This review was previously posted on Indie Voice Blog. Laura Goldfarb of Red Boot PR has introduced this writer to a few amazing artists over the years, but none of them compare to this amazing band. The Show Ponies combine […]
Bob Leggett has been involved in the music business for the past 20 years, including promoting and discovering bands, and hosting concerts at venues in Los Angeles. He has also covered the indie music scene as a reporter and music critic. His articles have appeared in such publications as Music Connection Magazine, Orange County Register, Riverside Press-Enterprise, Associated Content, Examiner.com and AXS.com. He spent five years each with the Orange County Music Awards (OCMA) and the SoCalMusic Live Awards, the latter of which he created and ran. This background allows him to bring an insider's knowledge to his writing. He recently launched his own blog, Indie Voice, covering all forms of independent artistry with a focus on music and theatre. In addition, he runs the LA Music Critic Awards, which twice a year recognizes indie artists in various categories for excellence.
This review was previously posted on Indie Voice Blog. Laura Goldfarb of Red Boot PR has introduced this writer to a few amazing artists over the years, but none of them compare to this amazing band. The Show Ponies combine […]
Portions of this review was previously published on Indie Voice Blog. Mitch Hayes is a folk/americana singer-songwriter from North Carolina who many feel is the natural successor to Leonard Cohen for his songs of social commentary. He is also a […]
Streets of Laredo (“SoL”) is a six-piece indie folk rock band based in Brooklyn by way of New Zealand, where siblings Dan (vocals, electric and acoustic guitar), Dave (drums and backing vocals) and Sarahjane Gibson (vocals and percussion) formed the group […]
With instrumental abilities that made him a key member of Dwight Yoakam’s band, a voice reminiscent of Jackson Browne and a Top 10 lyrical streak that makes him seem like he’s been writing hook-laden hits for years – Brian Whelan […]
Junk Parlor has been considered a galvanizing force on the Bay Area indie rock scene ever since it was launched serendipitously in 2013. The sound was born from the wild musical wanderings of Jason Vanderford, who is renowned for his five years […]
It has been said that one of the marks of a great artist is the ability to build on past works, rather that rebuild. That is exactly what Rod Melancon has done with his latest EP, LA 14, recently released […]
Several years ago, this reviewer took his then-girlfriend (and now wife) Chelle to see Alan Jackson at the Pacific Amphitheatre. The opening act that night was a new band called the Zac Brown Band. The excitement he felt that night is […]
Portions of this review were previously published on Indie Voice Blog. Corinne Cook may not be familiar to you, yet, but with the power of her latest CD, Dressed Up for Goodbye, she soon will be. With a voice reminiscent […]
This review was originally published on Indie Voice Blog. “Classic rock” is more than just a musical genre. It encapsulates a sound and a generation where social ills were addressed in powerful lyrics over a screaming guitar riff. It is […]
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