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James Harman, the Genuine Articlenew

This veteran singer, songwriter, harp player and self-described wise guy is certainly the genuine article when it comes to blues and roots music. Born and raised in the blues heartland of Alabama, Harman adopted at an early age the sounds of black musicians he heard on jukeboxes and the radio.

Pasadena Weekly | John Sollenberger | 03-01-2010 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: James Harman, The Langham, W.C. Handy Awards

Mayor Urges Public Support to Help Save The Orchestras of Pasadenanew

Pasadena has always had a rich tradition of providing a home for fine orchestras. But today, with the country's teetering economy, something that residents have pretty much taken for granted over more than eight decades may be lost as tough economic times take a heavy toll.

Pasadena Weekly | Carl Kozlowski | 01-12-2009 | Music

Tags: orchestras, Pasadena, economic issues

Ry Cooder Caps His Ambitious 'California Trilogy'new

The good-natured I, Flathead is a juicy celebration of hot rods, desert rats, sci-fi and So Cal culture.

Pasadena Weekly | Bliss | 06-30-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Ry Cooder, California Trilogy, I, Flathead

The Morning Benders Makes Music its Own Waynew

It's small surprise that Talking Through Tin Cans feels like an informal balancing act between snappy pop-rockers and moodier midtempo numbers. Kinda like the flip sides of an old-school vinyl album.

Pasadena Weekly | Bliss | 05-20-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Morning Benders, Talking Through Tin Cans