News and Reviews

News and reviews about music, concerts, events, technology and more by Stephen K. Peeples.

Herb Pedersen Q&A on Earl Scruggs, 03-31-12

Folk-country-rock-bluegrass-Americana legend Herb Pedersen (Vern & Ray, The Dillards, Desert Rose Band, Loafer's Glory) spoke with this reporter for a few minutes on Saturday,...
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‘John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band’ Book Celebrates Albums’ 50th Anniversary

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December 11, 2020, marked the 50th anniversary of "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band" and "Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band," John and Yoko's first studio solo albums,...
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Playboy Jazz Festival 2013 Swings June 15-16

Father’s Day Weekend Lineup Stars Sheila E., Naturally 7/Herbie Hancock, Trombone Shorty, the Brubeck Brothers, George Duke/Jeffrey Osborne and 15 More from Legends to...
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Chris Hillman ‘Time Between’ Autobiography Q&A, Pt. 1

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman spoke about his celebrated autobiography, "Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito Brother and Beyond,”...
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Legendary Photographer Henry Diltz Unveils ‘Unpainted Faces’ in L.A.

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Legendary Photographer Henry Diltz Unveils 'Unpainted Faces' in L.A. Painstakingly reproduced from the original B&W negatives A new in-depth interview with Henry Diltz Fully...
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A Lennon Birthday Celebration with John, Yoko & Sean

Not just one Lennon birthday, but two on October 9 make it a doubly special day for John Lennon's family, and everyone who cares...

Charlie Sheen Shot at Melody Ranch

Back to the Peeples Place at KHTS front page. Sheen Survives Photo Shoot at Famous Studio Former "Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen was shot on...

Local Faves Sheila E., Ozomatli On Playboy Jazz Bill In June

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Latin and rock drummer/percussionist Sheila E. and multi-cultural genre-mashing septet Ozomatli, who've both appeared in the Santa Clarita Valley and developed a local fan...

Brubeck Brothers Honor Dave Brubeck at Playboy Jazz Festival

Sons Honor Dad on Father's Day at Playboy Jazz Festival By Stephen K. Peeples Anchored by two of the late Dave Brubeck’s four sons, the Brubeck...
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‘Layla’ at 50: New Vinyl Box Set; Inside the Sessions with Domino Bobby Whitlock

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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Derek & The Dominos' epic "Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs" album, UMe/Polydor will release a new edition as...