Live Music: Steely Dan And The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra At The Opening Night At The Hollywood Bowl, Saturday June 18th, 2016

By Devon Wendell. The first half of the opening night at The Hollywood Bowl kicked off with a heartfelt, spirited performance of Stephen Sondheim’s “Children Will Listen” by the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Vocal Ensemble, accompanied by The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. This was presented by The LA Phil Education Fellowship Program. … Read More Live Music: Steely Dan And The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra At The Opening Night At The Hollywood Bowl, Saturday June 18th, 2016

June 20, 2016 irom1 Comment

Live Music: The Doobie Brothers and Don Felder at the Greek Theatre

By Mike Finkelstein At the Greek Theater Saturday night, the Doobie Brothers and Don Felder brought the instant name recognition that two set lists-worth of big FM hits from the 70’s will fetch, and put them on display for a large, enthusiastic audience at the Greek Theater. The hits rolled pretty much all night long.… Read More Live Music: The Doobie Brothers and Don Felder at the Greek Theatre

June 10, 2015October 30, 2015 iromLeave a comment

Q&A: Doc Wendell – A Twist Of Misery

By Devon Wendell There has been quite a bit of hype for multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and sardonic poet Doc Wendell over the last decade. As a teen in New York City, Wendell worked in the studio with Donald Fagen and Steely Dan on their “comeback” album Two Against Nature. The late John Lee Hooker nicknamed… Read More Q&A: Doc Wendell – A Twist Of Misery

May 26, 2014May 26, 2014 iromLeave a comment

Live Music: Steely Dan Live At The Nokia Theater

By Devon Wendell Los Angeles, CA. While a countless number of teenie-bopper drones sat at home and fell for MTV’s latest publicity stunt featuring Miley Cyrus on Sunday night, Steely Dan put on a stellar show featuring some of their greatest hits for an enthusiastic crowd of fans at The Nokia Theater in Los Angeles… Read More Live Music: Steely Dan Live At The Nokia Theater

August 28, 2013August 28, 2013 irom2 Comments

An Appreciation: Hugh McCracken — A Fond Remembrance

By Devon Wendell I was saddened when I learned that Hugh McCracken passed away of leukemia yesterday – March 28th, 2013 – in New York City. While working at Donald Fagen’s recording studio in New York in the 90s, I was constantly surrounded by the top session musicians of the world on a constant basis,… Read More An Appreciation: Hugh McCracken — A Fond Remembrance

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A Twist Of Doc: Devon “Doc” Wendell’s Musical Highlights of 2012

By Devon Wendell Now I must push through those big barriers that keep a thinking/nerdy musician like myself stagnant and trapped in one or two musical eras or genres, far from today and far from this exact moment in history. I must dissolve the bitterness and the frustration, and the notion that it’s all nothing… Read More A Twist Of Doc: Devon “Doc” Wendell’s Musical Highlights of 2012

January 3, 2013January 4, 2013 irom1 Comment

Q & A: Donald Fagen’s new album, “Sunken Condos”

By Devon Wendell Recently I had the opportunity to have another exclusive interview with my former boss, mentor, and obsessed music lover Donald Fagen. (To read my first Fagen Q & A for iRoM, published in April of 2009, click HERE.) This time, we discussed his new solo album, Sunken Condos (Reprise Records) – released… Read More Q & A: Donald Fagen’s new album, “Sunken Condos”

October 18, 2012October 23, 2012 irom4 Comments

CD Review/ Rock-Blues: “The Warren Haynes Band Live At The Moody Theater”

The Warren Haynes Band The Warren Haynes Band Live At The Moody Theater (Stax/Concord Music Group) By Devon Wendell Blues/Southern rock guitar veteran Warren Haynes has never been one to rest on his laurels. From his stints with The Allman Brothers, and his own group Gov’t Mule, Haynes has proven to be a powerful guitarist… Read More CD Review/ Rock-Blues: “The Warren Haynes Band Live At The Moody Theater”

May 1, 2012May 1, 2012 iromLeave a comment

Live Music: Steely Dan at the Greek Theatre

By Mike Finkelstein Steely Dan packed the Greek Theatre on Friday night, performing their Aja album in its entirety, as well as over an hour more of fan favorites and rarities for an adoring crowd of their die hard fans. In many ways, Los Angeles is just the right place to see this band perform… Read More Live Music: Steely Dan at the Greek Theatre

July 10, 2011July 12, 2011 iromLeave a comment

CD Review: The Zombies “Breathe Out, Breathe In”

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”

June 15, 2011 irom1 Comment

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