Photos by Matt Benton Cage The Elephant toured through LA with two sold-out shows at the Tower Theater last Thursday and Friday for their first ever Grammy-nominated album “Melophobia.” Cage The Elephant has had a growing presence in the alternative rock genre ever since their break in 2009 with their self-titled album and hit single “Ain’t No Rest for the … [Read more...] about Cage the Elephant break free in LA
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Civil Twilight Takes the Troubadour
Photos by Matt Benton The South African rock band Civil Twilight made a stop in LA to play the iconic Troubadour on Tuesday. Originally from Cape Town, they moved to LA in 2005 to fully pursue their interest in music. Their unique sound captured the intimate venue. As they played, their emotional connection to their music drew the audience into the moving lyrical vibe. … [Read more...] about Civil Twilight Takes the Troubadour
Sea Lions in Distress
Photos by Matt Benton Dead, maimed or malnourished sea lions, mostly pups, are being washed up or stranded on shore nearly every day on the beaches of Malibu. The majority started showing up at the beginning of the year. The number of sea lion pups being found in local marinas and on the beaches is five times the normal amount for this time of year, said Raymond … [Read more...] about Sea Lions in Distress
The Epic of Eternitas – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos by Matt Benton In the city of Eternitas, a celebration was prepared on this momentous night. The people purchased delicacies of food and wine. The markets were emptied of wares and merchants returned to the roads. The people gathered in the town’s center, the amphitheater, which held all of Eternitas’ 40,000 daughters and sons. They watched the leader of … [Read more...] about The Epic of Eternitas – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Concert Corner: The Griswolds
Photos by Matt BentonThe alternative hit band, Walk The Moon stopped in L.A. at the Hollywood Palladium this past Thursday for their 2015 North American tour featuring the extremely talented indie rock band, The Griswolds whose breakout single ‘Heart of a Lion’ was an iTunes Single of the Week. Walk The Moon is on tour for their second studio album, ‘Talking … [Read more...] about Concert Corner: The Griswolds
