Category Archives: Interviews

Mammoth Lakes Offers a Lot to Do as it Springs Into an Early Summer

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Ed Simon

Mammoth Lakes, nestled in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains and a reasonable drive north from Los Angeles, has two distinct seasons—-winter and summer. Some years summer comes in July, while other years, like this one, it comes a lot earlier. … Continue reading →

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LA Beat Interview: Craig Ibarra, Author of “A Wailing of a Town”

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Elise Thompson

Friday, April, 17th, END FWY is hosting a two-part book release party for “A Wailing of a Town: An Oral History of Early San Pedro Punk and More.” The 416-page softcover was released on April 1, 2015, D. Boon’s birthday. This … Continue reading →

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ADYA Indian Cuisine in the Anaheim Packing District Holds its Inaugural Curry Festival

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Ed Simon

ADYA Indian Cuisine’s Executive Chef Shachi Mehra has chosen a month-long period to showcase one of the most popular elements of her native cuisine by presenting her first Curry Festival. “Curry, in simplest terms, is a mix of spices – … Continue reading →

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LuxuriaMusic Proves That Free Form Eclectic Radio is Alive and Well

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Ed Simon

Deep in the Media District of Glendale, an unassuming building holds the broadcast studio for LuxuriaMusic.com. The most important thing about the station, however, is not the equipment, but the people who sit at the console and pump out a … Continue reading →

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Coco Montoya to Headline Ventura County Blues Festival and Bike Run for Actor/Musician Mickey Jones

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Ed Simon

Michael John is passionate about the blues. “The blues is America’s music. Everything comes from the blues, any of the rock, all the music you hear—–the foundation is all blues music”. Coming up on Saturday, April 25th, the 10th Annual … Continue reading →

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The Beat Interviews: Johnny Hickman of Cracker

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Elise Thompson

This Saturday night, March 28th, Cracker will be playing a full 60-minute set at the House of Blues Sunset as part of the fundraising Ticked Off Music Fest. If any of you have seen “The Punk Singer,” the story of Kathleen … Continue reading →

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Sunset Magazine’s Margo True Dishes About the Grill & Chill Event at the All-Star Chef Classic Saturday

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Elise Thompson

As the author of Sunset’s Great Outdoor Cookbook, food editor Margo True knows a thing or two about grilling. We caught up with her to get her take on Saturday night’s Grill & Chill Event at the All-Star Chef Classic. Is … Continue reading →

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Santa Anita Park Hosts a BBQ Championship With a Side of Horse Racing

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Ed Simon

Nestled below the scenic, snow-capped (occasionally) San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Anita Park is one of the premiere sites for horse racing in the country. On Saturday, March 21st, it also becomes the location of the prestigious 4th Annual Winner’s Circle … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Horse Town Brew n’ Que Festival Features Celebrity Chefs, Great BBQ and Beer

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Ed Simon

Some of BBQ’s top pit masters will be in the Inland Empire town of Norco from May 29 through May 31, 2015, when Norco hosts the Horse Town Brew n’ Que Festival. Debbie Yopp, coordinating the event, talked about it … Continue reading →

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SOCIAL in Costa Mesa Celebrates Mardi Gras with Authentic New Orleans Dishes and A Little Bit More

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Ed Simon

‘Laissez le bons temps rouler’ (Let the good times roll) is the slogan of the week as Mardi Gras begins for 2015. And even though there may not be parades, floats and drinking and dancing in the streets, SOCIAL in … Continue reading →

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