Tori Kelly Reveals Her Soul With Her Hiding Place
LOS ANGELES, CA- It often takes a while for a recording artist to brave a different musical path than the one that got them to the pinnacle of their success. While many careers have been derailed because of such a venture, many have seen their…
Justin Furstenfeld Tells His Story of Sobriety, Love and Life Through Song
LOS ANGELES, CA- On July 12th, 2018, Justin Furstenfeld, the frontman for the chart topping alternative rock band Blue October, started a 5 week “Open Book” acoustic residency at the Hotel Cafe. With a new Blue October album, I Hope You’re Happy, slated for release on…
Nina Nesbitt Enchants The Theatre At Ace Hotel With A Lovely Acoustic Set
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s been a busy 2018 for the Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt. After releasing the third single, “Somebody Special”, from her forthcoming sophomore album, making the rounds at SXSW in March, and being handpicked by Spotify to be one of three female singer-songwriters…
River Matthews Brings “Imogen” To Brighton Music Hall
ALLSTON, MA- River Matthews got things started tonight at the Brighton and hails from the U.K.. River has been in the scene since 2016 and is a Nettwerk Music Group recording artist whose debut full-length album “Imogen” was released this past Feb. River Matthews…
Glen Hansard Regaled The Walt Disney Concert Hall With Gorgeous Music, Storytelling And Heart
LOS ANGELES, CA- On March 14th, 2018, I had the privilege of seeing Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Glen Hansard in an intimate performance; playing with the incomparable Los Angeles Philharmonic at the breathtaking Walt Disney Concert Hall. I remember Mr. Hansard for his 2007 Oscar-nominated film, Once. He…
Julien Baker Gives Los Angeles A Cathartic Experience With Her Emotive Melodies
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been a fan of Julien Baker ever since I caught her early afternoon set at FYF back in 2016. When I found out that she was the opener for Conor Oberst at the Greek, I basically submitted my press/photo request to…
Rationale Brings Some British Pop Vibes to NYC’s Lower East Side
Lower East Side, NY – Zimbabwe-born, British singer Rationale rarely ventures to the United States. However, I was lucky enough on November 8th to attend his only NYC performance at the sold-out Mercury Lounge as part of his current tour, in sync with the recent…
The Raw Grit And Passion Of Glen Hansard Shines At Ohana Fest
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,…
Natalia Lafourcade + Rodrigo y Gabriela = Invigorated at Sound In Focus [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SOUND IN FOCUS 2017 COVERAGE! Los Angeles, CA- By definition, “invigorate” (v) means to give strength or energy to; it also means to re-energize, revitalize, animate, galvanize, rouse, and exhilarate. By every measure of the word, KCRW’s Sound in Focus Outdoor Concert…
Julien Baker Pulls Heart Strings With Every Pure Note
Los Angeles, CA- Though it was released in 2015, I wasn’t introduced to Julien Baker and her cathartic songs of heart-break until I saw her at FYF Fest in 2016. I left that performance with watery eyes and a new go-to artist for musical solace. Discovering that she…
