A Night of Symphonic Splendor with Ellie Goulding at the Walt Disney Concert Hall Review: Ellie Goulding with Orchestra at Walt Disney Concert Hall 11/22/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- Ellie Goulding’s orchestral adventure at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, in collaboration with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, was less a concert and more a revelation. For an artist…
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Warm Hearts With Levity And Joy In Los Angeles REVIEW: Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Walt Disney Concert Hall 3/3/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- Seeing Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Disney Hall was a dream come true for me. I’ve loved their music since I first heard them back in the…
Regina Spektor’s Unfettered Imagination, Ever-Ready Humor and Disarming Sincerity Shine In Los Angeles Review: Regina Spektor at the Walt Disney Concert Hall 3/7/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- Regina Spektor brought her special run of solo performances to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles this week, delivering a soaring, funny and…
KODO One Earth Tour 2023: Tsuzumi To Los Angeles REVIEW: KODO at Walt Disney Concert Hall 1/31/2023
LOS ANGELES- Walking into Disney Hall to see Kodo perform, I anticipated a night of serious and somber traditional drumming. Instead, it was one of the most joyous performances I’ve…
“I’m in love with another woman. Her name is Emmylou Harris.” Review: Emmylou Harris @ Walt Disney Concert Hall 6/11/22
LOS ANGELES, CA- Willie Nelson once famously said, “There are two kinds of men. Those who are in love with Emmylou Harris, and those who haven’t met her.” My father…
Dr. Angela Davis Speaks On Art And Its Role in Social Change Review: Angela Davis at Walt Disney Concert Hall 6/5/22
LOS ANGELES, CA- “Begin with art, because art tries to take us outside ourselves. It is a matter of trying to create an atmosphere and context so conversation can…
Herbie Hancock Takes a Stand with Power to the People! at Disney Concert Hall "People have power that they don't realize." - Herbie Hancock
LOS ANGELES, CA- The air is electric on March 5th at the Frank Gehry designed Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles as Herbie Hancock joins the Los Angeles…
Jason Isbell Shines in a Special Acoustic Evening at the Disney Hall In a stunning, stripped-down set, Jason Isbell reminds us his songwriting is every bit as compelling without a full band
LOS ANGELES, CA- Jason Isbell took the stage at the Walt Disney Hall last week to perform a special acoustic set, and to call it “special” hardly scratches the surface. The…
Brandi Carlile’s ‘Songs are like Tattoos’- A performance of Joni Mitchell’s Blue Album
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every year when the LA Phil releases their upcoming Disney Hall concert schedule, I scan the calendar looking for those concerts that can’t be missed. As soon…
The Audacity of Vulnerability: Nick Cave Opens Up at L.A.’s Walt Disney Concert Hall "[Music is] one of the things that will save the world because it is a testament to the values of humanity." - Nick Cave
LOS ANGELES, CA- You who wish to conquer pain You must learn what makes me kind The crumbs of love that you offer me Are the crumbs I’ve left behind…
