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Andy Warhol’s “Shadows” Inhabit MOCA Through February 2, 2015
The new exhibit of “Shadows” at MOCA rounds out Andy Warhol ‘s story and his legacy in an unexpected way for this 20th century iconic artist. All of “Shadows” 102 canvases will be displayed at MOCA through February 2nd … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Events, Music, News & Sports, Upcoming Events
Tagged Abstraction, Andy Warhol, art, Bennet Simpson, Billy Bennight, david bowie, Disco Decor, experimental, Ezra Buchla, factory, Heiner Friedrich, Music, New York, Painting, Philippe Vergne, Photo, Photographs, Repeat, Repetitive, Seriality, velvet underground
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The Zombies / Santa Monica Pier, 8/21/14
The Twilight summer concert series at the Santa Monica Pier is one of the many reasons I love summer in southern California. It offers the chance to hear great music for free while witnessing the sights, sounds and smells of … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Music
Tagged Carolyn Edwards, Carolyn Soyars, live shows, Music, Santa Monica, Santa Monica Pier, The Zombies, Twilight Concert Series
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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
Posted in Events, Music
Tagged Appalachian, Billy Bennight, Charlie Haden, Family Functions, folk, Haden Sisters, Haden Triplets, Hill Music, Jazz, Jewish, Live Music, live review, local bands, Music, Ornette Coleman, Review, Rock Star, Tenacious D, that dog, Totally Crushed Out, Yeddish
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“The Bollocks” A Private Reception for Dennis Morris at Known Gallery
I joined Dawn Laureen and Taquila Mockingbird for one of the more marvelous retrospectives of the legendary photographer of The Sex Pistols, Dennis Morris, at Known Gallery for a private reception and celebration to kick off “The BOLLOCKS” exhibition. I’m sure everyone … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Attractions, Events, Music, News & Sports
Tagged art, Basement 5, Billy Bennight, Billy Idol, Dancing With Myself, Events, Generation X, King Rocker, Music, Photographer, photography, punk, punk rock, Rebel Yell, Rock, Sex Pistols
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The Seventh Annual Surf Guitar 101 Convention Rolls Out Surf’s Monster Guitars at the Starting Gate
It has been nearly 6 months since Surf Fest rolled out at the Starting Gate and now with summer reaching its peak season nothing says summer fun like the big guitar sounds of a rockin’ Surf shindig! Slackstone and Seattle’s … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Miscellanious, Music, Upcoming Events
Tagged Beach, Beach Culture, Billy Bennight, Dick Dale, Live Music, Music, Rock, surf, Surfing
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New York City’s Heeney Hits Local Dates Around Southern California
There’s some buzz flowing from New York City regarding Heeney‘s Garage Rock sound. Heeney is hitting the west coast and has some selected dates right here in Southern California for those inclined to hear something hot and new. The newest single … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Music
Tagged Billy Bennight, indie rock, live, Live Music, Los Angeles, Music, New York City, punk, punk rock, Rock
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Honda Rockets New Music Out of Torrance with Three Great Bands to Launch Honda Stage
On Thursday, June 11th, Honda made a bold move to connect and brand Millennials. I was invited to join in on the exciting kick off of Honda’s new music platform “Honda Stage“. The whole shindig was opened by Ellen K, … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Miscellanious, Music, News & Sports, Videos
Tagged Alternative, Billy Bennight, Dubstep, Honda Civic Tour, Honda Stage, House Music, indie rock, Latin GRAMMYS, Latin House, Latinos, Live Music, live review, Los Angeles, Music, photography, Pop, Review, Rock, Torrance
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2014 ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo
On Thursday, after my return form my San Francisco trip I popped into the ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo at the Loews Hotel at Hollywood & Highland to put my hand on the pulse of the art and business of … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News & Sports
Tagged Billy Bennight, country, hip-hop, Hit, Hit Songs, interview, Los Angeles, model, Music, Peter Gabriel, Pop, Producer, Producers, Rock, Rock and roll, Song, Song Writing, Top 40, Top Forty, U2, Versace, writing
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Live Review: Nicole Atkins at the Bootleg Bar
There is a dearth of real talent within the Pop Music world: that is, people who can write and play their own songs. So when someone like Nicole Atkins dropped into my world it was very wanted and extremely desired. … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellanious, Music
Tagged Alternative Pop, Billy Bennight, concert, dance, indie rock, live, Live Music, live review, Los Angeles, Lucinda Williams, Miles Davis House, Music, photography, Pop, Review, Rock, South by Southwest, SXSW
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Album Review: The Angst Blues of Jon Wahl and the Amadans; Record Release Party: El Cid, March 23
Any true music fan knows that serious listening can only happen with a decent hi-fi in a dedicated space free of distractions and the myriad, perhaps pointless, multitasking activities that fill every free second of our lives. While increasingly fewer … Continue reading
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Tagged Amadans, bob lee, claw hammer, el cid, Elastic Records, Extra Frothy Dynamite, Golden Rulers, john collinson, jon wahl, Music, music reviews, William Tutton
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