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Review: Peter Gabriel at the Hollywood Bowl
It's all too easy in the age of “American Idol" to forget just how profoundly powerful music can be in the hands of an absolute master like Peter Gabriel. The veteran British artist -- one of the select few in the pop music world to whom the term “artist" is wholly appropriate -- brought his orchestral ...
Francisco Aguabella Afro-Cuban Percussionist Dies
Aguabella, a sacred drummer of the Santeria religion, left Cuba in the 1950s. He performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Palmieri, Carlos Santana and the Doors. Francisco Aguabella plays the conga drums in Hollywood. He was the master of masters," says Danilo Lozano, an ethnomusicology professor and former bandmate. Francisco Aguabella, ...
FCC Approves New, Barred Window for Pay-TV Movies
Hollywood won another incremental battle Friday in its war on digital piracy, persuading the Federal Communications Commission to approve a new approach to protecting movies on cable and satellite TV systems. The likely result is that some, but not all, pay-TV subscribers will be able to pay a premium to watch a movie at home, in ...
Flora Thornton, L.A. Philanthropist and Arts Patron, Dies at 96
The USC School of Music bears her name. Among her many activities, she was a member of the LA Opera board and helped establish its young artist program. Flora Thornton donated to many Los Angeles institutions but was best known for her contributions to the citys musical culture. (Los Angeles Times / February 19, 1997) Flora ...
Legendary John Heard Returns to Charlie O's
John Heard has worked almost constantly in the jazz world, for over four decades appearing on over 150 albums. Heard's bass line has been the back bone working with Benny Carter, Rashan Roland Kirk, Hampton Hawes, Tete Montoliu, Oscar Peterson, Wes Montgomery, Cal Tjader, Willie Bobo, the Gerald Wilson Big Band, Freddie Hubbard, Count Basie, Sonny ...
Anita O'Day Biopic in Development
Producer Sheri Howell is developing a biopic of jazz singer Anita O'Day through Los Angeles-based 47 Pictures Inc. Howell, who spent over a decade as an MTV exec, has optioned the life rights to O'Day, who died three years ago at the age of 87. The documentary “Anita O'Day: Life of a Jazz Singer" received a ...
Thelonious Dub + Brad Rubuchin Trio @ The Hwood
Thelonius Dub and the Brad Rubuchin Trio appearing @ The HWoodThis is a new jazz series hosted by Joe Bartone and is FREE!Some additional info:The club's a little hard to find. form Highland and Hollywood go one block west-past the the Metro and Graumens Chinese Theater take a right on the ...
Pandora's Box with Live Music by Tom Peters
This looks like an interesting performance with bassist, Tom Peters. He is presenting his latest silent film score to G.W. Pabst's Pandora's Box, starring the radiant Louise Brooks.For tickets, call 626-683-6883 or log on to BostonCourt.comAdmission: $15.00Friday, May 28, 20108:00pm - 11:00pmBoston Court Performing Arts Center70 N. ...
Westside Joint Gives Unsigned Bands a Boost Breathes Life into Music
Just west of L.A.'s Miracle Mile, the restaurant/nightclub Life on Wilshire hosts a weekly Monday night showcase of mostly unsigned acts that's been slowly gathering steam over the past year and a half. Westsiders with a taste for live music who dread penetrating the rock-club bottleneck of the Strip, the alt-pop lounges of Silver Lake and ...
Slumgum + String Quartet
Looks like an interesting concert event with the Slumgum guys and a string quartet.This will be a Slumgum event not to be missed!Slumgum will be performing original compositions alongside Andrew Macintosh, Melinda Rice, Yvette Holzwarth, and the irrepressible Chris Votek. Every person the the group is contributing compositions and unique improvisations so ...
