Westwood, CA- There’s a lot of buzz about Amber Mark, a twenty-three year old, singer songwriter who released her first track, “S P A C E” less than a year ago on Soundcloud. There’s a good reason for that … she’s dope as fu … shut yo mouth! With one EP under her belt, “3.33am”, […]
Westwood, CA- For the Hammer Museum and KCRW’s final installment of the “Rebel Rebel” concert series, attendees were treated to the bilingual musicality of the latin alternative recording artist Maria del Pilar. Maria is a very big voice in the transnational Chilean alternative / electronic pop scene, and has had some success over the past […]
Hollywood, CA- I recall seeing Chris Botti perform with his golden trumpet at the Blue Note in New York City in 2002. It was my first time seeing him. He was a Sony Music artist (via Columbia Records), and I was a Sony Pictures employee, who worked with Sony labels in crossover projects. The Blue […]
Santa Monica, CA- On August 24th, KCRW will broadcast the taping of an intimate performance by The War On Drugs held at Apogee Session 8/5/17. With Adam Granduciel and company set to release their next album, “A Deeper Understanding”, the following day, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. I remember my “Aha!” moment with the The […]
Hollywood, CA- Grammy nominated singer and songwriter, Jewel, stood on the Hollywood Bowl stage tonight in her sinewy Greek-like dress and sang sweeping ballads with heart, soul and conviction…not too far from being a siren, luring men in from the peninsula, with her sultry beguiling voice. Most people remember Jewel’s pop hits, like “Intuition,” “Foolish […]
New York, NY- Americana is an ever-evolving genre, a shapeshifting shorthand reference that encompasses the deep roots and sprawling branches of American music, from country to folk to blues to rock and beyond. It includes the likes of Alabama Shakes, Drive-By Truckers, Lucero, Sturgill Simpson, and Valerie June. It’s altogether fitting, then, that this weekend’s […]
Santa Monica, CA- The first time I heard of Valerie June was recently in June 2017 while I was visiting a friend in London. She rotated in his iTunes and I became addicted. The song was Workin’ Woman Blues off the album, “Pushin’ Against a Stone”. Her song is soulful and the lyrics “I been […]
Hollywood, CA- After 25 years on the music scene, most people know of three-time Grammy winner vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Brian Setzer and his Orchestra. They know his big swing revival rock throws people into 50’s dance and his resonating raspy voice is going to get you off your seat. His 19 piece band and jump blues 4×4 […]
Santa Monica, CA- Just as the sun had finished setting against the beautiful Santa Monica Pier, I enjoyed a few pieces of watermelon as I stared down at the ocean below me before making my way to the front of the stage to witness Australia’s very own Miami Horror. The lights dimmed and the crowd began […]
New York, NY- That wasn’t just sweat on the faces of Lincoln Center concertgoers on a balmy Monday night — those were genuine tears of joy in seeing legends like Roberta Flack and Ronnie Spector from a mere arm’s length away, commanding the stage and reminding us of their roles in music history. NPR Music, […]
