It’s been 40 years since Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, and “Slim Jim” Phantom formed Stray Cats. You wouldn’t know it by seeing them today, as rock & roll as certainly … Read More
Concert Review: The Regrettes, Cincinnati, Oh
“I’ve never thought of us as a full punk band,” says The Regrette’s Lydia Knight, “because that felt wrong, and poser-ish to me. We wrote some punk songs.” Of course, … Read More
Concert Review: Kristin Chenoweth Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Another great evening at the Bowl, this time with another super talented woman taking center stage, broadway legend: Kristin Chenoweth. I arrived only knowing the basics about Kristin Chenoweth. Wicked. … Read More
Concert Review: Cyndi Lauper Live at the Hollywood Bowl
This past Saturday evening, I had the distinct pleasure of seeing a legend in concert for the second time. I first saw Cyndi Lauper live a few years back when … Read More
Concert Review: Bob Dylan Neil Young, London
Bob Dylan, Neil Young Live Combined age 151 – someone check the record books on coheadliners ever reaching such a milestone. Bob Dylan and Neil Young rocked Hyde Park, London, … Read More
Concert Review: Chrissie Hynde @ The Hollywood Bowl 7/6/2019
Last night Pretenders founder and lead singer Chrissie Hynde closed out the July 4th weekend with an eclectic show at the legendary Hollywood Bowl. Hynde is currently celebrating her 40th … Read More
Music Review: Rhye and Lloyd Bridges Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Review by Jason Blanco There is something to be said about enjoying a glass of wine on a summer evening whilst listening to live music in a crowd of strangers. … Read More
Concert Review: Rooney
It’s rare that an artist can make a small venue sound like a giant arena while still retaining that intimate feel. It’s even rarer when that artist is doing it … Read More
Concert Review: Patti Smith- The Met in Philadelphia 4/29/19
For a little over four decades, Patti Smith has been one of the most influential figures in punk rock music. Along with being a prolific singer/songwriter, Smith is also a … Read More
Concert Review: The Zutons, Manchester
The Zutons Live in Manchester The Zutons? You know them from that song, it was huge… ummm. “Valerie”! That’s the one. Except The Zutons had a song that ultimately was … Read More
Concert Review: The Zutons, Manchester
The Zutons The Zutons? You know that band, you know them from that song… ummm, “Valerie”! That’s the one! Sad or bad for them, The Zutons had a song that … Read More
Concert Review: Greyson Chance Live in Los Angeles #PortraitsTour
You might remember Greyson Chance as the kid who covered a Lady Gaga song and got a record deal from Ellen. That is true. But, that is not who Greyson … Read More
Concert Announcement: Rick Springfield with Symphony Orchestra 3/30
Perennial teenager Rick Springfield brings his brand of pop rock to the World Famous Saban Theatre backed by a full symphony orchestra! On Saturday March 30th Springfield and The Santa Monica … Read More
Concert Review: Ace Frehley LIVE @ The Canyon Club 1/26/19
Ace Frehley LIVE The original Spaceman crashlanded in SoCal Saturday for a rollicking night of classic rock tunes from both his solo catalogue and from his roughly 15 year on-and-off … Read More