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That Pop Culture Show Features Margaret O’Brien, Actress

June 18, 2021 by Jason DeBord

Join hosts Kody Frederick and Jason DeBord this week as they have a chat with Academy Award-winning icon, Miss Margaret O’Brien. [Read more…]

Filed Under: That Pop Culture Show Tagged With: 1940s, Academy Award, Actress, Classic Hollywood, Film, Golden Age, Hollywood, interview, Jason DeBord, Kody Frederick, Margaret O'Brien, Meet Me In St. Louis, mgm, movies, pop culture, radio, stage, Talk Show, Television, That Pop Culture Show, tv, youtube

That Pop Culture Show Features Donell James Foreman, Actor

June 11, 2021 by Jason DeBord

Join hosts Kody Frederick and Jason DeBord this week as they have a chat with Donell James Foreman. [Read more…]

Filed Under: That Pop Culture Show Tagged With: acting, actor, Broadway, collecting, Donell James Foreman, Hairspray, interview, Janet Jackson, Jason DeBord, Kody Frederick, Mamma Mia, memorabilia, new york city, Prince, stage, Talk Show, That Pop Culture Show, The Book of Mormon, youtube

Jewel at Veterans Memorial Auditorium | Grass Valley, California | 5/14/2016 (Concert Review + Photos)

May 16, 2016 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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“…I learned so much that year, about the difference between dreaming and pretending.  Dreaming is so important for all of us and helps us live our aspirations… but pretending is really just fooling yourself, lying to yourself so you don’t see the truth.  So here’s to truth, and here’s to growing up.”  Jewel, the folk/pop/country signer-songwriter, producer, poet, novelist and actress… sharing one of many life lessons she has discovered in her remarkable journey, wherein the deeply personal has at times collided with her career and success.  Creating an intimate atmosphere to a sold out crowd in Grass Valley, in the unique way only Jewel can, she had everyone captivated with not only her musical gifts but her insights based on a lifetime of experiences and challenges.  It was a remarkable show, and she always seems to drive each performance as though it might be her last…  Not only one of our most original songwriters, but one of our most talented and gifted vocalists, performing unique renditions of her songs, new and old, that at times left the crowd stunned.  Jewel put on a showcase of storytelling in the personal and captivating way in which she has built her reputation over decades now.  Those timeless songs and stories and poetry readings…  Jewel lives her life authentically, one moment out loud and the next softly… but real in all it’s various forms and emotions. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Concert Reviews, Grass Valley California, Griffin House, Jewel, Live Rock Music, News, & Events, The Center For The Arts, Veterans Memorial Auditorium Tagged With: 2016, 2016 tour, album, artist, band, california, cities, Concert, concert photography, Concert Review, country, dates, folk, foolish games, gig, grass valley, greatest hits, griffin house, high resolution, information, jewel, jeweljk, live, meet and greet, Music, performance, Photo, photograph, photography, photos, platinum hit, Pop, preview, review, rock, set, set list, setlist, show, stage, the center for the arts, tickets, tour, veterans memorial auditorium, vip, who will save your soul, you were meant for me

Jewel’s “Picking Up The Pieces” Tour Coming To California In May

April 22, 2016 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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Country, folk, and pop singer-songwriter Jewel is returning to California this next month for a series of concerts covering all twelve of her studio albums, including last year’s Picking Up the Pieces.  The signer, guitarist, producer, poet, novelist and actress will kicked off the current tour in Louisiana last month. [Read more…]

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The English Beat at City Winery Napa | Napa, California | 10/8/2015 (Concert Review + Photos)

October 13, 2015 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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“I was going to save this one for later… just like me, I’m too excited, and I just can’t wait!”  Dave Wakeling of The English Beat, teasing the crowd and then finally throwing down with popular hit “Save It For Later” not even halfway through their lengthy concert at City Winery Napa on Thursday night.  After finishing that song, toaster King Schascha exclaimed: “We could not be saving anything for later… after that, we officially want to welcome each and every one of you to the Dave Wakeling workout program. Just that seven minutes right there is the best workout you’ve had all week. And you did it while drinking alcohol.  More calories than ever. All you need to do for this membership is come to a Dave Wakeling Beat show.”  King Schascha is one of several line-up changes in the band since I last saw them live back in January, and this is definitely my favorite modern-era incarnation of the band yet. They absolutely killed it on stage, and sounded better than ever with amazing energy and chemistry pouring into the sold out crowd (many of whom did get a great workout through the night).  If how good a performance makes you feel while it’s happening was the only criteria for ranking a live show, I would have to say that this English Beat event was the concert of the year, and definitely the best I’d ever seen them, from the energy to the sound to the venue and atmosphere to the crowd, it all just came together beautifully.  I’m actually now worried about seeing them again in the future, as it would be hard to measure up to this one show.  Outstanding.

