Photos by Matt Benton Los Angeles Natives, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, recently performed three sold-out shows at Staples Center on their tour for their latest album "The Getaway." After 34 years of producing acclaimed music and touring every corner of the globe, the Chili Peppers brought a high-energy performance to their hometown crowd last week. They had incredible … [Read more...] about Red Hot Chili Peppers Represent During Their Hometown Shows
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Wells Project Kicks Off 10 Days Campaign with ‘Why Water?’ Convo
Photos by Matt BentonThe Wells Project kicked off its 10 Days Campaign on Tuesday night in the HAWC with its "Why Water?" Convocation. The event focused on why God cares about water and why that should encourage students to give up every beverage but water for 10 days to donate the money that they saved to help give clean drinking water to areas that do not have it. The Wells … [Read more...] about Wells Project Kicks Off 10 Days Campaign with ‘Why Water?’ Convo
Interview with Grouplove’s Andrew Wessen + Live Photos
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
Q&A with Seth Bolt of NEEDTOBREATHE
Photos by Matt BentonJunior Matt Benton recently got to chat with Seth Bolt of NEEDTOBREATHE. They are set to play in Los Angeles at The Greek Theatre on Sept. 10.Matt Benton: I saw you guys back at the Greek Theatre last year with Switchfoot and am excited to see you all again at the Greek Theatre in about a week — what’s different on this tour coming around? Seth … [Read more...] about Q&A with Seth Bolt of NEEDTOBREATHE
Flume opens night one of four sold-out LA shows
Photos by Matt BentonFlume perfomed in Los Angeles on Wednesday night for one of his four sold-out shows debuting his new album "Skin." His album has received major praise and the track "Never Be Like You," featuring Kai, has gone platinum in the United States and triple platinum back in his home-country of Australia.His new tour features his new touring rig that has moved from … [Read more...] about Flume opens night one of four sold-out LA shows