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Monthly Archives: December 2004

CD Reviews

Top 40 Albums of 2004

December 27, 2004 Richard Tafoya

It’s the annual ritual of music journalists everywhere: the end-of-year best list. My editor at liveDaily.com asked for a top ten, but the stacks of CDs in the office were too tall to limit my personal list to just that.
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Concert Reviews

Brian Setzer at the Universal Amphitheatre

December 20, 2004 Richard Tafoya

Brian Setzer, in fine voice and slinging his trademark Gretch guitar, brought an old-time variety show vibe to the Universal Amphitheatre on Saturday night (12/18).
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Concert Reviews

Jem at the El Rey Theatre

December 17, 2004 Richard Tafoya

In her return to Los Angeles, Welsh singer-songwriter Jem brought the hits but lost some of the intimacy that made her earlier visit crackle with energy.
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Concert Reviews

Bob Schneider / Aslyn at the Roxy

December 5, 2004 Richard Tafoya

Working through a bout of allergy / sinus issues most of the day, I was on the fence about venturing into clubland to see Bob Schneider and opening act Aslyn. An invite from Aslyn’s publicist made the choice a lot easier – you don’t take comp tix for granted.
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Concert Reviews

Jane Monheit at UCLA

December 4, 2004 Richard Tafoya

On Friday (12/3), Jane Monheit winked, wiggled and used her considerable vocal talents to dazzle in a solid but short-feeling show.
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