The Echo was a packed house for two very special ladies, ABRA and Empress Of. I adore Lorely Rodriguez and had met her at SXSW several years earlier, just after her debut EP dropped. At that time, I was completely unfamiliar with her music, but once I caught that, I knew I was hooked. Two years passed, then I heard about her again when her … Continue reading Empress Of, ABRA
sngshows: I have a habit of attending shows where I know little to nothing about the bands playing. Usually I have a good grip on one band and the rest of the bill is completely unknown to me. Sometimes the band that I know best is the opener, and the headliner I’ve never heard of and did not care to look up prior to arriving … Continue reading ON AN ON and Eliot Sumner
I have a habit of attending shows where I know little to nothing about the bands playing. Usually I have a good grip on one band and the rest of the bill is completely unknown to me. Sometimes the band that I know best is the opener, and the headliner I’ve never heard of and did not care to look up prior to arriving at … Continue reading ON AN ON and Eliot Sumner
sngshows: Last Thursday, I visited the Palace Theater for a very rare and special occasion: Laura Marling was headlining, supported by good friends Marika Hackman and Johnny Flynn. Their stop in LA was the last one with Flynn, so ultimately the last one with such a special lineup. It was magic. This was my first visit to the Palace Theater, and I was glad to … Continue reading Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn, Marika Hackman
Originally appeared on the Music Court. Last Friday, June 26th, was a big day. Yesterday I dedicated a medley to the Supreme Court ruling on Obergefell v. Hodges, but with that my day was only just getting started. That night, I also saw Bells Atlas give a life-affirming performance at the Lyric Theater. The warm up act was something to behold. At times, I wanted … Continue reading Bells Atlas, Pegasus Warning, and Mark de Clive-Lowe
sngshows: Originally appeared on the Music Court June 6th, the Bootleg was host to a twee dream come true. It was a packed house and stacked lineup, with LA’s up-and-coming R & B producer Harriet Brown, and Bay area rising stars Waterstrider and Trails and Ways. Bruises were sustained during the show’s grand finale, though none of the band was injured; it’s never a dull … Continue reading Trails and Ways, Waterstrider, and Harriet Brown
Sawdust & Gin 