Saying Goodbye to Deap Vally: A Night of Bluesy Brilliance at the Observatory Thoughts+Photos: Deap Vally at The Observatory 11/11/23
SANTA ANA, CA- Deap Vally’s performance at the Observatory Orange County on November 11 was nothing short of a sonic revelation, as the garage blues duo bid farewell to their…
Regina Spektor’s Unfettered Imagination, Ever-Ready Humor and Disarming Sincerity Shine In Los Angeles Review: Regina Spektor at the Walt Disney Concert Hall 3/7/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- Regina Spektor brought her special run of solo performances to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles this week, delivering a soaring, funny and…
Lucius Dances Us Through Every High And Low Lucius, One of Music’s Most Sought Collaborators, Shines At The Belasco With a mesmerizing performance
LOS ANGELES, CA- If you didn’t bring your own disco ball, Lucius had you covered. The indie pop outfit brought the tour for its latest album, Second Nature, to…
In a Joyful Anniversary Show, Grouplove Reminds Us That We Still Can’t Trust a Happy Song
LOS ANGELES, CA- Grouplove cranked their amps a little higher on Friday at the Hollywood Palladium, bringing their best for a joyous show celebrating the 10th anniversary of their…
Brandi Carlile Fires Up the Palladium with Grammy-Week Performance Carlile and her band know how to raise hell, and raise your spirits
HOLLYWOOD, CA- Just two days after wrapping a six-night stand at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Brandi Carlile brought a lively pre-Grammy performance to the Hollywood Palladium on Jan….
New Amy Winehouse Exhibit Honors an Artistic Icon, and a Remarkable Person The Grammy Museum’s retrospective offers an affectionate look at a bold, yet accessible artist
LOS ANGELES, CA- Close your eyes and think of Amy Winehouse. What do you conjure first? The beehive? The winged eyeliner? The fitted dresses? The tattoos? Or just that remarkable…
Jason Isbell Shines in a Special Acoustic Evening at the Disney Hall In a stunning, stripped-down set, Jason Isbell reminds us his songwriting is every bit as compelling without a full band
LOS ANGELES, CA- Jason Isbell took the stage at the Walt Disney Hall last week to perform a special acoustic set, and to call it “special” hardly scratches the surface. The…
Brittany Howard Brings Every Emotion to the Ace Hotel In her solo debut, the Alabama Shakes frontwoman is confident, compelling and a complete joy to watch
LOS ANGELES, CA- Brittany Howard hit the Theatre at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles last week for a joyous two-night stand in support of her powerful debut solo album,…
No Matter How Big the Stage, Kurt Vile Invites You into a Living-Room Jam The psychedelic folk-rock artist’s latest and best record, Bottle It In, is worth seeing live
LOS ANGELES, CA- Kurt Vile brought his brand of ambling, psychedelic folk rock to the Wiltern in Los Angeles before the year wrapped, showcasing his his seventh and latest solo…
Leading by Joni Mitchell’s Example, Brandi Carlile Lets Us See Ourselves in Her Songs Carlile shares how radical forgiveness inspired her latest record in a candid conversation at the Grammy Museum
LOS ANGELES, CA- Joni Mitchell gave herself a test for songwriting: If you see me in my songs and wonder about my life, then I’m not doing a good job….
