Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners Light Up The Troubadour: A Night of Connection and Music
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Troubadour has always held a special place in my heart, being the first venue I attended after moving to LA. Tucked into West Hollywood, it carries an intimacy you won’t find in larger spaces. Walking into the second sold-out show of…
A Night of Vulnerability and Beauty: Leith Ross’s Concert at The Ford Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- Leith Ross’s recent performance at The Ford in Los Angeles was profoundly moving. Concluding their tour in this setting felt perfectly tailored to Ross’s unique style. The venue’s quiet, natural beauty, with its open-air amphitheater nestled into the hillside, provided an intimate…
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…
Billy Bragg Live: A 40-Year Journey of Folk, Protest, and Connection
LOS ANGELES, CA- Since the beginning of time, passing down wisdom through storytelling has been a tradition, an oral practice that connects generations by sharing life’s struggles, joys, and lessons. Last Friday, Billy Bragg carried on that tradition—not just through his music but with the…
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…
A Match Made in Musical Heaven: Dawes and Lucius at Luck Reunion
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION! AUSTIN, TX- Under the grand canopy of the Beer Tent at Luck Reunion, a musical synergy blossomed that could only be described as celestial. Dawes and Lucius, two powerhouses of modern Americana, converged…
Skinny Lister Delivers Raucous Folk-Punk Show at Marshall Funhouse
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Skinny Lister electrified the Marshall Funhouse at Parish crowd during SXSW 2024 with a raucous performance that blended folk charm with punk tones. Taking the stage with infectious enthusiasm, the British band…
Evangeline’s Soothing Voice and Humor Captivate Luck Reunion’s Chapel
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION! SPICEWOOD, TX- Luck Reunion is known for showcasing extraordinary talent in intimate settings, and this year was no exception. Amidst the eclectic lineup, it was Evangeline, the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, who stole my…
Celebrating the Holidays with Dawes: Taylor Goldsmith Shares Insights on Their Festive Event
LOS ANGELES, CA- ‘Tis the season for holiday jams — that time of the year where we compare Spotify Wrapped lists, debate just how alcohol and egg yolks go together and witness some amazing artists get together for the cheer of it all. You can…
From Online Sensation to Main Stage Attraction: Lizzy McAlpine Lights Up Bleached Fest
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- An early afternoon slot at any festival can be a daunting prospect for any artist, especially if it’s on the main stage. It’s a challenge to harness the sleepy energy of…
