The Synergy Of Macy Gray
LOS ANGELES– In the 20 years since her monster hit “I Try” exploded onto the charts, Macy Gray has refused to be pigeonholed. Musician, actress, entrepreneur — Gray does it all while blazing her own path. Prior to embarking on her European summer tour, Gray…
An Evening of John Williams’ Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park And More
LOS ANGELES, CA- As part of their centennial season, Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic performed a series of concerts celebrating the music of John Williams. Coming on the heels of their Williams-heavy summer season, the performance presented a series of contrasts. How would it…
Goo Goo Dolls Dizzy Up The Girl In Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, CA- With all things 90s back in fashion, it seems appropriate that the Goo Goo Dolls went on the road to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their biggest album: Dizzy Up The Girl. Their concert at the Hollywood Palladium appealed to die-hard fans from…
Herbie Hancock Takes Center Stage With The Los Angeles Philharmonic
LOS ANGELES, CA- As a part of the LA Fest program for the orchestra’s 100th anniversary, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor Gustavo Dudamel collaborated with Herbie Hancock for a lively evening. This series has produced a number of unexpected pairings between young composers, local luminaries,…
Moby & The Los Angeles Philharmonic Make For Unexpected Bedfellows
LOS ANGELES, CA- With the Los Angeles Philharmonic ensconced back at Disney Hall for the season, their performances veered back from “art for the masses” to more serious pursuits. As part of their LA Fest series and their centennial celebration, the orchestra is mixing performances…
The Hollywood Hills Are Alive With The “Sound Of Music”
LOS ANGELES, CA- With the summer season drawing to a close, I headed back to the Hollywood Bowl for one more movie night: the Sing-A-Long Sound of Music. After having a blast at the Grease and The Empire Strikes Back evenings, I went with high…
Movie Buffs Celebrate The Unsurpassed Repertoire of John Williams At The Hollywood Bowl
HOLLYWOOD, CA- In honor of the 40th anniversary of John Williams’ debut at the Hollywood Bowl, the Los Angeles Philharmonic presented a series of performances of his music this summer. After four live-to-film evenings of Star Wars series movies, the concerts culminated with a night…
Expect Nothing Less Than Some Good Lovin’ With The Rascals
UPDATE: Blurred Culture would like to wish Gene Cornish a speedy recovery from his recent on-stage collapse in Montana. Get well soon, Gene! ********************* LOS ANGELES, CA- When I found out that I would have an opportunity to interview Felix Cavaliere, my heart skipped…
Psychedelic, Dark, and Glorious The Pumpkins Smash The Forum
LOS ANGELES, CA- First off, I’ve been wanting to see the Smashing Pumpkins for ages. I’ve been bitter for years about getting so sick that I had to give my ticket to their 2012 tour to some rando I found on Craigslist. Their show at…
Los Angeles Embraces The Force With The Empire Strikes Back In Concert
LOS ANGELES, CA- As a Star Wars nerd and a music lover, I can’t imagine a more blissful evening than watching The Empire Strikes Back in concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Armed with my lightsaber and the best rebel hair I could manage, I joined legions…
