-
Recent Posts
Archives
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
Categories
Meta
Blog Stats
- 7,469 hits
Blogroll
- aBroad Across the Globe
- Adventures of Lexie Kahn
- Bohemian Adventures
- Campus Explorer
- Como el pulpo
- Discuss
- Domestic Diva
- GalooGalee
- Get Inspired
- Get Polling
- Get Support
- http://leonardfelson.com/blog/
- http://www.hystericalmommynetwork.com
- http://www.jennyneill.com
- http://www.statecollegemom.blogspot.com
- http://www.thaispasnow.wordpress.com
- http://www.tiffanyhawk.com
- Learn WordPress.com
- Mike Moody
- No Depression
- Pain Perdu
- Panic Book
- Panic Handbook
- Reel Life With Jane
- Seeking Shama
- The Bluegrass Situation
- The Humor Columnist
- Turnstyled and Junkpiled
- Vegas Happens Here
- Wandermelon
- WordPress Planet
- WordPress.com News
- Write On Online
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Billy Ray at the Bootleg?
Just had to add this to the weekly show news. As I was reading yesterday’s “The Fold presents” email, I see that Billy Ray Cyrus will be making a “surprise” appearance at the Bootleg on Friday. Lostine and Trapdoor Social … Continue reading
Go See Hear In L.A. Aug. 27-Sept. 2 (The Redd Kross/Concrete Blonde Edition)
August is ending and September is beginning. Summer is concluding and Fall is on its way. These changes result in a week filled with the old and the new. First, the blasts from the past. Beloved L.A. glam poppers Redd … Continue reading
Posted in Best in L.A. Shows, Music,
Tagged Air Traffic Controller, Bleu, Cloud Nothing Beirut, Concrete Blonde, Conor Oberst, David Serby, Desaparecidos, Dick Dale, Dinosaur Jr., Dirk Powell, Divine Fits, Eric Bibb, Father John Misty, Grant Langston, Hoots & Hellmouth, Johnette Napolitano, Kristin Hersh, Mike Watt, Old 97's, Peach Kings, Polaris, Redd Kross, Sleigh Bells, Soft Pack, Spain, Steep Canyon Rangers, Steve Martin, The Adventures of Pete and Pete, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, The Trishas, The Very Best, Throwing Muses, Yeasayer
Leave a comment
The (other) Mindy Project
So all over town, I see the big billboards promoting the new TV comedy, The Mindy Project, starring the funny Mindy Kaling of The Office fame (and who remembers her in her breakout role as “Ben Affleck” in Matt & … Continue reading
Posted in Music,
Tagged Dolly Parton, Essential Mindy Smith, Giant Leap/TVX Records, Jolene, McCabe's, Mindy Smith, Vanguard
Leave a comment
Go See Hear In L.A. Aug. 22-26 (The Dustbowl Revival/Driftwood Singers Edition)
As the dog days of summer wear on, this week is marked by some youngblood talent. Tuesday offers a contrast in roots rock. The raw edged duo, The Peach Kings continue their Harvard & Stone residency while the slicker (or … Continue reading
Posted in Best in L.A. Shows, Music,
Tagged Air Traffic Controller, Alejandro Escovedo, Blackberry Smoke, Blank Tapes, Bleu, Brass Bed, Dana Falconberry, David Dondero, Diana Krall, Dustbowl Revival, Eleni Mandell, Field Report, Geoff Muldaur, Jesse Malin, Jim Kweskin, Julia Holter, Kip Broadman, Lord Huron, Measure, Michael Andrews, Pebaluna, Rich McCulley, Snowblind, the Driftwood Singers, The Peach Kings, The Trews, Truth & Salvage Co.
Leave a comment
Tonight’s Concert Update: Free The Donnies The Amys show
I failed to mention earlier another free show (and fine show) option for tonight, Thursday, Aug. 18. The Donnies The Amys will be playing at Pershing Square tonight at 9 as part of the summer free concert series there. This … Continue reading
Posted in Best in L.A. Shows, Music,
Leave a comment
Battle of the Blues’ Showdown At Club Nokia This Saturday
This year’s Guitar Center Battle of the Blues takes place on Saturday night the 18th at Club Nokia at LA Live. If you aren’t familiar with this event, it is the culmination of a nationwide search for the the best … Continue reading
Posted in Best in L.A. Shows, Music,
Tagged Dr. John, Guitar Center Battle of the Blues, Joe Bonamassa
Leave a comment
Go See Hear In L.A. Aug. 14-19 (the Joy Kills Sorrow/Divine Fits edition)
Are Tuesdays turning into the new Saturday nights? Probably not, but take a lot at some of the shows lined up for this Tuesday. The new indie super-group Divine Fits (featuring Spoon’s Britt Daniel, New Bomb Turks’ Sam Brown and … Continue reading
Posted in Best in L.A. Shows, Music,
Tagged Alabama Shakes, Amadou & Mariam, Antibalas, Be Good Tanyas, Bittersweet, Britt Daniels, Charles Bradley, Clarence Bucaro, Dan Janisch, Dead Can Dance, Dead Rock West, Divine Fits, Drunken Prayer, Dunwells, Ed Helms, Frazey Ford, Henry Clay People, Honey Island Swamp Band, Honeyhoney, Joy Kills Sorrow, KHank III, Lee Fields and the Expressions, New Bomb Turks, Old Crow Medicine Show, Phish, Pony Boy, Regina Spektor, Rev. Horton Heat, Robert Walter, Ruben Blades, Sam Brown, Sam Parton, Sean Rowe, Shana Halligan, Sharon Jones, Shel, Spoon, The Kills, The Royal Concept, Til A Spring Wind Blows, Trish Klein, Whiskey Sour Radio Hour, Whitey Morgan & The 78's, Willie Watson, Wolf Parade Dan Boeckner, Y La Bamba
Leave a comment
Black Moses, Willy Wonka and Mel Stuart
I will confess: I do like reading obituaries. Not out of morbid curiosity but I just find them as little biographies that often contain fascinating nuggets of information. This week, among the posthumous tributes to prominent composer Marvin Hamlisch and … Continue reading
Micky Dolenz’ New Album Looks Back To the Past
I wrote a piece about the Monkees awhile back upon news of Davy Jones’ passing, so I thought I’d add some happier Monkees news. Micky Dolenz is releasing a new album this fall entitled Remember. True to its title, the … Continue reading
Posted in Music,
Tagged Beatles, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Monkees, Nilsson, Remember
Leave a comment