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Filed Under: City Winery Napa, Concert Reviews, English Beat, Live Rock Music, News, & Events, Napa California, Rusty Zinn Tagged With: 2 tone, 2015, 80s, artist, band, california, city winery, city winery napa, closing, Concert, concert photography, concert photos, Concert Review, dave wakeling, English Beat, for crying out loud, gig, here we go love, high resolution, historic, live, Music, napa, napa valley opera house, new album, new wave, performance, Photo, photograph, photography, photos, pledgemusic, review, rusty zinn, saratoga, set, set list, setlist, show, ska, stage, the beat, tickets, tour, venue

Louis E. Johnson Passes Away at 60: Concert Photography Tribute – Photos from Last Concert as The Brothers Johnson

May 24, 2015 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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Louis E. Johnson, known as Louis “Thunder Thumbs” Johnson and half of The Brothers Johnson with brother George “Lightnin’ Licks” Johnson, passed away on May 21st at age 60.  Louis Johnson was a legendary bass player and one of the principal figures in Funk music, and also is famous for laying down that incredible bassline on Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” as well as playing on his hit, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”.  The Brothers Johnson collaborated with Quincy Jones, and are best known for their 1977 cover of Shuggie Otis’ “Strawberry Letter 23”, their 1976 hit “I’ll Be Good to You”, and the 1980’s hit “Stomp!”.  I was lucky enough to see what I think might have been the last live concert performance by The Brothers Johnson” in September 2013 as part of WorldOne Presents and their “Funk Fest” event at Thunder Valley in Lincoln, California, and did extensive photography at the show.  You can see my full review and photos in my original article, but I thought I would pull out some of the Louis Johnson ones here as a tribute to the great man. [Read more…]

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Howard Jones at Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub | Sacramento, California | 5/13/2015 (Concert Review + Photos)

May 16, 2015 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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“You gotta keep believing in what you wanna do; don’t give up…”  Howard Jones on stage at Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub in Sacramento on Wednesday night, playing to a sold out crowd in an intimate space holding about 450 fans.  He was reflecting back on when he was working in a factory as a very young man, and writing “New Song”.  His debut single – released in 1983 – is all about optimism… and that is in my estimation what the man is still about today, some three decades later.  Throughout his performance, he was beaming with joy and fun between each song, chatting with fans and tossing out anecdotes and familiar lyrics that can still be instructive today (“try and enjoy the here and now… the future will take care of itself somehow!”).  But it’s not just the classic tunes that had people moving.  Having released his 11th studio album this year – Engage – he is as creative and relevant as ever, with fresh new songs.  My own feeling is that in all this time since the 80s have come and gone, he best represents not just the style of music but the feelings of that era, and it is awesome that he continues to spread his work and message in live shows like this one.  Things can only get better, indeed.

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Dave Wakeling’s English Beat “For Crying Out Loud” Album Coming Soon; 2015 Live Concert Dates, Photos, & Preview

January 8, 2015 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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I recently had an opportunity to see The English Beat at Ace of Spades in Sacramento, for my first concert of the year (on my birthday no less!).  Unfortunately, with all of the cold and flu going around, after shooting the first three songs of their set, I had to bail as my fiancée was under the weather and burning up with fever.  Rather than waste the opportunity to talk about one of the best live bands playing today, I thought I would put up this preview for what they have coming in 2015, with a list of upcoming concerts, a little bit of information about For Crying Out Loud – the new album due early this year – as well as share a few photos taken at the show last week.  Hopefully I’ll have an opportunity to attend another one of their shows soon, and put up a proper feature about it. [Read more…]

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Billy Idol Announces 2014/2015 World Tour Following “Dancing With Myself” Book Tour, New “Kings & Queens Of The Underground” Album

