By Don Heckman Los Angeles – April 25. (Wed.) Corky Hale and Freda Payne. A Salute to Billie Holiday’s Birthday. Lovely Freda Payne has a convincing way with the musical riches of the Holiday legacy. And the versatile pianist/harpist Hale, once Lady Day’s accompanist, provides the perfect setting. Catalina Bar & Grill. (323) 466-2210. –… Read More Picks of the Week: April 25 – April 30
By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Dec. 12. (Mon.) Handel’s Messiah Singalong. It’s an annual delight for anyone who’s ever sung in a choir – and even those who haven’t – to share in the magic of Handel’s classic. The L.A. Master Chorale leads the way. Disney Hall. (323) 850-2000. – Dec. 13 (Tues.) The… Read More Picks of the Week: Dec. 12 – 18
By Don Heckman Los Angeles – June 14. (Tues.) Motley Crue. L.A.’s heavy metal stars of the eighties (and beyond) take over the vast expanse of the Bowl for a tour through the many hits that have made them rock icons. The Hollywood Bowl. (323) 850-2040. – June 15. (Wed.) Sachel Vasandani Quartet. At a… Read More Picks of the Week: June 14 – 19
The International Review of Music 