Lilly Hiatt’s Roots Rock Vibe Delights The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… From punk rock to roots rock, the absolutely delightful Lilly Hiatt was up next kicking off the action on the Tiki Stage. For those who say that artistic ability isn’t something that can’t be genetically passed down generations, I’d…
Brandi Carlile Got Intimate At Sea.Hear.Now
HOME PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY ASBURY PARK, NJ- “… Brandi Carlile walked onto the stage, her welcoming demeanor immediately evident, speaking with the crowd to express her gratitude for being included in such a monumental event. Carlile -who is known for her big voice and politically charged lyrics-…
The White Buffalo Is A Powerful Presence At Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… For years, one of my friends has been preaching the glory of The White Buffalo. I’ve been following Jake Smith (p/k/a “The White Buffalo) since his 2013 album Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways. There’s something earthy about the man and…
Nikki Lane Keeps It Loose At The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Nikki Lane is always a joy to see live. I was able to catch her earlier this year on Willie Nelson’s ranch, and had the time off my life getting rowdy with her during her late night tent set….
It’s Raw And Familiar With Nathaniel Rateliff During KCRW’s Agogee Sessions
LOS ANGELES, CA- “I’m gonna leave it all out there to dry up, I’m gonna leave it all out there to dry.” With the balls of their feet bouncing off of the Apogee Studio stage, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats brought raw emotion and…
Taj Mahal + Keb’ Mo’ + The Hollywood Bowl = An Epic Evening of TajMo
LOS ANGELES, CA- Not all collaborations yield tasty fruit. Just google “bad musical collaborations” and you’re bound to end up going down a digital rabbit hole of “what did I just listen to?” video/audio clips. But sometimes collaboration is so natural … so meant to…
Wolf Bay Celebrates “Under The Moon” With Friends And A Cause At The Moroccan Lounge
LOS ANGELES, CA- Celebrating the release of his debut single, “Under The Moon”, Dean Passarella and his new recording project, Wolf Bay, took over the Moroccan Lounge in downtown Los Angeles on a balmy Sunday evening. Presented by Play Like A Girl and ROVE, and…
Leading by Joni Mitchell’s Example, Brandi Carlile Lets Us See Ourselves in Her Songs
LOS ANGELES, CA- Joni Mitchell gave herself a test for songwriting: If you see me in my songs and wonder about my life, then I’m not doing a good job. If you see yourself, then I’m doing what I was meant to do. When folk-rock…
Nothing But Real Love Baby At The Hollywood Bowl With Father John Misty
LOS ANGELES, CA- If you missed the second week of KCRW’s 2018 World Festival at the iconic Hollywood Bowl on June 24th, 2018, then you missed a trifecta of thought provoking music. The evening began with Big Thief, a rising four member Brooklyn-based indie band…known…
Margo Price Won My Battle Of Conflicting Set Times At Arroyo Seco Weekend
Home Page | June 23, 2018 | June 24, 2018 PASADENA, CA- “… The only real scheduling conflict that I had on Day 1 of Arroyo Seco was between Belle and Sebastian and Margo Price. Belle & Sebastian’s “If You’re Feeling Sinister” is one of my favorite Chamber Pop…
