Grapefruit, a Cherry Red Records label, have released a new 2-CD set devoted to the career of rock band Crabby Appleton. The set, Go Back, is the definitive Crabby Appleton release … Read More
Kim Petras Goes Orchestral with Feed The Beast Symphonic Sessions!
Celebrating the release of her latest, Feed The Beast, the stellar Kim Petras has released three live performances featuring a 7-piece string ensemble and they are incredible. The performances arrive … Read More
Festival Preview: Bourbon and Beyond, Louisville, KY Sept. 14-17
Festivals have had a rough go of it post-pandemic, especially in the Midwest. Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville has soldiered on. Last year, after a break for COVID, the festival … Read More
CD Review: Bad News: Every Mistake Imaginable- The Complete Frilly Pink Years 1987-1988
HNE, a Cherry Red record label, have recently released a two-CD set devoted to comedic heavy metal band Bad News. The set, Every Mistake Imaginable, features all of the music recorded … Read More
Theatre Review: Les Miserables at the Hollywood Pantages
Les Misérables Los Angeles – Hollywood Pantages Theatre Now through September 10, 2023 Costa Mesa – Segerstrom Center for the Arts September 19 – October 1, 2023 Cameron Mackintosh presents … Read More
Something Different: How to Write a Memorable Story
How to Write a memorable story We all want to write memorable and high-quality stories. Not everyone has the means and the interest to write good stories. Some want to … Read More
Blu-Ray Review: After Hours (1985)- Criterion Collection
Now halfway into 2023, the Criterion Collection have released several new titles for the month of July. One of them is Martin Scorsese’s 1985 dark comedy After Hours. As per usual … Read More
3 Movies from the 1980s to Rewatch (& Re-appreciate) Right Now
3 Movies from the 1980s to Rewatch (& Re-appreciate) Right Now It’s always a good idea to go back and look over some classics and see how they hold up … Read More
Album Review – Thompson Twins “Box”
Funny thing the Internet and streaming music. First of all, we all have to move away from this myth that “everything’s available to stream.” It’s not. Some stuff is available, … Read More
Album/Vinyl Review: The Residents- Duck Stab/Buster and Glen pREServed Edition Vinyl LP
Continuing their series of vinyl reissues, the Residents have recently re-released their 1978 classic album Duck Stab/Buster & Glen. As to be expected with Cherry Red Record and their released, … Read More
Box Set Review: Phil Lynott’s Grand Slam- Slam Anthems
Cleopatra Records have released a new box set devoted to Phil Lynott and his post Thin Lizzy band, Grand Slam. The set, Slam Anthems, is a massive six disc box … Read More
Concert Review: Crash Test Dummies, Ludlow Garage, Cincinnati, OH
Like many groups, Crash Test Dummies legacy is primarily tied to one big, hit single. In their native Canada, they’ve notched five top-ten hits and four additional top-40 appearances. However, … Read More
Redfall: AAA Gaming is Exhausted
Redfall: AAA Gaming is Exhausted One of the quirks of video gaming, something almost unique in the world of consumer products, is that the biggest projects out there often fail … Read More
Review – Hairspray Live At The Dolby Theatre
Hairspray MAY 2 – MAY 21, 2023 DOLBY THEATRE You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in … Read More