I am a product of the 80’s. As a result, I was exposed to the birth/rise of Hip-Hop, the rise of the Power Ballad, Hair Metal Bands, Pop, R&B and Rock music. Additionally, Ranchera music was always playing somewhere in the house. Mexican Ranchera singer Vicente Fernandez provided me with the soundtrack to my childhood. …
Author: Mailo
Catching Up With…..
Our sacrificial virgin Joey Winter of The Steelwells, has been given some great recognition….The band has been nominated for Best New Artist, Best Indie Band and Best Song “El Capitan.” Click here to vote for them for the OC Music Awards….Also They’ll be performing at the legendary Hotel Cafe on February 26, 2009 at 10 …
Artist of the Week- The Rescues
With Valentines Day on everybody’s mind, I wanted to highlight a band that was brought together by love. Collectively, Kyler, Gabe, Adrianne & Rob form The Rescues. Individually each member has enjoyed some level of success around LA, and in their respective hometowns. These friends were brought together by a mutual friend who asked them …
Musication- Valentine's Day Edition
I’m Back! For this week, that is! I’ve decided to roll out an oldie but goodie! Since Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and you’ve forgotten to get flowers, I thought I’d make things a little easier by giving you a playlist of songs to burn onto a CD. So while you’re driving to a …
Artist of the Week- Lucy Schwartz
R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Originally recorded by Otis Redding, but made famous by Aretha Franklin and recently coverd by our Artist of the Week: Lucy Schwartz! Anyone who has their fingers on the pulse of the LA music scene knows about this talented singer/songwriter. What is even more incredible is that she isn’t even old enough to drink; …
Editorial- The Grammys "010"
So as you all know, I am pretty opinionated about music. I wasn’t going to watch the Grammys, but my homie Debbie Madrigal peaked my interest. So here are my thoughts: First off, I hate music medleys! Just go up there and sing 1 God-Damn song! You know why these artists have to sing several …
Artist of the Week (Legend Series)- Teddy Pendergrass
All the things that we’ve been through You should understand me like I understand you Now girl I know the difference between right and wrong I ain’t gonna do nothing to break up our happy home Oh don’t get so excited when I come home a little late at night Cos we only act like …
Coachella Line-Up
When KY asks me to do something, I feel compelled to grant her every wish! Last show she wanted to know all the bands slated to appear in the 2010 Coachella Festival. Here is a complete list of bands and links to their official websites. I even took the liberty of providing links to several …
Artist of the Week- Mary J Blige
While all the time that I was loving you You were busy loving yourself I would stop breathing if you told me to Now you’re busy loving someone else Eleven years out of my life Besides the kids I have nothing to show Wasted my years a fool of a wife I shoulda have left …
Editorial- Ringo Starr
While listening to the Enter the Shell Show assignment help last week, I heard something disturbing. Dr. Justin actually said that Ringo Starr had no talent! What? Now, I must admit, Ringo was the least talented of the quartet, but to say he had no talent is going too far! Ringo Starr, as we all …