Tag Archives: Jack White

Chicago Blues In Memoriams and Living On

Two major figures in the Chicago music scene passed on last week. Cleotha Staples, who was the eldest daughter of Pops Staples, died on February 20 on the South Side of Chicago at the age of 78. She had been … Continue reading

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Go See Hear In L.A. Dec. 3-9 (The Shuggie Otis/Kinky Friedman edition)

There is a lot to celebrate as we head into Chanukah weekend. Let’s start with the Polyphonic Spree’s Holiday Extravaganza that I previewed for the L.A. Weekly (http://www.laweekly.com/2012-11-29/music/lauryn_hill_bad_brains_shuggie_otis/3/). This family-friendly show features the eccentric ensemble performing holiday tunes and their … Continue reading

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The Return of Eric Burdon: Please Don’t Let Him Be Misunderstood!

The original rock ‘n’ roll animal Eric Burdon is back. The man who sang such classic tunes as “The House of the Rising Son,” “It’s My Life,” “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place,” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” and … Continue reading

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Go See Hear In L.A. Aug. 6-12 (The Shovels & Rope/Sigur Ros Edition)

This week starts off with another terrific Tuesday.  LA glam-pop legends Redd Kross is back with a new album Researching the Blues (on Merge) and a show at the Roxy with Tijuana Panthers, Pangea and Keith Morris playing D.J. Blues … Continue reading

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Coming Soon: New Bob, Van and Wanda

Yesterday, Columbia Records announced that Bob Dylan will release his 35th album in September. The album, entitled Tempest, contains 10 new Dylan tunes. This follow-up to 2009′s Together Through Life also comes out in the 50th anniversary of his self-titled … Continue reading

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Go See Hear in L.A. May 29-June # (The Beach Boys/Dry The River edition)

Memorial Weekend signaled the official start of summer, so it seems appropriate that this week finds the Beach Boys playing in town at the Hollywood Bowl (6/2) and Irvine Meadows (6/3). Tickets probably now are just available at brokers since … Continue reading

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