On July 2nd Bogies at Westlake Village, featured Carl Verheyen, who’s best known as Supertramp’s guitarist. On this evening, Carl Verheyen delivered a smoking blues concert that was tinged with rock and jazz. In his band, he had veteran players: Jim Cox, keys, John Ferraro, drums, Dave…
Bring Hollywood Home Foundation Musical Benefit at Harvelle’s Nightclub
On Friday July 14th, Bring Hollywood Home Foundation held a musical benefit event at Harvelle’s Nightclub Santa Monica to celebrate increasing California’s Tax Credit Incentives to keep Film & TV Production & Post Production jobs in California. The Hollywood 360 was at the red carpet…
The 2017 San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival
From July 7th – 9th, The 2017 San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival took place at the Embarcadero Marina Park North. The host this year was the supercharged, sharply dressed, Brian Culbertson. His lively antics, outgoing personality and welcoming warmth created the perfect…
Ringo Starr 77th Birthday Celebration/Peace & Love at Capitol Records
July 7th, one of the last remaining Beatles, Ringo Starr turned 77. To honor this occasion Ringo conducted his annual Peace & Love celebration outside of the Capitol Records Building in Hollywood where he had an illustrious group of celebrity…
Outside Music, Inside Voices: Dialogues on Improvisation, Spirituality, and Creative Music Garrison Fewell Was Man of the Moment
This article is dedicated to my dear friend, Garrison Fewell, who passed away from cancer two years ago. I had the opportunity to spend time with him in Boston during the last year of his life. I hadn’t seen Garrison…
3rd Annual “Laugh It Forward” Comedy Fundraising Event
On Thursday, June 22nd, Face Forward held their 3rd Annual “Laugh It Forward” Fundraising Event at the Comedy Store on Sunset Boulevard. The event featured some of funniest comedians in Los Angeles like Lisa Ann Walter, Aisha Tyler, Amir K, Helen Hong, and…
The Former Supremes Perform at The Rose
On Sunday, June 18th, The Former Supremes performed at The Rose in Pasadena. However, shortly after sound check Joyce Vincent became ill and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Although this was a setback, Scherrie Payne and Lynda Laurence…
Darryl Walker ‘s Al Jarreau Tribute at Spaghettini
Darryl Fitzgerald Walker created a spectacular show for the Al Jarreau Tribute Concert held at Spaghettini, on Friday night, June 23rd. For two hours straight, Darryl delivered song after song (20 total) of Al Jarreau’s most memorable hits in his indomitable…
Frank Graves Blues Singer Performs at Palmdale Playhouse
Frank Graves is a talented, soulful rhythm and blues singer who has been at his craft for many years. When he sings the Blues, you believe his delivery, you feel the grit and rawness of emotion. Frank Graves commented on…
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival July 7th – 9th at The Embarcadero Marina Park North
On July 7th – 9th, The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival will take place at the Embarcadero Marina Park North. The host for this year will be the super charged, sharply dressed, Brian Culbertson who always lights up any stage…