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Malcolm Mooney At the Echo 1/24/16 – Live Review

For a certain type of music explorer, going through a Can phase is an established rite of passage. The German improvisational collective produced music between 1968 and 1977 that shifted a lot of peoples’ imagination when it came to the … Continue reading

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Album Review: Night Beds’ “Ivywild”

Winston Yellen’s Night Beds started as a weird art project, if not a band, and the sophomore offering “Ivywild” is a departure from the well received folky Country Sleep. For the most part “Ivywild” chronicles the emotions of a broken relationship. But … Continue reading

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2001: A Space Odyssey / Hollywood Bowl, 8/18/15

Sitting under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl was the ideal setting for experiencing Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 masterpiece, “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, led by conductor Brad Lubman, gave a stellar performance of the … Continue reading

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Live Review: Cracker at Pappy and Harriet’s

Presented with the opportunity to shoot Cracker, a band I’m well familiar with, going back to their seminal roots of Camper Van Beethoven: Camper Van Beethoven first release was on Bruce Licher’s Independent Project Records that delivered the alty hit “Take The Skinheads … Continue reading

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Praying To The Aliens At The Integratron: Moby’s “Hotel Ambient” Performed Live

I became aware of George Van Tassel‘s Integratron in Landers from an episode of Huell Howser’s California Gold. That was many years ago. I finally made it out to the Integratron with friends, Liz and Matt, about a month ago. We … Continue reading

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Blackheart Burlesque Tour Hits the House Of Blues Friday

You may remember the cray cray fun at the House Of Blues last year when the SuicideGirls blew-up their NSFW Blackheart Burlesque Tour. The buzz wasn’t hype and these ladies are back to sizzle and pop once again on the “HOB” Stage … Continue reading

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Movie Review: “Eden” Screening at AFI FEST Presented By Audi

It’s my opinion Eden is a story about minutia, but I also think there are 2 stories here that go to the core of this feature. I’ll address them as the “Small Story” and the “Big Story.” The small story is … Continue reading

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Live Review: “Dead Men Walking” At The Viper Room!

There’s never been a time that The Viper Room has disappointed as a live music venue in my experience. There was the time That Bow Wow Wow played their first gig in 20 plus years where Anthony Kiedis and Billy Corgan were … Continue reading

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Yummy Bites: Carvery Kitchen Hosts Fun Tasting Event!

I was invited to be a part of a special tasting at Carvery Kitchen deep on the westside in Santa Monica featuring some of this establishment’s sandwiches, meats and dishes to experience the “Art of Deli” as the press release … Continue reading

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Sweet Sister’s Harmonies: The Haden Triplets Play The Skirball Cultural Center In Memory of Charlie Haden

I’ve had a soft spot for the Haden sisters since I received That Dog‘s eponymous release from Geffen Records back in the 90’s. So it was a no-brainer to attend this special show: especially, in light of the recent passing … Continue reading

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