John Fogerty Reclaims His Creedence Legacy in Triumphant Hollywood Bowl Celebration
LOS ANGELES, CA- My dad was born in 1958, back when Pontiac Firebirds and Ford Mustangs ruled the high school parking lots. His teenage years were filled with bands that still dominate the airwaves — with Creedence Clearwater Revival right at the center. They released…
“Jaws in Concert” with the LA Philharmonic Delivers a Bite-Sized Masterpiece at the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a certain magic in witnessing a cultural icon come to life — especially when that icon is Jaws, the film that redefined summer cinema. Released 50 years ago on June 20, 1975, Jaws wasn’t just a movie; it was the original…
Leon Bridges & Charley Crockett Deliver Soulful Storytelling Under the Stars at the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- Isn’t it funny how some memories fade while others fossilize? For me, it’s usually the small moments that crystallize and anchor themselves into my memory—like the red bracelet my best friend wore at our high school graduation, peeking out from under her gown…
The Genius of Mitski: A Masterclass in Music and Art At The Hollywood Bowl
HOLLYWOOD, CA- The Hollywood Bowl is one of those venues that carries its own weight. To perform there is to claim a space in music’s upper echelons, where only the most significant voices resonate among the hills of Los Angeles. When I saw that Mitski…
Sharon Van Etten’s Hollywood Bowl Performances Proves Why She’s a Critics’ Favorite
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK THE MAIN ARTICLE HOLLYWOOD, CA- “…Sharon Van Etten, on the other hand, has been in my regular rotation for quite some time. My introduction to her came through the haunting track “The End of the World,” which made its way…
Boyz II Men at the Hollywood Bowl: A Night of Nostalgia, Pop Royalty, and Timeless Talent
LOS ANGELES, CA- Standing on the steps of the Hollywood Bowl, under the glowing arch that has hosted musical legends for decades, I felt like a giddy high school kid all over again. Seeing Boyz II Men perform for the first time at this iconic…
Natalia Lafourcade’s Mesmerizing Return to the Hollywood Bowl with Gustavo Dudamel
HOLLYWOOD, CA- After her first-ever show at the Hollywood Bowl in 2019, Natalia Lafourcade returned to the iconic venue to headline two shows on September 6th and 7th. She was accompanied by director Gustavo Dudamel, who led the Los Angeles Philharmonic through an unforgettable night…
Indie Rock Bliss: Local Natives and Mt. Joy Take Over the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- It has been just over three years since I moved to Los Angeles. Before I made the leap, my only glimpses of LA were through the lens of movies and television, where places like Venice Beach, Sunset Boulevard, and the Hollywood Bowl…
Laufey at the Hollywood Bowl: A Resurgence of Jazz for the New Generation
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I was younger, jazz was my first love. It was the music that played in the background of my most formative years, and I spent countless hours in vocal competitions, pouring my heart into songs that spoke to the timeless ache…
KCRW’s Summer Series Kickoff: Stunning Performances by Uwade, Sylvan Esso, and Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit
LOS ANGELES, CA- Under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl on July 21st, Los Angelenos were treated to the first in a series of eclectic lineups hosted by KCRW. The evening showcased three diverse artists: Uwade, Sylvan Esso, and Jason Isbell. The night’s emotions were as…