Author Archives: Simone Snaith

Simone Snaith

About Simone Snaith

Simone Snaith writes young adult and fantasy novels, and sings in the band Turning Violet. A fan of scifi, fantasy, the supernatural and most things from the '80s, she enjoys reviewing music, books and movies. You can read about her own books at simonesnaith.com.

Live Review: Magic Wands & Drinking Flowers at The Echo

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Magic Wands played a homecoming show at The Echo last Monday after being on tour for several weeks with fellow local band Drinking Flowers, who now take over the Monday night residency. Originally a duo with guitarist Chris and singer/guitarist Dexy Valentine, … Continue reading →

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“Eyvind Earle: An Exhibit of a Disney Legend”

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Beginning May 20th, Forest Lawn will host “Eyvind Earle: An Exhibit of a Disney Legend,” featuring paintings and drawings by the artist celebrated for creating the magnificent look of “Sleeping Beauty.” During his time at Disney, Eyvind Earle (1916-2000) also painted backgrounds for movies … Continue reading →

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Bats Day’s Happy Haunts Swinging Wake

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Disneyland’s Bats Day weekend kicked off last Friday with the Happy Haunts Swinging Wake, a Haunted Mansion-themed costume ball at the DoubleTree Suites near the park. The event featured live music by local electro-swing band Red Light District (above) and the folky Windows to … Continue reading →

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Barry Kleven’s “School Days” at Lethal Amounts

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Simone Snaith

“School Days”, featuring the recently discovered photos of the late Barry Kleven, kicked off last Friday at Lethal Amounts downtown. Kleven was a talented teenager who took some impressive pictures at L.A. rock and punk shows in the 1970s, but … Continue reading →

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Live Review: Ex Hex & Sheer Mag at The Echo

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Last week, Ex Hex sold out The Echo, playing tunes from their truly enjoyable, upbeat album Rips. Described by some as power pop, the band frequently reminds me of The Cars, sans keyboards and with more guitar solos. The group’s three members – singer/guitarist … Continue reading →

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Sci-Fest L.A. Returns to Hollywood in May

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Sci-Fest L.A. returns this year on May 5th through 29th to the Acme Theatre in Hollywood. Now in its third year, the festival features one-act science fiction plays, often starring actors from well-known sci-fi and fantasy franchises. (Wil Wheaton, Armin … Continue reading →

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Live Review: The Vigils at The Redwood Bar

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Simone Snaith

The Vigils are one local band that really have that “It” factor. Thanks to an exciting stage presence and great songs with a nostalgic punk & Goth vibe, their next show is always something to look forward to. Maintaining “the … Continue reading →

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“School Days” at Lethal Amounts: The Nearly Lost Photos of Barry Kleven

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Simone Snaith

On April 22nd, downtown rock & roll gallery Lethal Amounts presents “School Days”, featuring photography from 1970s punk and rock concerts in Los Angeles, taken by an unknown but talented photographer named Barry Kleven. As a teenager, the late Kleven borrowed cameras on the … Continue reading →

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Alejandro Amenábar’s “Regression” with Ethan Hawke, Emma Watson Comes Out on DVD in May

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Check out the trailer for “Regression” by Alejandro Amenábar, who directed one of my favorite ghost thrillers, “The Others”. “Regression” stars Ethan Hawke as a detective investigating what appears to be a satanic cult, with Emma Watson as one of the member’s … Continue reading →

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The Ripped Bodice Bookstore Opens in Culver City

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Simone Snaith

The Ripped Bodice is a brand new bookstore in Culver City, and in case you can’t tell by the name, it specializes in Romance novels. It’s the first all-Romance bookstore I’ve heard of, and it cleverly sorts the books into … Continue reading →

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