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Live Review: The Chris Casello Combo at P.J.'s Lager House in Detroit, MI
Material: Attending a Chris Casello show is like ear candy for vintage guitar-oriented enthusiasts. The band takes you on a two- hour journey that ignites ... -
Live Review: The Occasional Moonlight at the Pig 'N Whistle in Hollywood, CA
Material: There’s such symmetry in the way Ryan Rawlings sings a sad song at a live show. The blue acoustic guitar that he strums is ... -
Live Review: Mike Oblinger at Rockwood Music Hall in New York, NY
Material: After logging years on national tours, backing artists like Garth Brooks, Amy Grant and Pure Prairie League—not to mention a few Emmy’s for songwriting—Mark ... -
Live Review: The Tierney Sutton Band at Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood, CA
Material: With the Grammys and Oscars just weeks away, the versatile veteran jazz vocalist and her seamless, longtime ensemble were all about celebrating her ninth ... -
Live Review: Terry Robb at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Thousand Oaks, CA
Material: Following the recent launch of his 15th album, Confessin’ My Dues, guitar master Terry Robb played a community show for a congregation who first ... -
Live Review: TLQ Plus at The World Stage Performance Gallery in Los Angeles, CA
Material: TLQ Plus is a jazz ensemble playing both originals and covers––upbeat, toe-tapping tunes that make you want to boogie. Mixing very good, all-instrumental, original ... -
Live Review: Binx at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA
Material: With her beehive updo, yellow and black latex getup, and sweet-as-honey onstage persona, Binx is the ultimate “bumble-gum” pop artist. The bumblebee advocate is ... -
Live Review: Manuel The Band at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, CA
Material: Manuel The Band has become more than just a collective from Long Beach. Their music is a collection of picturesque songs that illustrate their ... -
Live Review: Cliff Beach at Harvelle's in Santa Monica, CA
Material: Cliff Beach has been sliding and gliding on live stages for nearly two decades. Ultimately, he devoted his songwriting and musicality to the funk. ... -
Live Review: Terron Brooks at The Montalban Theatre in Hollywood, CA
Material: Terron Brooks had a daunting task ahead of him when he took on “Soul of Broadway”; naturally, when looking over the setlist, there were some ... -
Live Reviews: Katrina Stuart at Liaison Restaurant and Lounge in Hollywood, CA
Material: Katrina Stuart’s “Blue Roses,” which she showcased at this event, is an exceptionally polished pop song recycled from other pop acts before her. The ... -
Live Reviews: The Midnight Mission at Factory West in Los Angeles, CA
Material: As a Balkan refugee growing up in Sweden, Zana Messia faced several trials and tribulations. But as a teenager living in a foreign country, ... -
Live Reviews: Angeles at the Whisky A GoGo in West Hollywood, CA
Material: There are plenty of bands like Angeles in Los Angeles, and indeed in the States. Hell, all over the place! This is one of ... -
Live Reviews: Georgia Weber at Rockwood Music Hall in New York, NY
Material: Expanding the role of the double bass, Georgia Weber’s journey from punk bands in Australia to her performances with her trio The Sleeved Hearts ... -
Live Reviews: Natalie Clark at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, CA
Material: Kicking off the launch of her first EP, Head North, Natalie Clark was an absolute dynamo from beginning to end and brought a refreshing burst ... -
Live Reviews: Muhammad Seven and The Spring at Midway Cafe in Boston, MA
Material: Iranian-American singer-songwriter Muhammad Seven helms this enchantingly melodic five-piece that might be mistaken for the missing link between folk and Americana. Drenching curious listeners ... -
Live Review: Detroit Trouble at the Diesel Concert Theatre in Detroit, MI
Material: This incendiary Motor City trio aptly describes their music as “extreme blues.” Granted, there are many blues elements in what they do. There is ... -
Live Reviews: Jocelyn and Chris Arndt at The Standard in West Hollywood
Material: Notable standouts in the set were “Out of My Head” and “The Western.” The latter specifically was so charming in its theatricality that it ... -
Live Review: Sayed Sabrina at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA
Material: A feast for the eyes and ears, Sayed Sabrina is a tour de force. Celebrating the release of her album, Thou Art That, she ... -
Live Review: Ivy Wood at 1720 in Los Angeles
Material: Ivy Wood, a fantastic sludge-rock duo consisting of Julien Baptiste and Dennis Nillsson, have long been one of LA’s best-kept secrets. However, it seems ...
