Movies
Behind such pop stars as Carole King, James Taylor and Jackson Browne, a band of dependable session artists locked down the gentle groove. This is their story.
Dec. 15, 2023
Music
** 1/2 Freedy Johnston, “Never Home,” Elektra.
March 2, 1997
Troubadours back in action
Nov. 12, 2009
Sting said it was always his ambition to assemble “the most expensive garage band in history.”
Feb. 14, 1990
A new documentary celebrates the L.A. session musicians behind classic tracks by Carole King, Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac, Warren Zevon and countless more.
Dec. 11, 2023
Wand, “1000 Days” (Drag City).
Sept. 26, 2015
One of the engagements that made the Troubadour in West Hollywood one of the most prominent clubs in the pop-music world was the 1970 bill of James Taylor and Carole King, who were both on their way to stardom and leading roles in redefining the musical landscape.
Nov. 6, 2007
When Kim Wilson moved to Orange County from Austin last year, local blues aficionados knew they were getting a valuable new neighbor, one of the leading figures on the contemporary roots-music scene.
June 7, 1997
Entertainment & Arts
Sundance Film Festival: Laurel Canyon’s ‘Troubadours’
Jan. 28, 2011
Daryl Hall and John Oates are both working on solo albums, but Oates took time out to do music for, of all things, HBO’s “Making of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue” documentary, which premieres Feb. 17.
Jan. 17, 1993