Music

Album, concert and music assignments for the Glendale News-Press gave me an opportunity to cover Lou Rawls, Elton John, Tears for Fears, concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and Mission: Impossible composer Lalo Schifrin. This former dance performer, who still loves to cut loose on the dance floor, has written about popular, classical and jazz music throughout my career.

Joe Jackson Band One More Good Time with Joe Jackson Band

This August 2003 review was published in the Los Angeles Daily News.

It’s been 25 years since Joe Jackson and his Band broke through pop music with the wry lyrics and simple arrangement of “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” Having played their last show together in Holland just before Christmas, 1980, the Joe Jackson Band recorded a new album, (Volume 4), earlier this year, and launched a pub tour in England around the same time. Read more >>

Kenny Loggins Kenny Loggins at The Greek

Unpublished review of a 2003 Los Angeles concert.

Having settled into a groove that he didn’t let go, Kenny Loggins put on a show at the Greek Theatre which was a vigorous display of musical ability. Before finishing with a couple of encores, the songwriter/musician/singer entertained the crowd with an impressive presentation of jazz, pop, rock, a hint of country, and a lot of rhythm. Read more >>

Neil Diamond Diamond Shines in Red, White and Blue

This 2001 concert review was published in the Los Angeles Daily News.

Pop legend Neil Diamond staged a triumphant return to LA’s Great Western Forum—where Diamond holds the house record with 25 sold-out concerts—filling the packed hall with a mix of hits, early songs and memorable performances. Read more >>

Olivia Newton-John Newton-John honestly loves her work

This 1999 article was published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Hartford Courant, Los Angeles Daily News, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and South Jersey Publications.

Pop singer Olivia Newton-John, whose hits have included "Let Me Be There," songs from Grease, Physical and a string of New Wave hits in the 1980s, is at peace with her present stature. As she prepares for Saturday's performance, Newton-John says she's at just the right moment of her career. Read more >>

Stevie Nicks Stevie Nicks winds up latest tour in L.A.

This concert review was published on October 11, 2001, in the Los Angeles Daily News.

Stevie Nicks, among the world's most enduring female rock stars, took the stage at the Universal Amphitheatre Tuesday night, announced her relief to be home in L.A., and promised the packed crowd a couple of hours of good times as respite from a troubled world. The Fleetwood Mac singer did not disappoint. Read more >>

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