AZRA Ignites Hotel Cafe with Unprecedented Ferocity
SAN DIEGO, CA- In the realm of independent music, few artists stand out like AZRA. With an intrinsic ability to marry pop with a riveting blend of pop and rock, she’s crafted an unmistakable sonic identity. Delving deep into her personal narratives, AZRA’s tracks don’t…
Unveiling The Egos: The Rock Quartet That’s Turning Heads Live
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- ‘”… Before the indomitable AZRA took to the stage, the audience was treated to a searing opening act that left everyone asking: “Who are these guys?” Enter The Egos, a powerhouse quartet that…
Saleka’s “Seance” at Hotel Cafe and the Evolution of her Sound: A Reflective Interview
LOS ANGELES, CA- As a music journalist, I am fortunate enough to witness a multitude of performances, each with its own unique charm and musicality. Yet, every now and then, an artist takes the stage and leaves an indelible mark on your soul. Such was the…
Jen Awad Brings Life To The Hotel Cafe Stage With Feisty Performance
LOS ANGELES, CA- With the Delta Variant rearing its nasty little head from Covid’s shadow, I’ve been trying to make a concerted effort to catch as many shows as I can, especially shows by friends who are finally getting the chance to get back…
Fairground Saints Bring Their “Magic” Back To L.A.
LOS ANGELES, CA- “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” That’s a common refrain that I sing to myself whenever I find out that a band that I like is no longer Los Angeles based. That…
Amy Wilcox Is Out “West” And Finding Her Voice
LOS ANGELES, CA- Over the past few years, country music has been solidifying its footing in Los Angeles’ musical landscape. With flocks of country fans heading out to the annual Stagecoach extravaganza, to the newly installed Tailgate Fest that debuted at the Forum featuring Toby…
New Music From Dagmar Will Soon See “The Light Of Day”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Dagmar is a San Fransisco based band consisting of Gemma Rose and Miranda Lee, and I found out about them when a friend suggested that I go check them out at the Hotel Cafe while they were on a jaunt down the…
Justin Furstenfeld Tells His Story of Sobriety, Love and Life Through Song
LOS ANGELES, CA- On July 12th, 2018, Justin Furstenfeld, the frontman for the chart topping alternative rock band Blue October, started a 5 week “Open Book” acoustic residency at the Hotel Cafe. With a new Blue October album, I Hope You’re Happy, slated for release on…
Cloud Castle Lake’s Atmospheric Sonics Graced Hotel Cafe
HOLLYWOOD, CA- I don’t often head out into Hollywood to catch a band play on a Monday night when my day job has me going crazy with unrelenting deadlines, but I just had a feeling in my gut that I’d find some soul soothing respite…
Doe Paoro Is Poised To Walk Through The Second Door Next Year With New Music
HOLLYWOOD, CA- I’ve had my ear on Doe Paoro for a couple years now, first catching wind of her music when a link to her debut album “Slow To Love” somehow found its way to my inbox. I was drawn to the soulful nature of…
