Concert review: Bill Frisell Trio jazzes up silent films with a modern soundtrack

“Bill Frisell Trio featuring Tony Scherr and Kenny Wollesen”
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Royce Hall

Though silent films have been traditionally accompanied by organ, the Bill Frisell Trio added a modern take to them by adding a jazzy soundtrack to two Buster Keaton films, a Bill Morrison film and Jim Woodring’s animations on Saturday at 8 p.m in Royce Hall.

Laurel Canyon, with its bohemian flair and refuge for rock legends, is the perfect place to visit

Cruising Mulholland Drive at night, it seems like you’re driving on top of the world. This may be because the glimmering lights of the Valley below are the only distinguishable stellar forms after the smog covers the actual stars.

Q & A with indie rock band Dawes

Indie rock band Dawes played a free concert for students at Royce Hall on Feb. 17 as a part of the UCLA Arts Party. For those that attended and want to know more about the band, arts and entertainment contributor Shannon Cosgrove spoke with Taylor Goldsmith, the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist, and Tay Strathairn, vocalist and keyboardist.