Category Archives: News & Sports

Beck, Burgers, And Hot Rods

I just love (endless) summer here in Los Angeles. Where else could you possibly go for a burger at the famed Mel’s Drive-In and be sitting a few tables away from famed guitar-slinger Jeff Beck? Last night, to celebrate the … Continue reading

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Cornerstone Theater Company Presents “Ghost Town, a Love Letter to Venice”

Cornerstone Theater Company is pleased to present the premiere of “Ghost Town,” a love story between a woman and her home, set in the colorful neighborhood of Venice, CA. “Ghost Town” was created in collaboration with the community of Venice and … Continue reading

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Metro Bikes are Here !!!

Walked out of work this evening and was surprised to see a very large and long bike rack.  Metro bikes are apparently here, although currently only accessible to bike pass holders; come August 1st, you’ll be able to get your ride … Continue reading

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Rock Dreams at Book Soup This Weekend

Want to re-live the Sunset Strip of the ’80s this weekend, right on the Sunset Strip?  If you’re going to take a walk down memory lane, it might as well have the soundtrack of Guns N’ Roses playing in the … Continue reading

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Lawyers In Led Zeppelin Case “Ramble On” In Stairway To Heaven Trial

It’s 6:50am on a hot Los Angeles morning outside of the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse, and I’m standing in line with twenty or so of my brethren from the media.  Writers mostly, law students, and the occasional … Continue reading

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Movie Review: “Opening Night” at the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival

“Opening Night” is a romantic and comedic musical take on the chaotic opening night for a Broadway musical called “One Hit Wonderland”. More simply, “Opening Night” is a musical about a musical. Nick, played by Topher Grace (That 70’s Show), is a … Continue reading

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The Recording Academy Announces New Rules For 59th Grammys

In a press release today, The Recording Academy announced rule amendments and dates to be applied to The 59th Annual Grammy Awards effective immediately. Streaming-only recordings are now eligible for an award.  Previously, a recording had to be available through … Continue reading

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Night Talks with Soraya Sebghati, Friday, June 17, DTLA

You see her before you hear her. And you sense her before you see her. Soraya Sebghati, songwriter and lead vocalist for Night Talks, a Los Angeles alternative rock band, takes the stage long after sundown with the metallic burn … Continue reading

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We Have The World’s Greatest Yard Sales

Out here in Los Angeles, we definitely have the greatest yard sales on the planet.  Case in point: This weekend famed guitarist Joe Bonamassa decided to have a yard sale in North Hollywood at the Third Encore music facility, and … Continue reading

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Faulkner Rocks the KMPG Center Helipad in a Private Performance in DTLA!

On a Saturday evening for Memorial Day weekend, my friend Bonnie and I were escorted to the top of the KPMG Center building’s helipad to witness a special and private video presentation of Faulkner performing songs from their new release … Continue reading

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