Press Photos Courtesy of Marcus Haney, Live Photos by Brett Bean Matt Benton had the opportunity to interview Andrew Wessen of Grouplove by phone as he was on his way with the band for a short tour around Europe. Matt Benton: So growing up in LA, what were some of your favorite spots to hangout and surf? Andrew Wessen: Yeah, I was born right in Topanga Beach and Sunset … [Read more...] about Interview with Grouplove’s Andrew Wessen + Live Photos
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Desert Trip: How ‘Oldchella’ Rocked Multiple Generations of Music Lovers
Photos by Lauren YoungThe sweltering heat and dust storm of Indio, California, were no match for devoted classic rock fans who came from all over the world to attend Desert Trip, a classic rock festival that featured six of the most influential musicians of all time: Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, The Who and Roger Waters of Pink Floyd. The festival … [Read more...] about Desert Trip: How ‘Oldchella’ Rocked Multiple Generations of Music Lovers
Bob Eubanks Brings Beatles Stories to Life
Photos by Lauren Young A full house gathered in Smothers Theatre on Friday to watch Bob Eubanks' Backstage with the Beatles, a night of music performed by Beatles cover band Ticket to Ride, and behind the scenes stories told by TV/radio personality, game show host and concert producer Bob Eubanks. Eubanks told stories about his involvement with the Beatles in the early … [Read more...] about Bob Eubanks Brings Beatles Stories to Life
Gaga Only Uses Half Her Skill Set In The Underwhelming ‘Joanne’
Image Courtesy of Interscope RecordsWe needed Lady Gaga in 2016.This year's mainstream pop landscape has been a wasteland strewn with recycled, bland EDM/tropical house, sleazy bros failing at sincerity, and our normally electrifying megastars sleepwalking through gentrified dancehall (or just ignoring pop radio all together — looking at you, Beyonce and Kanye). And the … [Read more...] about Gaga Only Uses Half Her Skill Set In The Underwhelming ‘Joanne’
Dance in Flight Costumes Sold for Halloween
Photos by Kayiu WongDance in Flight's annual costume sale Oct. 26 attracted students in search of additions to their wardrobes. They attempted to fundraise for their upcoming spring production by selling costume pieces from their past shows. It is tradition for the costume sale to occur every year around Halloween, Dance in Flight Special Projects Chair and senior Danielle … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Costumes Sold for Halloween