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Ed Simon

About Ed Simon

Ed is a native of Los Angeles who loves food and food cultures. Whether he's looking for the best ceviche in Colombia, the best poke in Hawaii, the best tequila in Jalisco, the best Bun bo Hue in Vietnam or the best Taiwanese Beef Roll in Los Angeles, it's all good food! He also loves a good drink. He's had Mai Tais in Hawaii, Bourbon in Kentucky, Tequila in Mexico and Rum in Jamaica. His wine escapades have taken him to Napa, Sonoma, the Willamette Valley and the Santa Ynez Valley. And he's had beer all over the world! Music is another of Ed's passion, writing and interviewing many classic rock, rock and blues musicians. Getting the great stories of road experiences from them is a particular delight. Traveling also fits in with Ed's writing, exploring all over to find the most interesting places to visit, even in out of the way areas.

Karen Lawrence And Blue By Nature: Great Live Blues Remastered On Best of Live

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Ed Simon

Karen Lawrence and Blue By Nature came out of the LA music scene with several years of great blues and rock-tinged blues tunes. Karen grew up in LA, enjoying the music and singing from an early age. Blues was always in … Continue reading →

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Eric McFadden Brings an Intimate Show to Genghis Cohen

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Ed Simon

Eric McFadden has gone his own way with his music for over three decades now, both as a solo performer and recording with and backing an amazing list of artists such as Keb Mo’, Joe Strummer (The Clash), Bill Kreutzmann … Continue reading →

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Temecula Jamboree Country Music Festival To Feature Great Music and Awesome BBQ Too

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Ed Simon

Temecula Jamboree Country Music Festival  on Saturday, November 3,will bring some great music to Southern California’s well-known wine region. Top country stars, including Jerrod Niemann, Casadee Pope, Chase Bryant and Drew Baldridge will be performing along with many other artists. These … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Joni Mitchell with Kimberly Ford Is A Musical Gift to Santa Barbara

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Ed Simon

“A Celebration of Joni Mitchell” is the name of Kimberly Ford’s upcoming show that will come to Santa Barbara’s SoHo Restaurant & Music Club on Sunday, November 4. Joni Mitchell, who turns 75 on November 7, is being feted all over … Continue reading →

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Laura Rain and The Caesars Interview: Motown and Blues At The Cinema Bar In Culver City

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Ed Simon

Laura Rain and the Caesars are coming to Los Angeles on Monday November 12. They will be playing at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. Laura Rain has been singing soul and R&B as long as she can remember. Laura didn’t … Continue reading →

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Upcoming SoCal Divas Of Blues Festival For Breast Cancer Awareness: Diana Rein Interview

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Ed Simon

The SoCal Divas of Blues Festival looks to be a great event for a great cause. Many of the top female blues artists, such as Diana Rein, Shy But Fly, Casey Hensley, Mercedes Moore, Give Me Back My Wig, Jade … Continue reading →

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Surf Music Keeps The Summer Tiki Season Going With Three New Releases

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Ed Simon

Surf Music is one of the classic genres of rock, coming along with a distinctive “beachy” sound. It is also a tour-de-force for instrumentalists, with some songs having vocals but instrumentals playing a predominant role. From artists like Dick Dale … Continue reading →

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Victor Wainwright & The Train Steam Into Laguna Beach With Boogie Woogie Blues At Mozambique

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Ed Simon

After winning the Pinetop Perkins 2018 Piano Award at the Blues Music Awards, Victor Wainwright brings his piano to Mozambique in Laguna Beach. The tour, in support of his new album Victor Wainwright & the Train, features Victor’s new band doing … Continue reading →

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Long Beach New Blues Festival featuring The Lowrider Band Will Make For A Great Labor Day Weekend

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Ed Simon

The Long Beach New Blues Festival featuring The Lowrider Band as part of their main stage musical events takes place this Labor Day weekend. The 5th Annual New Blues Festival, put on by blues lover/producer/musician Bill Grisiola, along with the … Continue reading →

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Stone Stanley’s Mudstomp Tapes Tour Brings Blues And Americana to High Desert And Long Beach

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Ed Simon

Stone Stanley is the musical creation of singer/songwriter Jason Robert. In Stone Stanley, Jason Robert explores rock, country, Americana and folk and how they are all based upon a bedrock of the blues. Calling this style Mudstomp Blues, Stone Stanley is … Continue reading →

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