LEON BRIDGES IS KEEPING SOUL ALIVE & WELL
TORONTO, ON- To draw comparisons from R&B legends like Otis Redding and Sam Crooke is truly impressive and that is exactly what many think of when the name “Leon Bridges” comes to mind. Leon Bridges, born Todd Michael “Leon” Bridges musical style is a unique one;…
Herbie Hancock Takes Center Stage With The Los Angeles Philharmonic
LOS ANGELES, CA- As a part of the LA Fest program for the orchestra’s 100th anniversary, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor Gustavo Dudamel collaborated with Herbie Hancock for a lively evening. This series has produced a number of unexpected pairings between young composers, local luminaries,…
Was Grizzly Bear’s Performance At The Hollywood Bowl Their Last In Los Angeles?
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s taken a while to get a post up about this concert event as I wasn’t quite sure what angle I should approach it at. After all, there had been suggestions- specifically by Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste- that this performance at the…
Gabriel Garzón-Montano Impresses Toronto With Soulful Set
CLICK HERE to Head Back To The Original Review TORONTO, ON- “… Prior to the Columbian-American chanteuse taking the stage, the music for the evening was kicked off by Gabriel Garzón-Montano. A New York City based singer/songwriter who also happens to be a strong multi-instrumentalist. Garzón-Montano…
Sea.Hear.Now Gave Asbury Park Lots Of Extra Music Treats
HOME PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY ASBURY PARK, NJ- Day two of the inaugural Sea.Hear.Now. Festival was about to get under way making me wonder how it could possibly compare to day one, but as the day progressed rumor of a special guest spread across the festival grounds creating a…
Moby & The Los Angeles Philharmonic Make For Unexpected Bedfellows
LOS ANGELES, CA- With the Los Angeles Philharmonic ensconced back at Disney Hall for the season, their performances veered back from “art for the masses” to more serious pursuits. As part of their LA Fest series and their centennial celebration, the orchestra is mixing performances…
Courtney Barnett Tells Us How She Really Feels At The Greek Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA- Courtney Barnett’s first studio work, the “double ep” A Sea Of Split Peas was a revelation. Its breakthrough track, “Avant Gardenner” was such a witty introduction to the musical stylings and clever lyricism of the Aussie rock and roller. After all, how many…
Australia’s Amy Shark gets vulnerable On The Love Monster Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA — Australian-born Amy Shark has had a wild year. The singer-songwriter and pop artist released her debut record Love Monster in July of this year — the highly-anticipated follow-up to her 2016 breakout single “Adore,” which had gained her national attention with regular…
The First Day of Danny Clinch’s Sea.Hear.Now Fest Was Jam Packed With Talent
HOME PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY ASBURY PARK, NJ- Day one included performances by Battery Electric, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Jesse Malin, Tangiers Blues Band, SOJA, Carl Broemel, The English Beat, Blondie, Deer Tick, Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls, Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, Brandi Carlile, Highly Suspect,…
Early 2000’s Nostalgia Hits the Bowery Ballroom With DREAMERS
LOWER EAST SIDE, NY – A hoard of punk-rock teens, basic white girls, and some ‘bros’, filled in the Bowery Ballroom Monday night to see DREAMERS. Founded in Brooklyn, NY, they are comprised of Nick Wold (lead singer/guitar), Marc Nelson (Bass) and Jacob Lee Wick…
