Category Archives: Miscellanious

Photo Gallery – The Week In LA Rock

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Deb Frazin

The LA Beat welcomes Deb Frazin to our esteemed group of contributors! Deb makes her debut with a photo gallery documenting eleven bands shot in nine days, June 2 through 11. Feast your eyes on a tableau of exciting shots … Continue reading →

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Alison Arngrim to Host First “Indomitable Spirit” Panel, Featuring Special Guests Reverend Steve Pieters and Jody Vaclav

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Jennifer K. Hugus

Ever wonder after the meaning of the word “Indomitable”? Ever muse as to whether or not you are, or could become such a superlative? Well on Saturday, June 24th, you may just have the opportunity to divine the answer to … Continue reading →

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Papermoon Gypsys, Winners of Two Awards, to Headline L.A. Music Critics Awards Showcase in Hollywood

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Ed Simon

Papermoon Gypsys, the Orange County-based blues/rock band, recently took home two L.A. Music Critics Awards, ‘Best Blues Artist’ and ‘Fan Favorite’. Several of the winners of this year’s awards will be featured at the L.A. Music Critics Awards Winners Showcase, … Continue reading →

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CD Review: Peter Lewis – Just Like Jack

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Guest Post

When one of your favorite musicians from a bygone era emerges from semi-retirement with a new album, you can find yourself with mixed feelings. Part of you is glad to see they’re still out there, but another part of you … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Delightfully Silly “Lost In Paris”

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Simone Snaith

“Lost In Paris” is a whimsical new film from Oscilloscope Pictures, starring married comedians Dominique Abel and Fiona Gordon. The couple portrays Dom, a (sort of) lovable French tramp, and Fiona, an awkward but sweet Canadian librarian. The movie blends Buster Keaton-style … Continue reading →

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‘It’s Only Life’ and it’s Beautiful at the Chromolume Theatre

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Joan Alperin

First off I have to say I absolutely loved this show and it definitely falls into the ‘must see’ category. ‘It’s Only Life’ was originally conceived and directed by Daisy Prince with music and lyrics by John Bucchino. If you’re … Continue reading →

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‘Dog Fight’ From The Musical Team Who Brought You ‘La La Land’

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Joan Alperin

‘Dog Fight’ now playing at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood is from Benj Hasek and Justin Paul, the Academy Award-winning musical team responsible for ‘La La Land’ and the smash Broadway hit ‘Dear Evan Hansen’. The date is November 21, … Continue reading →

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Mary Jane Ansell’s “Of Dreams, Birds and Bones” at Corey Helford Gallery

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Simone Snaith

Award-winning British artist Mary Jane Ansell makes her L.A. debut at The Corey Helford Gallery downtown next Saturday, June 10th. Entitled “Of Dreams, Birds and Bones,” the exhibit consists of all new works in Ansell’s signature style – the blending … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: What You Could Be Watching This Weekend

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Paul Gaita

“The Sicilian Clan” (1969, Kino Lorber) French crime thriller that hinges largely on the flinty film personas of its trio of national-treasure stars: Jean Gabin (“Grand Illusion”) as the aging don of a Sicilian mob family situated in Paris, Alain … Continue reading →

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ellee ven Shows Intense Creativity In Her New Music Video ‘Sun Up’

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Ed Simon

ellee ven, the self-proclaimed ‘groovalutionary’, has released a new video, Sun Up. She describes it as an “in the pocket deep groove” and is excited to be back at work with longtime collaborator, L.A.-based rapper Prodéje. Also in the video are … Continue reading →

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