Every Memorial Day weekend for the past 28 years, UCLA has hosted a music festival called the JazzReggae Festival. Originally, the first day was devoted to Jazz and the second day was devoted Reggae. Though the first day has morphed to a “Jam” day, the festival has always been able to pull in outstanding talentContinue reading “The 28th Annual JazzReggae Festival | UCLA | May 25th & 26th [PHOTOS]”
Tag Archives: Coachella 2014
Snoop Dogg | UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest | 5/25/14
Working for Snoop, I’ve gone to my fare share of his concerts. One would think that after going to more shows than I can count on my fingers and toes, I’d be bored or indifferent to watching him perform. This is far from the truth. Snoop’s passion for his art always impresses me. His liveContinue reading “Snoop Dogg | UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest | 5/25/14”
Aloe Blacc | UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest | 5/25/14
I was a fan of Aloe Blacc before he was … Aloe Blacc. Being a fan of the underground, L.A., hip-hop scene back in the mid 90s, I was listening to Aloe Blacc’s music before he broke-out, commerically, with “I Need A Dollar” in 2010. I saw Aloe Blacc first perform at The Beach Ball Festival:Continue reading “Aloe Blacc | UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest | 5/25/14”
The Internet | UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest | 5/25/14
I saw a lot of bands at Coachella this year (2014), but there was one band that was on my list, that I regret missing: The Internet. The Internet is a neo-soul band consisting of Odd Future members Syd the Kyd and Matt Martians as well as Tay Walker, Patrick Paige and Christopher A. Smith. They debuted inContinue reading “The Internet | UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest | 5/25/14”
Jhené Aiko | Coachella | 3/13/14 (PHOTOS)
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT BLOG ENTRIES OF OTHER BANDS I SAW AT COACHELLA! It took me a couple weeks, but I FINALLY got through all of the photos I took the first weekend of Coachella. The irony of it all was that this last performance was one that I almost didn’t go to. At theContinue reading “Jhené Aiko | Coachella | 3/13/14 (PHOTOS)”
Motörhead | Coachella | 4/13/14 (PHOTOS)
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT BLOG ENTRIES OF OTHER BANDS I SAW AT COACHELLA! My first taste of Motörhead came in my fraternity days at college. I remember hearing “Ace of Spades” blasting out a brother’s room, and when I asked about the song, my buddy simply said, “You don’t know Motörhead? Lemmy rules!” That’s stuckContinue reading “Motörhead | Coachella | 4/13/14 (PHOTOS)”
Lana Del Rey | Coachella | 4/13/14 (PHOTOS)
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT BLOG ENTRIES OF OTHER BANDS I SAW AT COACHELLA! Lana Del Rey’s fans are some of the most dedicated and passionate fans that I have ever met. Prior to her set, I chatted with several of them who were up at the very front of the barricade, with at least tenContinue reading “Lana Del Rey | Coachella | 4/13/14 (PHOTOS)”
Little Dragon | Coachella | 4/13/14 (PHOTOS)
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT BLOG ENTRIES OF OTHER BANDS I SAW AT COACHELLA! I absolutely adore Little Dragon‘s music. Ever since their 2007, full length self-titled debut, I’ve been dying to see their music manifest live. It’s taken 7 years, but I finally got the chance to see them perform at Coachella, at it was absolutely marvelous.Continue reading “Little Dragon | Coachella | 4/13/14 (PHOTOS)”
The Naked and Famous | Coachella | 4/13/14 (PHOTOS)
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT BLOG ENTRIES OF OTHER BANDS I SAW AT COACHELLA! The Naked and Famous are an indie electronic/melodic pop, alternative rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. To the best of my knowledge, their performance at Coachella was the first after having recently wrapped up a stint opening for Imagine Dragons’ arena tour. They continueContinue reading “The Naked and Famous | Coachella | 4/13/14 (PHOTOS)”
Blood Orange | Coachella | 4/13/14 (PHOTOS)
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT BLOG ENTRIES OF OTHER BANDS I SAW AT COACHELLA! Devonté “Dev” Hynes is a British singer/composer/songwriter and producer who performs under the stage name “Blood Orange”. What you may not know about him, however, is that he is a prolific song writer who has worked with high profile recording artists like The ChemicalContinue reading “Blood Orange | Coachella | 4/13/14 (PHOTOS)”
