Tag Archives: Robyn Hitchcock

SNAP! – here comes a podcast documentary of the legendary Deirdre O’Donoghue

When I think of qualities for a good friend, I think of someone who is reliable and trustworthy. Someone who gives you good advice. Someone you enjoy spending time with. A person who shares some similar interests but who also … Continue reading

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

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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August Desk Clearing: Shovels & Rope, Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, NRBQ and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Another busy month in the music world. What with Sir Paul re-signing with Capitol. R.E.M. announcing a big reissue of Out Of Time to celebrate the CD’s 25th anniversary. News that Bob Weir will release his first new solo album … Continue reading

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Go See Hear In L.A. June 1-7 (the Elizabeth Cook/Happy Traum edition)

June starts off with an unusually high number of acts from Down Under coming up to L.A. This early summer Australian invasion includes Gordi on June 1, Matt Corby on June 4, Emma Swift on June 5, Missy Higgins on … Continue reading

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Go See Hear In L.A. April 27-May 3 (the Posies/Catcus Blossoms edition)

Well, April is turning into May, which means that the school year is ending soon, summer is coming and all that entails (sorry, I’m not that profound today). But here are the shows this transitional week that have caught my … Continue reading

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What’s News: Slobberbone, Feelies and Hard Working Americans

  The Hard Working Americans are living up to their name. The group – Todd Snider (vocals, guitar), Dave Schools (bass guitar, background vocals), Neal Casal (guitars, background vocals), Duane Trucks (drums and percussion), Chad Staehly (keyboards, background vocals) and … Continue reading

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Go See Hear In L.A. March 17-24 (The John Doe/Joe Pug Edition)

In case you are still in L.A. and not Austin, here are some shows worth checking out. Wed. 3/18 Local troubadour Henry Wolfe lands at the Satellite with Night Cruise. Thurs. 3/19 Top Show: Cory Branan released one of my … Continue reading

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News From June: Resurrected James Brown Live, Robyn Hitchcock in Judy Collins Mode and The Milk Carton Kids’ New Tour Buddy

Here are some news items from this month that has caught my attention. Showtime announced that it will do a series on the life of roadies, entitled Roadies. What makes this exciting news is that it comes from Cameron Crowe … Continue reading

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Go See Hear In L.A. June 17-22 (the Cowboy Junkies/Milk Carton Kids edition

Hopefully this edition will signal the return to regular blog-casting. I couldn’t pass up this week which includes one of the great, over-packed night of shows (see June 20). Tues. June 17 Top Show: Amy LaVere brings her bass, her … Continue reading

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Go See Hear In L.A. April 28-May 5 (Los Lobos/Os Mutantes Edition)

Stagecoach riding off into the sunset and April quickly evaporating as well, and the shows just keep coming. Veteran singer-songwriter David Poe stops by the Hotel Café on Monday night, while the young NYC-based band Baby Alpaca shares its delicate … Continue reading

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