Guitarist Jim Hagen Grooves with Rod Bennett’s Vibes on ‘Jazzical’
For veteran contemporary jazz guitarist Jim Hagen, "Jazzical" is more than the follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2012 eponymous debut.
"Jazzical" is also a sublime...
Henry Diltz Launches New ‘California Dreamin” Slide Show Tour May 8
Celebrated rock photographer Henry Diltz launched a seven-date slide show tour dubbed “Behind the Lens: California Dreamin’ 2025” on Thursday night, May 8, at...
‘Layla’ at 50: New Vinyl Box Set; Inside the Sessions with Domino Bobby Whitlock
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Derek & The Dominos' epic "Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs" album, UMe/Polydor will release a new edition as...
Ken Sharp ‘New Mourning’ – Bright Power Pop with a Dark Side
New Album by Musician-Author Who Wrote the Book(s) on the Genre; Troubadour Debut September 2
By Stephen K. Peeples
With melodic, hook-filled power chords, layers of...
Eulogy: Lorraine Marion Miceli Martini (July 10, 1929-June 12, 2020)
The following is the eulogy for Lorraine M. Martini, written by Stephen K. Peeples and read by Veronica J. Peeples on July 9, 2020:
Lorraine...
Woodwork Carves Progressive Instrumental Set on SCVTV’s ‘House Blend’
Hot young Santa Clarita trio makes TV debut, plays sneak preview of first album, due late summer 2014
By Stephen K. Peeples
Progressive instrumental trio Woodwork...
Beatles 1 Reissue Sights & Sounds Rock Grammy Museum
Grammy-Winning Audio Producer Giles Martin, Filmmaker Michael Lindsay-Hogg Discuss New Mixes of Beatles Hits, Restored Film Clips Spanning 1962-1970
By Stephen K. Peeples
"Beatles 1" and...
‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Book to Coincide with Jackson’s 2021 Feature Doc
"The Beatles: Get Back," the legendary British rock band's first official book since the bestselling "The Beatles Anthology" in 2000, will be released worldwide...
Is Kinky Friedman ‘The Loneliest Man I Ever Met’?
Notorious Texas Troubadour Wrapped Coast-to-Coast 'Bi-Polar' Tour at McCabe's Dec. 5-6, 2015
By Stephen K. Peeples
The night after Kinky Friedman finished recording “The Loneliest Man...
Mary Wilson: An Appreciation of The Supremes Co-Founder
We're pleased to present the following guest feature about Mary Wilson, provided by veteran Los Angeles music journalist and author Harvey Kubernik. — SKP
Mary...