Category Archives: Interviews

Tiki Oasis Conquers the Space Age with this Weekend’s Event “Yesterday’s Future Today” August 13-16

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Ed Simon

Tiki Oasis, the long running event built around music, rum and much much more, sets down on our planet from August 13 through August 16 2015 with the theme of Yesterday’s Future, Today. This four-day tribute to the Space Age … Continue reading →

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The Big Bite Bacon Fest is Coming to the Queen Mary this Weekend with a New Young Chef

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Ed Simon

Coming up this weekend is the 2nd Annual Big Bite Bacon Fest. Due to popular demand, the event this year has been expanded to both Saturday and Sunday sessions. Last year’s favorite Chef Rick Garcia of the Dia de los … Continue reading →

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Listen to LA Beat Writer Ed Simon Discuss the Blues Friday on the Laguna Blues Radio Show at KX93.5 FM

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Elise Thompson

UPDATE: The show has been moved to August 7th On July 31st at 7pm, our own Ed Simon will be the guest of the Laguna Blues radio show, hosted by noted local blues musician Kenny “Big Daddy” Williams. They will … Continue reading →

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Let’s Rock This Joint! The Mick Rock Interview At The Morrison Hotel Gallery

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Guest Post

Were the earth to suddenly start spitting out creative geniuses in the world of music photography, surely they would materialize at the Morrison Hotel Gallery.  The works of some of the most seminal photographers in the annals of music photography … Continue reading →

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Behind The Art Behind The Music – Conversations With Ernie Cefalu – Part I

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Guest Post

It’s one of those rare days in Los Angeles. Rare not only because it’s July and the temps are just right, but rare because I’ve just spent the day discussing rock history, album covers, anecdotes about rock icons, and art … Continue reading →

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Interview: Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind – “The Inclusiveness Of It All”

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Guest Post

Yesterday Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind was kind enough to chat with the LA Beat between sound check and his pre-show bike ride.  What follows is an engaging, meaningful discussion with someone who takes the fans and the music very, very … Continue reading →

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West Hollywood Celebrates Life and Love with 19th Annual Red Dress Party

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Shirley Pena

What began as a vow between two bartenders suffering from HIV has become an annual West Hollywood event, which was joyfully celebrated last Sunday, July 19th, at West Hollywood’s popular bar Gold Coast. Bob Hastings, owner of the Gold Coast bar, … Continue reading →

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The Trough Sandwich Shop Set to Open Steps From The Beach on the Balboa Peninsula

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Ed Simon

Just in time to enjoy the end of the dog days of summer, The Trough in Rancho Santa Margarita is opening a new location right on the Balboa Peninsula. The Trough, the fast casual concept from the owners of the … Continue reading →

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Interview: “A Night of Oneness” at the House of Blues Features Great Music for an Excellent Cause

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Ed Simon

On July 12 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, several major artists will combine their talents for a concert to benefit ONENESS, an organization dedicated to education and oneness of humanity through mentoring in music and the arts. KC … Continue reading →

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When Love Comes To Town: Ringo Celebrates 75th Birthday

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Guest Post

When Ringo Starr comes to town, love comes to town (well, actually peace and love).  Ringo celebrated his 75th birthday today on the steps of the Capitol Records building in Hollywood, surrounded by his wife, close friends Jim Keltner, Joe … Continue reading →

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