The Michael Carlin Podcast: Russell Poole Theory, Gangs in the LAPD, and the Tupac Cover-Up In a Memorial Day episode of Chaos Merchants , Michael Douglas Carlin honors those who sacrificed for American freedom while continuing his in-depth investigation into the murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. The episode focuses heavily on the Russell Poole Theory , presenting it in multiple parts and highlighting systemic corruption involving LAPD officers, Compton Police, and Death Row Records. Orlando Anderson as Patsy and the Vegas Interference Carlin rejects the mainstream narrative that Orlando Anderson (a Southside Crip) was Tupac’s killer, calling him a "throwaway patsy.” He notes Anderson was the only Southside Crip visible in the casino that night and later died while "holding on to his last breath.” Carlin suggests the real story involves interference in the Vegas investigation by figures connected to LAPD and Compton Police, including a lieutenant interfering with the case. He points out that just days before the shooting, Tupac was discussing breaking away from major labels to start his own independent distribution company — "Lucky Seven” — which would have disrupted the existing industry power structure. Russell Poole: American Hero Carlin portrays former LAPD detective Russell Poole as a dedicated truth-seeker who died while attempting to reopen the Tupac and Biggie cases at the sheriff’s station. He calls Poole an "American hero” who gave his life pursuing justice. The episode breaks down Poole’s theory across several segments, emphasizing evidence of deep corruption. Gangs Inside Law Enforcement and Death Row A major theme is the infiltration of gangs into police departments: • Officers like David Mack openly declared Bloods affiliation upon arrest. • Corrupt officers allegedly taught gang members police tactics, radio use, surveillance, and security protocols at Death Row Records. • Reggie Wright Sr. (Compton Police) and Reggie Wright Jr. (Death Row security) are central. Carlin argues they were gang members who infiltrated law enforcement, gaining respect that allowed them to control situations and derail investigations. Carlin details how the Wrights rose to power at Death Row after the killing of "Jake,” enabling a full gang takeover. He cites incidents like the Atlanta altercation and the beating death of Kelly Jamerson at the El Rey Theater, where police presence and a call from Reggie Wright Sr. helped shut down the case. Thieves Inside Death Row Records The podcast examines a culture of theft: • Rafael Perez — stealing from evidence lockers. • David Mack — convicted of bank robbery. • Kevin Gaines — suspected of evidence tampering in the Snoop Dogg murder trial. • Reggie Wright Jr. — known for robbing drug dealers and inmates. Carlin argues these "thieves inside Death Row” created an explosive situation. The temptation to rob such a high-value target proved too strong. He connects this to ambushes on honest officers (e.g., Filberto Cuesta in LAPD and Burrell & McDonald in Compton) after drug dealers were previously robbed by corrupt cops. Snoop Dogg Murder Trial and Broader Connections Carlin revisits the Snoop Dogg trial for the murder of Philip Waldemariam, noting extensive coordination between defense attorney David Kenner, corrupt officers (Mack, Perez, Gaines), and figures tied to Sharitha Knight. Witness intimidation by both LAPD and Compton Police allegedly helped secure acquittal and deepened these dangerous alliances. Industry, Street, and Police Collusion The episode weaves in lyrics and commentary suggesting a coordinated plot. Carlin references claims that certain industry figures wanted Tupac and Suge removed, with Tupac’s push for independence as a key motive. He questions official investigations and highlights how police corruption is only possible when tolerated by management. Carlin ends with a call for support, describing the podcast as "value for value” and encouraging donations, subscriptions, likes, and follows. This episode of The Michael Carlin Podcast continues his relentless examination of the Tupac and Biggie cases through the lens of the Russell Poole Theory . By connecting gangs, corrupt officers (Rampart CRASH unit ties), and Death Row insiders like the Wrights, Carlin argues that the official narratives are cover-ups designed to protect powerful institutions and individuals. The podcast remains focused on evidence, whistleblowers, and challenging mainstream accounts. For more, search The Michael Carlin Podcast on your preferred platform, and reach out to Carlin at MichaelDouglasCarlin@gmail.com or @MichaelDCarlin on X with questions or feedback. Michael Carlin has created a gripping true crime podcast that dives deep into the most haunting, unsolved, and shocking cases from around the world. Hosted by veteran filmmaker journalist and author Michael Douglas Carlin, each episode meticulously reconstructs infamous crimes — from cold-blooded murders and mysterious disappearances to elaborate cons and decades-old cover-ups — blending chilling narration, exclusive interviews, archival audio, and careful analysis of evidence. What sets The Michael Carlin Podcast apart is his commitment to humanity: the show honors victims and their families while fearlessly examining the psychology of killers, systemic failures, and the thin line between justice and injustice. Episodes vary in length and often include listener-submitted tips on active cases. Whether you’re a longtime true crime obsessive or new to the genre, The Michael Carlin Podcast delivers spine-tingling suspense, thoughtful investigation, and haunting stories that linger long after the credits roll. From Tupac and Biggie's Murders to JFK's Assassination and everything in between, we look at true crimes that echo from the past. You can listen to Michael Carlin’s content on RSS.Com YouTube , Apple Podcasts , Tune In, Pandora, iHeartRadio , Deezer , Podverse , PodLP, Podcast Guru, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts , Overcast, Curiocaster, Castro, Castamatic , Listen Notes , Podcast Index , Amazon Music , and Spotify .

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, TOPANGA DAYS2026 IS HERE!​ This year Topanga Days celebrates 51 years of music, arts, and community. The three-day family-friendly festival and TCC fundraiser held annually over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-May 25, continues to draw a diverse group of people to the Topanga Community Center (TCC) to enjoy a full weekend of music on 2 stages, a fun zone for kids, plus local artists and vendors, food, desserts, and drinks, and the outrageous and whacky Memorial Day parade on Monday. Headlining this year’s event will be longtime blues rockers, Canned Heat, New Orleans funk/soul/jazz legend and Grammy winner, Cyril Neville, and longtime So-Cal favorites, Long Beach Dub Allstars. The Topanga Days festival will also feature several other acclaimed musical acts including Golden Dawn Arkestra, Will Worden, Ny Oh, Omar Velasco, and Wall of Sound (Grateful Dead Tribute). “This year’s Topanga Days lineup is a true journey into musical exploration,” says James Webber, booking agent and board member. “Bringing Canned Heat back to where it all began will be extra special, and there’s no doubt Cyril Neville and the Long Beach Dub Allstars will get the crowd vibing. Add that to great food, beer and wine, and kid-friendly activities, and you have yet another epic Topanga Days weekend.” The indoor Corral Stage features an impressive lineup of performers ranging from americana and bluegrass, to rock, funk, and blues bands! This Memorial Day Weekend, please spend your entertainment dollars locally at Topanga Days and know that you are not only guaranteeing yourself a great time but also supporting your local community center. As the TCC’s annual fundraiser, a successful Topanga Days is critical to the survival of our volunteer managed non-profit community center and Topanga Days. Spread the word to become a TCC member now and then enjoy 50% off your ticket price and discounts throughout the year. Check topangadays.com for the times each band is scheduled to play, as well as a showcase of talent from TCC classes and programs, and of course, the beloved ballfield games like the Sack Race, Egg Toss, and Pie Eating Contest and this year we are adding a Tug-O-War on Sunday. With plenty of additional activities for kids- from creative face painting, balloon making to a Kids’ Fun Zone with a giant slideand bounce house- this event makes for the perfect family outing. Topanga Days is going to be well worth the price of admission to support your local community center. Get more bang for your buck by becoming a TCC member or renewing your TCC membership now and get a great deal on tickets. PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW Topanga Days PRESALE Prices are as follows: Single Day PRESALE Pass Adults: $31.80 for TCC members / $63.60 for non-members Kids (ages 6-12): $16 for TCC members/ $31.80 for non-members Ages 5 & Under: Free Military with ID: Free 3-Day PRESALE Pass Adults: $74.20 for TCC members / $148.40 – non-members Kids (ages 6-12): $37.10 for TCC members / $74.20 non-members 5 & Under: Free Military with ID: Free PRESALE ENDS ON MAY 22rd AT 11:59 PM. AT THE DOOR, PRICES DO INCREASE. Tickets are available for purchase online at topangadays.com ONLY. For group ticketing information, please write to webmaster@topangacommunitycenter.org The shuttle stops are listed below. They are located on or near Topanga Canyon Blvd. between Old Town Center and Viewridge Estates. Watch for shuttle signs. When parking on Topanga Canyon Boulevard, please park inside the white line or you will be towed. Cars blocking driveways or other access ways will also be towed. We aim for shuttles to run every 10-15 minutes, so please be patient! You can purchase your tickets while you wait, or buy them right now at www.topangadays.com LOCATION LANDMARK OR ADDRESS Viewridge Estates Viewridge Estates Sign The Corral (East side of Blvd.) At Santa Maria Road Flying Pig Turnout (East side of Blvd.) Look for Flying Pig Kelly’s Gulch (West side of Blvd.) 1807 N. Topanga Cyn. Blvd (just south of Caf on 27) Community House (no parking here) Community House (no parking here) North of Oakwood (East and West sides) Oakwood Dr. Froggy's Fish Restaurant (West side of Blvd.) Froggy's Fish Restaurant (West side of Blvd.) Topanga School Road Bridge at Topanga School Road Topanga Market Parking Lot at Endless Color Pizza Endless Color – Parking Lot (Read from bottom up for stops from South to North) Be sure to park legally on the road - clear of the white line (to the right of) or you WILL be towed. On Cheney, Canyon Trail, Happy Trail & Summit - if you block fire truck access you will be towed. We do not recommend parking on those streets. Be very careful to have your tires OFF the road on side streets with no white lines. Fire danger is real, and patrols will be in the canyon making sure roads are clear. One last highlight of the weekend is the Topanga Days Memorial Day Parade on Monday morning, May 25th from 8:30 am-10:30 am. This year, our Grand Marshal will be Rosi Dagit. Rosi has lived and worked in Topanga for almost 40 years, volunteering for Arson Watch, TCEP and Topanga Elementary. But what she is best known for is her work with the Resource Conservation District (RCD) of the Santa Monica Mountains, keeping an eye on our water quality and creek