The RIPT, otherwise known as The Recording Industry Poker Tournament, set up shop in the auditorium for their 2nd annual showdown on August 1st. Tournament organizers, Dave Reitzas and KMD Productions put on a fabulous event complete with tons of hot prizes and celebrity guests. The money raised went towards [...]

This month, Joseph Arthur, Dhani Harrison and Ben Harper revealed what they have been working on through a private show hosted by KCRW. The guys have named the project, Fistful of Mercy and fans of each of the singer/songwriters are anxious to hear what they come up with next. This [...]

Whether it’s making us laugh on the legendary stages of SNL, drawing us into the pages of his vast literary accomplishments, or proving his well-honed acting chops, Steve Martin continues to display a passion unlike anyone else and an amazing drive to create. These days, Martin has perfected his banjo [...]

The incredibly talented Rufus Wainwright stopped by The Village this month to serenade the KCRW listeners with old favorites and a few new tunes. With an extensive catalogue of hauntingly distinctive originals, Rufus kept us all captivated during this live broadcast. For an added bonus, Wainwright’s sister Martha was in [...]