Monthly Archives: July 2015

Watch & Listen: Jason Isbell and Springtime Carnivore

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Michael Berick

So Jason Isbell is hotter than…. hell, you fill in the blank. I can’t compete with Isbell’s masterful way with turning a phrase.. His fantastic new album Something More Than Free debuted in the #6 slot on the Billboard Top … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear In L.A. July 28 – Aug. 3 (the Jayhawks/I See Hawks in L.A. edition)

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Michael Berick

July rolls into August with a full week of music. It is particularly strong on the free show front, which is never a bad thing. JD McPherson plays the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, while Hot Club of Cowtown will … Continue reading →

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Go See Here In L.A July 21-27 (The Phish/Ducktails Edition)

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Michael Berick

There are several waves of nostalgia waves up on Southern California, from Soul Asylum to Phish, Blondie to Bruce Cockburn, Spin Doctors to Violent Femmes and I’ve even gotten to Billy Joe Shaver yet. Go out and enjoy. Tues. 7/21 … Continue reading →

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What’s Old Is New: Dr. John, The Faces & Texas Tornadoes

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Michael Berick

I wanted to share some music news that crossed my radar that you might not have heard yet. The Faces stand as a band that epitomizes rock ‘n’ roll. They had the songs, they had the swagger, they had the … Continue reading →

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Go See Here In L.A. July 14-20 (The Blonde On Blonde On Blonde edition)

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Michael Berick

The week’s subject heading isn’t a direct reference to Bob Dylan but to On Blonde the coincidence that Yukon Blonde, whose new album is named, and Jill Sobule & Tammy Faye Starlite, whose tour is named Blonde On Blonde On … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear In L.A. July 7-13 (The Walter Trout/The Bird & The Bee Edition)

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Michael Berick

Well, July 4th has come and gone. Hopefully, you all had a fun holiday weekend and didn’t try to shoot a firecracker off of your head. But let’s concentrate on music as this first full week of July has some … Continue reading →

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Beyond The Dead – Bowie, Cooper, Kiss and More Classic Rock News

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Michael Berick

With the big Fare Thee Well concerts happening this weekend, it got me thinking about catching up on some news about classic rock acts. So first off, let’s start with the Grateful Dead. Rhino will be releasing the three Chicago … Continue reading →

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