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Quick Hits: Shires, Prine, Pylon, Tweedy, Booker T, Replacements and The Staple Singers

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Michael Berick

Just dropping in to share a few things that popped up on my radar. Amanda Shires has a new track “The Problem” that she’s releasing on September 28. Freaturing Jason Isbell, the song is about supporting someone through a very difficult time, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Allman Brothers, Amanda Shires, Bobby Bare, Booker T. & The MGs, Dave Alvin, Flat Five, Jason Isbell, Jeff Tweedy, Jim White, Jimbo Mathus, John Prine, Little Richard, Pylon, Randall Bramlett, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Sharon Jones, Son Volt, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Staple Singers, Stax Records, Steve Earle, Steve Wynn, The Replacements, Van Duren, Will Kimbrough | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Music, Uncategorized | Tagged Aaron Lee Tasjan, Amanda Shires, Americana Music Association, Americana Music Awards, Billy Bragg, Brent Cobb, Charlie Sexton, Courtney Hartman, Drive-By Truckers, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Jason Isbell, Jen Gunderman, Joe Henry, John Prine, Lori McKenna, Lumineers, Margo Price, Marty Stuart, Rhiannon Giddens, Rodney Crowell, Ryan Adams, Sam Outlaw, Spencer Cullum Jr., Sturgill Simpson | Leave a comment

Go See Hear In L.A. April 16-21 (the Giant Sand/GospelBeach edition)/

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Michael Berick

This will be a bit of a stripped down version but, hopefully, better a little than none at all… Wed. 6/15 Top Show(s): Howe Gelb has been mining fascinating desert-baked sound as Giant Sand for many years now. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Best in L.A. Shows, Music,, Uncategorized | Tagged Al Di Meola, Beth Orton, Bob Dylan, Cage The Elephant, Carolyn Wonderland, Craig McMurtry, Day Wave, Dustbowl Revival, Eagle Rock Gospel Singers, Eleni Mandell, Eliot Sumner, Emmy The Great, Floating Action, Gary Hoey, Giant Sand, GospelbeacH, Hawai, Howe Gelb, I See Hawks In L.A., Inara George, Jay Farrar, John McEuen, John Prine, Kaki King, Kara Grainger, Lee England Jr., Mike Andrews, Mike Viola, Nico Yaryan, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Rogue Wave, Sarah Jarosz, Steely Dan, Sturgill Simpson, The Humming House, The Interrupters, The Tyde, Thee Midnighters, Tokyo Police Club, Tony Gilkyson, Ultan Conlon, We The Folk, We Were Promised Jetpacks, You Won't, Zoe Keating | Leave a comment

Go See Hear In L.A. May 11-17 (the Bob Mould/Andrew Bird edition)

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Michael Berick

I’ve got a crazy busy week so I will skip the preamble and get to the good stuff, and hopefully I won’t discover additional interesting shows after I hit “publish.” Wed. 5/11 You can bid farewell to the Motion City … Continue reading →

Posted in Best in L.A. Shows, Music,, Uncategorized | Tagged Aaron Embry, Amanda Shires, Andrew Bird, Beach Boys, Bob Boilen, Bob Mould, Brambles, Brian Wilson, Charles Bradley, Chris Cohen, Claudette Robinson, D. Edwards, Darryl Purpose, Eagle Rock Gospel Singers, Eleni Mandell, Garbage, Grateful Dead, Henry Clay People, James Supercave, Janiva Magness, Jason Isbell, Javier Colon, John Grant, John Prine, Jonathan Coulton, Joseph Arthur, Kris Allen, Lights, Lukas Nelson, Lumineers, Macy Gray, Matt Anderson, Matthew Mayfield, Modern English, Motion City Soundtrack, Neil Young, Night Moves, Panic At The Disco, Paul Zollo, Pet Sounds, Promise of the Real, Richard Thompson, Sam Fischer, Sam Morrow, Warren "Pete" Moore, Weezer, Wild Belle | Leave a comment

Friday Desk Clearing: Jerry Lee Lewis, Allen Ginsberg, Dylan, The Dead and the rest (updated)

