By Mike Finkelstein Santa Monica, CA. On Sunday night, in the second of two well-placed shows at McCabe’s, Hot Tuna gave a clinic in acoustic ensemble playing. Featuring founding Tuna members Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen, along with their now longtime mandolin collaborator Barry Mitterhoff, the group romped smoothly through a 90 minute set drawing… Read More Live Music: Hot Tuna at McCabe’s
By Mike Finkelstein On Friday night veteran rock singer and guitarist Terry Reid performed a very relaxed and intimate solo set of his songs at McCabe’s Guitar shop. Throughout the performance he wove together a tapestry of friendly audience banter and stories of his past with his music. One really could not have asked for… Read More Live Pop Music: Terry Reid at McCabe’s Guitar Shop
By Devon Wendell It was a night of guitar virtuosity and refreshing originality Friday, when six string acoustic guitar master Laurence Juber dazzled his fans with a solo set at Mcabe’s in Santa Monica. Juber is best known for his stint as lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s Wings and his dedication to his very unique… Read More Live Music: Laurence Juber at McCabe’s
By Devon Wendell Pianist/guitarist/singer/songwriter Susan Werner is known for fusing torch songs, cabaret, rock/folk hits, gospel, country, classical, and jazz influences together with adventure and humor. And all those elements were present at McCabe’s Sunday night in a performance that flowed naturally with warmth and razor sharp wit. The two lengthy sets, accompanied by Trina Hamlin and Julia Biber, were composed… Read More Live Pop Music: Susan Werner at McCabe’s
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