creatures, and protecting our Oak trees. She established the Topanga Creek Watershed Committee in 1998 and has led a variety of volunteer events from creek clean ups to the rescue of our endangered steelhead trout and tidewater gobies following the Palisades Fire. Rosi has worked tirelessly to protect the environment of Topanga and for that we are honored to have her be our Topanga Days Grand Marshal. The impressive parade of floats, cars, kids, firetrucks and more begins at Pine Tree Circle and ends at the entrance to the Topanga Community Center where the festivities begin! At 12 noon, Topanga’s own, Evan Hyatt, will sing the National Anthem and there will be a flag raising ceremony honoring members of the military. All active members of the armed forces with military I.D. receive free entrance to Topanga Days. The TCC has also been very fortunate to secure Topanga Days sponsorships. Sophie Zeiler, the TCC VP in charge of Fundraising adds, “We are grateful to everyone for helping to sponsor our fundraiser this year, as this event has become very expensive to host. This year, the Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation, Molson Coors, The Wright Way Team with Compass Realty, The Witch House, and 101 Exit have led the way in being our Backbone Trail sponsors.” Every sponsorship makes a difference, and it is not too late to become a sponsor. All sponsorship information can be found online at: Become a Sponsor: Topanga Days.com We are also asking local businesses again to step up to maintain the tradition of the parade and we welcome more to join in. For information regarding the parade or to register a float, please visit Parade - Topanga Days Country Fair Have a safe and wonderful Topanga Days! For all the latest updates, check topangadays.com

Skirball Cultural Center Presents the Worldwide Debut of Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution opening May 20, 2026. A comprehensive retrospective examining comics as a revolutionary cultural medium, shaping national identity Riot Games Co-Founder and Presenting Donor Brandon Beck Gifts Captain America Comics #1 to the Skirball Cultural Center Cover Art: Joe Shuster Detective Comics Inc. / DC Comics, 1938 LOS ANGELES, CA (May 20, 2026)—The Skirball Cultural Center announces the worldwide debut of the exhibition Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution. Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution explores how comic books created pop culture heroes that helped Americans imagine themselves as real-world heroes on a global stage. Organized by the Skirball with significant loans from the collection of Riot Games Co-Founder and Presenting Donor Brandon Beck, the exhibition features over 250 objects, including comic books, original art, artifacts, and ephemera, spanning the twentieth century. Visitors are invited to become part of the story through several interactive experiences. Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution opens to the public on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and is on view at the Skirball Cultural Center through February 28, 2027. “Every comic book in this exhibit is a piece of living history—a window into the aspirations and imagination of the Americans who made them and the people who enjoyed them,” said Beck. “I’m grateful to the Skirball for telling this important story so powerfully.” American comic books evolved from modest beginnings into one of the most influential forms of popular entertainment. Immigrant and first-generation Americans created many of the best-known comics and the heroes that continue to command pop culture fandom today. Drawing on their experiences and powered by imagination and artistry, they helped construct a vision of America defined by personal struggle, aspiration, and reinvention. As the nation became more diverse over the course of the twentieth century, so did the narrative that comic books helped shape and reshape. The exhibition traces this evolution from the Great Depression through the dawn of the new millennium. As the nation approaches its semiquincentennial, Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution showcases the power of visual storytelling in constructing national identity, amplifying diverse voices, and imagining new possibilities for the future. By inviting visitors to engage directly with these narratives, the Skirball Cultural Center aligns with America250’s mission to foster reflection, participation, and a deeper understanding of the ideals, contradictions, and creativity that have defined the United States across 250 years. Inventing America highlights how comics reflected—and at times anticipated—an increasingly complex and inclusive society. Visitors encounter iconic figures of American popular culture, including Superman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Little Lulu, Archie, Black Panther, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Each emerged from pivotal historical moments, capturing the anxieties, ideals, and imagination of their era. Through original artwork and rare artifacts, the exhibition connects comic book storytelling to defining national experiences: World War II, the social upheavals of the 1960s, the cultural impact of pop art and hip-hop, and ongoing movements for justice and equality. Together, these materials reveal comics as both entertainment and historical record—vivid, inventive, and deeply reflective of the American experience. Highlights of objects on display in Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution include: Action Comics #1 Young, first-generation Jewish writer and artist duo Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster spent five years pitching the idea of a superhero as a newspaper strip, with no luck. Superman debuted in comic book form as the lead story in Action Comics #1 in 1938. Captain America Comics #1 As young Jewish Americans, Jack Kirby and Joe Simon were acutely aware of the Nazi threat and growing antisemitism in the US. Kirby and Simon created Captain America, a patriotic superhero whose mission was to fight Nazis, a year before the US entered the war. Captain America Comics #1 was released in December 1940 and sold over a million copies. Beck donated this item to the Skirball Cultural Center. In this issue, Wonder Woman sees herself running for President against Professor Manly, who campaigns on a male supremacy platform. As Manly and his group, the “Man's Party,” try to rig the election, Diana intervenes and is sworn in as President. Is This Tomorrow Social and political changes swept across America after World War II. The Cold War with Russia took root, the space race took flight, and a growing fear of atomic war seeped into popular culture. The country prospered, but under a shadow of anxiety and fear. Harvey Kurtzman launched MAD in 1952. It quickly gained a reputation for its talented writers and artists, and its clever skewering of entertainment, society, and politics. By the early 1970s, it sold more than 2,000,000 copies per issue. This issue of MAD, dated 1961 but released in November 1960, was published as a flipbook with half the pages inverted and two front covers. It could be displayed with either side outward, creating the illusion that MAD’s editors had accurately predicted the presidential election winner—until readers flipped the magazine and discovered the gag. In the late 1960s, Marvel Comics writer and editor Stan Lee (b. Stanley Martin Lieber, 1922–2018) built a reputation for expanding the superhero genre and adopting a more progressive point of view than other publishers. Lee and his stable of artists collaborated on many stories that confronted societal issues. In 1970, Bay Area cartoonists Trina Robbins and Barbara “Willy” Mendes recruited other local artists to release It Ain’t Me Babe Comix #1, the first comic book made entirely by women. In the 1970s, Captain America partnered with the Falcon, Marvel’s first African American superhero. Together, they battled government conspirators, secessionists, and white supremacists. “Inventing America examines twentieth-century American history and culture through the lens of comic books,” continued co-curator and Skirball Museum Deputy Director Michele Urton. “It highlights the impact of the artists and writers who, shaped by their unique experiences, brought important stories to life—stories that, in turn, helped shape American culture itself." “The comic book is a vital American art form, a commercial medium that despite—or even because of—its origin as "children's entertainment", can offer perspective on, and reveal truths about, our society and culture,” said co-curator of the exhibition Patrick A. Reed. For more information, please visit: skirball.org. Curatorial Acknowledgments. This exhibition is organized by the Skirball Cultural Center and co-curated by guest curator Patrick A. Reed and Skirball Museum Deputy Director Michele Urton. Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by presenting donors Brandon Beck and The Karsh Family Foundation. Beck, Riot Games co-founder, drew inspiration from comic artists in his work creating video games and was instrumental in bringing key lenders and collectors essential to the exhibition to the Skirball. The exhibition was also made possible with additional support from Alicia Miana and Robert Lovelace and U.S. Bank. About the Skirball The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society. Visiting the Skirball The Skirball is located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049. Museum hours: Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 pm; Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm; closed Mondays and holidays. Reservations are recommended for General Admission and the permanent exhibition Noah's Ark at the Skirball, which requires timed entry and is ticketed separately. For general information, the public may call (310) 440-4500 or visit skirball.org. Skirball Cultural Center Presents Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos: Punk Culture 1976–86 May 20, 2026 - September 6, 2026 The Ramones at Hammersmith Odeon, London 1978 | Photographer: Sheila Rock LOS ANGELES, CA (April 21, 2026)—The Skirball Cultural Center announces details of Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos: Punk Culture 1976–86, opens to the public on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the Skirball Cultural Center and remains on view through September 6, 2026. “Punk” has meant different things to different people. It has been a sound, a look, a politics, an ideology, and a lifeline—its definition shifting across geography and time. Yet the term endures. 2026 marks fifty years since punk burst beyond New York City, a scene with a notable number of musicians of Jewish heritage. As punk traveled to the UK and other parts of the US, Jews continued in smaller numbers to be part of the early punk scene. Some grew up in religious families, others in secular ones. Some didn’t feel connected to their Jewish heritage. Some hid or denied their Jewish origins. Some claimed their Jewish identity proudly. Most didn’t think of themselves as Jewish punks. They were just punks. Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos: Punk Culture 1976–86 at the Skirball Cultural Center highlight the stories of Jewish punks and fellow travelers including Malcolm McLaren, plus members of the Ramones, the Circle Jerks, the Dictators, Bad Religion, Blondie, Suicide, Jonathan Richman, the Patti Smith Group, and more. By centering these narratives within the broader story of punk, the exhibition underscores how artists from many communities helped shape a movement that continues to challenge norms around identity, power, and belonging. Featuring more than 500 objects and pieces of ephemera, Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels, and Weirdos brings this history into sharp focus—from handmade flyers, zines, buttons, and posters to early clothing by fashion designers Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren. These iconic garments, alongside video, audio, photographs and other artifacts, anchor visitors in the visual and material world of punk while opening space for lesser-known stories. "At its core this exhibition is about creating and finding community – just faster and louder," said Cate Thurston, Chief Curator of the Skirball Cultural Center. “Punk was a way to reject normality, banality, conformity, and outdated mainstream points of view. It was a way to find your own voice and your own tribe, a place to put all your anger and energy but also all your creativity and potential,” said co-curator Michael Worthington. Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos: Punk Culture 1976–86 explores the connections and contradictions between early punk scenes. The first half of the exhibition moves through four highlighted cities: New York, London, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. The second half steps back from geography to survey punk's broader culture, including the relationship between punk and the visual arts. Below is a selection from the co-curators highlighting some of their favorite objects in the exhibition: New York City Punk Magazine, Issue No. 03 – with Ramones, April 1976; Punk Magazine, Issue No. 07 – with Patti Smith, Blue Oyster Cult, and Eddie & the Hot Rods, February 1977. Courtesy of Andrew Krivine. These two covers of Punk Magazine help capture the spirit and energy of early punk. Cartoonist John Holmstrom and writer Legs McNeil (b. James Ambrose McNeil) created Punk magazine, coining the term "punk" for the new music coming out of New York. The covers display Patti Smith Band on the left and the Ramones on the right, signed by every member of the Ramones. What we like about this pairing is that both groups had Jewish members with a range of connections to their Jewish heritage or identity. There is no one way to be Jewish, and this exhibition is a loving, messy, revelatory, complicated, and at times funny illustration of that. One of the exciting things about exhibitions is that they can celebrate and share work that was unrecognized when it was created. Pure Hell formed in Philadelphia before moving to New York in 1975. They caught the attention of labels but decided to release their album independently because record companies wanted them to change their sound to fit racial stereotypes for Black musicians. The master tapes to their debut album were stolen by their manager, and their debut record "Noise Addiction" didn't come out until 2005. West Coast One of the interesting things about the process for this exhibition was discovering the sheer volume of key bands, including the Weirdos, who had Jewish members. The Weirdos were a super influential LA punk band who helped inspire a lot of groups that came after them. They never released a record, and their hugely popular shows were performance art as much as concerts. They were art students and musicians who made their own clothes and designed their own flyers. We are very excited that Roman's Weirdos will be playing at the Members Opening on May 19th. The Dead Kennedys are an important band from San Francisco who continue to weaved together politics and punk, all while having a little fun. There are several Dead Kennedys flyers and posters in the exhibition, including a flyer for their song "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" (not pictured here). This heavily reproduced original flyer for a New Years Eve show with Butthole Surfers and T.S.O.L. is a powerful demonstration of the graphic political punch they embraced in their lyrics and visuals. The Screamers became well known for their logo of a roaring spiked-hair punk, designed by artist Gary Panter. One of the most popular bands in the LA scene, they never released an album, single, or EP. What exists of their work from the period comes from bootleg recordings, Super 8 film footage, photographs, and ephemera, including show flyers, of which there are several in the exhibition. United Kingdom We chose this Rock Against Racism poster (RAR) because it tells an important story. Between 1976 and 1981, RAR and the Anti-Nazi League organized seven carnivals, a 100,000-strong march, and more than 500 gigs across the UK to combat bigotry, including antisemitism. Punk bands were central to these efforts. This poster is for the most famous of the RAR concerts, bands such as X-Ray Spex, the Clash, Steel Pulse, and the Tom Robinson Band performed. The poster was designed by David King, an important British designer and design historian. Part of what is so cool about this piece is that it highlights the power of collective action in fighting prejudice and underscores that art and music are vital to that work. LA is proudly an industry town, and we want to highlight and share those stories. This film was directed by Don Letts, a documentarian and key figure in the early UK punk scene. The Punk Rock Movie features rare live footage of the Sex Pistols, the Clash, Siouxsie and the Banshees, the Slits, X-Ray Spex, and Jayne County, among others. Along with recording the scene, Letts was also the DJ at the Roxy Club, London's first punk club. There were no punk records to play between live acts, so he played reggae albums. Letts said it was "the element that gave British punk its distinct identity." Vivienne Westwood (British, 1941–2022) and Malcolm McLaren (British, 1946–2010). "Anarchist Punk Gang – The 1% ers" T-shirt. Seditionaries, 1976–1980. Courtesy of Malcolm Garrett Collection held at Manchester Metropolitan University Special Collections Museum. This is a cultural history exhibition, and we are interested in how punk felt and looked just as much as we are interested in the music and history of the genre. Clothes are central to that story, and we are honored to be able to highlight early pieces by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren. McLaren was raised by his Sephardic Jewish grandmother Rose, who taught him "to be bad is good … to be good is simply boring," a motto that shaped him. Together, Westwood and McLaren invented the look of UK punk. Their shop on the King's Road went through several names. It became a place where the punk aesthetic was made and where punks gathered to find each other. For more information, please visit: skirball.org. ### About the Skirball The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society. Visiting the Skirball The Skirball is located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049. Museum hours: Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 pm; Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm; closed Mondays and holidays. Reservations are recommended for General Admission and the permanent exhibition Noah's Ark at the Skirball, which requires timed entry and is ticketed separately. For general information, the public may call (310) 440-4500 or visit skirball.org.

PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF KISS OF DEATH ON EXPANDED DOUBLE LP AND 2CD INCLUDING A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RADIO BROADCAST CONCERT FROM LOWLANDS FESTIVAL 2007 PLUS PREORDERS HERE – https://motorhead.lnk.to/KissofDeath20thPR Originally released in 2006, Kiss of Death is a ferocious reminder of Motrhead’s uncompromising, no-frills spirit—and a timely nod to the legendary status they’ve earned as one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time. Driven by Lemmy’s unmistakable growl, backed by Phil Campbell’s blistering guitar work and Mikkey Dee’s razor-sharp precision drumming, Kiss of Death—their 18th studio album—picks up exactly where 2004’s Inferno left off. It’s Motrhead doing what they do best: loud, fast, and relentless. Leaning into the heavier edge of their sound, the album also features guest appearances from Mike Inez (Alice in Chains) and C.C. DeVille (Poison), and delivers standout cuts like Sucker, Trigger, and the fan-favourite God Was Never On Your Side. Marking its 20th anniversary, this new edition sees the album newly half-speed mastered from the original tapes, with fresh liner notes from Classic Rock’s Dave Ling paying tribute to the contribution of the legendary Phil Campbell following his recent sad passing. It also includes an exclusive bonus live LP, capturing the band’s 2007 performance at Lowlands Festival in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands, available on vinyl for the first time. The CD edition features three additional bonus tracks. To celebrate the release, there’s also a brand-new official lyric video for God Was Never On Your Side, created by Andy Pilkington, alongside a sneak peek of Killed by Death from the Lowlands performance - out now on all streaming platforms. Full tracklisting details are below, and for the latest news and updates, head to www.imotorhead.com. TRACKLISTING: VINYL LP1- Kiss of Death (20th Anniversary Ed.) SIDE A 01. Sucker 02. One Night Stand 03. Devil I Know 04. Trigger 05. Under the Gun 06. God Was Never on Your Side 07. Living in the Past SIDE B 08. Christine 09. Sword of Glory 10. Be My Baby 11. Kingdom of the Worm 12. Going Down CD CD1- Kiss of Death (20th Anniversary Ed.) 01. Sucker 02. One Night Stand 03. Devil I Know 04. Trigger 05. Under the Gun 06. God Was Never on Your Side 07. Living in the Past 08. Christine 09. Sword of Glory 10. Be My Baby 11. Kingdom of the Worm 12. Going Down 13. R.A.M.O.N.E.S (2006 Version) CD Bonus track 14. Whiplash CD Bonus track 15. R.A.M.O.N.E.S (Live) CD Bonus track LP2- Live at Lowlands Festival, 2007 SIDE C 01. Snaggletooth 02. Stay Clean 03. Be My Baby 04. Killers 05. Metropolis 06. Over The Top SIDE D 07. One Night Stand 08. In The Name Of Tragedy 09. I Got Mine 10. Going To Brazil 11. Killed By Death 12. Aces Of Spades CD2- Live at Lowlands Festival, 2007 01. Snaggletooth 02. Stay Clean 03. Be My Baby 04. Killers 05. Metropolis 06. Over The Top 07. One Night Stand 08. In The Name Of Tragedy 09. I Got Mine 10. Going To Brazil 11. Killed By Death 12. Aces Of Spades For press inquiries and additional information, please contact Adrenaline PR: Maria Ferrero, 732-462-4262, maria@adrenalinepr.com Connect with Adrenaline PR: www.adrenalinepr.com

