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September 14, 2011
Idiot Glee: Perhaps the Best Musical Monicker Ever for a Mormon-Utah Musician Writing Ethereal Pop Songs
Idiot Glee is a 23-year-old Kentuckian named James Friley, a one-man-band who surrounds himself with multiple keyboards and effects and a looping device. The term idiot glee, though, is something of an affliction as described by Brian Eno in his essay "Into the Abyss." Friley phones during the ho ... More >>
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May 23, 2011
Aloe Blacc at Detroit Bar Saturday Night
Mary BellFor more photos of Aloe Blacc, check out our slideshow!Aloe Blacc with Tutu Sweeney & The Brothers BandMay 21, 2011Detroit Bar, Costa MesaAloe Blacc kicked off his North American tour with Tutu Sweeney & The Brothers Band with a sold out homecoming show at the Detroit Bar. Everyo ... More >>
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April 12, 2011
Five Music Biopics We'd Like To See
Over the last decade, Hollywood has pumped out an increasing number of music biopics, treating us to everything from enjoyable theatrical hits (8 Mile) to wobbly, tear-jerking cable duds (Take Me Home: The John Denver Story). With Jeff Buckley, Sam Cooke and Clash movies in the works and rumor ... More >>
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February 3, 2011
Looking Back at the White Stripes
Jack and Meg White, the duo collectively known as the White Stripes are no more. They have disbanded, but the memory of their talent and musicianship will always be celebrated. Vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Jack White and drummer Meg White formed their band in 1997 in Detroit, and released their ... More >>
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March 24, 2010
Record Review: She & Him, 'Volume Two'
The Hype: Considering how gentle their music is, it funny--yet fitting--how loudly critics praise the tag team of She & Him, better known as Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward (that's M. Ward to you). Any skepticism about a bubbly indie actress colliding with Portland's prolifi ... More >>
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June 4, 2009
[Sound Guy] Talking Summer Songs With OC's Music Community
The Hype: Considering how gentle their music is, it funny--yet fitting--how loudly critics praise the tag team of She & Him, better known as Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward (that's M. Ward to you). Any skepticism about a bubbly indie actress colliding with Portland's prolifi ... More >>
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January 1, 2009
Rhythm and Blue Balls: A Case Against Current R&B, A.K.A. 'Rap and Bullshit'
The Hype: Considering how gentle their music is, it funny--yet fitting--how loudly critics praise the tag team of She & Him, better known as Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward (that's M. Ward to you). Any skepticism about a bubbly indie actress colliding with Portland's prolifi ... More >>
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December 4, 2008
Brazilian Rodrigo Amarante Teams Up With the Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti for Some Little Joy
The Hype: Considering how gentle their music is, it funny--yet fitting--how loudly critics praise the tag team of She & Him, better known as Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward (that's M. Ward to you). Any skepticism about a bubbly indie actress colliding with Portland's prolifi ... More >>
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November 6, 2008
Last Night: She & Him, Lavender Diamond at the House of Blues
(photo by Christopher Victorio) Last Night: She & Him, Lavender Diamond at the House of Blues, Anaheim, Nov. 5, 2008. Better Than: "The Happening," this summer's M. Night Shyamalan flick that co-starred Zooey Deschanel. But really, what isn't? Download: The eminently likable "Why Do You Let Me S ... More >>
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October 17, 2008
Last Night: Gym Class Heroes, The Roots and Estelle at The Grove
Better Than: Breaking up with a girl friend and writing a sappy song about it...leave that to the pros. I didn't quite believe my eyes when I stumbled across The Grove's Oct. 16 concert listing a few weeks ago. As a perpetual sucker for hip hop bands, a chance to watch The Roots, Gym Class Heroes ... More >>
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April 17, 2008
[Sprawl of Sound] Eli 'Paperboy' Reed and Yet More Coachella Blurbage
Better Than: Breaking up with a girl friend and writing a sappy song about it...leave that to the pros. I didn't quite believe my eyes when I stumbled across The Grove's Oct. 16 concert listing a few weeks ago. As a perpetual sucker for hip hop bands, a chance to watch The Roots, Gym Class Heroes ... More >>
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January 24, 2008
[sprawl of sound] Gettin' Down, for the Funk of It
Soul Kitchen digs deeper for your listening pleasure
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January 4, 2007
Kkkcuf Amerikkka
Jan. 4-Jan. 11
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December 28, 2006
Everlasting Sounds
Ten of the years most timeless records
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November 10, 2006
Tonight @ Rhythm Lounge: Brenton Wood
Late notice for a Long Beach appearance by brown-eyed soul star Brenton Wood, fixture at New Orleans' world-class rock & roll fest the Ponderosa Stomp and lots more. Says Ponderosa: Brown-Eyed Soul isn't about color. It's a way of life—music that is passed from generation to generation ... More >>
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June 8, 2006
Get Out!
June 8 - June 15: End of It All
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May 18, 2006
Men Among Giants
2006 Doheny Blues Festival
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March 30, 2006
The DIY Approach
Ruthie Foster
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March 16, 2006
Get Out!
Murder and Drugs
March 16 - March 23
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June 30, 2005
Don't Mind Dyin
Rock & rolls last encores at the Ponderosa Stomp
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June 30, 2005
The White Stripes
Rock & rolls last encores at the Ponderosa Stomp
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August 12, 2004
The Harder They Come
Wonderful World, Beautiful Jimmy Cliff
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April 22, 2004
Letters
Wonderful World, Beautiful Jimmy Cliff
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March 18, 2004
Sad Cucumber
Rod Stewart was brilliant, once
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January 29, 2004
Like Drugs!
Thats what Johnny Mathis voice is!
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October 30, 2003
Best Entertainment, Nightlife and Music
Thats what Johnny Mathis voice is!
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September 4, 2003
The Dead Shall Rise
And Al Green has risen at the Long Beach Blues Fest
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November 21, 2002
American A-Holes
Corporate music wins again on the Idol tour
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June 27, 2002
Hope They Die Before They Get Old
The rock & roll tragedies that should have been
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January 3, 2002
Without Words
Picking the top movies of 2001
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December 27, 2001
No Idol Worship
Ali celebrates black history without laundering it
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November 29, 2001
Neither Doo Nor Wop
Soul, pop, folk and Neon Leon
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February 1, 2001
Your Masters Voice
Might Joes Growl is badder than a roomful of James Browns
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October 12, 2000
Eeeeeee!!!
Pudgy, once-cute teen idols invade Cerritos!
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July 22, 1999
He Lives!
Southside Johnnys back to spill beer on your carpet, cuss in front of your parentsand play terrific blues

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