Shannon Shaw Bring Nashville To Downtown Los Angeles
CLICK HERE to go back to Full Review of KCRW’s Masquerade Ball LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Shannon Shaw has a busy 2018. As Shannon and the Clams, she released their latest album, Onion, in February and had been touring relentlessly with Dan Auerbach (who also produced…
Lucent Dossier Experience Thrills In The Parlor Of Eccentricities
CLICK HERE to go back to Full Review of KCRW’s Masquerade Ball LOS ANGELES, CA- “… If you needed to escape the overwhelming heat of the dancers in the Dime Museum, just outside was the “Parlor Of Eccentricities” where where the Lucent Dossier Experience put…
With A Full Slate Of Amazing Talent, Saturday At The Ohana Fest Was Nothing But Perfect
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- This was my second year at The Ohana Fest, and I think Saturdays at this fest set against the Pacific Ocean are my favorite. Why? Eddie Vedder. Period. Not only does the festival’s founder top the festival’s line-up on Saturday,…
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…
Eddie Vedder Once Again Brings A Family Vibe To Dana Point With The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA — Set in a beautiful backdrop, just steps away from the sands of Orange County’s stunning Doheny State Beach, the Ohana Festival came back for its third year in a row to Dana Point…
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks “Sparkle Hard” At The Greek
LOS ANGELES, CA- “… The music got considerably louder when Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks took the stage next. The last time I was able to catch Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks perform live was at Coachella in 2008, and all I can say is…
Are You “Ready” For Ruel? Cause His Fans Are!
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I arrived at The Roxy, I felt a little out of place. After all, the block long line waiting to get into the venue was all young women; many with their mothers. Now, I’ve been an apparent fish out of water…
Ambar Lucid Sets A Dreamy Mood At The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Following the youthful rock of The Alive came the sultry soft lullabies and ethereal pop melodies from the equally youthful newcomer Ambar Lucid. This bilingual Spanish and English artist’s performance and voice was absolutely mesmerizing. As Lucid took to…
Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number With The Alive
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “…. The festivities began with a slow calm as vendors, artists and festival-goers arrived and Doheny State Beach’s waves crashed calmly along the wayside, but the music got off to a rockin’ start by a group of preteens on the…
Mumford & Sons Gives The Ohana Fest A Rousing Performance To Close An Epic Festival Weekend
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Mumford & Sons closed out the festival with a strong and memorable 15-song set. With their notable folk rock meets bluegrass meets alternative rock style, Marcus Mumford drummed on a couple songs and teased details of their new album Delta…