Bebel Gilberto & Seu Jorge = Heaven!
Last weekend, I went to go see Bebel Gilberto at the Blame It On Rio show at the Hollywood Bowl. Armed with cheese, proscuitto, a bottle of red wine and a bottle of muscato, we hiked our way to the nosebleeds and perched front and center. Joined by the entire Brazilian Los Angeles contingent, we [...]
Brazilian Vacay at the Hollywood Bowl
I’m convinced that Bebel Gilberto has been sent from the beachside heavens to bless us with relaxation and pina colada-filled dreams. The queen of bossa nova, she holds it down with her smooth, sweet, and sultry vocals like no other. She’s featured with Samba visionary Seu Jorge and will be paired with dancers and the [...]
depeche mode @ the bowl
i love depeche mode. i’m not a synth-pop fan by any stretch, and i’m well aware of d-mode’s limitations, but their music has wormed its way into my brain over the years. deep, deep into my brain. i kept yelling,”oh mah gawd i LOOOOOOOOVE this song” last night during their 2-hour set. and the boys [...]
Divas at The Hollywood Bowl: KCRW presents Adele, Chaka Khan & Janelle Monae
It’s a balmy eve in LA. Perfect for the Bowl. KCRW presents World Festival. Tonite it’s Diva Night: Adele, Chaka Khan & Janelle Monae.
Patina delivered to the box. For a buck twenty-five I should have higher expectations but hey, I’m happy for the pork shank. It’s ‘aight. Better than last year. But the desserts are [...]
