For almost 20 years, KCRW and the Hollywood Bowl have turned the Bowl green, gold and red while providing a haven for reggae fans to gather, dance and listen to the biggest and best names in the business. The Hollywood Bowl lights
LA Opera presented the world premier of Eurydice, collaboration between composer Matthew Aucoin and Sarah Ruhl who wrote the libretto based on her acclaimed 2003 play. The work reimagines the classic Orpheus myth into a contemporary vision perceived from the heroine's
Stanley Clarke, electric bass solo with Salar Nadar If you appreciate extraordinary musicianship and have an open mind, you need to see bassist Stanley Clarke live. While my high school friends were listening to chart topping pop, I was
Rock bands and albums come and go, but, without doubt, one of the most iconic rock albums of all time is Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Released in 1973, the album highlights the band at its creative peak with
Melody Gardot; photos by Randall Michelson Photography This week, the Hollywood Bowl held court to some stompin' blues and jazz when up and coming artist Melody Gardot opened up for the legendary Van Morrison. Melody Gardot has overcome adversity
When I heard that the Skirball Cultural Center would be mounting an exhibition about Leonard Bernstein, I knew I had to see it. Leonard Bernstein left a monumental mark on this earth affecting audiences from all generations...all over the world. Born
This week as part of its Jazz at the Bowl series, the Hollywood Bowl presented Neneh Cherry and Ben Harper. It was Cherry's Hollywood Bowl debut and she made the most of it. The Swedish singer-songwriter and hip-hop artist rose to
The classic jazz trio is made up of piano, bass, and drums. It takes full advantage of swing, interaction, and dynamics and for the musician, there's no place to hide and no limit on the imagination. Each musician has more musical
This week, it was Philly night at the Hollywood Bowl when Christian McBride and The Roots shared the stage. The two have been performing together since their youth in Philadelphia, where McBride and The Roots founders, Questlove and Black Thought, were
Written by An Bar - As Sundance Film festival commenced its 10-day film extravaganza, LA Art Party ventured out to capture some of the most anticipated films and events of the New Year. The music and film Mecca of Park City