October 6, 2014 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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2014 and 2015 are shaping up to be epic for fans of Billy Idol, starting with the Dancing With Myself autobiography, hitting stores and online retailers tomorrow.  Today is the last day to pre-order for an entry into the Dancing With Myself Sweepstakes, and today is the first day of a limited number of book signings in the United States and the United Kingdom throughout October.  In just a few weeks, on October 21st, the first new Billy Idol studio album in some time, Kings & Queens Of The Underground, will drop.  The new single, “Can’t Break Me Down”, is already available.  While UK and European concert dates were announced for November some time ago, today North American dates were announced for January and February 2015, including special meet and greet tickets. [Read more…]

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“Big Block Party” with Morris Day & The Time (The Original 7ven), Sheila E., Guy, and Doug E. Fresh at Thunder Valley Casino Resort | Lincoln, California | 9/13/2014 (Concert Review + Photos)

September 15, 2014 by Jason DeBord Leave a Comment

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“Sacramento… you may notice a bit of moisture forming on my forehead… falling down my face…  I know what you’re thinking.  You’re thinking, ‘Morris has lost it.’  You may even be thinking, ‘Morris is not cool anymore.’  But let me fix that shit for you, Sacramento.  Just like you take a cool bottle of champagne out of the refrigerator, and you set it on the counter… what does it begin to do?  See, it sounds like you all don’t know.  See, it begins to condensate, Sacramento.  Because that’s what you do when you’re cool from the inside out…   So please understand, Morris is not sweatin’.  I’m condensatin’.   And, hell yes, Morris Day is still cool!”  Words from the legendary Morris Day from Morris Day & The Time (now The Original 7ven), headlining the Big Block Party by WorldOne Presents at Thunder Valley Casino Resort Saturday night.  Having come on stage after the sun dropped out of view, which hit a high of 100 degrees, it left me wondering if the sweat rolling off everyone in the sold out concert venue was from the heat of the day, or the heat coming off the stage from the outrageous funk band, who followed the incredible line-up of Sheila E., Guy, and Doug E. Fresh.

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Filed Under: Concert Reviews, Doug E. Fresh, Guy, Lincoln California, Live Rock Music, News, & Events, Morris Day & The Time, Sheila E., Thunder Valley Resort and Casino, World One Presents Tagged With: 2014, 80s, announcement, artist, band, beat box, big block party, california, Concert, concert photography, Concert Review, doug e fresh, funk, gig, guy, high resolution, jungle love, lincoln, live, morris day, Music, outdoor amphitheater, performance, Photo, photograph, photography, photos, Prince, purple rain, R&B, review, rock, set, Sheila E., show, stage, summer concert series, the original 7ven, thunder valley, thunder valley casino resort, thunder valley resort and casino, tickets, tour, venue, west coast, world one presents, worldone, worldone presents

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The Psychedelic Furs | James at Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort & Casino | Reno, Nevada | 8/3/2019 (Concert Review + Photos)

“…hopefulness and lifting up and then deep, deep grief and then lifting up… because that seems to be the human experience right now, doesn’t it?”  Tim Booth of James, part of their co-headlining tour across North America with The Psychedelic Furs this summer, with one of their last stops in Reno at the Grand Theatre […]

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Ted Ottaviano, Book of Love: “Rock Talk” Podcast Audio Interview

This article features the latest in an ongoing series of “Rock Talk” podcast audio interviews for the Rock Subculture Journal. Today’s guest is Ted Ottaviano with Book Of Love. The synth pop New Wave group continue to celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of new music as part of 2016’s “MMXVI: The 30th Anniversary […]

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run-D.M.C.): “Rock Talk” Podcast Audio Interview

This article features the latest in an ongoing series of “Rock Talk” podcast audio interviews for the Rock Subculture Journal.  Today’s guest is Darryl McDaniels, best known as DMC with Run-D.M.C. (he prefers to be called “D”).  D was a featured guest at Sac-Con in Sacramento this past weekend, promoting his authentic foray into the […]

Dick Dale, Guitar Legend: “Rock Talk” Podcast Audio Interview

This article features the latest in an ongoing series of “Rock Talk” podcast audio interviews for the Rock Subculture Journal. The first guest for 2015 is Dick Dale, a legend in music, regarded as both “The King of the Surf Guitar” and the “Father of Heavy Metal”.  Now 77 years old, Mr. Dale is well […]

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