'Let's Get L.Aid' announces night of music and comedy for L.A. wildfire relief, March 16, 2025

The need in Los Angeles remains great in the wake of the devastating wildfires that hit the region last month. Breaking news today on a special event to assist with recovery efforts...Robert Kinsler

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2025

“Let’s Get L.Aid” ANNOUNCES  A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND COMEDY  FOR LA WILDFIRE RELIEF  A BENEFIT CONCERT TO BE HELD ON MARCH 16, 2025 AT THE UNITED THEATER IN LOS ANGELES  TICKETS ON SALE TODAY

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – “Let’s Get L.Aid,” produced by Alex Jules in association with the Wild Honey Foundation, announces a night of music and comedy for L.A. wildfire relief to be held on March 16, 2025 at The United Theater On Broadway, 929 S. Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles. Tickets are on sale now (link below), with net proceeds benefiting firefighters, displaced people, and wildlife. “Let’s Get L.Aid” will feature performances by “Weird Al” Yankovic, Al Jardine (The Beach Boys), Bob The Drag Queen, Chris Fleming, Eric Idle, Margaret Cho, Maria Bamford, Mark Proksch, Neil Hamburger, Peter Asher, Puddles Pity Party, Reggie Watts, Rufus Wainwright, and Tim Heidecker, with more to be announced. This unique one-night-only event will consist of standup comedy and LA-themed songs backed by the “Let’s Get L.Aid” house band, featuring Alex Jules, Debbie Shair, Emeen Zarookian, Erik Paparozzi, and Nick Vincent (band member credits include: Brian Wilson, The Monkees, Carole King, Heart, Cat Power, Eric Idle, Badfinger, Hanson, Denny Laine, Frank Black, etc). Alex Jules, producer: “After feeling unbelievably lucky to return home after evacuating, I knew I wanted to do something to help those who were less fortunate in the aftermath of the fires. It became clear that putting on a benefit concert was the best way to do that. My unbelievable team (Emeen Zarookian, Erik Paparozzi, Natalie Peyser, and Nicole Bonelli) and I have put together a truly spectacular and intentionally eclectic lineup, which reflects the uniqueness of Los Angeles itself. Of course, without the generosity of these artists contributing their time and talent, none of this would be possible. We cannot wait to see them all share the stage for an extraordinary, singular night that we’ll remember forever as we help bring the people and animals of Los Angeles some of the relief they desperately need.” Click HERE for tickets.

Sights and Sounds: Weezer, Beck, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Interpol

Happy Thursday everybody! Here is your morning update to go along with that first delicious cup of coffee...

Weezer will release their ninth album, Everything Will Be Alright In The End, on Sept. 30, 2014 via Republic Records. Great news that Ric Ocasek will produce the new disc. Ocasek, who first rose to fame as the leader of The Cars, previously produced Weezer's first album ("The Blue Album") and their third disc ("The Green Album"). 

For more information and to see Weezer's upcoming summer tour dates, visit the Music Minded blog post here.

Beck has announced the upcoming release of a Song Reader album via Capitol due on July 29, 2014. As fans of Beck will recall, back in 2014 the singer-songwriter released his "album" of original songs released only as sheet music! Now, two years later, there is an official LP of the material due. What's more, a stellar line-up of artists will participate with a different artist tackling each track. Jack White, Jarvis Cocker, Jeff Tweedy, Sparks and many more are set to be a part of the innovative recording. Check out Pitchfork for all the details here.

Whenever I worry that rock has become far too serious, along comes "Weird Al" Yankovic to remind us that there is nothing wrong in having a good time. The ageless Yankovic has announced the release of his 14th studio album, Mandatory Fun, which should be - well - fun! Check out the insightful article on Stereogum here that has plenty of insights on the forthcoming collection.

Finally, check out a new song titled "All The Rage Back Home" off Interpol's next album via YouTube here.