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Ivor Levene

About Ivor Levene

Ivor Levene likes to interview musicians, write about music and musicians, play music, listen to music, read about music, photograph musicians, and anything else you can think of with music. He has been involved with the music scene for over thirty years and his posts have appeared all over the place! Ivor says "I'm going to write about music as long as I have something to say".

Getting Real With David Crosby, Cameron Crowe, and A.J. Eaton

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Ivor Levene

Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak with filmmaker Cameron Crowe, director A.J. Eaton, and the irascible, venerated musician David Crosby, to discuss their documentary, Remember My Name. Opening today in select theaters of Los Angeles and New York, the … Continue reading →

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Nowhere To Run, Nowhere To Hide

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Ivor Levene

Last night I had the rare pleasure of sitting through what felt like the shortest concert in history, but in reality went far into the night.  It felt much shorter than it was, primarily because that’s what a great concert … Continue reading →

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Keith Richards at Morrison Hotel Galleries

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Ivor Levene

You know that any post anywhere that starts with the words, “Keith Richards” has got to have a great time embedded in it. Last night at The Morrison Hotel Galleries was no exception. I say “Galleries” because the event, “Keith … Continue reading →

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Keith, Unfiltered – The Exhibition at Morrison Hotel Gallery

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Ivor Levene

There are two things in life that I need not have an excuse to do; Write something about Keith Richards, and attend an event at The Morrison Hotel Gallery.  Both are happening this week, when the galleries simultaneously host, “Keith, … Continue reading →

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Elton John Shines A Light On Los Angeles

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Ivor Levene

Two days ago, Sir Elton John played to a packed house at The Staples Center, and I have to say it was one of the best concert experiences I’ve had in the more than five-hundred concerts I’ve attended. No opening … Continue reading →

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Upcoming At NAMM 2019

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Ivor Levene

That’s right campers, it’s time for that venerable annual show, NAMM 2019 in Anaheim. There are going to be many noteworthy events this year, but rather than telling you about them all after the event, I thought I would bring … Continue reading →

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Guitar Legends at The Novo Salute Veterans And First Responders

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Ivor Levene

What do Billy Gibbons, Laurence Juber, Orianthi, Emily Estefan, Sammy Hagar, Robby Krieger, Joe Bonamassa, Sammy Hagar, Dave Navarro, Vernon Reid, Don Felder, and Stephen Stills have in common?  Well, they all know their way around the old fretboard, but more … Continue reading →

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Canadian Gold – In Conversation With Randy Bachman

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Ivor Levene

There have always been precious metals coming out of Canada in the form of hit records.  Gold was first discovered in Canada in 1960 and it’s name was Randy Bachman. Bachman, who founded both The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive … Continue reading →

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The Troubadour Presents: Randy Bachman – Every Song Tells A Story

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Ivor Levene

Coming up in just a few weeks, Canadian legend Randy Bachman will be appearing at one of Los Angeles’ most venerable and intimate clubs, The Troubadour on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Bachman, who founded The Guess Who in 1965 and Bachman … Continue reading →

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Reviewed: The Rolling Stones – From The Vault: No Security – San Jose 1999

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Ivor Levene

Reviewing a Stones concert film can either be a very hard thing to do, or it can be very easy. In my case, it’s definitely the latter. Not because I find no fault in their performance, but because I do, … Continue reading →

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