Monthly Archives: January 2016

Go See Hear In L.A. Jan. 28-31 (the Dr. Dog/Kitten edition)

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

Somehow January has come to an end. And I still have so many January things left to do…Well, if you planning to go out, here are some suggestions for you. Thur. 1/28 Jenny Lewis starts her 3-night stand (I think … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear In L.A. Jan.19-26 (The White Buffalo/Elephant Revival edition)

Posted on January 20, 2016 by

Wanted to get this up and out because there are some excellent shows this week as Josh Ritter, J.D. McPherson, Dave & Phil Alvin, Dawes and Dwight Yoakam all have concerts in Southern California. Here is what I have come … Continue reading →

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Helping Ivan Julian And Remembering Buffin, Blowfly and Glenn Frey

Posted on January 19, 2016 by

To many In Memoriams, sad to say. Although first I wanted to mention a way to help an ailing musician. Ivan Julian, who was the Voidoids‘ original guitarist and currently plays with the cult supergroup The Fauntleroys with the Alejandro … Continue reading →

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Sunday Desk Clearing: The Velvets, The Monkees & Loretta Lynn

Posted on January 18, 2016 by

As often happens, you post one thing and then you remember something else and two more things come in…so, here you go. This year is the Year of the Monkey in the Lunar calendar. It is also the 50th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Friday Desk Clearing: New Lucinda, Old Lords Of The New Church & A Neil Young Movie Marathon

Posted on January 15, 2016 by

While I had a couple minutes, I thought I’d share some recent things that came across my screen. Congratulations are in order for to this year’s recipients of the Folk Alliance’s Elaine Weissman Lifetime Achievement Awards: Ramblin’ Jack Elliott (Living) … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear In L.A. Jan. 13-18 (the Bird Dog/I See Hawks In L.A. edition)

Posted on January 14, 2016 by

I apologize for being absent longer from here longer than I expected. One thing led to another and you know…there you go and here we are. Anyway, it’s not too late to talk about this week’s shows, is it? Wed. … Continue reading →

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Monday Mourning: Otis Clay, Red Simpson & David Bowie

Posted on January 11, 2016 by

The past few days have seen much sadness in the music world with the deaths of Otis Clay, Red Simpson and David Bowie. Blue Hall of Famer Otis Clay passed away on Friday Jan. 8passed at 73. Clay was best … Continue reading →

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A Thing Or Two On Chris Stapleton

Posted on January 5, 2016 by

Chris Stapleton‘s hot streak is still going strong into 2016. With his big date at the Grammys looming next month (he is nominated in four categories), Stapleton will the musical guest on the Jan. 16 episode of Saturday Night Live. … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions for 2016 – Bloodshot, Creem & the Infamous Stringdusters

Posted on January 2, 2016 by

Fans of the late, lamented rock mag Creem Magazine (the first one I read religiously) will be shouting “Boy Howdy!” over the news that there is a documentary on the magazine in the works. Scott Crawford, the filmmaker who chronicled … Continue reading →

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