Budos Band : The Echo : 4/16/09
The Budos Band finally made their way to southern California last week (for the first time that I’m aware of). This afro-funky Staten Island-based group have been on my radar for a few years now, since I heard their self-titled debut album. The Budos Band creates a unique sound with signature horns, guitars, [...]
Bruce Springsteen : Los Angeles Sports Arena : 4/15/09
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played two nights at the Los Angeles Sports Arena this week. I went Wednesday. The show came across less political and preachy than his last time through the Sports Arena. The focus was on fun. At one point Bruce perused the crowd for signs [...]
Bonnie’s Buddies : April 19th, 2009
The MS Walk is rapidly approaching. Please help by donating to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. I will be walking in Roseland, New Jersey for my Mom, Bonnie, and her team, Bonnie’s Buddies. Any contribution is greatly appreciated, no matter how big or small. Even the equivalent cost of a share of [...]
Baseball Opening Day 2009
It’s that time of year again when baseball sweeps in to remind us that spring is here . . . . and to play ball! Basketball is no longer the only sport on TV. All the teams are tied for 1st place. The Yanks look good on paper, as usual. Can [...]
Ratatat : Hollywood Palladium : 4/4/09
The newly renovated Hollywood Palladium hosted Brooklyn-based electrock duo Ratatat last night. It was the first time they played Los Angeles since September. This time around they were minus keyboard/synth-man Jacob Morris (of prolific fro and crisp dance moves). Could it be that his stage presence meant more than his musical presence? [...]
