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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.

Upcoming 6 String Showdown at the New Blues Festival Showcases Best Upcoming Blues Guitarists

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Ed Simon

For any fans of great blues and awesome local guitarists, the upcoming 6 String Showdown at the New Blues Festival will be the place to be. There will be several regional and semi-final shows, leading up to the finals at … Continue reading →

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Blues Guitarist Lucky Lloyd To Headline Music At Upcoming Horse Town Brew N’ Que Festival: Interview

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Ed Simon

The annual Horse Town Brew n’ Que Festival in Norco is coming round again. This year, the event starts on Friday, June 1, 2018, with their VIP Kickoff Reception feature this year’s Barbeque Throwdown competitors, Food Network’s Chef Phillip Dell … Continue reading →

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All My Brothers Band Brings Classic Rock to OC’s Slidebar Rock N Roll Kitchen

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Ed Simon

The All My Brothers Band, one of the premier purveyors of Classic Rock hits, bring their show to the Slidebar Rock N Roll Kitchen in Fullerton on Thursday, May 31 at 8pm. Classic rock fans can expect to hear their … Continue reading →

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Horse Town Brew N’ Que Festival Rides Into Town: Interview With Chef Phillip Dell

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Ed Simon

The annual Horse Town Brew n’ Que Festival in Norco is coming round again. This year, the event starts on Friday, June 1, 2018, with their VIP Kickoff Reception feature this year’s Barbeque Throwdown competitors, Chef Phillip Dell and Chef … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Comedy Show by Nemr At Improv In Irvine Shows Way to Bridge Differences Through Laughter

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Ed Simon

Nemr is coming to the Irvine Improv on May 10, 2018, and to Levity Live in Oxnard from July 26 to July 29 with his latest comedy show, “Love Isn’t the Answer.” Lebanese born, his parents brought 3 year old Nemr … Continue reading →

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Interview: John Németh Returns To Upcoming Ventura County Blues Festival

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Ed Simon

John Németh has been singing and playing the blues for most of his life. Starting at a young age with bands in Boise, Idaho, he has become an international blues star and recipient of several Blues Music Awards including 2014’s … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Temecula Blues Festival A Day of Great Music And A Party Weekend

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Ed Simon

The Temecula Blues Festival takes over Old Town Temecula on Saturday, April 21, bringing lots of great music, food and fun to the heart of Southern California’s Wine Country. The event features headliner Tad Robinson, one of the top soul … Continue reading →

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Los Lobos Disconnected Brings Fresh Unplugged Sounds To The Musco Center in Orange

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Ed Simon

Los Lobos may be the quintessential LA band. No other band has combined rock music so successfully with Los Angeles’ rich Chicano heritage. On March 18, they bring their Los Lobos Disconnected tour to the Musco Center for the Arts … Continue reading →

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Crazy Quilt by Peter Kaukonen Album’s A Look At The Musical Musings Of Life

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Ed Simon

Peter Kaukonen‘s new CD Crazy Quilt will have a CD Release Party on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Crazy Quilt by Peter Kaukonen, on the Floating Records label, presents new songs by Peter, a guitarist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has played, … Continue reading →

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From the Archives, In Memory of John Fleck: Larry Tamblyn Talks About The Standells

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Ed Simon

Note: I’m republishing this interview I did in 2014 with Larry Tamblyn, one of the original founders of the Standells. John Fleck, one of the key members of the Standells for many years, has died of AML Leukemia this past … Continue reading →

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