LA Music Scene Archives

The Historic Hollywood Palladium Theatre

MarkLA May 18, 2020 The Historic Hollywood Palladium Theatre2020-05-18T20:47:54+00:00 LA Music Scene No Comment

The Hollywood Palladium Theatre is a historic landmark that currently functions as a live concert and music venue for Live Nation. (more…)

The Location of The Doors Morrison Hotel & The Birth of The Hard Rock Cafe

MarkLA January 22, 2020 The Location of The Doors Morrison Hotel & The Birth of The Hard Rock Cafe2020-01-22T03:17:25+00:00 LA Music Scene No Comment

The story surrounding the location of Morrison Hotel used in the Doors album of the same name is a rather interesting one. (more…)

How to Get Signed to a Record Label: Tips From Music Manager Shannon O’Shea

MarkLA April 30, 2019 How to Get Signed to a Record Label: Tips From Music Manager Shannon O’Shea2019-08-01T21:35:35+00:00 Music Insighters 1 Comment

Music industry professional Shannon O'Shea is back for part four of the informative interview series, this time with advice for emerging recording artists on how to get signed to a record label. (more…)

Music Industry Vet Shannon O’Shea Discusses What Musicians Actually Earn and Music Marketing Costs

MarkLA April 23, 2019 Music Industry Vet Shannon O’Shea Discusses What Musicians Actually Earn and Music Marketing Costs2019-08-01T21:36:21+00:00 Music Insighters 1 Comment

Music industry professional Shannon O'Shea is back for part three of the informative interview on the realities of the music business. (more…)

Music Industry Vet Discusses Secrets of Napster, Hackers & Big Tech Music Labels

MarkLA April 16, 2019 Music Industry Vet Discusses Secrets of Napster, Hackers & Big Tech Music Labels2019-11-10T06:48:59+00:00 Music Insighters No Comment

In part 2 of our interview series with music industry veteran Shannon O'Shea, Shannon tells how the intent of Napster was different from the outcome and how the internet has impacted the music industry. (more…)

Founding Manager of Multi-Platinum Group, Garbage, Discusses How the Group was Formed

MarkLA April 9, 2019 Founding Manager of Multi-Platinum Group, Garbage, Discusses How the Group was Formed2019-08-01T21:37:19+00:00 Music Insighters No Comment

This is the first of a four-part interview with music industry veteran Shannon O'Shea, owner of SOS Management. (more…)

Rainbow Bar & Grill on Sunset Strip

MarkLA April 3, 2019 Rainbow Bar & Grill on Sunset Strip2019-04-03T03:57:09+00:00 LA Music Scene No Comment

The Rainbow Bar and Grill on the Sunset Strip also belongs in our discussions of legendary music venues, though in a different way. (more…)

LA Music Venues: The Troubadour

MarkLA March 31, 2019 LA Music Venues: The Troubadour2019-03-31T06:35:42+00:00 LA Music Scene No Comment

The role the nightclubs on Sunset Strip and Santa Monica Blvd have played in the world music scene is not minor. (more…)

Lucky Strike Live Hollywood

MarkLA March 26, 2019 Lucky Strike Live Hollywood2019-03-27T18:03:01+00:00 LA Music Scene No Comment

While Lucky Strike is a big name in bowling, to call Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood a bowling alley is quite the insult. Rather it is a hip entertainment venue that is a blend of drink, dining, live music and, of course, bowling. (more…)