Category: 2019-20 Season

Four men sit at an outdoor café table in Los Angeles, smiling and talking while holding white cups. Surrounded by green plants and mural art, they chat about songs and the productive week ahead for the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.

5 Songs by Los Angeles Guitar Quartet for a Productive Week

We’ve all been there... It’s Wednesday at noon and your week is dragging on. You start scrolling through Spotify for something new and can’t find the right thing to get you going again. Sounds like you are in need of...

A person wearing sunglasses and a dark jacket sits indoors at night, with blurred city lights and the illuminated words ONE WILSHIRE behind them—a scene reminiscent of a Planetary Prince review or a Cameron Graves album cover.

Review: Cameron Graves’ Planetary Prince

By Michael J. Agovino, Pitchfork The collective known as the West Coast Get Down may have made its emphatic mark on the jazz world in 2015, but the bandmates have been honing their sound and approach for nearly two decades together...

A group of eight people, including one woman, stand smiling together indoors against a rustic brick wall, wearing casual clothing and posing for the camera—capturing the spirit of Novalima and Peru’s blend of old and new sounds.

Novalima Mixes Old and New Sounds From Peru

Few would have thought that the ancestral, gritty sounds of Afro-Peruvian music, made from a cajón (wooden box) and the rattle of a donkey jawbone, would become a modern sensation. But it has, thanks to the creative sounds of Novalima,...

A performer in a light-colored outfit with a bow tie and a bucket on their head enacts a playful small space race on stage with cardboard props, blowing a whistle amid star-like lights scattered across the dark background.

9 Not-So-Small Space Race Facts

By Kristen Day We've all heard Neil Armstrong's famous quote, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." But how well do you know the story surrounding that famous spacewalk? Before you take off, launch into...

Two people on stage dressed as astronauts, wearing white buckets as helmets, hold an American flag in this lively space-themed set from One Small Step. Filing cabinets and a wooden structure complete the scene. Perfect for any Theatre Review.

Theatre Review: One Small Step

It's easy to forget just how epic the Apollo 11 moon landing was: a human achievement probably never to be matched again for generations. Oxford Playhouse's two-hander, One Small Step, is a heart-warming reminder of the awe the story can...

A woman with long hair in pigtails, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and patterned poncho, stands in a grassy field with trees behind her, looking confidently at the camera—reminiscent of country singer Margo Price’s iconic style.

Country singer Margo Price’s debut has even got Jack White excited

Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times Don’t get Margo Price wrong. It’s not that the Illinois-reared, Nashville-based singer-songwriter isn’t flattered by comparisons to such respected country forbears as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris. It’s just that such compliments only...

A young woman with long brown hair and brown eyes looks at the camera with a slight smile. She is outdoors, the softly blurred urban background offering subtle reasons to see her passion for classical music shine through.

7 Reasons to See Camille Thomas

By Kristen Day If you hear classical music and don't get excited, we're here to expand your horizons. There are a million reasons to see cellist, Camille Thomas at Purdue in October, but we'll just give you seven. Her program...

Renowned artist Camille Thomas passionately plays the cello on stage in an ornate concert hall, with warm lighting highlighting her focused expression and the details of the instrument.

Meet the Artist: Camille Thomas

Inspiration & Motivation Q. Who or what inspired you to take up the cello and pursue a career in music? A. When I was four, I told my mum I’d like to play an instrument. She played records for me...

A person with short hair and a beard is illuminated by dramatic red and blue lighting, creating a striking contrast reminiscent of Cameron Graves’ musical influences. The dark background makes the colorful lights stand out even more.

Meet 4 of Cameron Graves’ Musical Influences

By Kristen Day Cameron Graves is hardly ordinary. You could easily say the same about his music! The "Planetary Prince" finds his roots within a blend of genres, composers, and artists. So if you want to give Graves a closer...

A person wearing dark sunglasses is illuminated by blue and white light spots, creating a colorful, shimmering effect—much like the cosmic vibe of Cameron Graves' Planetary Prince—against a blurred, sparkly background.

Cameron Graves – Planetary Prince

If Cameron Graves played electric guitar instead of piano, his debut solo album, Planetary Prince, would be a heavy-metal record. Graves’ playing style is most notable for its relentlessness, and his supporting musicians prove equal to his ferocity. Drummer Ronald Bruner...

A woman with long hair in a leopard print top stands before patterned, colorful curtains. Warm, golden light highlights her as she adjusts her hair, capturing a Diamond in the Rough moment reminiscent of Margo Price's soulful style.

5 Songs That’ll Make You Love Margo Price

By Kristen Day Whether you're a country die-hard, certified cowboy, or have only now ventured on the "Old Town Road", it's time you catch rising star, Margo Price. When she's not busy recording honest, stripped-down country tracks, Margo's performing on...

A diverse group of seventeen people, smiling and posing together on a stage. Dressed in casual, colorful clothing, they celebrate RENT and its timeless themes, united in a vibrant moment—20 years later, their bond endures.

20 Years Later, RENT Resonates Through Timeless Themes

When RENT opened in 1996, its glum stage reflected East Village settings mired in poverty, addiction, and disease. Twenty years later, luxury condos replace tenements, and foodies dine where squatters sought shelter. Suddenly, criticism suggesting gentrification rendered Rent irrelevant mirrors...