Country Punk With A Whole Lotta Heat, Nikki Lane Delivers At Palomino Fest
HOME PAGE | PANCHO STAGE | LEFTY STAGE LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Nikki Lane is a pro. She’s always been good. But now she’s a pro. And that makes this an interesting and low-key delicate turning point in her career. She’s cut her teeth…
In Jaime Wyatt’s Story, “Love fucking wins” at Palomino Fest
HOME PAGE | PANCHO STAGE | LEFTY STAGE LOS ANGELES, CA- “… As I waded over to the Lefty Stage, Ms. Wyatt was asking the crowd if anyone knew what and where the original Palomino was. The crowd’s response ran the gamut from “strip…
It’s Always A Party When Paul Cauthen Takes The Stage
HOME PAGE | PANCHO STAGE | LEFTY STAGE LOS ANGELES, CA- Y “… His drummer was wearing a James Worthy jersey. Enough said. Fort Worth tapping into some Showtime / Chili Pepper energy for this LA performance. It was a good start before they…
Langhorne Slim Crafts Powerful Sensory Experiences From The Heart
HOME PAGE | PANCHO STAGE | LEFTY STAGE LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Oh dear, Langhorne. A man of my heart. If you have half an hour, please listen to his interview on NPR. The dude is so fascinating and honest, and he has a…
Lulled Into Bliss by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
HOME PAGE | PANCHO STAGE | LEFTY STAGE LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Closing out the evening on the Lefty Stage was the inimitable Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. My relationship with Jason Isbell’s music has always been a funny one. To say that…
Palomino Festival Gets A Taste Of Amythyst Kiah’s Expressive Power
HOME PAGE | PANCHO STAGE | LEFTY STAGE LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Amythyst Kiah’s music slaps. If you don’t consider yourself a fan of blues/folk music, I highly recommend that you give Amythyst Kiah’s 2021 album Wary + Strange a listen. The album as a…
Old Crow Medicine Show Keep The Party Going In Southern California
HOME PAGE | PANCHO STAGE | LEFTY STAGE LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Nothing like some good ole mountain music, Americana revivalists. Old Crow Medicine Show always put on a good show with their folk/bluegrass jams, and they always get the crowd motivated to stomp…
Charley Crockett Is Fuego At Palomino Fest
HOME PAGE | PANCHO STAGE | LEFTY STAGE Co-written by Max Sloves and Derrick K. Lee. LOS ANGELES, CA- “… I love it when a live performance exceeds expectations. I enjoy Charlie Crockett’s recordings, but to be frank, I feel like I’ve listened to…
Valerie June Delights At Palomino Fest
HOME PAGE | PANCHO STAGE | LEFTY STAGE Co-written by Max Sloves and Derrick K. Lee. LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Valerie June seems to embody the ethos of “punk is as punk does”… in an Americana/Roots/Blues kinda punk way. Twangy opry vibrations packaged in dreadlocks and rhinestone studded…
Sierra Hull’s Virtuoso Skills Were on Full Display At Palomino Fest
HOME PAGE | PANCHO STAGE | LEFTY STAGE LOS ANGELES, CA- “… I forgot how much I loved a good banjo/mandolin jam…. until I was reminded how glorious they are by Sierra Hull. There was a good year in my college days that I…