Review: LA Opera, Satyagraha
LA Opera's spectacular production of Philip Glass' Satyagraha, the story of Gandhi's life in South Africa between 1893 to 1914, is sung in Sanskrit and is not intended to be literally understood word-for word, rather to be viscerally experienced through the
Music Review: Brand X – Vintage Fusion Rocks the Canyon
Being a huge fan of Genesis in the 1970's meant discovering some very cool secrets behind the band, such as when I found their EP "Spot the Pigeon" on one of my near-daily trips to Moby Disc Records in the San
Review: A Legendary Trio at the Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra with Kenny Loggins, led by conductor Thomas Wilkins; Photo by Dustin Downing The Hollywood Bowl is one of LA's best venues. With its upgraded sound system (2013), large scale crystal clear monitors and its outdoor ambiance,
Review: Blues in the Night
Conceived and directed by Sheldon Epps, Blues in the Night is a passionate and energetic revue of classic blues songs of the 1920's and 1930's. Driven without a narrative storyline, the setting is a seedy Chicago hotel where three women emotionally
Review: Roseanne Cash, the Broad Stage
On March 12, 2016, I attended a performance by singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash at the Eli & Edythe Broad Stage. The Americana singer/songwriter graced the stage with her husband, producer- guitarist John Leventhal. At first glance, one can tell she is a
“Leonard Bernstein at 100” at the Skirball Cultural Center
"Leonard Bernstein at 100," is currently on view at the Skirball Cultural Center. I attended the press event prior to the exhibit opening and was inspired to write an additional (more personal) article about how West Side Story affected me as