Monthly Archives: February 2012

A big Big Star tribute at SxSW

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

For those heading to SxSW this year, get your tickets early for the all-star tribute to Big Star‘s Third album that will be taking place  to the Paramount Theatre on March 15. The legendary album will be performed in its entirety … Continue reading →

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Mo’ Moe: Sundazed to release a Moe Tucker Anthology

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

There has always been something ultra cool about Maureen “Moe” Tucker. Starting back with her days as the “girl drummer” for the Velvet Underground. The slightly androgynous presence that countered Nico’s icy glam girl and the  VU boys’ downtown hipness. … Continue reading →

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Well Done, Dunwells (Live at Hotel Cafe, 2/27/12

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Just back from seeing the up and coming U.K. band the Dunwells at the Hotel Café. I don’t often write the “just back from the show” report but this band was too impressive not to spread the word. Fronted by … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear in L.A. Feb 27-March 4 (the Soft Swells/Dunwells edition)

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

It’s one of those weeks when you can check into the Hotel Café and stay the week. On Monday, there’s the Dunwells. This young UK band smoothly blend British folk-rock and Americana into a harmonious sound. While they may not … Continue reading →

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Live Shots: Butterfly Boucher and Ben Sollee

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

In the past couple weeks, I had the opportunity to a catch a couple of big time performers in small clubs. Okay, by “big time,” I don’t mean superstars but big time talents who should be better known in the … Continue reading →

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Album of the Week: Amelia White – Beautiful and Wild

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Amelia White caught my attention a few years back with her Black Doves album so I always keep an eye out from her new work. Beautiful and Wild is her latest effort and there is indeed a beauty and a … Continue reading →

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DISCovery: Isidore

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Isidore is in on-long off-on again collaboration between Remy Zero’s Jeffery Cain and The Church’s Steve Kilbey. I have a dim but positive memory of their original work together, but, of course, that was 8 years ago. They have teamed up … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear In L.A. Feb. 20-26 (The I See Hawks/Ra Ra Riot edition

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Sure, Hollywood is gearing up for the Oscars, but there are plenty of great shows for music lovers in Los Angeles (I resisted using the Tinsel Town term). I have loved the lit. rock tunes of the Hold Steady for … Continue reading →

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CD Review: Kevin Gordon – Gloryland

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Gloryland, Gordon’s first album since 2005, serves as a reminder to what a wonderful writer he is. There’s a powerful literary quality to his songs (he’s a published poet) that often feels like short stories brought to life with music. … Continue reading →

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2011′s Best From The Archives

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

I have been meaning to post this earlier but at least it’s not March yet. There were a number of reissues and archive releases that I really loved last year that didn’t get the attention of, say, the Beach Boys’ … Continue reading →

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