Tag Archives: Ed Simon

Jonathan Cilia-Faro: Opera, Jazz, Don Most, It’s All Good Music

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Ed Simon

Even to the most rock/pop centric music fan, there is something about an operatic tenor’s voice that moves the spirit. Jonathan Cilia-Faro knows this well, going from a rough childhood to becoming one of the top selling artists in Europe … Continue reading →

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Diana Rein One-Woman Tour Shares a Lady’s Blues

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Ed Simon

Diana Rein, the Six String Siren, is bringing the Diana Rein One-Woman Tour to The Other Door in North Hollywood on Thursday, September 14. She’ll be following this up with a performance at the San Diego Veg Fest on October … Continue reading →

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Lee Rocker Talks About The Stray Cats and Rockabilly’s History

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Ed Simon

Lee Rocker has had great success in music. Starting young, from his career with his breakthrough band the Stray Cats, who sold 10 million albums and earned 23 gold and platinum records, Lee has gone on to make great music … Continue reading →

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Blues Legend Guitar Shorty is Coming to the Long Beach New Blues Festival Labor Day Weekend

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Ed Simon

The Long Beach New Blues Festival returns to Long Beach this Labor Day Weekend for the fourth time. This event, in conjunction with the Long Beach New Blues Society, will bring top performers such as Janiva Magness, whose critically-acclaimed album … Continue reading →

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The Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Was Awesome in Sweet, Idaho

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Ed Simon

Taken by Ed Simon for the Los Angeles Beat around 11:25am in Sweet, Idaho. What an amazing experience!

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Eclipse Man Heralds in The Total Solar Eclipse Monday

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Ed Simon

The upcoming Solar Eclipse will be visible in Los Angeles on Monday, but the biggest buzz is along the path of totality, that area where it becomes a total solar eclipse and the sun disappears completely, only showing the faint … Continue reading →

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Annette Conlon’s Folk U Series Brings Local Folk Music to the Vampire Lounge in Beverly Hills

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Ed Simon

Folk singer/songwriter and musician Annette Conlon is as principled about her music as she is about veganism and Americana. Now she is allowing others to experience her musical feelings as well as that of other folk artists at her new … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles’ Poke Me to Open First Orange County Location

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Ed Simon

After their success with three Los Angeles locations in Westwood, the Miracle Mile and Palos Verdes, Poke Me is coming to Orange County. On Friday, August 18, they will hold a Grand Opening for their first Irvine location at Heritage … Continue reading →

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Renowned Jazz Pianist Ramsey Lewis Talks About His Career, His Music and Performing at the Upcoming Long Beach Jazz Festival

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Ed Simon

The 30th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival is arriving for three music filled days, August 11-13. Because it’s the 30th year celebration, many exciting things are happening at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach. One of the biggest treats for … Continue reading →

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Don Most Talks About Happy Days, Directing and His Love of Big Band Music and Creating His New Mostly Swinging CD

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Ed Simon

Donny Most started out his career working as an actor, portraying Ralph Malph on the iconic TV show Happy Days. More roles came, on shows like Love Boat, Teen Wolf, Murder She Wrote, Star Trek: Voyager, Glee and Family Guy. … Continue reading →

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