Tag Archives: Drive-By Truckers

Archives Alives: MC5, R.E.M., Stax, New West, Nick Lowe, Led Zep & New Fave: the Beths

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Michael Berick

Where you were 50 years ago today? Well, if you were alive that is. If you were at the Gladsaxe Teen Club (yes, in Gladsaxe, Denmark) then you saw the first show that John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, … Continue reading →

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Congrats To This Year’s American Music Award Nominees

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Michael Berick

Yesterday, the Americana Music Association announced its nominees for the 16th annual Honors & Awards Show. It might sound like a cliche but each category is packed with greatness. Sturgill Simpson notched the most nominations with three: Album of the … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear In L.A. Oct. 6-12 (The Drive-By Truckers/Dixie Chicks edition)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Michael Berick

October is rolling along. This week features big names like Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Bob Weir and ZZ Top, but the top show for me would be the Drive-By Truckers/Lydia Loveless shows at the Regent. Thur. 10/6 Top Show(s): Grammy … Continue reading →

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What’s Old Is New: Van Morrison, Lou Reed and the Carter Families

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Michael Berick

The first Velvet Underground album I bought was an odd MGM repackaging of White Light/White Heat. It was cool, mysterious and a little bit frightening for a Midwestern teen. Loaded, however, was my second VU album and the one that … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear In L.A. April 21-28 (The Nikki Lane/Caitlin Rose Edition)

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Michael Berick

Well, Coachella is finally behind us but Stagecoach now is galloping in this weekend. But there is plenty of music to keep you occupied whether you are tired from Indio, headed back to Indio or ignoring Indio all together Tues. … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear In L.A. April 21-30 (Holly Williams/Holly George-Warren/Inara George edition)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Michael Berick

Although I am still living the nomadic life, I wanted to drop back in to take a look on upcoming shows. Pardon any obvious omissions, things have been rather catch-as-catch-can of late. Tues. April 22 The Men will be marching … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear In L.A. Feb. 14-18 (the Far West/Dustbowl Revival Edition)

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Michael Berick

With the Grammy circus packing up their tents and elephantine expense account moving out of town, what’s left to do? Well, I don’t know if Bonnie Raitt will be bringing along her latest Grammy to Long Beach’s Terrace Theater on … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear In L.A. Oct. 1-7 (The Little Green Cars, Black Keys, Blood Red Shoes edition)

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Michael Berick

October starts off with a busy Monday. Sweden’s The Royal Concept shares the bill at the Troubadour with Wolf Gang (not to be confused with Wolf Parade, Deer Wolf or Sea Wolf). Passenger also arrives from Europe to headline at … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear in L.A. March 13-18 (the Drive-By Truckers-Raincoats edition)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Michael Berick

Just a quick run-through this week as I am running behind on so many things (don’t ask). Anyway, for those not spending their week in Austin for SxSW, here are a few show on my radar. Punk pioneers the Raincoats … Continue reading →

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Go See Hear In L.A.: March 7-13 (Hot Tuna to Early Winters

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Michael Berick

This week offers a number of veteran acts (from the likes of Eric Clapton, Hot Tuna, Jackson Browne and Los Lobos to Michelle Shocked and Marshall Crenshaw) to some cool younger acts (such as Floating Action, Ash Reiter, Early Winters … Continue reading →

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