Category Archives: Interviews

Chef Eric McBride Presents Scottish and Celtic Food Demonstrations at the Upcoming Queen Mary’s ScotsFestival

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Ed Simon

Coming up on February 14 and 15, the Queen Mary’s ScotsFestival and International Highland Games this year is providing a culinary feast for all. In addition to the Burns Night Supper and all the Scottish and Celtic Food vendors, this … Continue reading →

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JT Schmid’s Restaurant and Brewery scores a hit with the Bigger Badder Asser Burger

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Ed Simon

I recently sat down with Jason Schmid, owner of JT Schmid’s Restaurant and Brewery in Anaheim and Tustin. Our mission was to eat their signature hamburger at JT Schmid’s the BBA Burger. The BBA Burger, or as it is also … Continue reading →

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Hudson Marquez Features his ‘Rhythm and Shoes’ Paintings at Upcoming La Luz de Jesus Gallery Show

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Ed Simon

Hudson Marquez is excited about his upcoming show at the La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Hollywood, starting January 9, 2015 and running through February 1, 2015. Hudson said, “There are going to be 15 paintings in the show. Six … Continue reading →

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LA Beat Interview: Chris D of the Flesh Eaters

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Bob Lee

It was most welcome to get news this fall that Flesh Eaters gigs would be happening in 2015, and particularly gratifying to find out that these shows would include the lineup that recorded the landmark A Minute To Pray, A … Continue reading →

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Harvelle’s is More Than a Music Club, It’s L.A. Music History

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Ed Simon

Santa Monica was just a small town when, as the story goes (as Bruce Willis said in ‘Sunset’, ‘give or take a lie or two’) a female jazz-blues singer named Harvelle opened up a dry jazz supper club on 4th … Continue reading →

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Gary Hoey talks about guitars, music and Christmas at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Ed Simon

I caught up Friday with Gary Hoey before his show at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, part of his 19th Annual ‘Ho Ho Hoey’ Tour, where he combines his original tunes, covers of some dynamite rock, surf and … Continue reading →

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Tonga Hut is Tiki Headquarters for Saturday’s 23rd Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Ed Simon

The 23rd Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade takes place this Saturday, December 6, 2014. The Tonga Hut is bringing several tiki-based treats to the parade this year. First of all, they will be having a float in the … Continue reading →

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Martha Davis – Motels, Jazz and Two LA Shows in One Great Week

Posted on December 3, 2014 by James Eliopulos

Some artists hit your radar like a meteor and just as quickly veer off into the void. Others craft ‘hits’ that become mainstays of media and memory, and so remain, ever fixated, tied to a time and place, maybe even … Continue reading →

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Townhouse Saloon and Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice Bring the Roaring 20’s Alive with Repeal Day Festivities this Friday

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Ed Simon

A few months before the Repeal of Prohibition Amendment, the 21st Amendment, was ratified by Congress on December 5, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill allowing the manufacturing and sale of 3.2 percent beer. His famous quote after … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Spot about his New Photography Book, “Sounds of Two Eyes Opening”

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Elise Thompson

Most LA musicians know Spot from his years working as a sound engineer and producer for bands like the Minutemen, the Misfits, and Black Flag. A talented musician, Spot also played bass for Panic, the precursor to Black Flag, and Nig Heist, a comical … Continue reading →

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