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The Civil Wars at The Wiltern: We Voted For Talent and Won

November 19, 2011 Los Angeles, CA If you listen closely, there are multiple varying tones to applause: polite, obligatory, appreciative, supportive, congratulatory and many more. The sound of applause generates momentum and creates a feeling. Among the most special experiences … Continue reading

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Butch Walker & The Black Widows: Rock & Roll and Beautiful Girls

March 7, 2011 . . . and alcohol.  What more can you ask for in a live show? I dare you to not have fun at a Butch Walker show. It’s not possible. Even if your date is despicable, daft, … Continue reading

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Butch Walker Live at Hotel Cafe Feat. Pink, Hair Bands, and Chuck E Cheese’s

February 23, 2010 Butch Walker Record Release Show Guest appearance by Pink The Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles Sometimes when Butch Walker announces a show in LA I think to myself, “I’ve seen Butch SO many times and I do love … Continue reading

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Adventures in Rock with Jamie Drake and Cary Brothers

February 17, 2010 Hotel Cafe, Piano Bar, and everywhere in between What is Adventures In Rock? On one hand, it’s what happens pretty much every night of my life. But more than that, it’s an idea my friend and talented … Continue reading

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Priscilla Ahn: Tonight’s The Night To Try New Things

February 9, 2010 The Hotel Cafe Priscilla Ahn was tonight’s “Special Guest” at The Hotel Cafe.   Ahn reflected, “I like ‘Special Guest’. . .   I’ve been ‘and more.’  Like when the flier says, ‘so and so’ and ‘so and … Continue reading

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Butch Walker Liked It Better When You Had No Heart

February 5, 2010 Listen to the new Butch Walker album “I Liked It Better When You Had No Heart” in the Soundcloud player below.  Vinyl will be available at Indie Record Stores (http://www.thinkindie.com/state.html) and Digital will be available at ONLY … Continue reading

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Terra Naomi at The Viper Room: Strippers, Vicodin, Infidelity

February 2, 2010 The Viper Room, Hollywood Don’t ever let me miss a Terra Naomi show again!  A lot of people were excited about the last-minute Jack’s Mannequin show at The Viper Room last night.  I was equally excited about … Continue reading

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Sara Bareilles is The Coolest Chick Ever

December 21, 2009 Room 5, Los Angeles If you’ve never seen Sara Bareilles perform, then you’re missing out on more than just music.  You’re missing great comedy, authenticity, diversity balanced with consistency, and the coolest chick ever.  This is why … Continue reading

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Butch Walker at The Hotel Cafe, By Request

The Hotel Cafe November 25, 2009 One of the reasons I love Butch Walker is because he’s honest.  (Either Walker is really honest or he’s a really good liar.)  Another reason I love Butch Walker is because he’s cool.  And … Continue reading

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Brett Dennen at Library Alehouse

October 14, 2009 Library Alehouse, Santa Monica Carson Daly Taping People sometimes ask me why I “bother” with Twitter.  They don’t understand its application in everyday life and think of Twitter as another unnecessary distraction.  So here are a few … Continue reading

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