Tag Archives: Music

Miles Electric Band will Make Magic at the 40th Anniversary of The Playboy Jazz Festival

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Billy Bennight

This year is the 40th anniversary of the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl and, it so happens that there’s a synergy taking place here as Miles Electric Band will be playing on the Hollywood Bowl stage to honor … Continue reading →

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Robert Gordon “Memphis Rent Party” Reading and Interview by Scott Goldman at The GRAMMY Museum

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Billy Bennight

I was immediately attracted to the idea of covering Robert Gordon at The GRAMMY Museum for his new book and compilation album called “Memphis Rent Party“. I was more familiar with his youthful music career, not as aware of his … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Tales of the American with an Exclusive Interview with Girl George

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Billy Bennight

The documentary film, Tales of the American, to put it simply, is an onion. It peels away years of cultural debris, exposing the history of a century-old hotel originally called The Canadian and built for African-Americans by architect Octavius Morgan. Over … Continue reading →

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Jesika von Rabbit’s New Band to Headline at Bootleg Theater

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Billy Bennight

Jesika von Rabbit will be headlining at the Bootleg Theater this Thursday. She’ll be debuting her new band and songs from her new second solo album. Sumo Princess (featuring Abby Travis and Gene Trautman) will be opening the evening’s entertainment along with … Continue reading →

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Billie Holiday Comes Alive in Leimert Park

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Joel J. Rane

For those who don’t know Billie Holiday, or only heard her in the background, here is a rare chance to hear her songs performed with the same emotion that made her a legend in the few short years of her … Continue reading →

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Tak Matsumoto and Daniel Ho: “Electric Island, Acoustic Sea” Performances in LA!

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Billy Bennight

Tak Matsumoto and Daniel Ho, both GRAMMY Award winners, will be appearing at the GRAMMY Museum for an intimate Q&A and exclusive live performance this week. An Evening with Tak Matsumoto and Daniel Ho will take place at the Clive … Continue reading →

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Nikki Sixx Photo Exhibit “Conversations with Angels” and Leica Q Launch at the Leica Gallery

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Billy Bennight

I met up with Nikki Sixx at the Leica Store and Gallery for a somewhat spontaneous interview and photo session for the launch of the special “Nikki Sixx Edition” of the Leica Q camera and photo exhibition of Nikki’s exceptional … Continue reading →

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Tommy “Chiffon” Martinez: Punk Blood – Thicker than a Cold Shot

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Monique A. LeBleu

With freshly bleached, close-cropped hair, relaxed in denim overalls and black baby-doll tee cut to reveal a striking Bette Midler tattoo, Tommy Martinez, AKA Tommy Chiffon, sat neatly tucked into the smooth mustard booth of the Hermosillo’s HP Brewery in … Continue reading →

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Savion Glover Plus the Reopening of the Ford Amphitheater Equals Perfection

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Joan Alperin

After going through a 70 million dollar renovation, the Ford Amphitheater, which originally was built in 1920, reopened with an incredible show Saturday. The amazing Savion Glover tapped to the sounds of Dance Candy, a super tight jazz group, that … Continue reading →

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‘Baby Driver’ I’d Go Riding With This Dude Anytime

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Joan Alperin

‘Baby Driver’ is by far the best film of the summer. I went to the press screening a few days ago and have not stopped thinking about it nor have I stopped playing the fantastic sound track. Edgar Wright (‘Shaun … Continue reading →

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