Category Archives: Music

CD Review: Neil Young – Archives Volume II

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Bob Lee

The run of material produced by Neil Young between 1973 and 76 represents one of the most eccentric, but deeply authentic creative periods ever captured in rock history. The music of Young’s that sits on either side of it chronologically … Continue reading →

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Mellotron Mondays: Space Out With David Bowie

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Bob Lee

First released in 1979, “Space Oddity” was David Bowie’s first number 1 hit in the UK and the United States, and became one of the emblematic songs of his career. The main character, Major Tom, was revisited several times over … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss Tipitina’s Livestreamed Fundraiser Tonight!

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Elise Thompson
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Movies Till Dawn: Post-Election Palate Cleansers

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Paul Gaita

“Grace of My Heart” (1996, Kino Lorber) Boundless talent and fortitude allow singer-turned-songwriter Illeana Douglas to navigate the turbulence of the music industry during the 1960s and her own personal life and ultimately bring her own artistry to life. Writer-director … Continue reading →

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Mellotron Mondays: Listen To Some Genesis And Contemplate The End Of Man’s Long Union With Earth

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Bob Lee

Hello and welcome to another edition of Mellotron Monday, where even when things appear kind of weird and desperate at the start of the week, you can always get your stresses stroked away by the dulcet sounds of the tape-based … Continue reading →

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Watch Self Help Graphics’ Virtual Dia de los Muertos

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Elise Thompson

Self Help Graphics pioneered Dia de los Muertos celebrations in Los Angeles, and has always been the most community-oriented. There are bigger and more elaborate celebrations, like Olvera Street and Hollywood Forever Cemetery, but to me, the artist-run Self Help has … Continue reading →

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CD Review: Prince – Sign O’ The Times Super Deluxe Edition

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Bob Lee

When Prince was hot, he was hot, and once he got his own studio in 1986, he went in there the way you and I go to work, except he likely went in earlier and stayed later.  By the time … Continue reading →

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Mellotron Mondays: The Beatles’ Fake Flutes Will Take You Down

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Bob Lee

Good day, and welcome back to Mellotron Monday, where we sing the praises of the wacky analog tape-based keyboard instrument that changed the shape of popular music. Familiar but alien sounding, it’s no surprise it ended up flavoring some of … Continue reading →

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What’s the Buzz? Spooky Weekend Happenings

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Elise Thompson

Saturday, October 23, 2020 Los Angeles Underground: Sleuthing Tunnels Lost & Found Webinar 12 PM PDT – 1:30 PM PDT Join Esotouric for 90-minute webinar exploring both small- and large-scale tunnel systems beneath Los Angeles. Hosts Kim Cooper and Richard Schave will … Continue reading →

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Roundup: This Week in Brief 10/23/2020

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Elise Thompson

You Can Now Pick up Nancy Silverton’s Famous Burger at Chi Spacca! Nancy Silverton’s hamburgers have been a thing of L.A. foodie lore for years. Made exclusively at her home for friends, you could only approximate it by buying her … Continue reading →

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