FOR MORE THE OHANA FEST 2017 COVERAGE CLICK HERE! Dana Point, CA- The first night of Ohana Fest was the hardest rocking of the weekend, with sets by The Orwells, TV on the Radio, Social Distortion and The Pixies. The darker, moody Pixies set seemed contrary to the sunny beach vibes, but still managed to […]
Los Angeles, CA- Opening for Dead Cross at the El Rey Theatre on August 22nd, 2017 was the band Silent. Created in Baja California, and made up of Andrea Varela on drums, Rodo Ibarra on bass, Alejandro Lara on guitar and Jung Sing on vocals brought some seriously heavy vibes that left those in audience with mouths […]
CLICK HERE FOR MORE HARD SUMMER 2017 COVERAGE! San Bernardino, CA- One of the most entertaining sets of the day didn’t come from a rapper or a DJ. It was a midday set performed by the R&B upstart R&B singer/songwriter Tinashe. Though her set was slightly delayed, a packed crowd wildly cheered her entrance and she took the stage dressed […]
For More Echo Park Rising 2017 Coverage Click Here! Echo Park, CA- “Echo Park Rising is a neighborhood event in it’s 7th year that focuses on the music, creativity, diversity and small businesses of Echo Park. There are multiple stages and activities throughout the weekend located on the main routes of Sunset Blvd, Glendale Blvd, Alvarado […]
For More Echo Park Rising 2017 Coverage Click Here! Echo Park, CA- “Echo Park Rising is a neighborhood event in it’s 7th year that focuses on the music, creativity, diversity and small businesses of Echo Park. There are multiple stages and activities throughout the weekend located on the main routes of Sunset Blvd, Glendale Blvd, Alvarado […]
FOR MORE THE OHANA FEST 2017 COVERAGE CLICK HERE! Dana Point, CA- Glen Hansard, of The Frames and The Swell Season, delivered a gritty acoustic set full of covers, solo works and songs from his time with The Swell Season. He kick started his performance with, “High Hope” and “Winning Streak,” from his two most recent […]
Los Angeles, CA- Los Angeles-based experimental metal/noise/punk outfit Qui kicked off the Dead Cross “redo” concert at the El Rey on August 22, 2017. While this band has been around since 2000, this was the first time I got to hear their music. Having impressed Mike Patton and Greg Werckman back in 2006 at a South by Southwest showcase, […]
For More Echo Park Rising 2017 Coverage Click Here! Echo Park, CA- “Echo Park Rising is a neighborhood event in it’s 7th year that focuses on the music, creativity, diversity and small businesses of Echo Park. There are multiple stages and activities throughout the weekend located on the main routes of Sunset Blvd, Glendale Blvd, Alvarado Avenue, […]
West Hollywood, CA- When I saw Secret Chiefs 3 billed as the opening act for Dead Cross at the El Rey 8/21/17, I was a bit surprised. Sure, Mike Patton and Trey Spruance have worked together on some killer projects (co-founding Mr. Bungle and Trey playing on Faith No More’s “King for a Day .. […]
For More Echo Park Rising 2017 Coverage Click Here! Echo Park, CA- “Echo Park Rising is a neighborhood event in it’s 7th year that focuses on the music, creativity, diversity and small businesses of Echo Park. There are multiple stages and activities throughout the weekend located on the main routes of Sunset Blvd, Glendale Blvd, Alvarado […]
