unwilling as they are to concede to any comfortable expectation. This visit … Continue reading
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Tagged cryptic corp, god in 3 persons, john sanborn, ralph record, The Residents
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LA Beat Interview: The Residents
Video artist John Sanborn (left) and The Residents ex-vocalist Randy, seen in the God In 3 Persons Promo Film, produced for the MOMA premiere in 2020. Following acclaimed performances at New York’s MOMA and in their hometown of San Francisco, … Continue reading
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Album Review: Sex Pistols – The Complete Recordings (Ume)
One thing you may not know about mass retailers like Target and Best Buy that still sell physical music by the ton: they only ever stock “current releases”. This is why so many groups who have already issued career spanning … Continue reading
Alice Cooper and Ace Frehley at the Greek 04/24/2022
In the fifty-odd years since his shocking debut on the Sunset Strip had the peace and love hippies running for the exits, Alice Cooper has been hanged, electrocuted, and run through with a giant hypodermic needle. Last Sunday night’s show … Continue reading
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Brian Wilson Visits Grammy Museum To Discuss “Long Promised Road”
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson appeared at the Grammy Museum to talk about the new documentary film Long Promised Road, along with a panel that included director Brent Wilson, journalist Jason Fine, who has a prominent appearance in the film … Continue reading