Anna Shoemaker Lights Up El Cid with a Riveting Performance
LOS ANGELES, CA- On August 2nd at El Cid, Anna Shoemaker proved why she’s rapidly climbing the ranks of the indie-pop world. Starting her career doing catchy covers that went viral, this Philly-born, Brooklyn-based artist has magnificently transitioned to crafting her distinct sounds. The evening…
Taleen Kali: The Understated Queen of Dum Dum Fest
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST ECHO PARK CA- The Echo, a venue known for its myriad of eclectic performances, witnessed the birth of Dum Dum Fest late last June. Curated by the multi-talented Taleen Kali, the festival, named after…
The Unique English Charm of Cat Burns’ Live Act at Bleached Fest
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- There’s a serendipitous thrill to festival-going, the kind where you stumble upon a relatively unfamiliar act and end up getting utterly enchanted. Bleached Fest, whose modus operandi I think I have…
Daydream and Beyond: Lily Meola’s Triumphant Turn at Bleached Fest 2023
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- When Lily Meola took to the main stage at Bleached Fest, it signaled… to me.. that she’s no longer the budding songbird we once spotted in a snug club corner…
From Anticipation to Yearning: Benjamin Carter’s Truncated Brilliance at Bleached Festival
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- Excited to get my first taste of the inaugural Bleached Festival, I arrived to the concert grounds early enough to catch an act that had recently caught my attention. I…
Ritchie White Orchestra: A Retro Rock Revival at Levitt Pavilion
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Amidst the cacophony of modern music trends, nostalgic reminders of rock’s golden era are always welcome. Enter the Ritchie White Orchestra, a sextet whose hard-rocking, pop-infused psychedelic sound does just that. From the…
From ‘Amor Supremo’ to ‘El Renacimiento’: Carla Morrison Lights Up the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Grammy-nominated Mexican-Tecatista singer-songwriter, Carla Morrison, who’s also a three-time Latin Grammy nominee, delivered a mesmerizing performance during her “El Renacimiento Tour” at the Hollywood Bowl. “El Renacimiento” (Renaissance) marks her first fresh collection of songs since her 2015 “Amor Supremo” album. Released…
Bev Rage & The Drinks: A Kaleidoscopic Fusion of Garage-Rock and Drag at the Teragram
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The Teragram came alive with the raucous garage-rock sounds of Chicago-based Bev Rage & The Drinks. Opening for Bully, their vibrant set was not only a musical treat but also a visual spectacle,…
Gladys Knight: The Uncontested Empress of Soul
LOS ANGELES, CA- When we talk about the true royalty of soul music, there’s no denying that Gladys Knight stands atop her own pedestal, hailed as the Empress of Soul. But what is it that makes Gladys so imperial in the chronicles of modern music…
Jon Batiste Transmits A World-Wide Sonic Message
NEW YORK, NY—Jon Batiste’s shows have always felt like a kind of baptism, a renewal of faith. And I mean baptism in the most expansive sense—not the strictures of scripture but an unwavering belief that by making and sharing music, we wash away the stain…
