Oasis at the Rose Bowl: A Philosophical Reflection on Music, Unity, and Ephemeral Moments
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are certain nights in life that seem almost impossible until they happen. The kind of nights where chance, nostalgia, and sheer human will collide to produce something larger than the sum of their parts. For me, one of those nights took…
Tedeschi Trucks Band Light Up The Greek Theatre with Soulful Firepower and Historic Resonance
LOS ANGELES, CA- Formed in 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida, Tedeschi Trucks Band was born from the union of two powerhouse musicians: Susan Tedeschi, a vocalist and guitarist whose smoky voice has long been steeped in blues and soul, and Derek Trucks, a slide-guitar prodigy who…
Supergrass Celebrate 30 Years of I Should Coco at the Hollywood Palladium
LOS ANGELES, CA- Britpop nostalgia was in full force this weekend in Los Angeles as Supergrass celebrated the 30th anniversary of their debut album I Should Coco before a sea of fans at the Hollywood Palladium… many of them expats… with a few even donning…
From Skeptic to Believer: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard at the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll be honest right up front: I didn’t get King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard when I first heard them. The name alone felt like a tongue-in-cheek dare… too long, too absurd. And then there was the music. My first exposure was……
Big Time Rush Brings Nostalgia and Energy to Chicago with “In Real Life, Worldwide” Tour
CHICAGO, IL- It’s crazy to think that a television show that started for teens in 2009 would be back in 2025 on a world tour. Big Time Rush is on their “In Real Life, Worldwide” tour playing every song from every episode. To top it…
Eight Emerging Artists Shine at Hotel Café’s “Not Another Showcase”
LOS ANGELES, CA- I walked into Hotel Café expecting one thing: a full set from Sabrina Sterling to mark the anticipation of her new EP release. I walked out with something else entirely. The night turned out to be Not Another Showcase, produced by Lucas…
Diana Ross Brings Grace, Glamour, and a Legacy of “Timeless Classics” to the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- To say I was excited to see Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl on July 25th would be an understatement. The moment I bought my ticket, I knew this wouldn’t be just another concert. This was a chance to witness a living…
Wavves Close Out Their Spun Tour in L.A. with Nostalgia and Chaos
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Fonda Theatre marked the final stop of Wavves’ Spun North American summer tour, and their return to L.A. felt like a fitting end to the run. By the time the venue started filling up, it was clear who this show was…
Quiet Light Casts a Hypnotic Glow at Central Presbyterian Church During SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- As I slid into a pew closer to the front, I took in the gorgeous architecture of Austin’s Central Presbyterian Church. The panels of stained glass elegantly dispersed the late afternoon light,…
Emily Eisa Reimagines Motown Classic in Atmospheric Hotel Café Set
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Emily Eisa’s set was a three-song exercise in atmosphere. A pianist, vocalist, and composer, she blends classical training with alt-pop textures, creating moody, cinematic soundscapes. Her voice is airy but expressive, pairing…
