Sometimes I wish I could write about every great show I’m privileged to experience. So many. Sonny Green winning over a hardcore blues crowd in the valley, far from
“LIBERAL,” “PROGRESSIVE” -- DIRTY WORDS
I will return to this loaded subject and especially as it applies to local politics. I will explain the universe to you, and our City
READ THIS NOW!! Lots going on TONIGHT!
RECOMMENDED:
TONIGHT! — MELISSA ETHERIDGE (at the Troub? need I say more?), Thurs 7 p.m., The Troubadour, West Hollywood, $44-$244.
TONIGHT! — ALBERT
WISHY WASHY
That’s what Lucy used to call that other Charles, Charlie Brown.
Growing up reading Peanuts, I never identified with CB. Didn’t even care for Peanuts that
Life is short, mostly you don’t get a second chance -- don’t miss these.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
PETER ERSKINE, premier jazz drummer presents Daniel Szabo’s “Visionary” (oh the
A CAN OF FLYING WORMS
I knew it. Years ago, during one of our several Santa Monica Airport kerfuffles, whenever the first one was after I started writing this column
I’m only a Gemini – I’d need multiple personality disorder to get to all these great shows.
RECOMMENDED:
TONIGHT! -- Brazilian guitarist CELSO SALIM (“a rare performer who can
TOTALLY DISGUSTED
Not all people. Not the overwhelming majority of them. But the worst just continue to sink even lower. And therein lies danger.
I still believe like a Pollyanna
Numero Uno reason I moved here nearly 40 years ago, and boy was I right: you never lack for great live music in LA.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
RICK SHEA, I SEE
NOBODY’S LISTENING?
You never get to ask questions about the direction your beloved city is going, or offer suggestions or speak your mind to open minds?
Oh — silly you,
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
LA PHIL presents OSCAR, WITH LOVE (I have never seen such a lineup of so many of the best jazz pianists of our generation, except on the 2016
