One original member rolls R&B group to 60th year
The Temptations need no introduction. Their almost 60-year history has been filled with drama, joy, ups, downs, highs, lows — and lots of music.
The...
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TV singing contest works for young star
Winners and finalists in TV singing contests are not guaranteed success in the music business. In fact, most contestants have a rough time capitalizing...
Torchbearers of SoCal rock see Buffett as their goal
Dirty Heads have been described as “the torchbearers of SoCal rock” and the band’s members came by their torches honestly.
“I was born in Sunset Beach,...
Rare art of listening the heart of improv
Not only can anyone learn how be an improv comic, everyone should learn to be an improv comic.
This advice comes from one of the best-known improv...
Band stays fresh even with decades in the business
Big Head Todd and the Monsters have been in existence for more than three decades. During that time, the band has built a considerable and career-sustaining...
Shirts off for portly comic on new tour
It all started with a Rolling Stone article.
In 1997, a reporter from the magazine set out to find the top partier at what Princeton Review had designated...
Cult comedy with obscure references brings mockery of movies to Embassy
One of the joys of repeated viewings of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (aka MST3K) is delayed comprehension of jokes.
The show’s writers have never shied...
Hip-hop artist to visit Embassy on heels of tragedy
“Yesterday I missed you, Yesterday I played your song,” Christian hip-hop recording artist TobyMac sings in his song “Scars.”
As noted on TobyMac’s...
Band keeps fresh with reinvention
When Theory of a Deadman announced their current fall tour back in May, the band also announced they would be pulling double duty for the rest of the...
The Music of Cream rises to the top
With the recent passing of Ginger Baker, there has been a lot of talk about the enduring legacy of Cream and the timelessness of their music. Having...