Q&A: Andy Grammer opens up on his rise to fame and headlining his own tour

Andy Grammer used to perform on the streets of Santa Monica to pay his bills. Now, he’s on the last leg of his six-week national tour, after previously touring alongside artists such as Natasha Bedingfield. Daily Bruin’s Laurie Allred spoke to Grammer about his rise to fame, his upcoming performance at the House of Blues and the inspiration for his songs.

Delicious food trucks fuel a booming business in Los Angeles

Fried chicken and waffles is considered a Southern delicacy, but Natasha Case, the co-founder and co-owner of Coolhaus, thinks it makes a great ice cream sandwich.

Coolhaus, the food truck that sells these out-of-the-ordinary ice cream sandwiches will be giving away free samples tonight at the Food Truck Panel in Ackerman Grand Ballroom.

Artist Jane Lui and others to headline China Care Bruins’ event for Chinese orphan relief

Jane Lui plays many instruments. Her collection includes an acoustic steel string guitar, a classical nylon string guitar, a glockenspiel, a small Casio keyboard, a gigantic spring water jug, a bass drum, shakers, an accordion and, on top of that, whatever she can find around the house.