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Brian Michaels

About Brian Michaels

Brian Michaels is grew up in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles in the glory days of the late 1960s and 70s. Only a stone's throw from the Sunset Strip, Michaels had an early education in rock music. Michaels attended his first punk rock show at the age of 14 at the Whiskey a Go Go and has been going strong ever since. Brian is a defense attorney by profession but adds photography and writing to a list of his many passions outside of the his job. Brian can be found on the web at www.exlaprosecutor.com.

Game 3 Of The Western Conference Finals – Los Angeles Kings Historic Playoff Run

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Brian Michaels

  Last year at this time if you would have told me I’d be watching the Los Angeles Kings come to within two games of the Stanley Cup, the Clippers contending for an NBA title, whilst the Lakers find themselves … Continue reading →

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Live Review: Flight To Mars at the Troubadour 5/17/12

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Brian Michaels

Flight to Mars is Pearl Jam Guitar virtuoso, Mike McCready’s side project.  Keeping classic rock alive and well has been Pearl Jam’s calling card for over two decades now. McCready is the band’s lead guitarist and is arguably one of … Continue reading →

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“Supermoon” rises over West Los Angeles 5/5/12

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Brian Michaels

Around the world sky watchers scanned the night sky for a “Super Moon” rising in the night sky. The phenomenon known as the “Super Moon” is created by the moon coming to within its  closest orbit of the Earth since … Continue reading →

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An Evening of MADNESS at the Club Nokia. 4/16/12

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Brian Michaels

1980’s Ska giant Madness perform a monster set at Club  Nokia. With much thanks to Katy at Anglo Management and Todd and Aaron from Club Nokia.

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Woody Guthrie Centennial Concert – Club Nokia 4/14/12

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Brian Michaels

Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johhnie Irions, Daws, Van Dyke Parks, Rob Wasserman, Tom Morello, John Doe, Graham Nash, Kris Kristofersson, Jackson Browne, Mary Guthtrie, and friends gather to remember the life and legacy of Woody Guthrie in word and in … Continue reading →

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And The English Beat Goes On in Southern California

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Brian Michaels

  With great thanks to Dave Wakeling, the Belly Up Tavern in Solano Beach, and our neighbors on the floor who allowed us to share their space so we could bring you a memorable New Years Eve with The English … Continue reading →

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Camp Freddy – Roxy Christmas Residency 12/23/11

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Brian Michaels

Camp Freddy isn’t a band as their website declares, as much as they are a musical jam session. For the last 3 years, Camp Freddy whose rotating membership which now consists of Dave Navarro and Chris Chaney of Jane’s Addiction, … Continue reading →

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X, Social Distortion and Two Awesome Punk Rock Kids

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Brian Michaels

At the 30 year anniversary of Golden Voice, a reunion of the great Southern California bands who started a punk rock revolution. Photo gallery after the jump

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Primus Photo Gallery – Live At The Wiltern Theatre 10/22/11

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Brian Michaels
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John Doe and Friends – Live at The Mint

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Brian Michaels

Thanks to John Doe and our friends at The Mint in Los Angeles.

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