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CASA 0101 THEATER PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIRE OF SOUL SACRIFICE WRITTEN BY CONSUELO G. FLORES DIRECTED BY KENNETH CASTILLO STARRING: CARLOS PRATTS, MYRNA VELASCO, KARLA OJEDA, MARTN MORALES, ITZEL OCAMPO and DAVID FLORES MAY 29 –JUNE 21, 2026 FOUR-WEEK RUN Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. GLORIA MOLINA AUDITORIUM AT CASA 0101 THEATER 2102 EAST FIRST STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033 Los Angeles, CA (May 13, 2026) – CASA 0101 Theater will present the World Premiere production of Soul Sacrifice, written by Consuelo G. Flores, directed by Kenneth Castillo, starring Carlos Pratts, Myrna Velasco, Karla Ojeda, Martn Morales, Itzel Ocampo and David Flores to be presented for a four-week run at CASA 0101 Theater in the Gloria Molina Auditorium, 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Los Angeles, CA 90033 from May 29 – June 21, 2026. Learn more at www.casa0101.org In Soul Sacrifice tense silences and sudden outbursts fill the East Los Angeles home of nine-year-old Connie as her family begins to fracture beneath the weight of war, activism and grief. Connie’s beloved brother Luie has been drafted to fight on the front lines of Vietnam, leaving a void that ripples through every corner of the household. Consuelo G. Flores, Playwright of Soul Sacrifice, said: “I began writing Soul Sacrifice as a 10-minute play in 2015, and then set it aside for several years. The play started as a chapter in a memoir that I wrote to better understand what prompted my social justice work. Long ago, someone asked me why my work was so steeped in social justice issues and it prompted me to reflect on my personal experiences, specifically the origins of my understanding of the concept of social justice. The story of my play is about how the Vietnam War, and the protests against it, affected one family in East Los Angeles. The story is based on my real life. My hope is that audiences seeing my play will identify with the resilience, strength and hope this family had, despite the enormous challenges they faced. For this production I will be designing an altar in the inner lobby of the theater, and for the set of the play itself.” Kenneth Castillo, Director of Soul Sacrifice, said, “ In every project I’ve ever directed I’ve been the casting director. I go through great lengths to find actors who put themselves into their work and have the tools to lay a foundation down where the relationships between the characters are genuine. If I’ve done my job right the audience will experience that genuineness. My hope is to create an honest depiction of 1970 and to give the audience an emotional journey that they can connect to.” Josefina Lpez, Founding Artistic Director of CASA 0101 Theater said: “I applaud playwright Consuelo G. Flores for telling her truth. Sharing such a personal story about the trauma her family experienced when her brother was drafted into the Vietnam War is heart wrenching. But by doing so, audience members who see Consuelo’s play whom may have experienced similar circumstances in their own families, or friends of their families, will walk away knowing that their loved ones, whether they returned home from the war, or not, are not alone, or forgotten. This play will stand as a living testament and tribute to all who served our country during wartime.” Emmanuel Deleage, Producer of Soul Sacrifice and Executive Director of CASA 0101 Theater, said: “CASA 0101 is very proud to present this brilliant and important testimony-play by Consuelo G. Flores. This play poignantly explores how war, even in a far-away country, changes the lives and the destinies of those at home. This truthful and raw story cuts to the heart of what matters to people, their family, their sense of personal worth, their faith and bonds between one another. In my view this play is in instant classic, delivered by a talented cast that deserves to be seen in theaters throughout the country.” The cast of the World Premiere Production of Soul Sacrifice includes: Carlos Pratts (of Valencia as Luie Flores); Myrna Velasco (of North Hollywood, CA as Connie Flores); Karla Ojeda (of East Los Angeles, CA as Guadalupe Flores – Mom); Martn Morales (of Silver Lake, CA as Jose Fores – Dad); Itzel Ocampo (of Alhambra, CA as Rachel Flores) and David Flores (of Pico Rivera, CA as Ben Flores). The World Premiere production team for Soul Sacrifice includes: Josefina Lpez (of Boyle Heights) Founding Artistic Director, CASA 0101 Theater; Emmanuel Deleage (of Silver Lake, CA) Producer and Executive Director, CASA 0101 Theater; Eddie Padilla (of Boyle Heights) Casting Director; Consuelo G. Flores (of Alhambra) Playwright and Altar Designer; Kenneth Castillo (of East Los Angeles, CA) Director; Angelica Ornelas (of North Hollywood, CA) Stage Manager and Sound Designer; Jazmin Jimenez (of Whittier, CA) Assistant Stage Manager; Audrey Szot (of Pico Robinson, CA) Set Designer; Alejandro Parra (of Burbank, CA) Lighting Designer; Patricia (Mama J) Tripp (of Northridge, CA) Costume Designer; Maia Melendez (of East Los Angeles, CA) Prop Master; Miguel Angel Delgado (of South Gate, CA) CASA 0101 Theater Technical Director; Mark Kraus (of Los Angeles, CA), CASA 0101 Theater Development Director; Itzel Ocampo (of Alhambra, CA) Graphic Designer, Foyer Designer and CASA 0101 Theater Marketing and Operations Manager; Karla Melendez (of East Los Angeles, CA) Foyer Designer and CASA 0101 Theater Program Administrator; Gabriela Lpez de Dennis, Soap Studio Inc. (of Los Angeles, CA) Program; Jorge Villanueva (of the Boyle Heights) Facilities Manager; Oscar Basulto (of the Boyle Heights) Box Office Manager; Al Aguilar (of Los Angeles) Foyer Designer and Production Assistant; Rudy Torres (of Los Angeles, CA) Production Photographer and Steve Moyer Public Relations (of Los Angeles, CA), Press Representative. CASA 0101 Theater is supported in part by: The State of California, Los Angeles County Department of Arts & Culture, Eastside Arts Initiative, National Latinx Theater Initiative, Herb Alpert Foundation, Perenchio Foundation, The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, California Arts Council, U.S. Bank, David Lee Foundation and The Herb Block Foundation. Tickets for the Four-Week Run of Soul Sacrifice to be presented on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m., May 29 – June 21, 2026 are $25.00 per person for General Admission; $22.00 per person for Students and Seniors 60+ and $20 per person for Boyle Heights Residents, Veterans and Groups of 10 of more. On the evening of Friday, June 7, 2026, the performance of the play will be preceded by a Pre-Show Event which ticket buyers for that performance will be invited to attend without any additional charge. There will be one Discounted Preview Performance presented on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. for $15.00 per person. Soul Sacrifice deals with mature subject related to war and specifically the Vietnam War. Children under 10 years of age are not permitted. For tickets, please call the CASA 0101 Theater Box Office at 323-263-7684, E-mail tickets@casa0101.org or buy online at www.casa0101.org Join the conversation on Facebook @CASA0101Theater; on Instagram @CASA0101 To learn more about CASA 0101, please visit www.casa0101.org Free Parking is available on several streets surrounding the theater. Limited Free Parking is also available at the Boyle Heights City Hall Parking Lot located at 2130 East First Street (at Chicago Street) by entering the lot from Chicago Street. Concurrently during the run of the show, Soul Sacrifice, a FREE Art Exhibit will be presented in the Jean Deleage Art Gallery located in the lobby of CASA 0101 Theater entitled “BONNIE LAMBERT: Corazn y Alma, A Retrospective.” This exhibition is dedicated to the memory of the late artist, Bonnie Lambert, February 9, 1950 – November 29, 2025, who, since childhood was mesmerized by spectacular sunsets, the shock of storm skies, long late-afternoon shadows, fog blurring the world and all the dramatic push-pull between nature and the hand-of-man. She is perhaps one of the few artists whose colors themselves cheer and celebrate the color spectrum on canvas. They cheer her mastery of urban landscapes, skyscrapers and city life. Lambert has extended the world of Chicano art by painting it desde su corazn. Curated by Jimmy Centeno, the exhibit can be viewed prior to performances of Soul Sacrifice, and during Art Gallery Hours, which are Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Up Next at CASA 0101 Theater: Seussical Jr. performed by CASA 0101 Theater youth. Performances will be July 17th though July 26th. For more information and tickets, please visit www.casa0101.org A One-Person Show Festival of World Premiere new works called Stand in the Light, August 21 – September 20, 2026, conceived by CASA 0101 Theater’s Founding Artistic Director, Josefina Lpez, More details will soon be announced. More About The Playwright, Director and Cast of Soul Sacrifice: Consuelo G. Flores (Playwright) is making her CASA 0101 Theater debut as a writer. A Los Angeles–based multidisciplinary artist, writer, playwright, and cultural practitioner whose work explores memory, grief, identity, and community through a deeply rooted Chicana lens. Raised in East Los Angeles in a large Mexican immigrant family, Flores’s early life was shaped by storytelling, cultural tradition, and the lived realities of working-class life—elements that would later become central to her artistic voice. As a playwright Flores has written the following full length plays and short one act plays which have stories which focus on social justice and cultural identity: A Visit of Consequence as part of the Brisk 10-Minute Play Festival at the Morgan-Wixson Theater; a staged reading of Soul Sacrifice at the Frida Kahlo Theater for their Staged Reading Series; The Public Servant, for Fierce Backbone Theater Company’s Think & Imagine Festival 2 at the Zephyr Theater; a reading of Soul Sacrifice at The Broadwater Theater for the Fierce Backbone Play Development Reading Series; a production of Imperfect Lives for the Fierce Backbone Theater Company, Think & Imagine Festival at the Zephyr Theater; Adelita’s Thorn produced by Fierce Backbone Theater Company presented as part of the Community Outreach on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) Festival at The Lounge Theater; The Legacy of the San Patricios, Angela, Soul Sacrifice, and Lotera, A Game of Chance, all produced as part of the Frida Kahlo Theater, 10-Minute Play Festival from 2014 through 2017. For over four decades, Flores has also been a leading figure in the preservation and evolution of Da de los Muertos practices in the United States. Beginning in the early 1980s—before the tradition entered mainstream awareness—she developed a practice as an altarista, creating ofrendas that transcend visual display to function as complex narrative environments. Her altars are not decorative interpretations of tradition but deeply intentional constructions built from personal objects, symbolic materials, and lived histories. Through photographs, clothing, food, candles, and everyday artifacts, she creates immersive spaces where the boundary between the living and the dead becomes porous, allowing memory to operate as an active, sustaining force. