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Neil Young Goes ‘Coastal’ at The Ford, Greek Theatre in L.A.

Neil Young performed in concert for around 6,000 fans who packed the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday night, July 10, 2023, the...
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Folk Legend Richie Havens: ‘Résumé – The Best of’ Bio (Rhino, 1993-94)

In March 1993, Rhino Records released "Résumé: The Best of Richie Havens," a single-disc collection of the legendary folk singer and Woodstock opening act's...
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Wild Honey, Lenny Kaye, Rhino to Celebrate 50 Years of ‘Nuggets’

URL SlugBenefit concert producers the Wild Honey Foundation, original compilation curator Lenny Kaye, and archival label Rhino Records will celebrate the 50th anniversary of...

‘Willie and Family Live’ Album Review, L.A. Weekly (1978)

L.A. Weekly published this writer's short review of the "Willie and Family Live" album in the alt-news tabloid's December 21, 1978 edition. The double...

Chuck Leavell on Sea Level, ‘Cats on the Coast’ (1977)

"Sea Level Rises Again...Allman Brothers Reunion Notwithstanding," featuring an exclusive interview with ex-ABB (and future Rolling Stones) keyboardist Chuck Leavell about his band Sea...
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U.S. Beatles ‘Rarities’ Album: Behind the Scenes at Capitol

URL SlugCapitol Records’ U.S. version of The Beatles’ “Rarities” collection turned 43 years old on March 24, 2023. The Hollywood-based label, then owned by...
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Grammys Honor Photographer Henry Diltz with Trustees Award

Renowned music photographer and Morrison Hotel Gallery founding partner Henry Diltz was honored with a Recording Academy Trustees Award on February 4 as a...
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California Locos, Rick Griffin Family Drop New Skateboards, Merch

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The Los Angeles-based California Locos artist collective and the family of legendary surf-psychedelic artist Rick Griffin have rolled out a new, limited edition of...

‘Mama’ Cass Elliot Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Congratulations to the late Cass Elliot across the universe and to her family, friends, and colleagues still with us here on her new star...
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Wild Honey to Salute Big Star ‘#1 Record’ 50th Year in Benefit Nov. 5

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the classic #1 Record album by Big Star, benefit concert producers the Wild Honey Foundation and...