Category Archives: Books

Jenn Pelly Takes her Book The Raincoats 33 1/3 for a Spin at Soap Plant + Wacko, Stories in Echo Park

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Guest Post

By Lucretia Tye Jasmine 33 1/3 publishes books about specific albums, with each pocket-sized paperback about one album. Jenn Pelly discussed her book about The Raincoats at various venues last week in Los Angeles, including Stories in Echo Park on … Continue reading →

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My, How Time Flies – Some Favorites of 2017

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Simone Snaith

I don’t quite know how it’s happened, but we’re already halfway through January of 2018! The future is uncertain, but here are some personal favorites of last year (whether or not they were released in that year). Albums: Lilly Hiatt … Continue reading →

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Face Time with Face to Face: Gallery and Book Signing to Celebrate 25 Years of So Cal Punk

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Monique A. LeBleu

“Face to Face: 25 Years of So Cal Punk,” an art exhibit, book signing and reception, will be at The Last Bookstore on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, from 7 – 9 pm. The collaborative event by Sugar Press and book … Continue reading →

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American Girl: an Interview with Roxanne Fontana

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Shirley Pena

“Well, she was an American girl, raised on promises. She couldn’t help thinking that there was a little more to life, somewhere else. After all it was a great big world, with lots of places to run to. And if … Continue reading →

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Almost, Almost Famous at The Morrison Hotel Gallery

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Guest Post

Just in case you think I stopped attending events at the Morrison Hotel Gallery at Sunset Marquis, here you go!  Last night I was in attendance at the gallery for none other than the man who inspired me to pick … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance of a Lucky Man, Greg Lake: 1947-2016

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Shirley Pena

“The greatest music is made for love, not for money.”-Greg Lake And let me assure you that Greg meant every word of it, too. Every word. Greg Lake lived to make music; music that he truly loved. Quality music. He … Continue reading →

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From “Hot Lips” to Animal Humanitarian; Loretta Swit Unveils Latest Book on Birthday and 45-Year M.A.S.H. Anniversary!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Jennifer K. Hugus

On Sunday November 5th, a most legendary book signing, exhibit unveiling, and birthday celebration was in full swing at the opulent Max Factor building-turned-Hollywood museum.  Yes, while you were all cursing the rush hour traffic only to remember it was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Everything is Combustible: Television, CBGB’s and Five Decades of Rock and Roll by Richard Lloyd

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Shirley Pena

“One of the greatest guitarists ever: the truly unique Richard Lloyd.”- Johnny Marr Singer/songwriter and guitar virtuoso Richard Lloyd was the legendary guitarist for the seminal punk band Television. He has also enjoyed solo success since the 1980s. His new … Continue reading →

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Among the Dead with Author Caleb Wilde

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Victoria Thomas

  It’s Dias de los Muertos time here in Los Angeles and many other places touched by the goofy-syncretic Catholic paganism we associate with seeing our besties, our daily barrista, and even our bosses en calavera, surrounded by bouquets of … Continue reading →

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Budd Friedman’s New Book ‘The Improv’ Chronicles Stand-up Comedy’s Greatest

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Ed Simon

The history of stand-up comedy in the US would be a lot different without Budd Friedman. In his new book, The Improv, Budd, along with co-author Tripp Whetsell, tells about the evolution of stand-up, from the days of the Catskills … Continue reading →

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