Category Archives: Interviews

Dearly Departed Tours Sheds Spotlight on LA’s Dark Side

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Mike Ritchie

Dearly Departed Tours offers several uniquely presented tours covering Hollywood, specializing in the dark, spooky side of Tinseltown. The tours are custom made taking guests into the shadows and tragic history wedged in the cracks, buried deep in the City … Continue reading →

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CD Review and Interview: September Mourning’s Reaping Begins

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Mike Ritchie

The prayers of the Children of Fate have been answered with the first chapter of the September Mourning saga. Our snow-white human/reaper hybrid queen has unleashed the first collection of songs to the alpha of the story. Bound and bonded … Continue reading →

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Fifteen By Two: The Lisa Fischer Interview

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Guest Post

Recently I had the opportunity to ask Grammy award-winning singer, Lisa Fischer, a few questions.  Fifteen, actually. Ms. Fischer who is currently on tour with her band Grand Baton was kind enough to provide some insights into her career as … Continue reading →

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Long Beach’s “Retro Row” Hosts a Happy Hour Event this Saturday: Wine, Beer, Music, Great Food and Lots of Shops

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Ed Simon

One of the nicest places to take a stroll is Long Beach’s “Retro Row”—a section of 4th Street situated between Cherry and Temple with stores featuring vintage & contemporary clothing, furniture and accessories, art, antiques & collectibles, books, roller skates … Continue reading →

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Interview: Booker T Brings His Classic Hits and New Tunes to the Ventura Blues and Brews Festival

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Ed Simon

Green Onions is one of those songs that everyone knows. Some know it not by name but only by the distinctive beat that it carries, while many others know it as a classic R&B song from Booker T and the … Continue reading →

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Behind The Lens with Pattie Boyd and Henry Diltz

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Guest Post

Baseball fans have Cooperstown, dog lovers have the Westminster show, and the religious have their mecca. If you are a photographer and a music junkie like me, you have The Morrison Hotel Gallery. For the uninformed, the Morrison Hotel is … Continue reading →

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Reviewed: Ascencia’s Urban Blues Festival

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Guest Post

Saturday I was at the buffet of blues presented by Ascencia, an organization that helps the homeless. The show was the Urban Blues Festival, hosted by Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. Walter Trout was the headliner, but when you have acts … Continue reading →

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The Upcoming 3rd Annual Coaster Show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery is the Art We’d All Like to Do

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Ed Simon

Last year, one of the most unique and popular art shows in the City was the 2nd Annual Coaster Show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. The show, with over 700 coasters designed by art students, animators, tattoo artists, professional … Continue reading →

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Singer Barbara Morrison is Ready for Long Beach’s Upcoming New Blues Festival II

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Ed Simon

The New Blues Festival II returns to Long Beach this year, expanded to two days and two stages with an even larger roster of musical stars. James Harman, Bernie Pearl, Teddy Lee Hooker, the New Blues Revolution, the Delgado Brothers, … Continue reading →

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Queen Mary Will Host an Interactive Mixology Dinner and Challenge August 27

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Ed Simon

The Queen Mary, Long Beach’s iconic ship, has announced the newest in their acclaimed Barrel Series Dinners, to be held on Thursday, August 27. This dinner will be a fun, interactive event, the Mixology Dinner. Twain Screiber, Director of Food … Continue reading →

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