I traveled from the Bay Area to Los Angeles to provide photo coverage for Faouzia’s surprise show on November 7th for the one-year anniversary of her hit song “Unethical,” and I can say with the utmost confidence that it was worth it. Faouzia was performing at a venue called The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever, and the building was connected to a cemetery, which was definitely a first for me. The venue was not the largest, but it somehow felt oddly comfortable. It helped make the show feel more intimate and special because Faouzia was able to interact with more fans. Continue reading “Show Review: Faouzia at The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 11/7/26”
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Show Review: Stars at The Masonic Lodge 11/29/17
A concert in a graveyard? Why not!
What exactly is it about Canada that produces such intriguing rock and roll acts? The great North is home to dozens of groups that broke through international barriers and still continue to impress to this day. Of course there are the obvious examples like Neil Young, Rush, The Guess Who, Arcade Fire, and NoMeansNo, but there is also that unique brand of indie/art with groups like Metric, Godspeed! You Black Emperor, The New Pornographers, and Broken Social Scene, the indie super band of which Amy Millan and Evan Cranley are members. Easily one of my favorites of all of them is Stars who take up a special place with their lush production and exploration of the various themes of love and heartbreak. In support of their recent double LP release, There Is No Love In Fluorescent Light, the band took over the Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery for three whole days of intimacy with their long-time fans and first timers alike.
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