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The Empire Strips Back – Adventures in Hollywood Continue

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Else Evil E Duff

Buckle in kids, because the road to “The Empire Strips Back” started a long time ago. 1977 to be exact when my family packed up the Oldsmobile and headed west on I-10 for a vacation in California. This was a … Continue reading →

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This Weekend is a Great Time to Adopt a Dog

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Karin E. Baker

Have you been thinking about adopting a dog? This Saturday and Sunday – January 7th and 8th – Ventura County Animal Services is waiving the usual adoption fees for canines! Thousands of dogs are currently in need of rescue in … Continue reading →

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LA Through a Cracked Lens: Billy Idol Gets His Star on the Walk of Fame

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Brian Donnelly
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Jon Geiger Brings His Unique Blues Style to SoCal Clubs To Fire Up The Winter

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Ed Simon

Jon Geiger is certainly one of the most talented guitarists, writers and composers to come along in recent memory. Part of it comes from the mix of music genres in his background—he can incorporate jazz, classical, funk, rock and soul … Continue reading →

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Ain’t No Party Like a Socialist Party! The Stripper Strike NoHo’s Yuletide Union Fundraiser

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Else Evil E Duff

“Be happy. Be well.” Those are a couple of the last lines of the 1979 movie “Norma Rae” and they were delivered by a union organizer to the title character after they work together to unionize a textile factory in … Continue reading →

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The Hollywood Christmas Parade with Tequila Mockingbird

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Tequila Mockingbird

2022 marks the historic 90th anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Once again, the sleepy town of Hollywood awakens for the glitzy event. Established in 1928, the parade is a staple of the Los Angeles scene, celebrating its stars, soap … Continue reading →

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LA Beat Interview – Rock Photographer Henry Diltz

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Bob Lee

Legendary Laurel Canyon photographer Henry Diltz has been curating the Morrison Hotel Gallery – named for one of the classic albums featuring his work on the cover – for two decades now. For the gallery’s latest exhibit, it’s returning to … Continue reading →

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Honoring a Queen: Kelly Clarkson Gets Her Star Near a Walgreens

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Else Evil E Duff

Guest Post and Photos by Else “Evil E” Duff I can walk pretty quickly down to Hollywood Blvd, yet I rarely catch the Walk of Fame star presentation ceremonies. For one, it’s almost always impossible to see. But it’s really … Continue reading →

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Wet and Mild: Duran Duran with Nile Rodgers and Chic at the Hollywood Bowl

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Else Evil E Duff

Guest Post and Photos By Else “Evil E” Duff I never bought a Duran Duran record but do I remember when “Rio” came out, my friends were losing their minds. I certainly liked it but not enough to buy it. I … Continue reading →

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