For Bruins who studied or interned abroad in Great Britain, Scotland and Ireland, memories of places traveled seem to be associated with their perspective sound, whether it is jazz in a subway station, a British rock band in a nightclub or Gaelic music in a pub or traditional ball. Read more...
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November 15, 9:53 pm
UK offers vibrant musical culture
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November 12, 9:35 pm
Urinals pioneer subculture
Nothing, except for maybe just a hint of a swagger, gave away John Talley-Jones as a past and present member of a punk band "“ much less one by the crude name of the Urinals. Read more...
Photo: Guitarist Rob Roberge, bassist John Talley-Jones and drummer Kevin Barrett of the Urinals will be performing at The Smell.
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November 12, 7:14 am
Concert Review: “Bishop Allen with Darwin Deez and Throw Me the Statue”
Though the crowd was still calling for more after the encore at the end of the night, Brooklyn band Bishop Allen's hour-long set at the Echoplex on Nov. 10 needed nothing more. Read more...
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November 12, 7:08 am
Concert Review: The Used
Every year, corporations spend billions of dollars on marketing, trying to connect with their target demographics and understand their innermost desires. But all they really need to do is whatever The Used has been doing. Read more...
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November 12, 4:28 am
Renowned German organist to perform at Royce
Royce Hall is a staple image of UCLA. Though Bruins walk by the building's arches nearly every day, it is unlikely that many know of the power that lies within the concert hall "“ a massive 6,600-plus pipe organ. Read more...
Photo: German organist Felix Hell makes his debut on Royce Hall’s Skinner organ.
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November 9, 9:07 pm
Jazz great McCoy Tyner will play at Royce Hall with Los Angeles ensemble Build An Ark
Even if jazz isn't your bag, there is something to be said for witnessing a musical legend tickle the ivory. Read more...
Photo: Jazz pianist McCoy Tyner will perform with Build An Ark and special guest saxophonist Gary Bartz on Thursday at 8 p.m. in Royce.
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November 8, 11:27 pm
Weekend Review: Jay-Z Concert
For one night only, Pauley Pavilion was transformed from a college sports arena to a major venue, a West Coast Madison Square Garden. Read more...