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Paul Is Alive, and Today Is His Birthday
And in her eyes you see nothing, no sign of love behind the tears… This beautifully tragic song, “For No One,” was written by Paul McCartney for the Revolver album. Supposedly, he wrote the lyrics after a fight with his then-girlfriend Jane Asher about the slow death of their relationship. Musically and lyrically, it’s genius. Happy 70th […]
Because It’s Father’s Day
My dad has always been into music–The Beatles, The Doors, Johnny Cash, Blondie, Stevie Wonder, Queen and much more. At any time of of the day, a record, tape or CD was playing in our house. I attribute my immense love of music to him. This is one of the first songs I remember him […]
One Night In Montebello
On Monday night, I had some time to kill in Montebello, California. Despite its numerous taco joints, I opted to hang out at a strip mall coffee shop with free Wi-Fi called The Daily Brew. I swung open The Daily Brew’s heavy glass door and was instantly mauled by a shaky voice. I looked to […]
Listen Up: A Double Dose of The Darkness
So, The Darkness dropped a deuce on a famous painting. Because it takes real talent to shit on command. (Okay, maybe that’s the jealousy speaking.) Regardless, this artistic expression was designed to help promote their upcoming album Hot Cakes, due out on August 21, 2012. If you’re not familiar with these cheeky, glammy Brits, you should know that The Darkness do […]
Tomorrow: Summer Kick-Off Party at Down and Out
Put on your banana hammock and apply your SPF liberally: Summer’s officially here! And there’s no better way to celebrate (or mourn–if you’re a Debbie Downer) than to get your indie on at Down & Out. Catch four LA artists/bands, including Johanna Chase, The Never Never, Peachy Keene and Lovers Drugs for nothing more than the lint in your pocket. I’m DJ-ing […]
Because It’s Curtis Mayfield’s Birthday…
Curtis Mayfield was a socially-conscious pioneer of funk who spread messages of hope to the African-American community through his music. Because of his prowess for composing impeccable soundtracks, he was tapped to write tracks for his lady-friends Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin, as well. Unfortunately, he passed away too soon before he could contribute more […]
Listen Up: The National’s “The Rains of Castamere”
This hauntingly beautiful song from the HBO series Game of Thrones recounts the obliteration of the House Reyne by the leige lord’s son Tywan.
Calle Tacos: Taco Tuesday Gets Mejor
For poco dinero, you can enjoy authentic, mouthwatering 99 cent tacos every Tuesday from 11 am – 2 am in Hollywood at the Calle Tacos food truck. We’re talking homemade salsa, secret recipes and achiote-marinated pork–as well as pollo, carne asada and carnitas. Ay-yi-yi…think I need to change my pants! Granted, Del Taco offers three tacos for under […]
Jack McBrayer: The Mayor of Simpleton
‘What if there was a black bar on the lower half of your TV screen that kept you from seeing bad things—like nudity…or soccer?’ With his gummy smile, slight southern accent and guileless persona, Jack McBrayer is an unsung hero of hilarity. He steals every scene he’s in, no matter how small the role. Optimistic […]
Daffodils & Devil Horns 