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and has developed a body of theatrical work that mirrors the emotional and structural complexity of her altars. Her plays often center on Chicano families navigating historical and political forces, with a particular focus on the Vietnam War era and its impact on Mexican American communities. In works such as Soul Sacrifice, Flores examines how large-scale events reverberate within intimate domestic spaces, revealing the emotional fractures, silences, and resilience that define family life under pressure. Her theatrical style emphasizes atmosphere, subtext, and emotional tension over conventional plot, often incorporating elements of magical realism in subtle, grounded ways. Children and family dynamics frequently serve as narrative anchors, offering perspectives that are both vulnerable and perceptive. As in her visual work, Flores is less interested in resolution than in presence—allowing characters, like the subjects of her altars, to exist in a space where past and present coexist. At the core of Flores’s altar work is the belief that grief is not something to resolve, but something to engage. Her installations often emerge from both personal and collective loss, honoring family members alongside broader communities affected by war, displacement, illness, and social injustice. In this way, her work expands traditional Da de los Muertos practices into contemporary contexts, transforming the altar into a site of cultural resistance, remembrance, and communal healing. She has consistently challenged the commercialization and superficial adoption of the holiday, emphasizing instead its spiritual, historical, and cultural integrity. Flores’s work has been exhibited and presented at major cultural institutions throughout Los Angeles and beyond, including museums, universities, and public spaces. She has played a key role in shaping large-scale public Da de los Muertos celebrations, contributing to their growth as meaningful community events rather than mere spectacles. As an educator and lecturer, she has shared her knowledge with audiences across the United States, speaking at universities and leading workshops that emphasize both technical practice and cultural context. Her work has also extended into consulting for film and media, ensuring accurate and respectful representation of Mexican and Chicano traditions. Throughout her career, Flores has moved fluidly between disciplines, engaging in performance art, poetry, curation, and community-based practice. Her collaborations with influential Chicano artists and collectives, along with her involvement in theater and literary communities, reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary expression and cultural dialogue. Underlying all of Flores’s work is a consistent philosophy: that memory is active, that the personal is inseparable from the political, and that art can serve as a space for both individual reflection and collective connection. Her altars invite viewers not only to witness, but to participate—to recognize their own histories within the stories she tells. Her plays similarly draw audiences into intimate emotional landscapes shaped by cultural identity, history, and loss. Today, Consuelo G. Flores is widely regarded as a vital cultural steward and artistic voice. Her work has helped shape how Da de los Muertos is understood and practiced in Los Angeles and across the United States, bridging traditional Mexican cosmology with contemporary artistic expression. Through her decades-long commitment to honoring the dead, elevating community narratives, and resisting cultural erasure, she has created a body of work that is both deeply personal and profoundly collective—ensuring that memory, in all its complexity, remains present, visible, and alive. Instagram: @consuelog.flores Facebbook: @consuelo.flores.9406 Kenneth Castillo (Director) is making his CASA 0101 Theater directorial debut. Castillo is a Director/Writer who grew up in the shadow of the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the small working-class harbor town of Wilmington, CA. He has written and directed seven feature films, all of which focus on the urban Latino experience. In 2023 Castillo released his latest feature film, Marigold the Matador under his new production company Cienfuegos Productions. The film was shot in seven days and won the “Indie Spirit Award” at the 2018 Idyllwild International Film Festival and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and Tubi with more streaming platforms to follow. Castillo is best known for directing the boxing drama, Counterpunch, a story about a Cuban, bipolar boxer from Miami who gets help from his family as well as his crisis counselor, played by Danny Trejo, playing against type in a good guy role. Counterpunch caught the attention of Lionsgate and was distributed across the world including Canada, Latin America and China. Upon its release it ran on Netflix for three years and continues to stream on Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Tubi. Castillo’s first three feature films were a series of urban Latino stories that drew from his experiences growing up in the Port of Los Angeles. They were grouped together as The Drive-By Chronicles and are currently dubbed in Spanish and play throughout Mexico and Latin American on CineLatino. His journey started when he wrote, produced and directed his short film series, The Misadventures of Cholo Chapln, a series of silent short films shot in the style of the serial shorts of the 20’s and 30’s, set in the world of The Day of the Dead, several of which played at/in film festivals and markets, including The Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner. Castillo is the author of his filmmaking memoir STEREOTYPICAL: My Filmmaking Journey from the Harbor to Hollywood, which will be released in the winter of 2026. A resident of East Los Angles, he is married to actress, Karla Ojeda, whom he met at Los Angeles Theatre Academy where he was studying acting from which he graduated in 1996. The couple has two children. Instagram: @director_kenneth_castillo Carlos Pratts (Luie Flores) is making hid debut performance at CASA 0101 Theater. Pratts starred opposite Kevin Costner and Maria Bello in the The Walt Disney Company feature film, McFarland, USA, for which he won an Imagen Award and was nominated for a Teen Choice Award. He also appeared as a lead in Paramount Pictures film, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones. Other film credits include: Go For It!, Coyote, The Hearts of Me, Counterpunch and Drive By Chronicles. Upcoming films in 2027 include: Live Like That: The Daniel Diaz Story in which Pratts will star opposite Esai Morales and Roselyn Sanchez and Cowboy, where he will star opposite Ben Foster. Pratts has also appeared on the television shows, “Fatal Attraction,” “Pearson,” “NCIS,” “Dirty John,” “Aquarius,” “Prime Suspect,” “The Bridge” and “Southland,” among others. Instagram: @carlospratts Myrna Velasco (Connie Flores) was last seen at CASA 0101 Theater in Mujeres On The Verge (Women On The Verge). She has appeared on the television shows “DC Super Girls,” “Star Wars Resistance,” “Elena of Avalor,” “Primos,” (Tater Humphrey Ramirez); “Desperate Housewives,”’ “Modern Family,” “Dora the Explorer” and “Sydney to the Max.” Film credits include: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (Marina Sifuenties), Batman & Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (Wonder Girl), Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! (Coco Diablo); Call Me Daddy (Jessica), Confessions of a Gangster (Nicki) and Jessica Darling’s It List (Coach Garcia). Velasco has appeared in the Video Games: Behemoth, Concord, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft; Final Fantasy VII; DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power. And she has been seen in commercials for Coca-Cola alongside Will.i.am, as well as campaigns for major brands such as McDonald's, Chevy, ARCO, and Dr. Pepper. Instagram: @myrnzilla Karla Ojeda (Guadalupe Flores – Mom) has appeared in or directed CASA 001 Theater productions of Simply Maria, or The American Dream, Los Vedidos, El Verde (as Frida Kahlo), Corina – From Lapdance To Sundance, En M Jardin (In My Garden), Fernandomania, Mujeres On The Verge (Women On The Verge), The Prince of Egypt and A Woman Named Gloria. She also starred as Mom in Santa Doesn't Live Here Anymore at the Brisk Festival. Ojeda works in theatre and film as an actor, director, and producer. She appeared in Kenneth Castillo’s film Marigold the Matador, which can now be seen on Amazon Prime and Tubi, and was awarded the Jury Award for Best Feature at the Highland Park Independent Film Festival. Ojeda produced and starred in the Imagen Award-winning series The Misadventures of Cholo Chaplin. Karla Ojeda is also the recipient of a Certificate of Completion in 1995 from the prestigious Los Angeles Theatre Academy where she studied Acting, and met her husband, director Kenneth Castillo. Instagram: @vamonos74 Martn Morales (Jesus Flores – Dad) has appeared in CASA 0101 Theater productions of The Pink Chatroom, Brown & Out 1-4, En M Jardin (In My Garden), Fernandomania, Santa & the Snowflake and A Woman Named Gloria. Film credits include: Que Suene La Banda, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Here We Are, Papi Chulo, Tijuana, the Movie, Miracle and Managing. Television credits include: “Station 19,” “Speechless,” “Fresh off the Boat” (recurring), “NCIS,” “Modern Family,” “Grandfathered” and “Franklin & Bash.” Other theatrical appearances include: “The Makropulos Case” (Los Angeles Opera); “Ten-Minute Play Festival” (Frida Kahlo Theatre); “In My Father’s House” (Hudson Theatre); “Pedro Paramo” (Bilingual Foundation of the Arts) and “When Elvis Met Che” (Whitefire Theatre). Instragram: @martinmorales9161 Itzel Ocampo (Rachel Flores) returns to CASA 0101 Theater for her third appearance on stage as an actress; previously she has appeared in multiple roles in both En M Jardin (In My Garden) and in Fernandomania. Ocampo is an award-winning multifaceted creative professional who co-produced CASA Theater’s first youth musicals, Matilda JR. and Shrek JR., both to sold-out audiences. Her passion for youth engagement began over a decade ago as a creative consultant and performer for “The Arty Loon Show!” bringing educational shows to schools, libraries, and venues like The Magic Castle. A CSULA alum with a B.A. in Television & Film and Art, she has worked for NBC Universal’s mun2 Network as a Media Coordinator, Video Editor, and Graphic Designer. Outside of CASA 0101 Theater, she has performed in Yellow at the Frida Kahlo Theater. Her play, El Secreto de la Abuela was featured at the Frida Kahlo Theater’s Short Play Festival. In her spare time, she channels her fine art skills as a professional face and body painter at events throughout SoCal, including events for Sprouts, LA Rams, and Disney. She leads face-painting workshops for children at local libraries where she takes the opportunity to introduce and inspire children to one day pursue the arts. As a Graphic Designer, she designs artwork for Casa 0101 Theater’s productions and for independent clients. Instagram: @Itzel_Anahi_Art David Flores (Ben Flores) is making his acting debut at CASA 0101 Theater in this production. A graduate of Cal State Fullerton, Flores holds a BFA in Acting, where he trained with actress Svetlana Efremova-Reed. He has appeared in the independent films, California Skate; Always Crying, CRAM; Always in Love; My Little Pet; My Vampire System Omnibus; Back To Bridgewood and Welcome To StreetsTown. In 2027 he will appear in a new film directed by Jeoff Hanser, produced by Marc Anthony Sepulveda and Matt Schwartz entitled Lace. In the film Flores plays the lead character of Rafa, a hustling undocumented delivery rider looking for purpose and connection who finds himself caught between survival, ambition, a dangerous circle, and the hard choices that come with growing up unseen, forcing him to confront who he is — and who he wants to become. Instagram: @david_flowerz Emmanuel Deleage (Show Producer and Executive Director of CASA 0101 Theater) is a graduate of UCLA in World Arts and Cultures. While in college he