The National is finally heading back out on the road, embarking on a tour that’ll take them through North America and Europe in support of the release of their ninth studio album First Two Pages of Frankenstein. The National will also be bringing with them a stellar handful of bands — which will include a one-night-only […]

This may come as a shock, but there is still some hope left for the planet after all. The Paris Agreement was adopted by 195 countries in December of 2015, and then, a year-and-a-half later, the Drumpf administration sent a formal notice to the UN announcing that the US would withdraw. The agreement has little […]

Bob Dylan once said that “passion is a young man’s game.” Patti Smith is not young, nor a man, and yet her passion onstage is more genuine than any modern performer’s. This was evident in her short performance before Bon Iver last Sunday at the Hollywood Bowl. She will be turning 70 years old this […]

This is going to be an incredible set of performances. Bon Iver and Patti Smith have teamed up for an October 23rd performance at the Hollywood Bowl. Supporting Bon Iver are North Carolina’s Hiss Golden Messenger. Off all the amazing Hollywood Bowl performances happening this season, this is one you will not want to miss. […]

Patti Smith came out for two shows at the Theater at the Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.  Being a photographer they only gave us two songs to shoot, but from what little I did see, it was a great show, and I knew the fans were going to be in for a treat.  Smith […]

The godmother of punk, Patti Smith has scheduled yet another headlining Los Angeles performance. This time, Patti Smith will perform at a much more intimate show at The Roxy in West Hollywood on Monday, February 2nd. If you missed out on snagging tickets to her upcoming dates at the Theatre at Ace Hotel, you will […]

Back when Patti Smith and her group were recording their third studio album, Easter, with producer Jimmy Iovine, her paths crossed with Bruce Springsteen who was in the same studio recording his highly regarded album Darkness on the Edge of Town. From this happenstance was born a little ditty called “Because The Night” which is […]

Now these are the hottest decks I’ve seen around. Girl Skateboards has come through with some pretty rockin’ decks, ironically enough, they’re of “girl” skateboards. To be more precise, the line titled “Girls Girls Girls” pays tribute to iconic female rockers! From Patti Smith to Joan Jett, you’ll see some pretty rad images of these […]

“You guys probably think I’m weird for singing Happy Birthday to the Pier,” shared Patti Smith after engaging the crowd for a Happy Birthday sing-along in commemoration of the Santa Monica Pier’s centennial. “Well, back at CBGB’s I used to sing Happy Birthday all the time to Hilly Kristal’s dog!” The crowd cheered for Smith, […]

Closing up the Twilight Dance Series 25th Anniversary at the Santa Monica Pier, don’t miss this epic FREE show with the Godmother of punk, Patti Smith. Celebrate the end of summer with Patti Smith and her band at 7p.m. on a warm summer evening. I saw Smith perform a couple years back on the pier […]

You’ve heard about him in almost every legit rock n’ roll documentary or book. This man is one of the best photographers out there that captured a definitive time in rock n’ roll and punk, allowing us all to understand and admire. Too bad there’s such a few amount of musicians today with that revolutionary […]

So my buddy, “big shot Tony,” the moniker I use to pester him, invites me to The Kills’ sold out show at the El Rey theater in LA. As much as I loathe the crazy drive there, considering I’m rollin’ up from Carlsbad, I gladly jump to the occasion to see this kick ass band […]