Leon Bridges & Charley Crockett Deliver Soulful Storytelling Under the Stars at the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- Isn’t it funny how some memories fade while others fossilize? For me, it’s usually the small moments that crystallize and anchor themselves into my memory—like the red bracelet my best friend wore at our high school graduation, peeking out from under her gown…
Larkin Poe Ignite The Fonda Theatre with Grammy-Winning Swagger and Raw Rock Energy
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been championing Larkin Poe since 2018, when I first stumbled across their set at SXSW. Back then, it was the gritty blues riffs and sibling harmonies that pulled me in. There was a rawness to their sound—a Southern stomp that felt…
Emily Ann Roberts Strikes a Chord with “The Fence,” a Stirring Country Ballad About Love, Doubt, and Restless Hearts
LOS ANGELES, CA- In country music, sometimes all it takes is one line to hook you — a single phrase that cuts through the noise and lingers long after the song fades. For Emily Ann Roberts’ latest single, “The Fence,” that line is simple…
Parker Millsap Captivates at The Fonda Theatre with Soulful Americana Charm
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…But before Larkin Poe took the stage, Parker Millsap opened the evening with a set that left me pleasantly floored. I’ll admit—I wasn’t familiar with Parker’s music going in. That changed within the…
The Avett Brothers Bring Intimate Magic to the Greek Theatre: A Night of Harmony, Memory, and Joy
LOS ANGELES, CA- The moon was out, full and bright, flooding the Greek Theatre with its chilled light. Two brothers stood at center stage bathed in a soft white glow. Their voices, strings, and decades of brotherhood took the air out of our lungs as…
Bebe Stockwell Finds Her Voice and Resonates Deeply on “Driving Backwards” Featuring Chance Emerson
LOS ANGELES, CA- Some voices stop you in your tracks. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, you know—you just know. That’s what happened the first time I heard Bebe Stockwell’s “Driving Backwards.” One listen and I found myself doing a double take,…
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Deliver a Powerful, Star-Studded Show at The Kia Forum
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Kia Forum in Los Angeles set the stage for a packed night of music, featuring Iron & Wine, Waxahatchee, and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. Each act brought its own distinct style—stripped-down folk, powerful indie rock, and full-band soul—creating a dynamic…
Resilience and Return: Jesse Malin is Back Home on the Stage
NEW YORK, NY- Language is both so capacious and so limiting. “Love,” we say, “hope,” we write, and the words call up a vast configuration of memory and meaning within which it’s hard to find a foothold. When Jesse Malin last performed in New…
A Dive Into the Midwest Y’alternative of Timmy Skelly at El Cid
LOS ANGELES, CA- If you’ve ever wondered what it might sound like if The Avett Brothers and Modest Mouse birthed a hybrid music child, meet Timmy Skelly. On October 30, 2024, he unveiled his debut EP Dive Bar Sermon at El Cid in Los Angeles. Released…
Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners Light Up The Troubadour: A Night of Connection and Music
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Troubadour has always held a special place in my heart, being the first venue I attended after moving to LA. Tucked into West Hollywood, it carries an intimacy you won’t find in larger spaces. Walking into the second sold-out show of…