If you live in LA and simply can’t take the time to drive through Interstate 10 and hit the juke joints in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, the next best alternative is to take in an evening at the Canyon…
Category: Concert Reviews
Rusty Young w/ Chelsea Williams@The Grammy 02.08.18
Although he’s had a 50+ year career recording with the likes of Buffalo Springfield and the Eagles as well as being a Founding Father of Poco, Rusty Young has taken this long to finally release a solo album. At the…
Joe Bonamassa’s Rock Candy Funk Party@The Baked Potato 02.01.18
If you’ve ever seen Joe Bonamassa in concert with his “regular” band in mega theatres, you’d be in for a pleasant surprise to catch him at the Baked Potato with his Rock Candy Funk Party. Gone is the shark suit,…
Chris Hillman@The Scherr Theatre 01.27.18
Chris Hillman soared with material ranging from his days with The Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers and especially from his most recent album Bidin’ My Time at a captivating 90 minute evening at the Scherr Theatre in Thousand Oaks. It…
Steve Smith & Vital Information @ Catalina’s 01.26.18
For a fan who’s listened to legendary drummer Steve Smith playing in bands ranging from Journey to Steps Ahead, it was easy on Friday night to figure out why his own long-time quartet is called Vital Information. The two score…
Tommy Emmanuel & J.D. Simo@Smothers Theatre 01.17.18
“Train up a child in the way he should grow, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 On Wednesday evening at the Smothers Theatre, both solo artists mentioned that they began learning their instruments…
Mike Gurrola Quintet@The Blue Whale 01.08.1
Some of Los Angeles’ best and most reliable sidemen got together to demonstrate what they can produce on their own terms. Bassist Mike Gurrola, who’s made his name working with the likes of Pharoah Sanders, Eric Reed and Terry Gibbs,…
Andy Garcia and the CineSon All Stars@ Catalina’s 01.05.18
If the packed house at Catalina’s recognized Andy Garcia’s name only by his film reputation, they were in for a pleasant surprise, as the 2 ¾ hour evening had the star giving tribute and historical education in both word and…
Mike Stern Quartet@Catalina’s 12.14.17
The house was packed at Catalina’s Thursday night, filled with fans and Middle School Band students to see how guitarist Mike Stern’s playing skills were affected since his hand and shoulder injury last year. Teamed with all stars Dave Weckl/dr,…
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band@ Catalina’s 12.11.17
Going to a Christmas Concert by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band is like celebrating the Holiday with your hip uncle; you know you’re going to get something unexpected, but you’re going to like it. Goodwin and company didn’t disappoint, as…