joined the skid row theater troupe, Los Angeles Poverty Department, founded by performance artist John Malpede. He later became the company’s administrator. In 2001 he formed his own company Courage Productions, and produced Armand Gatti’s Public Song Before Two Electric Chairs at the Los Angeles Theater Center. He also met Josefina Lpez that same year, and merged Courage with the newly formed CASA 0101 Theater. He is currently the Executive Director of CASA 0101. He has overseen the growth of CASA 0101 from an all-volunteer organization running out of a storefront venue, to becoming a leading arts organization in Boyle Heights offering a full season of theater productions, arts education classes and art exhibitions. He also has had the privilege of working with theater directors, Peter Sellars, Gino Zampieri, Pascal Rambert and Armand Gatti. At CASA 0101 Theater, he has directed The Imaginary Life of the Street Sweeper August G by Armand Gatti, Locked Up and You Don’t Know Me by Patricia Zamorano, Nat Turner by Randolph Edmonds and Food for the Dead, by Josefina Lpez. He has co-produced, along with Brown Fist Productions, a critically acclaimed production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, as well as the critically acclaimed productions of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and World Premiere productions of Josefina Lopez’s plays, Queen of the Rumba, A Woman Named Gloria and Elctrico. He recently produced CASA 0101 Theater’s 25th Anniversary Season, which included Three World Premieres: Mujeres On The Verge (Women On The Verge), Fernandomania, and Elctrico, as well as productions of Tuesdays With Morrie and DreamWorks – The Prince of Egypt: The Musical. Earlier this year he produced a critically acclaimed six-week run of Josefina Lpez’s signature play, Real Women Have Curves, which opened CASA 0101 Theater’s 26th Anniversary Season. As a writer, his first play was Selma Worth, about homelessness and finding self worth. His second play, which he directed and co-wrote with Lorenzo Alfredo, was An L.A. Journey. Instagram: @EmmanuelDeleage About CASA 0101 Theater: CASA 0101 Theater, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was founded 26 years ago by Founding Artistic Director, Josefina Lpez, author of Real Women Have Curves, in 2000 to fulfill her vision of bringing art and live theater programs to Boyle Heights. From its humble beginnings in a former bridal shop, CASA 0101 Theater has established itself as a leading arts venue for Los Angeles’ East Side, currently offering year round theatrical productions and classes in dramatic writing and acting for youth and adults. CASA 0101 Theater is dedicated to providing vital arts, cultural, and educations programs in theatre, digital filmmaking, art and dance – to Boyle Heights, thereby nurturing the future storytellers of Los Angeles. CASA 0101 is named such, as casa means house of home in Spanish. 0’s and 1’s are the binary language computers use to operate. CASA 0101 Theater was founded at the dawn of the digital age, when digital cameras started appearing and moviemaking became accessible to more people. Early on Josefina Lpez taught digital video classes. Though the organization subsequently focused its energies on theatre and not digital filmmaking, the name stuck. To learn more, please visit www.casa0101.org Theatre Calendar Listing CASA 0101 Theater Presents The World Premiere of Soul Sacrifice Written by Consuelo G. Flores Directed by Kenneth Castillo WHO & WHAT: CASA 0101 Theater will present the World Premiere production of Soul Sacrifice, written by Consuelo G. Flores, directed by Kenneth Castillo, starring Carlos Pratts, Myrna Velasco, Karla Ojeda, Martn Morales, Itzel Ocampo and David Flores to be presented for a four-week run at CASA 0101 Theater in the Gloria Molina Auditorium. In Soul Sacrifice tense silences and sudden outbursts fill the East Los Angeles home of nine-year-old Connie as her family begins to fracture beneath the weight of war, activism and grief. Connie’s beloved brother Luie has been drafted to fight on the front lines of Vietnam, leaving a void that ripples through every corner of the household. WHERE: CASA 0101 Theater in the Gloria Molina Auditorium, 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Los Angeles, CA 90033. WHEN & HOW: Tickets for the Four-Week Run of Soul Sacrifice to be presented on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m., May 29 – June 21, 2026 are $25.00 per person for General Admission; $22.00 per person for Students and Seniors 60+ and $20 per person for Boyle Heights Residents, Veterans and Groups of 10 of more. On the evening of Friday, June 7, 2026, the performance of the play will be preceded by a Pre-Show Event which ticket buyers for that performance will be invited to attend without any additional charge. There will be one Discounted Preview Performance presented on Thursday, May 28,2 026 for $15.00 per person. Soul Sacrifice deals with mature themes related to war and specifically the Vietnam War. Children under 10 years of age are not permitted. For tickets, please call the CASA 0101 Theater Box Office at 323-263-7684, E-mail tickets@casa0101.org or buy online at www.casa0101.org Free Parking is available on several streets surrounding the theater. Limited Free Parking is also available at the Boyle Heights City Hall Parking Lot located at 2130 East First Street (at Chicago Street) by entering the lot from Chicago Street. Concurrently during the run of the show, Soul Sacrifice, a FREE Art Exhibit will be presented in the Jean Deleage Art Gallery located in the lobby of CASA 0101 Theater entitled “BONNIE LAMBERT: Corazn y Alma, A Retrospective.” # # # ______________________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Media Contact for CASA 0101 Theater: Steve Moyer Public Relations at 818.337.9987 (Cell); moyerpr@earthlink.net; @stevemoyer @stevemoyerpr ATTENTION: PSA DIRECTORS Kill Date: May 3, 2026, :30 PSA CASA 0101 THEATER TO PRESENT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF SOUL SACRIFICE WRITTEN BY CONSUELO G. FLORES CASA 0101 THEATER WILL PRESENT A THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE PLAY, SOUL SACRIFICE, WRITTEN BY CONSUELO G. FLORES DEPICTING THE EMOTIONAL WEIGHT OF THE VIETNAM WAR ON AN EAST LOS ANGELES FAMILY IN 1970. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF KENNETH CASTILLO, THE CAST INCLUDES CARLOS PRATTS, MYRNA VELASCO, KARLA OJEDA, MARTN MORALES, ITZEL OCAMPO AND DAVID FLORES. PERFORMANCES WILL BE GIVEN ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 8:00 P.M. AND SUNDAYS AT 3:00 P.M. FROM MAY 29TH THORUGH JUNE 21ST 2026 IN THE GLORIA MOLINA AUDITORIUM AT CASA 0101 THEATER, 2102 EAST FIRST STREET IN LOS ANGELES, CA. FOR TICKETS AND MORE DETAILS CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT 323-263-7684. BUY ONLINE AT WWW.CASA0101.ORG GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! CALL 323-263-7684 TODAY! # # #

Emmy Award Winning Actress and Singer Carolyn Hennesy Returns to the Stage for One-Night-Only Cabaret Performance at Vibrato Grill Jazz Club Los Angeles, CA, April 24, 2026 - Emmy Award-winning actress, author, and celebrated cabaret artist Carolyn Hennesy will return to the stage for a special one-night-only performance on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Vibrato Grill Jazz Club in Los Angeles. Titled Coming Up After The Break: An Evening with Carolyn Hennesy, this intimate cabaret performance marks Hennesy’s first live appearance since recovering from a leg injury that postponed the original show, making this return especially meaningful for both the artist and her audience. Best known for her long-running role as Diane Miller on General Hospital, Hennesy’s extensive career spans television, film, and stage. She has also appeared as Rosalyn Harris on True Blood, Mrs. Chesterfield on Disney Channel’s Jessie, and Barb on Cougar Town, demonstrating her versatility across drama and comedy. In addition to her acclaimed acting career, Hennesy is a celebrated cabaret performer known for her engaging storytelling, humor, and expressive vocal style. This performance will feature an evening of music, storytelling, and classic cabaret, offering audiences a uniquely intimate and entertaining experience. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Carolyn following the performance. Event Details: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Vibrato Grill Jazz Club 2930 Beverly Glen Circle Los Angeles, CA 90077 Dinner Seating: 6:00 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Tickets range from $30 to $50. Food and beverage not included. Table seating requires a venue minimum. Reservations: 310-474-9400 PREFERRED MAIN LEVEL: RESERVATION & SHOW $50 per guest + tax Preferred Central Banquette for 2 or Host Level Seating for 3-8 Guests DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 6:00 PM | SHOWTIME 7:30 PM Prepaid Tickets Include Reservation for Dinner No Food & Beverage is included with prepaid admission MAIN LEVEL: DINNER RESY & SHOW $40 per guest + tax MAIN LEVEL TABLE - GREAT VIEW OF STAGE DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 6:00 PM | SHOWTIME 7:30 PM Prepaid Tickets Include Reservation for Dinner No Food & Beverage is included with prepaid admission BALCONY PREFERRED: DINNER RESERVATION & SHOW $40 per guest + tax 2nd FLOOR BALCONY LEVEL - STAIR ACCESS ONLY- SIDE-BY-SIDE SEATING DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 6:00 PM | SHOWTIME 7:30 PM Prepaid Tickets Include Reservation for Dinner (Balcony Level) No Food & Beverage is included with prepaid admission . BAR SEATING RESY & SHOW: GUEST COUNT $30 per guest + tax MAIN LEVEL - BAR STOOL SEATING Includes BAR SEATING Reservation DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 6:00 PM | SHOWTIME 7:30 PM No Food & Beverage is included with prepaid admission VLOUNGE / BALCONY LEVEL: OBSTRUCTED VIEW $25 per guest + tax VLOUNGE / BALCONY LEVEL: OBSTRUCTED VIEW DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 6:00 PM | SHOWTIME 7:30 PM Prepaid Tickets Include Reservation for Dinner No Food & Beverage is included with prepaid admission Need to Know Prepaid Admission and Reservations may only be modified or cancelled 48 hours prior to event. After this time, No Refunds or credits will be issued for any reason. No food or beverages are included with this ticket. Please be prepared to order off our menu in order to meet our dining minimum of $50 per person About Carolyn Hennesy: Emmy award winning Carolyn Hennesy, an accomplished actress and author, is renowned for her dynamic portrayal of Diane Miller on "General Hospital”, as well as other TV shows and movies. With a career spanning over three decades in television, film, and theater, Carolyn continues to captivate audiences with her talent and charisma. Carolyn is a celebrated cabaret artist who brings her passion for storytelling, music, and classic style to the stage. Accompanied by her MD & pianist, Mitch Kaplan, her cabaret performance combines humor and emotional depth, making each show an intimate and memorable experience. She is also an animal advocate, trapeze artist, and a NYTimes bestselling author, further highlighting her diverse skills and passions. Mitch Kaplan is an American musician, composer, arranger and producer. He began his career writing songs recorded by artists such as Chaka Khan before rising to prominence as the longtime Music Director for Sandra Bernhard.

