Los Angeles has the best music scene. Last night I saw Rick Shea & The Losin' End, along with Lightnin' Willie & The Poorboys, at a cool venue with no cover! Check out my review (with set lists and photos): michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/rick... #music #review #concert #livemusic

What a great show last night at Unurban! Ben Vaughn Duo, John Surge, Dickless Jane And The New Confusions. Check out my review, with photos and set list: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/ben-... #music #review #concert #livemusic

I visited Highpoint Brewery for the first time on Sunday. Great beer, excellent music! Sandy Rogers Band headlined. I posted some thoughts and photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/sand... #music #livemusic #review #brewery #concert

The new production of "Richard III" at A Noise Within in Pasadena is fantastic. Check out my review: michaeldohertyspersonallibrary.blogspot.com/2026/02/rich... #Shakespeare #review #theatre #theater

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Seems like the perfect day to listen to a talented vocalist deliver some of the great standards. Check out my review of Jennifer Madsen's "Reimagine": michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/jenn... #music #review #jazz #standards

Brian Anderson's book about the Grateful Dead's sound system, "Loud And Clear," contains a reference to my favorite speech from "Macbeth": michaeldohertyspersonallibrary.blogspot.com/2026/02/shak... #Shakespeare #GratefulDead

I See Hawks In L.A. is one of the best bands out there these days. Check out my review of last night's show, with photos and set list: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/i-se... #music #concert #review #livemusic #concertphotography

Live music is where the magic is, where the heart is. Check out my review of last night's Sandy Rogers Band concert in Santa Monica: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/sand... #music #concert #review #livemusic

"No Straight Line In The Universe," the new album from The Grownup Noise, is absolutely wonderful and features all the original band members. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-... #music #review #NewRelease

My Shakespeare study continues. In the last several weeks, I revisited Henry VIII, King Lear, and the two parts of Henry IV: michaeldohertyspersonallibrary.blogspot.com/2026/02/shak... #Shakespeare

I've been documenting the music scene, and particularly the southern California music scene, for several years now, on my blog. Check it out when you have a moment, and share the link with other music fans you think might dig it: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com #music #reviews #LosAngeles

Old Californio delivered another excellent show last night. There was only one set this time (along with two other artists on the bill), but it was a good one! Check out my review, with photos and set list: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/old-... #music #review #concert #livemusic #LosAngeles

The new Grateful Dead live album "Dave's Picks Volume 57" is outstanding. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/grat... #review #NewRelease #GratefulDead

I'm seriously digging The Darts' "Apocalypse": www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VPD... #music #video

Check out my review of vocalist Brad Schrader's "Late Nights": michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/brad... #music #review #jazz

Check out my review of Monkey House's "Crashbox": michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/monk... #music #review

Check out Spirited Followers' "Returning": www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlhY... #music #single

Friends, one venue you should absolutely avoid is The Barkley Restaurant & Bar in South Pasadena. Here is why: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-ve... #music #venue #badvenue

I posted some photos from the recent sets by Mecolodiacs and Garretson & Gorodetsky: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/phot... #music #concert #concertphotography

"Dance me through the panic 'til I'm gathered safely in." Perla Batalla delivered a beautiful tribute to Leonard Cohen tonight in Santa Monica. This is what life is all about, friends.

What a fantastic show Old Californio delivered last night! Three sets! I posted some thoughts and photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/02/old-... #music #concert #review #livemusic

Double Naught 3 delivered a phenomenal set last night at Maui Sugar Mill Saloon. I posted some thoughts and photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/doub... #music #review #concert #livemusic #concertphotography

I've been digging some great music from the 1950s. Check out my review of "That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 50: Rockabilly & Rock 'N' Roll From The Vaults Of Columbia & Epic Records": michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/that... #music #review

Paul Winter's new album "Horn Of Plenty" is beautiful. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/paul... #music #review #NewRelease #jazz

The Dave Wilson Quartet gives us a really nice rendition of "Eyes Of The World" on the new album "When Even Goes East," but it is the original material that especially stands out. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-... #music #review #NewRelease #GratefulDead #jazz

Check out my review of the documentary "Beyond Graceland: Ladysmith Black Mambazo," which was just released on DVD: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/beyo... #music #documentary #movie #review

I love "Off The Fence," the new album from The James Hunter Six. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-... #music #review #NewRelease

Check out my review of the re-issue of the self-titled album from Jackdawg (a band that includes Stu Cook from CCR): michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/jack... #music #review #NewRelease

Last night I watched "Monolith," and felt it necessary to write a Good Things About Bad Movies review. Just be aware, there are spoilers. Enjoy: greatthingsaboutbadmovies.blogspot.com/2026/01/mono... #movie #badmovie #badmovies

Check out my review of Corinne's beautiful new album, "Stories In Pink": michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/cori... #music #review #jazz #bossanova

If you're feeling down or stressed out, treat yourself to some great music. It will help. Last night I saw jazz vocalist Judy Wexler in concert and felt more hopeful about the world. I posted some thoughts and photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/judy... #music #concert

Fernando Perdomo has started another year-long project, this time looking up for inspiration. Check out my review of his new album "Clouds": michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/fern... #music #review #NewRelease

Check out my review of "A Rising Tide," the beautiful new album from Jennie Arnau: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/jenn... #music #review #NewRelease

What a great night of music last night! Legendary Swagger, The Weirdos, and Drool Brothers. I posted some photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/lege... #music #concert #livemusic #concertphotography

The news is all bad. But this music is all good, and that's what I'm focusing on. Check out "Ain't That Loving You, Baby" from Mike Van Eyes Big Band: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHTv... #music #video #single #newsong

It's been an interesting day. I've been going back and forth between Grateful Dead and Drool Brothers, and ended up posting a review of the latter's 2023 EP "Mondo Electra." Check it out: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-... #music #review

Check out my review of "Psychology," the great new album from Drool Brothers: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/droo... #music #review #NewRelease

Sandy Rogers Band delivered a phenomenal show last night in Santa Monica. Check out my review, with photos and set list: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/sand... #music #concert #review #livemusic #concertphotography

Friends, here is the second part of my conversation with Jon Rosenberg about Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zoX... #music #BobWeir #GratefulDead #podcast

It's been a while, but I'm back to doing the podcast. On the new episode my friend Jon Rosenberg and I talk about Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead (the first of two parts): www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DVR... #GratefulDead #BobWeir #podcast #music

Check out my review of the wonderful new album from Betty Bryant, "Nothin' Better To Do...": michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/bett... #music #review #NewRelease #jazz #piano #pianist

Check out Dani Ivory's "Anymore": www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyNM... #music #newsong #single

Before getting the terrible news about Bob Weir, I was enjoying a great afternoon of music in Highland Park yesterday. I just posted some photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-wo... #music #concerts #livemusic #photography #concert

So sad. So long, Bob Weir. Thanks for the incredible music, and the wild journey. michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/bob-... #GratefulDead #BobWeir #Dead

Check out the fun new video for Brian Kinler Band's "Let Them Eat Cake": www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDU9... #music #video #piano #jazz

Dave Rudolf's new album, "We'll Find Your Own Way," is one of his best. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/dave... #music #review #NewRelease

I love the new album by The Salt Collective, "A Brief History Of Blindness." Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-... #music #review #NewRelease

I'm seriously digging "Yield Not To Temptation" from Mike Van Eyes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bpa... #music #video

You've heard Johnnie Johnson whether you know it or not. He's now been gone for two decades, but last year we were treated to a new album, "I'm Just Johnnie." Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/01/john... #music #review #blues #rockandroll

Check out "Carry The Sky" from Sunday Morning: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zTj... #music #video #single