Every year, the birthday and national holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is imbued with new meaning in relation to the constant flare-ups of racism against people of color in the United States. From police brutality to consistent institutionalized neglect and disregard for Black bodies in places like Flint, Michigan and Ferguson, Missouri. The […]

Taking from her acclaimed 2019 album, ‘We Get By’, artist Mavis Staples, with the help of London artist ALA.NI, shares an a capella version of her single “One More Change.” Originally written and produced by Ben Harper, the song is a strong depiction of hopeful foresight as one moves forward in a tough world. It’s […]

Ben Harper and Charlie Mussel white have announced two intimate Los Angeles tour dates at the Troubadour in West Hollywood for Monday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 8. Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite will work together once again for their new release No Mercy in This Land, due out March 30, 2018. The new album […]

Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals began winding down their tour Friday night at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, packing a ton of material into two-and-a-half hours. With a catalog that spans 20 years worth of material, Ben and Co. touched on a little bit of everything over the course of their 21-song set. Harper’s many dimensions […]

Ben Harper had not performed with The Innocent Criminals since 2008. On Wednesday, they proved they hadn’t lost a step — nor had their fan base forgotten about them — at the first of four straight nights at The Fillmore in San Francisco. Many would suggest that Harper’s best work came while working with the […]

One of the most prolific and diverse musicians around these days, Ben Harper is returning to his roots. The singer-songwriter has announced he will rejoin forces with his original band The Innocent Criminals for the first time in six years. Harper said on his website that they will play four shows at the famed San […]

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at Global Green USA Oscar Party – Photo by Wei Shi Considering I lived in San Diego for a good 10 years, it’s awesome to see the Del Mar Races going strong with their summer concert series. Each year they exceed my expectations adding the hottest bands to their roster. The […]