LOS ANGELES JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL LINEUP INCLUDING JOHN LEGEND, JANELLE MONE, PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC FEATURING GEORGE CLINTON, ORIGINAL KOFFEE, RAPHAEL SAADIQ, CHARLIE WILSON, AND MORE Tickets On Sale Now for the Festival’s Jazz On The Beach Event on August 22 And 23 with Additional Appearances by Artists Including Joey Alexander, Michelle Coltrane, Big Freedia, Ezra Collective, Nubya Garcia and Poncho Sanchez Lalah Hathaway and Chief Adjuah to Appear as Part of the LA Jazz Festival Opening Night on August 7 StubHub Announced as the Official Ticket Marketplace of the LA Jazz Festival [LOS ANGELES, CA] - April 30, 2026 - The Los Angeles Jazz Festival announced the first set of artists scheduled to appear as part of the inaugural festival’s Jazz on the Beach closing weekend, taking place August 22 and 23. An overall 17-day experience that activates all of Los Angeles by staging award-winning musicians from over 13 nations in local locations, the festival will culminate with a two-night lineup of stellar performers on Dockweiler Beach. Initial artists revealed as part of the LA Jazz Festival’s Jazz on the Beach weekend include Joey Alexander, Big Freedia, Ezra Collective, Free Nationals & Friends, Nubya Garcia, John Legend, Pedrito Martinez, Janelle Mone, Original Koffee, Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Alfredo Rodriguez, Raphael Saadiq, Poncho Sanchez, Justin-Lee Schultz and Charlie Wilson. The weekend will also include special performances and exclusive collaborations, including "Michelle Coltrane Celebrates the Coltrane Centennial,” as well as an appearance by the LA Jazz Festival Foundation Youth Band. Additional performers for the Jazz on the Beach closing weekend, as well as lineups for other LA Jazz Festival events taking place throughout August, will be announced in the coming weeks. “From the Motherland and through the pain of oppression came the fierce improvisation, the very heartbeat, born in New Orleans that now shapes every musical genre across the globe,” said LA Jazz Festival Founder and CEO Martin Ludlow. Tickets for Jazz on the Beach for August 22 and 23 are now on sale via LAJazzFestival.com. Jazz fans will have the opportunity to experience an amazing weekend of music on the sand through a variety of ticket offerings including Cabanas, VIP, general admission and community tickets. The festival previously announced Airbnb as its inaugural Title Sponsor, highlighting a partnership rooted in fostering belonging, connection and diversity. StubHub is the Official Ticket Marketplace of the LA Jazz Festival, giving fans a safe and trusted place to buy and resell tickets. Looking to attract 250,000 attendees throughout its 17-day run, the LA Jazz Festival will be a landmark cultural and civic event that will make “all of LA the stage”, aiming to become the third-largest international jazz festival in the world and the largest Black-owned jazz festival ever. In addition to Jazz on the Beach, key components of the festival will include: LA Jazz Festival Opening Night: Festival festivities will kick off on August 7 in Leimert Park with a special free opening night event featuring performances from Lalah Hathaway and Chief Adjuah, with additional performers to be announced, as well as art, food and music. The Caribbean Street Carnival: A massive, free block party and multi-cultural celebration in Venice with four stages featuring legends of New Orleans, Cuba, Afrobeats and Latin Jazz. Jazz in the Park: A series of 25 free concerts to be held in urban parks all across LA County, including the Civic Center Amphitheatre of Moreno Valley, Edward Vincent Park, Jane and Bert Boeckmann Park (Porter Ranch) Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park, Lake Balboa, Lafayette Park, Lanark Park, Lemon Grove, Lincoln Park, Loma Alta Park, MacArthur Park, Magic Johnson Park, North Hollywood Park, Oakwood Park, Palmdale Amphitheater, Pan Pacific Park, San Dimas Bonelli Park, South Park, Sunland Park, Syd Kronenthal Park, Ted Watkins Park and Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park, with dates and times to be announced at a future date. Jazz After Dark: Jazz After Dark is a series of free late-night pop-ups in clubs, restaurants, and other small, community-based venues all throughout the city. These venues will include Ambassador Auditorium Pasadena, Ebony Beach Club, LOST DTLA, Somerville, all locations of Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen, and many more. Coastal Cultural Tours: Tours to locations like The Inkwell and Bruce’s Beach to reflect on the history of Coastal Racial Push-Out. The State of Jazz Conference: A free conference bringing together festival directors, managers, agents, bookers, and artists to discuss the global jazz industry on the Burton Chase Peninsula in Marina Del Rey. The LA Jazz Youth Camp: Free to attend, the LA Jazz Youth Camp will bring over 2,000 young people from across LA County together for workshops, masterclasses, and performances. The festival's core is rooted in the African, African American, and Caribbean experience, drawing influences from across the African diaspora. The festival is committed to both social justice and environmental responsibility, planned as one of the “greenest” mega festivals globally with a commitment to reduce the use of fossil fuels and utilize innovative green technologies across the entire event. About the Los Angeles Jazz Festival The Los Angeles Jazz Festival is a forthcoming landmark cultural and civic event, positioning itself to become the third-largest international jazz festival in the world and the largest Black-owned jazz festival ever. Founded and created by Martin Ludlow, the festival is a massive, multi-faceted cultural and tourism-based event designed to celebrate jazz, drive significant regional economic activity, and uplift minority- and women-owned businesses, all with a core commitment to social justice and environmental responsibility. About StubHub StubHub is a leading global ticketing marketplace for live events. Through StubHub in North America and viagogo internationally, StubHub services customers in over 200 countries and territories, supporting over 30 languages and accepting payments in over 45 currencies – from sports to music, comedy to dance, festivals to theater. 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RINGO STARR BRINGS US ALONG ON HIS MUSICAL JOURNEY ON LONG LONG ROAD OUT TODAY (UMe) Produced by T Bone Burnett and including performances by Sheryl Crow, St Vincent, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle and Sarah Jarosz (April 24, 2026 Los Angeles, CA) – Ringo Starr releases Long Long Road, his 22nd solo album and his second co-written and produced by T Bone Burnett. The highly anticipated follow-up to last year’s chart topping Look Up, the 10-song album includes collaborations with Sheryl Crow, Sarah Jarosz, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle and St. Vincent. Today we highlight the title track, with Sheryl Crow and Daniel Tashian lending their voices, accompanied by a video directed by acclaimed director Francesca Gregorini (also Ringo’s stepdaughter). The video is sentimental and embracing new technologies, and follows Starr on his Long Long Road, driving through scenes from throughout his life, including many personal and never before seen images. “We're talking about this Long Long Road I’ve been on - and I’ve been thinking about the road I’ve taken,” reflected Ringo. “Starting in Liverpool, being in several bands, then with The Beatles - all those stops on your walk of life, it's so far out. What would have happened if I’d emigrated to Texas to be near Lightnin’ Hopkins? We don’t know. I could have taken another path but I took this one and ended up here, still on this Long Long Road. I loved making this record with T Bone and I hope you enjoy listening to it.” “I've loved Ringo’s playing and his singing for my whole life,” T Bone stated. “And I always heard Ringo as a Texas artist; the way he played felt just like Texas music to me. Ringo Starr is a master musician and a recording artist of the highest caliber, and I wanted to surround him with