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Back in late February, when COVID-19 was an ominous but still-uncertain threat, Megan James held out hope for a big year on tour.
Purity Ring, her L.A.-based electronic duo, had locked an April 3 release for its third LP, “Womb.” It had gone five years between albums and ached to hit the road with new material. The duo had booked a June hometown show at the 4,000-capacity Hollywood Palladium, with a global tour to follow.
But the band got nervous as South by Southwest, then Coachella, announced postponements. Should it push things back? Maybe this would all be over in a few weeks?
How to safely enjoy COVID Christmas, from a NASCAR track to a tea party MORE With Christmas still the granddaddy of all the holidays when it comes to decorating, festive displays have sprung up all over Southern California. The Irwindale Speedway has gone all-in on holiday lights while staying true to its motorsports roots. Photo Matt Guilhem/KCRW
It might feel like we’re in the 35th week of March, but with Andy Williams’ “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year” in regular rotation these days, there’s no fighting the calendar. It’s December.
The 1963 holiday standard talks about “kids jingle-belling” and “everyone telling you be of good cheer.” Well, it’s 2020 and there’s a pandemic happening. Can the jingle-belling happen over Zoom? In spite of the year it’s been, we could all use more than a little good cheer.
Opera Santa Barbara Gets Revved Up with Drive-In Live Performance of ‘Carmen’
Fans watch and listen from the comfort of or near their vehicles as part of the Concert In Your Car series at the Ventura County Fairgrounds
Orit and Dan Yukelson of Los Olivos with dog Harry settle in Sunday for “Carmen, A Live Drive-In Opera” by Opera Santa Barbara at the Ventura County Fairgrounds as part of the Concert In Your Car series. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)
The Singer family Bryan, Eileen, Becca and Adam with dog Annie came from Los Angeles for the show. (Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo)