Derrick Lee
Gladys Knight: The Uncontested Empress of Soul Thoughts+Photos: Gladys Knight at The Hollywood Bowl 8/16/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- When we talk about the true royalty of soul music, there’s no denying that Gladys Knight stands atop her own pedestal, hailed as the Empress of Soul….
Holly Humberstone Live at The Fonda: An Ethereal Dive into Intimacy and Raw Emotion Review+Photos: Holly Humberstone at The Fonda 8/11/23
HOLLYWOOD, CA- Over the last couple of years, I’ve twice almost experienced Holly Humberstone’s live magic. One was nixed when the top-billing act, Girl In Red, succumbed to Covid-19, and…
King Isis at Bleached Festival: A Revelation in Rock Fusion Thoughts+Photos: King Isis at Bleached Fest 8/6/23
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- As the second day of Bleached Fest got underway, under the harsh rays of the…
AZRA Ignites Hotel Cafe with Unprecedented Ferocity Review+Photos: AZRA and The Egos at Hotel Cafe 7/28/23
SAN DIEGO, CA- In the realm of independent music, few artists stand out like AZRA. With an intrinsic ability to marry pop with a riveting blend of pop and rock,…
Annabelle Chairlegs at Genghis Cohen, Los Angeles: A Southern Euphony in the Heart of LA Review+Photos: Annabelle Chairlegs, Windows and World Destroyers' Pleasure Club at Genghis Cohen 6/30/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- Picture this: the dim, intimate ambiance of Genghis Cohen, an iconic Los Angeles venue that, on most nights, teems with the vibrant pulse of the city’s underground music…
BEL at Bleached Fest: A Glimpse into Timelessness Thoughts+Photos: Bel at Bleached Festival 2023 8/6/23
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- In a landscape saturated with fleeting hits and transient stars, BEL stands as a refreshing…
Peabo Bryson at the Hollywood Bowl: A Nostalgic Odyssey Thoughts+Photos: Peabo Bryson at The Hollywood Bowl 8/16/23
CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The Hollywood air was filled not just with notes, but with memories. Peabo Bryson, the romantic balladeer whose voice…
Baird at Bleached Fest: From Baltimore Streets to LA’s Sonic Revolution Thoughts+Photos: Baird at Waterfront Park 8/5/23 for Bleached Festival
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- From the gritty streets of Baltimore to the sun-soaked boulevards of LA, Baird’s meteoric rise…
Experiencing The Divine With Ethel Cain At Bleached Festival Thoughts+Photos: Ethel Cain at Bleached Festival 8/6/23
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- Whether you call her Ethel Cain, Mother Cain, or simply “Mother,” one thing is certain: her…
TikTok to Stardom: Stephen Sanchez’s Musical Journey Experienced At Bleached Fest Thoughts+Photos: Stephen Sanchez at Bleached Festival 8/5/23
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Stephen Sanchez, the captivating talent from Nashville, truly shone on Day 1. His debut EP,…