A few weeks ago I read an email offering tickets for this house show for Ike Reilly and Johnny Hickman. Ike Reilly, from Chicago, is a name not familiar to many folks here in Southern California. If you are a fan of his, though, an opportunity to see him in an intimate venue was something... Continue Reading →
Dawes at the Observatory North Park – 10/29/18
It had been a couple of years since I had seen Dawes live, so I jumped at the chance to see them in October. My co-worker Brandon told me he was going to there show in January at the Orpheum in Los Angeles, but that was in three months! Well, being in an instant gratification... Continue Reading →
Concert Review Lookback – Post Malone at The Observatory 3/3/17
So, my 16 year old daughter wanted to see Post Malone at the Observatory and my first thought was to laugh and say "no". Then, I remembered some of the fun things I did as a kid and figured if she was up to me hanging out in the background, it would be cool to... Continue Reading →
Concert Review Lookback – Spoon at The Observatory 3/6/17
Just days after taking my daughter to see Post Malone at the Observatory, I was back watching Spoon. Spoon was starting their tour in support of their album Hot Thoughts. If you haven't listened to Spoon much, it would be good to give them an hour of your life to learn about them. The sound... Continue Reading →
Concert Review Lookback – Calexico at Lincoln Hall Chicago 5/31/15
This is an opportunity to take a quick look back at some concerts that I have attended. Most of these articles will be brief and hopefully I am remembering things correctly! Apologies if I forget key details. - Wilt Back in 2015 I was heading to Chicago for the IRCE show. The IRCE is a... Continue Reading →
Calexico at the El Rey Theater Concert Review
The original purpose of wrapping up these performances into a concert review that we attend isn't necessarily for the readers, but mainly for me to remember and have a place for the photos and videos I take at the shows. I can then look back and remember a bit more about the show. Last night,... Continue Reading →
Peter Hook and the Light At the Wiltern May 18, 2018
38 years ago, the world lost Ian Curtis. On Friday night, Peter Hook played tribute to his Joy Division band mate by performing a one off performance of the Unknown Pleasures and Closer album. In front of a packed house at the Wiltern, Peter Hook and the Light gave an emotional performance. Of course, this... Continue Reading →