Author Archives: Bob Lee

Wild Honey & Lenny Kaye’s Tribute To Nuggets Is A Eureka! Moment In Garage Rock History

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Bob Lee

Wild Honey’s Tribute to Nuggets at the Alex Theater, hosted by its original compiler, Lenny Kaye of the Patti Smith Group, was a hot night in Glendale. With a set list made up entirely of “artyfacts from the first psychedelic … Continue reading →

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Lenny Kaye Talks Nuggets Ahead Of Friday’s Big Show With Wild Honey Orchestra & Myriad Special Guests

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Bob Lee

This Friday night, the Alex Theater in Glendale will host an event celebrating the anniversary of a revival. Nuggets, first released fifty years ago as a vinyl 2-LP set, is a seminal collection of seemingly unconnected bands, all of whom … Continue reading →

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Otello At LA Opera – Have A Beer With Fear, Rage, Jealousy And Betrayal

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Bob Lee

“I believe in a cruel God who created me in his image and who in fury I name. From the very vileness of a germ or an atom, vile was I born. I am a wretch because I am a … Continue reading →

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LA Beat Interview – Rock Photographer Henry Diltz

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Bob Lee

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

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Bob Lee

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

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Bob Lee

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 →

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Hollywood Bowl Shows Off Its Summer Menu at the Annual Camrose Picnic

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Bob Lee

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

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Bob Lee

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 →

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The Residents’ God In 3 Persons at the Alex Theatre – Live Review

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Bob Lee

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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LA Beat Interview: The Residents

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Bob Lee

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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