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…
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…
Peabo Bryson at the Hollywood Bowl: A Nostalgic Odyssey
CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The Hollywood air was filled not just with notes, but with memories. Peabo Bryson, the romantic balladeer whose voice soundtracked many a stolen moment in our youth, took to the stage, transporting us back…
Classic Hits and Good Times: The Beach Boys and John Stamos at Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are few things I love as much as seeing an older band that embraces the nostalgia factor, leaning into their greatest hits, and showing their fans a good time. The Beach Boys are a classic example of this type of group,…
Herbie Hancock Brings Family, Joy and Exuberance To The Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- September 2022 was a rough month for jazz enthusiasts. In the span of a couple of weeks, Ramsey Lewis passed away on September 12th, the Pharoah Sanders passed away on September 24th. Legendary players who helped shape and mold various genres…
Free Nationals Warm The Hollywood Bowl Up For Herbie Hancock
CLICK HERE To Go Back To The Main Article! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The Free Nationals were the opening act for Herbie Hancock. They are a Los Angeles-based R&B consisting of Jose Rios (lead guitar, backing vocals), Ron “T.Nava” Avant (keyboard, rhythm guitar, backing vocals),…
It Was A Family Affair For John Fogerty At The Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- After missing the past few seasons, I headed back to the Hollywood Bowl at last to see legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty. The Bowl remains one of my favorite places in Los Angeles, and there is no time to…
The Hollywood Bowl’s Annual Presentation of “Sound of Music” Stirs Emotions
HOLLYWOOD, CA- The Hollywood Bowl was alive with music and song once more. The Sound of Music -Sing-Along, a fan favorite, returned for a triumph and engaging performance. Rogers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” has always been one of my favorite musicals. Every year…
The Remarkably Talented H.E.R. Graces The Hollywood Bowl Stage For Two-Sold Out Nights
LOS ANGELES, CA- I can’t fathom how an artist would feel headlining their first-ever show at the Hollywood Bowl. The nerves. The pressure. The excitement. Now imagine that feeling after you learn that you’ve sold the venue out. Now imagine THAT feeling when you’ve…
Reggae Night Returns To The Hollywood Bowl With The Wailing Souls And Ziggy Marley
LOS ANGELES, CA- KCRW has a longstanding partnership with the LA Phil, and every concert season, tickets to a KCRW World Festival concert are highly coveted. This year, four concerts at the Hollywood Bowl were scheduled for the concert series, with acts like Kamasi…