Willow at The Ford Amphitheatre: A Transformative Evening of Bold Artistry
LOS ANGELES, CA- The journey of an artist is rarely linear. It’s a precarious tightrope act, balancing between external expectations and internal desires, between commercial success and authentic self-expression. For those who achieve fame at a young age, the path is even more perilous. To…
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…
A Magical Evening with The Airborne Toxic Event at The Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been to many concert venues in Los Angeles, but one that eluded me until recently was The Ford. Over a century old, it began as a community theater and has managed to retain that spirit, regularly hosting local artists, film screenings, and…
Exploring Arc Iris: The Genre-Defying Band Opening for Willow
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Opening the evening was Arc Iris, a band that might not yet be a household name but undoubtedly deserves to be. Their music defies easy categorization, blending avant-garde pop, experimental jazz, and electronic…
DJ Battlecat Curates a Celebration of The Life And Music of J Dilla at The Ford
LOS ANGELES, CA- On July 18th, Los Angeles transformed into a nexus of jazz and hip-hop as fans gathered to honor what would have been J Dilla’s 50th birthday. The late James Dewitt Yancey—better known as J Dilla—remains one of the most celebrated and influential…
Ani DiFranco Brings Back Some of That “Living In Clip” Magic With Andy Stochansky At The Ford
LOS ANGELES, CA- For someone who live pretty frugally, I’m pretty proud of my music collection. I’ve got 1351 compacts discs, and 342 vinyl records that I’ve ordered chronologically, alphabetized by name/last name. The only time I make any exceptions to my OCD-like organizing…
The Rainbow Girls’ Organic Americana And Seamless Harmonies Leaves And Impression
CLICK HERE To Go Back To The Main Article! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Kicking off the evening was a strong performance by the Bay Area trio Rainbow Girls. The Rainbow Girls are Erin Chapin, Caitlin Gowdey and Vanessa Wilbourn and I absolutely loved their…