Emotional Depth and Introspective Lyrics: The Power of Bartees Strange’s Music
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Bartees Strange is a musician, singer, and songwriter based in Washington, D.C. His music is a blend of indie rock, punk, and electronic, with introspective and personal lyrics. He has been…
Bright Eyes, Lucy Dacus, and Waxahatchee: A dream bill
QUEENS, NY – After a nine-year hiatus—and ten years since their last live shows—Bright Eyes is back. Among the folks in the front row was a couple who had traveled from Florida for the sole purpose of seeing the band. Behind them stood a…
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…
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…
Welcome to the Splash Zone: A Night at the Fonda with Barns Courtney
LOS ANGELES, CA- In full disclosure land, I have to admit, Barns Courtney is on a list most photographers keep in the back of their minds. It’s an alert that goes up if he’s in town to just go out for that press pass….
The Curious Case of One Scott McCaughey
LOS ANGELES, CA- A stroke is a hell of a thing. Coming back from such a devastating attack on the nervous system is no small feat, even with years of therapy and treatment. So it’s with this in mind that we turn then to…
Andrew Bird Delights Los Angeles With “My Finest Work Yet”
LOS ANGELES, CA- With a seating capacity of 130, Largo at The Coronet is a modest and time-worn venue with portrait-lined walls of famous comedians and brown and beige theater seats that could fill a high school auditorium in the 1970s. It’s my first time…
Barns Courtney’s Energy Is Tangible At The Palladium
LOS ANGELES, CA- One of the opening acts for The Kooks at The Palladium was another English musician: Barns Courtney. His first single as a solo artist, “Glitter & Gold” was released in 2015, and it received great acclaim throughout the UK. He saw his…
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…
