Halie Loren Stages (White Moon Productions) By Brian Arsenault It’s 2 a.m. when I put on Halie Loren’s reissue Stages, so I keep the volume low as to not bother Kath. Doesn’t matter. Loren’s voice comes through soft but contralto clear as always; impeccable phrasing, melodious poetry emerging from the little player on the cabinet.… Read More CD Review: Halie Loren’s “Stages”
The Zombies Breathe Out, Breathe In (AIS) By Brian Arsenault As the British bands stormed America in the mid 60s, it wasn’t clear which would endure and indeed become key bands in the history of rock ‘n roll and which would fade away or mercifully depart the airwaves. (Tell the truth, didn’t you want to… Read More CD Review: The Zombies “Breathe Out, Breathe In”
By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Mar. 23. (Tues.) Christopher Cross. Multiple Grammy Award-winning composer Cross hits include “Sailing,” “Ride Like the Wind” and “Never Be the Same.” Vibrato. (310) 474-9400. – Mar. 24. (Wed.) Ray Davies. After the success of last Fall’s CD, The Kinks Choral Collection, Davies – one of the founders of… Read More Picks of the Week: March 23 – 28
By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Nov. 9. (Mon.) Judy Wexler. Wexler’s briskly swinging vocal style finds a perfect match with the trio of organist Joe Bagg, guitarist Bruce Forman and drummer Devin Kelly. Charlie O’s. (818) 989-3110. – Nov. 10. (Tues.) Reginald Robinson. The MacArthur Genius award winning pianist performs solo ragtime pieces… Read More PIcks of the Week: Nov. 9 – 15
by Dave Gebroe “Lola Vs. Powerman And The Money-Go-Round, Part One“ was the Kinks‘ most successful record on both sides of the Atlantic since the mid-60s. It single-handedly elevated them to arena band status in the U.S. Its title track became their legacy, an FM standard that refuses to die. Ask any classic rock fan… Read More On Second Thought: The Kinks — “Lola vs. Powerman and the Money-Go-Round, Part One” (1970)
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