Daniel Kohn

Gary Clark Jr.; Credit: Frank Maddocks/Warner Bros. Records

Guitar Hero Gary Clark Jr. Has Not Gone Hollywood

Gary Clark Jr. can be forgiven if he’s tired. It’s 12:15 a.m. in Amsterdam and he just got offstage from the second headlining show of his European tour. But he’s wound up — as wound up as the mild-mannered Texan gets — following his second night at the famed Paradiso......
On the plus side: more room to dance; Credit: Photo by Fabian Ortiz

Was HARD Day of the Dead the Death Knell for EDM in L.A. County?

At first glance, everything about HARD Day of the Dead looked great — from the fantastic, glistening sun that reflected off the concrete to the overly enthusiastic crowd. But there was a different, measured aura in the air that stood in stark contrast to the manic, carefree vibe that filled......
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Best New Music Venue

When the New York–based promoters behind the Bowery Ballroom announced they were expanding their empire to include a L.A.-based venue in Westlake, between downtown and MacArthur Park, many looked upon the plan with skepticism. But a few months into its time on Seventh Street near the 110 freeway, the Teragram has already......