At times, I would forget I’m at the beautiful outdoor Greek Theatre and felt like I was at the dance club with my friends. One of the most influential bands in dance/atmospheric music and of the 80′s returned for a brief North American tour after 7 long years. Frontman and original Joy Division member Bernard [...]

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Although her birthday was the night before, fans decided to celebrate and sing “Happy Birthday” to the remarkable singer/songwriter who sold out yet another large venue in LA this year. Sitting outside in the warm – make that hot – air at The Greek Theatre, the adoring crowd was transfixed as Apple’s voice pulled everyone [...]

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Blondie and Devo teaming up for a tour brought out hit after hit on a Summer’s night at The Greek. Photos by Debi Del Grande Blondie Setlist: Dreaming Hanging on the Telephone Love Doesn’t Frighten Me D-Day Call Me What I Heard Wipe Off My Sweat Lights Atomic Rapture/No Sleep ‘Til Brooklyn (Beastie Boys’ cover) [...]

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Photos by Beth Stirnaman

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Let’s step back into time when wearing bright neon colors and big hair was all the rave. Although looks have changed, nothing stopped the party on Saturday night at The Greek Theatre with the B-52′s and Squeeze. After making an appearance at this year’s Coachella, we were lucky to hear back from Squeeze so soon. [...]

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That voice! Legendary Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music fame wrapped up his solo tour at the Greek Theatre complete with a full band (including Roxy Music’s original drummer Paul Thompson) and backup singers and dancers. Ferry brought elegance, class and style to the packed house. Photos of Bryan Ferry from October 15, 2011 by Debi [...]

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Is he from the future or the past? Bryan Ferry’s career as a recording artist began nearly 40 years ago, with the release of Roxy Music’s first album in 1972. Even with the proliferation of countless rock subgenres in the intervening years, Roxy Music’s combination of nostalgia and science fiction still seems to point a way forward to pop music that does not yet exist. Ferry answered my questions by email from the road. This interview by Oliver Hall.

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Photos of Elbow from October 1st, 2011 by Lindsey Best. Setlist: 1) The Birds 2) The Bones Of You 3) Mirrorball 4) Neat Little Rows 5) Grounds For Divorce 6) The Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver 7) Great Expectations The Night Will Always Win 9) Puncture Repair 10) The River 11) Lippy Kids 12) [...]

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Florence & the Machine brought it in pretty colors to the Greek Theatre on June 13th and it pleased the gods very much. Photos by Lindsey Best. Setlist: 1) My Boy Builds Coffins 2) Between Two Lungs 3) Cosmic Love 4) Heavy In Your Arms 5) Blinding 6) Ghosts (acoustic) 7) Hurricane Drunk (acoustic) Drumming [...]

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There was not a single Quizno’s uniform in sight on this chilly night, on which the clear skies and bustling wind made for a dramatic atmosphere suitable for Spektor’s dramatic performance. Spektor, looking like she dressed in her Little Bo Peep costume a few days too early (but adorable nonetheless), took to her grand piano backed by a string quartet and famed session drummer Matt Chamberlin.

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