Category Archives: Interviews

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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In Conversation: The Kenneth Brian Band

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Guest Post

The Kenneth Brian Band may not be the most famous band in the world, and you may not have even heard of them, but I’d be willing to bet that at least one musician you really dig has, because they’ve … 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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David Garfield Defies Genres and Brings His Music to Bogie’s

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Ed Simon

When David Garfield moved to Los Angeles in 1974, he wanted to make music his way. These days, he’s making a lot of music, with people like George Benson, Smokey Robinson, Boz Skaggs and many others. He has also had … Continue reading →

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Nikki Sixx Photo Exhibit “Conversations with Angels” and Leica Q Launch at the Leica Gallery

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Billy Bennight

I met up with Nikki Sixx at the Leica Store and Gallery for a somewhat spontaneous interview and photo session for the launch of the special “Nikki Sixx Edition” of the Leica Q camera and photo exhibition of Nikki’s exceptional … 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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Jonathan Cilia-Faro: Opera, Jazz, Don Most, It’s All Good Music

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Ed Simon

Even to the most rock/pop centric music fan, there is something about an operatic tenor’s voice that moves the spirit. Jonathan Cilia-Faro knows this well, going from a rough childhood to becoming one of the top selling artists in Europe … Continue reading →

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Diana Rein One-Woman Tour Shares a Lady’s Blues

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Ed Simon

Diana Rein, the Six String Siren, is bringing the Diana Rein One-Woman Tour to The Other Door in North Hollywood on Thursday, September 14. She’ll be following this up with a performance at the San Diego Veg Fest on October … Continue reading →

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Lee Rocker Talks About The Stray Cats and Rockabilly’s History

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Ed Simon

Lee Rocker has had great success in music. Starting young, from his career with his breakthrough band the Stray Cats, who sold 10 million albums and earned 23 gold and platinum records, Lee has gone on to make great music … Continue reading →

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Blues Legend Guitar Shorty is Coming to the Long Beach New Blues Festival Labor Day Weekend

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Ed Simon

The Long Beach New Blues Festival returns to Long Beach this Labor Day Weekend for the fourth time. This event, in conjunction with the Long Beach New Blues Society, will bring top performers such as Janiva Magness, whose critically-acclaimed album … Continue reading →

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