David Saxum
SAINt JHN And A Night of Rising Stars at The Novo
LOS ANGELES, CA- The lights dimmed at The Novo and it was like the room inhaled all at once—shoulders tensed, voices rose, and suddenly the space felt smaller, hotter, more alive. A charge ran through the crowd, not the wild kind yet, but the kind…
Honey Bxby: The Breakout Star We Didn’t Know We Needed
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Next up was Honey Bxby, who, if you didn’t know any better, you’d think was the headliner. Honey stepped onto the stage in a glittery two-piece and white fuzzy boots, and The…
The Avett Brothers Bring Intimate Magic to the Greek Theatre: A Night of Harmony, Memory, and Joy
LOS ANGELES, CA- The moon was out, full and bright, flooding the Greek Theatre with its chilled light. Two brothers stood at center stage bathed in a soft white glow. Their voices, strings, and decades of brotherhood took the air out of our lungs as…
Jordan Hawkins: A Vintage Funk Blade Runner
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Jordan Hawkins looked like he stepped out of a VHS tape from 1986—snake-print leather pants, a faded denim jacket, and mirrored wraparound sunglasses. It was as if he were a funky Blade…
Charles Wesley Godwin Turns the Greek Theatre Into a Country-Fueled Barn Burner
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Opening the night was West Virginia’s own Charles Wesley Godwin, who has steadily become one of the more exciting names in modern country. He opened for Zach Bryan in 2023 and is set…
Jesse Welles Mesmerizes Sold-Out Troubadour Crowd with Raw Storytelling and Soulful Performance on ‘Fear Is the Mind Killer’ Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- There was a moment, about halfway through Jesse Welles’ set at The Troubadour, where I realized the room had fallen into a kind of reverent stillness. No one was talking. Everyone, from the parents holding their kids in the back to the teenagers…
BØRNS Returns The Stage After 7 Years with Sold-Out El Rey Shows Celebrating Honeybee EP
LOS ANGELES, CA- March 14th and 15th were special nights in Los Angeles—not because of a championship game or a major political event, but because BØRNS performed his first shows in seven years. Two nights only, both sold out at the intimate El Rey Theatre,…
Inside Nessa Barrett’s Stunning Aftercare Tour Finale at The Wiltern
LOS ANGELES, CA- It was the final night of Nessa Barrett’s Aftercare Tour in the U.S., and The Wiltern was packed—two sold-out nights before she takes her show across the pond to Europe. The energy in the room was electric before the first note even played,…
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Deliver a Powerful, Star-Studded Show at The Kia Forum
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Kia Forum in Los Angeles set the stage for a packed night of music, featuring Iron & Wine, Waxahatchee, and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. Each act brought its own distinct style—stripped-down folk, powerful indie rock, and full-band soul—creating a dynamic…
Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners Light Up The Troubadour: A Night of Connection and Music
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Troubadour has always held a special place in my heart, being the first venue I attended after moving to LA. Tucked into West Hollywood, it carries an intimacy you won’t find in larger spaces. Walking into the second sold-out show of…