Author Archives: Patricia Sanchez

By pcsanchez7505 Alex Turner performing with Mini Mansions at the Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Although it may sound better for Halloween, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one place you want to keep track of year round. Situated on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Forever was first founded over 100 […]

By pcsanchez7505 Not since Charlie Brown have the words “good grief” been so cool. Honest, edgy and always catchy, Lucius, the indie pop band from New York, let loose a whirlwind of emotions in their new album, “Good Grief,” released March 11. Without lack of candor, “Good Grief” settles into your soul like rain falling […]

By pcsanchez7505 Photo courtesy BB Gun Press Multi Grammy nominated world-renowned singer, songwriter, and music producer Kaskade has teamed up with UberEATS to bring an exclusive on-demand experience to fans in Los Angeles. Kaskade is performing a SOLD OUT show in front of over 20,000 people at the LA Convention Center on May 7, but […]

By pcsanchez7505 It’s easy enough to feel right at home in the small venue of The Hotel Cafe. The cozy club, tucked away behind an inconspicuous building, felt even more inviting Friday night with singer/songwriter Griffin House, an indie/folk musician from Nashville, Tennessee whose mix of folk, blues and country influences make for a unique […]

By pcsanchez7505 2015 was a great year for music, which means there is some serious competition for the 2016 Grammy Awards including great musicians and bands such as The Weeknd, Tame Impala, Miguel, Alabama Shakes and many more. While there are dozens of categories, I’m mainly interested just a few. To keep this post from […]

By pcsanchez7505 The other week I was asked to cover a “secret show” in Downtown L.A. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but what I found was a diverse collection of relatively unknown and very talented musicians. Even more so, I was introduced to Sofar Sounds, an organization that connects musicians and fans in a […]

By pcsanchez7505 I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about this week. Unfortunately, I found my topic, and I have to admit, I feel a bit like Major Tom as I spiral out of control … David Bowie, the blissfully eternal Starman, passed away Jan. 10 after an 18-month battle with cancer. “David […]

By pcsanchez7505 Album artwork — photo via Silver Torches’ Bandcamp You remember that feeling don’t you? Of course you do. It’s a feeling of warmth and happiness – a feeling you had when you were driving down an open road or lying beside the one you loved. But it’s a distant, tracking feeling with a […]

By pcsanchez7505 So it’s just like me to procrastinate. It’s currently Dec. 31 with just a few hours left before New Year’s, and I’m in beautiful Los Angeles, California. As sendoff to 2015, I’d like to talk about my top 10 albums of the year. So, without further ado, let’s get right into it. 10. […]

By pcsanchez7505 You don’t have to look too far to find great music in the Inland Empire – you just have to know where to look. Hidden away from the freeways and noise of big cities is Hemet, California where an unassuming band, Hello Penelope, lurks. This punk-dance and self-managed band is made up of […]