Patrick Droney Hits The Sweet Spot At The Troubadour
LOS ANGELES, CA- When you’re the opening act on tour, it’s imperative that you make the best use of what is usually a very limited amount of time in front of an audience that, typically, isn’t there to see you. “I was feeling that.” “What’s…
Brittany Howard Shakes the Palladium down
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every year, eager fans await the biggest week in music- Grammy’s week. It’s always exciting to see your favorite artists get nominated and guess who’s going to be the top dogs at the show. But what’s most fun is the plethora…
Brandi Carlile’s ‘Songs are like Tattoos’- A performance of Joni Mitchell’s Blue Album
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every year when the LA Phil releases their upcoming Disney Hall concert schedule, I scan the calendar looking for those concerts that can’t be missed. As soon as I saw that Brandi Carlile would be performing Joni Mitchell’s Blue Album, I knew…
Brittany Howard Brings Every Emotion to the Ace Hotel
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, Jaime. The Alabama Shakes frontwoman wasted no time, energizing the sold-out theater by launching straight…
Marina Dropped “and the Diamonds”, but She Still Shines Like One
LOS ANGELES, CA- Artists who transition from one stage of their career to another can often find themselves in a daunting position. Some artists can do it seamlessly, others could take a misstep and see their musical stock fall a couple of positions. With…
Ingrid Michaelson Gets Her Strange On In LA.
LOS ANGELES, CA- If you were to take a poll on what tv show people binge the most, Netflix’s Stranger Things would likely top the list. The Sci-Fi thriller, set in the ’80s, has become a worldwide phenomenon. People are seriously obsessed with the…
Liz Phair Brings Exile In Guyville and Her Biggest Hits To The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Back in high school, a lot of my girl friends had either Exile In Guyville or Whip-Smart in their CD and/or cassette collections. Perhaps I naively thought- or was intimidated into believing- that Liz Phair’s music was more suited…
Amos Lee Set The Perfect Ambience As The Sun Set At Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Amos Lee, known for his blue-eyed soul, was the next troubadour to take the main stage, and he delivered a fun and passionate set. With a laid-back vocal delivery and acoustic-driven set, he drew the audience’s attention by introducing…
Norah Jones Lulls Ohana Fest With A Sultry Performance
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… After the sun had set, Norah Jones took the stage. Backed by an extremely tight trio consisting of a drummer, upright bassist and organist, Jones was an absolute delight as her sensual melodies filled the ocean scented air. Her…
Alanis Morissette Overwhelmed Arroyo Seco With Nostalgia
Home Page | June 23, 2018 | June 24, 2018 PASADENA, CA- “… The first huge rock concert I ever attend was at the Irvine Meadows when Alanis Morissette was dominating the radio and album sales charts with her third studio, and Grammy Award winning, album Jagged Little Pill….