Classic Hits and Good Times: The Beach Boys and John Stamos at Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are few things I love as much as seeing an older band that embraces the nostalgia factor, leaning into their greatest hits, and showing their fans a good time. The Beach Boys are a classic example of this type of group,…
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Warm Hearts With Levity And Joy In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- Seeing Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Disney Hall was a dream come true for me. I’ve loved their music since I first heard them back in the 90s, but I’d never been able to see them live before – and not for…
KODO One Earth Tour 2023: Tsuzumi To Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES- Walking into Disney Hall to see Kodo perform, I anticipated a night of serious and somber traditional drumming. Instead, it was one of the most joyous performances I’ve ever seen. Comic scenes took place throughout the show, and the musicians radiated positive energy….
It Was A Family Affair For John Fogerty At The Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- After missing the past few seasons, I headed back to the Hollywood Bowl at last to see legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty. The Bowl remains one of my favorite places in Los Angeles, and there is no time to…
The Grand Reopening Of Warner Brothers Studio Tour Gives Film Buffs A Glimpse Into Film & TV Magic
LOS ANGELES, CA- In one of the latest signs that Southern California is getting back to the business of entertainment, Warner Brothers Studio Tour Hollywood recently hosted its grand reopening celebration. For film buffs and people interested in movie magic, this tour provides a glimpse…
Lucha VaVOOM – Pin-Ups & Pin-Downs Valentine’s shows at the Mayan
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s hard to imagine anything that captures the soul of Los Angeles better than Lucha VaVoom. Hosted in a venue that started life as a 1920s movie palace/recreation of a Mayan temple that then evolved into an adult film theater and now lives…
CATS Is So Bad … It’s Good
HOLLYWOOD, CA- I feel the need to start out by saying that I did not pay to see Cats. Well, not money at any rate. I managed to dig up some ancient passes for a theater nowhere near my home, but my friend and I…
Blurred Culture Speaks With Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins
LOS ANGELES, CA- Coming off of their successful Summer Gods tour, Third Eye Blind recently released their newest album, Screamer. Prior to heading back on the road for a solo tour, lead singer/songwriter Stephan Jenkins spoke with Blurred Culture about their new music and the…
The Stars Celebrate The Rich History Of Music In Black Cinema At The Hollywood Bowl
HOLLYWOOD, CA- A while back, I decided that I only wanted to see shows that made me feel good. Black Movie Soundtrack III fit the bill: a joyous celebration of music and film that lit up the Hollywood Bowl and kept the audience dancing. Host…
John Williams’ Jurassic Park At The Hollywood Bowl Was Dino-rific
HOLLYWOOD, CA – There are few experiences as magical as seeing a movie at the Hollywood Bowl while the Los Angeles Philharmonic plays a John Williams’ score. In the latest installment of what has become a summer tradition for the LA Phil, this year’s…
