Reviews of albums, films, concerts, and more from the Bay Area Music and Movie Nerds
Lukas Nelson Charms a Packed Orpheum with Raw Talent and New Songs
On his second of three stops in the Grand Canyon State, he emerged from the dark wings with only his guitar. He opened, with a near-acapella rendition of You Were It, the first song he ever wrote, a confident yet vulnerable ballad from his upcoming release, American Romance (due out June 20th). Continue reading “Show Review: Lukas Nelson at Orpheum Theater — Flagstaff, 5/10/25”
What do the years 1937, 1954, and 1976 have in common with 2018? They, too, all had versions of the film A Star is Born playing in cinemas. Whether or not the movie-going public really needs a third remake of the 1937 original is up for debate (the ’54 and ’76 versions famously starred Judy Garland and Barbara Streisand, respectively), but actor Bradley Cooper apparently felt strongly that 2018 is the right moment for another try. He makes his writing and directing debut here, directing himself in a modern version of the classic story that, while showcasing the incredible talent of his co-star Lady Gaga, brings nothing fresh or extraordinary to the well-worn tale.
