Q&A with Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg of Avi Buffalo; Playing with Rogue Wave at The Loft, March 8

By Jhoni Jackson Avi Buffalo’s bright, melodic indie-pop is making huge waves that rival those of their native Long Beach, and even their musical peers – most of whom are well beyond Avi Buffalo’s age. Though youth may limit their experience, you’d never know listening to their pre-album teasers. “What’s in It For?” boasts a […]

Gossip Cancel April 26 Show at The Loft

Gossip Cancel April 26 Show at The Loft

Sadly, Gossip have canceled their just-announced show at The Loft on April 26, due to health concerns. There’s still a possibility that the show will be rescheduled for late summer, so stay tunes for more updates! In the meantime, tickets are being refunded.

Live Review: The English Beat @ The Loft, February 19

By Scott Roberts; photos by Sue Volkert Sometimes you go to a concert filled with anticipation, like when you’ve loved a band for years and, for one reason or other, this will be the first chance you’ve had to see them live. Sometimes you go to a show filled with mystery, like when your favorite […]

Nouvelle Vague Playing The Loft, Thursday, February 18

If you didn’t win the tickets for Nouvelle Vague‘s show at The Loft tomorrow that we just gave away, don’t worry, you can still buy them from Ticket Alternative. It’ll be an incredible show, with the French cool kids doing their usual covers of ’80s new wave and punk hits in a hip bossa nova […]

CD Review: Mayer Hawthorne — A Strange Arrangement; Playing The Loft March 13

Mayer Hawthorne A Strange Arrangement Stones Throw Records By Eric Chavez The legacy of Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and other Motown favorites are alive and well in the heart of Mayer Hawthorne. His sound so emulates that of classic Motown, you can almost picture him with a form-fitting sequent gown and a […]