Grant-Lee Phillips first came to national prominence as the leader of Grant Lee Buffalo, a critically-acclaimed Los Angeles alt-rock trio that released four albums in the 1990s and was best known for the songs “Mockingbirds” and “Truly Truly.” Since then, Phillips has put out eight eclectic studio efforts. The latest one, Widdershins (definition: to proceed […]
As one half of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo Hall and Oates, John Oates knows a thing or two about a well-crafted pop/rock song — but he also has a deep appreciation for the roots of American music. He explores this on Arkansas, his new solo album that finds Oates and his […]
Core member of the Monkees. Country-rock maverick. Music Video pioneer. Entrepreneur. Texas-born singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael Nesmith has worn many hats throughout his career, wool or otherwise. Infinite Tuesday, Nesmith’s new autobiography, unravels in its own typically idiosyncratic style, pivotal moments in his life unreeling like random snapshots in the artist’s head and imagination. A deep thinker, Nesmith lends […]
Last night, Guns N’ Roses officially announced their return to live performing with a rollicking surprise concert at the Troubadour in West Hollywood – the same day they detailed their ‘Not In This Lifetime’ summer tour. Not in this lifetime…#GnFnR pic.twitter.com/0h5FgweMYR — Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses) April 2, 2016 Despite a stated rule of ‘no […]
How’s this for a fun surprise? Ahead of their upcoming headlining gigs at Coachella, Guns N’ Roses will apparently play a show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood TONIGHT, April 1. This isn’t an April Fool’s Day prank…it’s actually happening. In a fun detail, tickets were distributed this morning to lucky fans at the former […]
Lieutenant, the new project from Foo Fighters bassist Nate Mendel, played its first Los Angeles-area concert on Wednesday night at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. To those unfamiliar with the magic that can go on within the walls of venues like the Troubadour, it can be hard to explain. To be there last night, while […]
Over delicate acoustic guitar finger-picking and a lush orchestral score, Linda Ronstadt sings, “’cause I’ve done everything I know to try and make you mine and I think I’m gonna love you for a long long time.” It’s a line from her 1970 single, Long, Long Time, her first hit as a solo artist. For this writer, […]