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Michael Berick

I wanted to catch up on some recent and somewhat recent news. It seems like it is a particular popular time for covers albums. You have probably have heard that Bob Dylan is following up last year’s Shadows of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Uncategorized | Tagged Alejandro Escovedo, Allen Ginsberg, Andre Williams, Avett Brothers, Bill Lloyd, Bob Dylan, Bobby Fuller, Bongos, Bun E. Carlos, Byrds, Charles Bukowski, Cheap Trick, Daniel Johnston, dB's, Divine Weeks, Duane Allman, Edgar Winter, Esme Patterson, Fairport Convention, Felice Brothers, Former Belle, Grateful Dead, Hollies, I See Hawks In L.A., Jack Ingram, Jason Wilber, Jeff Beck, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jim Dickinson, Jim Jones, John Carney, John Mayall, John McVie, John Prine, Jon Auer, Juniore, Ken Stringfellow, Lonnie Mack, Lou Reed, Loudon Wainwright, Luke Bell, Mick Fleetwood, Mike Stinson, My Morning Jacket, Nudie, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Paul Simon, Paul Winters, Pete Seeger, Peter Green, Petra Haden, Phil Ochs, Posies, Raspberries, Richard Barone, Robert Pollard, Robert Rex Waller Jr., Roy Halee, Sam Samudio, Sam The Sham, Sara Watkins, Sing Street, the Damned, The Jam, Tony Joe White, Wolfie's Just Fine | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Music | Tagged Carolina Chocolate Drops, Chuck Wagon Gang, Connie Smith, Dan Rather, Drive-By Truckers, George Jones, John Prine, Johnny Cash, Left Banke, Lou Reed, Marty Stuart, Merle Haggard, Michael Brown, Murry Hammond, Old 97's, Rosanne Cash, Roy Orbison, The Beckies, The Carter Family, Van Morrison, Velvet Underground | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Music | Tagged B.B. King, Billy Zoom, Bob Dylan, Born In Chicago, Brittany Howard, Denny Lile, Donnie Fritts, Doug Sahm, Dr. John, Faces, Flaco Jimenez, Freddy Fender, Howlin' Wolf, Jack White, Jason Isbell, John Paul White, John Prine, Muddy Waters, Raging Fire, Rod Stewart, Spooner Oldham, Texas Tornadoes, Van Morrison, Wilson Pickett | Leave a comment

What’s New From Old Friends: The Mavericks, Dwight Yoakam, Glen Campbell, Paul Kelly, Lead Belly and Buena Vista Social Club too.

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Michael Berick

A number of familiar old names have some interesting new projects on the horizon. Glen Campbell, who just won a Grammy and has an Oscar nomination, will see the release of the soundtrack to this highly praised documentary Glen Campbell…I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, | Tagged Bill Monroe, Brandy Clark, Buena Vista Social Club, Chris Chew, Cody Dickinson, Doc Watson, Dock Boggs, Dwight Yoakam, Glen Campbell, Gurf Morlix, Janis Ian, John Medeski, John Prine, Kenny Roby, Lead Belly, Luther Dickinson, Lyle Lovett, Mavericks, Natalie Maines, North Mississippi All-Star, Paul Kelly, Pete Seeger, Peter Rowan, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen, Robert Rudolph, Six String Drag, The Word, Tom Paxton, Woody Guthrie | Leave a comment

Go See Hear In L.A. Sept. 30-Oct. 6 (The King Crimson/Kings of Leon edition)

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Michael Berick

Since I am running behind, I’m just going to dive right in… Tues. Sept. 30 Top Show: I was never a Prog Rock guy but there is a something special about Robert Fripp and his regal guitar playing. The king … Continue reading →

Posted in Best in L.A. Shows, Music, | Tagged Angelique Kidjo, Belle and Sebastian, Blitzen Trapper, Boy & Bear, Caitlin Rose, Cass McCombs, Cassoria, Cecilia Noel, Cibo Matto, Crosby Stills and Nash, Dave Rawlings, Del Amitri, Doug Seegers, Echosmith, Eleni Mandell, Felice Brothers, Geneviere Bellemare, Gillian Welch, Greylag, John Paul Jones, John Prine, Justin Currie, Justin Towne Earle, Kevin Drew, King Crimson, Kings of Leon, Liam Bailey, Living Colour, Nels Cline, Nick Waterhouse, Parker Milsap, Red Baraat, Rob Stone, Robert Fripp, Roseanne Cash, Run River NorthConor Oberst, Ruthie Foster, Said The Whale, Stephen Malkmus, Steve Taylor, Susie Glaze and the Hilosome Band, The Broods, The Whigs | Leave a comment

Barry Goldberg Helps Beat The February Blues At The Mint

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Michael Berick

Like discovering a great new bakery or stumbling upon a cool obscure bookstore (you can substitute your own favorite experiences), there is something uniquely wonderful about dropping by your neighborhood bar and catching some talented musicians just playing for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Best in L.A. Shows, Music, | Tagged Barry Goldberg, Carla Olson, Dylan, Electric Flag, Gary Malabar, Gladys Knight, Jimmy Vivino, John Prine, Kat Dyson, Mick Taylor, Mike Bloomfield, Paul Butterfield, Prince, Rick Reed, Shari Puerto, Stanley Behrens, Super Sessions, The Mint, Van Morrison | 3 Comments

Tag Archives: John Prine

Quick Hits: Shires, Prine, Pylon, Tweedy, Booker T, Replacements and The Staple Singers

Congrats To This Year’s American Music Award Nominees

Go See Hear In L.A. April 16-21 (the Giant Sand/GospelBeach edition)/

Go See Hear In L.A. May 11-17 (the Bob Mould/Andrew Bird edition)

Friday Desk Clearing: Jerry Lee Lewis, Allen Ginsberg, Dylan, The Dead and the rest (updated)

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

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

Go See Hear In L.A. Sept. 30-Oct. 6 (The King Crimson/Kings of Leon edition)

Barry Goldberg Helps Beat The February Blues At The Mint

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