these young masters, bringing in some of this extraordinary young energy that's happening around Nashville for both of these records.” Long Long Road features 10-songs, 6 written or co-written by T Bone Burnett, two co-written by Ringo and Bruce Sugar, one written by Ringo Starr, Mark Hudson and Gary Burr and one by Bernie Benjamin and George David Weiss and recorded by Carl Perkins (full credits below): SIDE ONE RETURNING WITHOUT TEARS BABY DON’T GO I DON’T SEE ME IN YOUR EYES ANYMORE IT’S BEEN TOO LONG WHY SIDE TWO YOU AND I (WAVE OF LOVE) MY BABY DON’T WANT NOTHING CHOOSE LOVE SHE’S GONE LONG LONG ROAD The album was produced by T Bone Burnett and co-produced by Daniel Tashian and Bruce Sugar, and will be released on UMe. Catch Ringo and His All Starr Band on the road this Spring - starting May 28 and ending at the Greek in Los Angeles June 14. For full tour dates and further information on Ringo visit his website: www.ringostarr.com FULL CREDITS: Returning Without Tears Written by Joe Henry & T Bone Burnett Lead Vocal - Ringo Starr Harmony Vocal - Molly Tuttle Drums - Ringo Starr Bass - Dennis Crouch Acoustic Guitar - Molly Tuttle Crypto Clav - Rory Hoffmann Steel Guitar - Paul Franklin Violin - David Mansfield Keyboards - Patrick Warren Baby Don’t Go Written by T Bone Burnett Lead Vocal - Ringo Starr Harmony Vocal - Ringo Starr Harmony Vocal - Billy Strings Drums - Ringo Starr Tambourine - Mike Stankiewicz Bass - Dennis Crouch Electric Guitar - T Bone Burnett Acoustic Guitar - Billy Strings Keyboards and Orchestration - Patrick Warren I Don’t See Me In Your Eyes Anymore Written by Bennie Benjamin & GD (George David) Weiss Lead Vocal - Ringo Starr Vocal Choruses - Daniel Tashian Drums - Ringo Starr Bass - Dennis Crouch Electric Guitar - Colin Linden Crypto Clav - Rory Hoffman Steel Guitar - Paul Franklin Keyboards and Orchestration - Patrick Warren It’s Been Too Long Written by Daniel Tashian & T Bone Burnett Lead Vocal - Ringo Starr Harmony Vocal - Daniel Tashian Background Vocals - Sarah Jarosz and Molly Tuttle Drums - Ringo Starr Claps - David Mansfield Tambourine - Mike Stankiewicz Bass - Dennis Crouch Electric Guitar - David Mansfield 12 String Guitar - David Mansfield Electric Guitar - Daniel Tashian Electric and Acoustic Guitars - T Bone Burnett Crypto Clav - Rory Hoffman Farfisa - David Mansfield Keyboards and Orchestration - Patrick Warren Why Written by T Bone Burnett Lead Vocal - Ringo Starr Harmony Vocal - Billy Strings Background Vocals- Daniel Tashian Drums - Ringo Starr Claps - Michael Piersante Percussion - Michael Stankiewicz Bass - Dennis Crouch Acoustic Guitar- Molly Tuttle Acoustic Guitar - Billy Strings Electric Guitar - Daniel Mansfield Keyboards and Orchestration - Patrick Warren You and I (Wave of Love) Written by Richard Starkey and Bruce Sugar Lead Vocal - Ringo Starr Lead and Harmony Vocals - Molly Tuttle Vocal Choruses - Daniel Tashian Drums - Ringo Starr Tambourine - Michael Piersante Bass - Dennis Crouch Acoustic Guitar - David Mansfield Electric Guitar - Daniel Tashian Mandolin - Daniel Tashian Steel Guitar - Paul Franklin Crypto Clav - Rory Hoffman Strings - David Mansfield My Baby Don’t Want Nothing Written by T Bone Burnett Lead Vocal - Ringo Starr Harmony Vocal - Billy Strings Vocal Chorus- Daniel Tashian Drums - Ringo Starr Tambourine - Mike Stankiewicz Bass - Dennis Crouch Acoustic Guitar - T Bone Burnett Electric Guitar - Colin Linden Electric Guitar - Daniel Tashian Electric Guitar- Billy Strings Keyboards and Orchestration - Patrick Warren Choose Love Written by Richard Starkey, Mark Hudson, Gary Burr Ringo Starr – Lead Vocal St. Vincent (Annie Clark) – Vocal Harmonies Drums - Ringo Starr String Bass- Dennis Crouch Acoustic Guitar - David Mansfield Dobro, Electric Guitar - Colin Linden Electric Guitar -T Bone Burnett Pedal Steel Guitar -Paul Franklin CryptoClav-Rory Hoffman Chamberlain, Organ, Strings - Patrick Warren She’s Gone Written by Paul Kennerley, Daniel Tashian & T Bone Burnett Lead Vocal - Ringo Starr Harmony Vocal - Molly Tuttle Drums - Ringo Starr Percussion - Ringo Starr Bass - Dennis Crouch Classical Acoustic Guitar - Todd Lombardo Acoustic Guitar - David Mansfield Fiddle - David Mansfield Crypto Clav - Rory Hoffman Strings - David Mansfield Long Long Road Written by Richard Starkey and Bruce Sugar Lead Vocal - Ringo Starr Harmony Vocal - Sheryl Crow Vocal Chorus- Daniel Tashian Drums - Ringo Starr Bass - Dennis Crouch 12 String Mandolin - T Bone Burnett Steel Guitar - Paul Franklin Crypto Clav - Rory Hoffman Keyboards and Orchestration - Patrick Warren Viola - David Mansfield RINGO STARR - LONG LONG ROAD PRODUCED BY T BONE BURNETT Co-Produced by Daniel Tashian & Bruce Sugar Vocal Choruses arranged and sung by Daniel Tashian Mixed by Michael Piersante at The Village Studio Z, Los Angeles, CA Recorded by Mike Stankiewicz, Nashville, TN; Michael Piersante, Los Angeles, CA; and Bruce Sugar, Los Angeles, CA Mixed By Michael Piersante Additional Engineering by Eddie Roberts, Karl Wingate, Michael Ford Jr. Assistant Engineers – Michelle Freetly, Joanna Finley, Amry Truitt, Joey Stanca, Nick Hodges, Will Kramer, Michael Ford Jr, Emmanuel Valdez, Andrew Boullianne Recorded at Sound Emporium Studios, Nashville, TN; East Iris Studios, Nashville, TN; ElectroMagnetic East, Nashville, TN, Blackbird Studios, Nashville, TN, and The Village Studio Z, Los Angeles, CA, Blue Door Music Studio, Los Angeles, CA. All of Ringo’s parts on the album, his vocals and drums, were recorded at Roccabella West, Los Angeles. Mastered by Gavin Lurssen and Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering, Burbank, CA Vinyl Mastering by Jeff Powell at Take Out Vinyl About Ringo Starr Throughout his career he has received nine GRAMMY Awards and has twice been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- first as a Beatle and then as solo artist. Between 1970 and 2026, Ringo has released 22 solo studio records and 5 consecutive EPs, between 2020 and 2024. He has acted in over 15 films, received an Academy Award, and has been nominated as an actor for an Emmy. Ringo has published 9 books including his latest, Beats & Threads (Julien’s Auctions); had a stint as a male fashion model, and that same year went behind the lens as the photographer for some Foo Fighters PR photos. Ringo is also a visual artist and has had numerous exhibitions of his work and his “Peace Sculpture” is on permanent display in the Beverly Hills Park. In 2008 Ringo began dedicating his July 7 birthday to promoting Peace and Love and the movement has grown to include events all over the planet and into the stars with support from NASA. In 2018, Ringo was knighted and as of 2026 he has celebrated 37 years of touring with his All Starr Bands. In 2022 Ringo received an honorary degree as a Doctor of Music from Berklee College of Music and earlier he was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame with the Joe Chambers Musicians Legacy Award. In January of 2025, Starr released Look Up, a country album produced and co-written by T Bone Burnett. It was Starr’s first country album in more than 50 years and earned him his first top 10 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales chart, as well as landing him on multiple other Billboard charts. In the UK the album reached a significant career milestone, securing Starr his first solo #1 album, overtaking Taylor Swift when Look Up claimed the top spot on the Official Country Chart. January also saw Starr accept an invitation to make his Grand Ole Opry debut, which he performed on February 21, 2025.

Friday April 24, 2026 Boulder, CO – Today Bonnie Paine Bonnie Paine, the ethereal voice and multi-instrumentalist behind Elephant Revival, releases Lighthouse, her third single from her forthcoming debut album Unseen, out May 8, 2026. “Lighthouse” features Leah Song and Chloe Smith of Rising Appalachia, listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG8KaPp0Pj8 “Lighthouse is a kind of call to notice the root of currents, or riptides at times that pull people apart while reminding them we are never really separate to begin with, “ Bonnie reflected. “ It’s a quiet rebellion against drift and division, a belief that even at the brink, the tide can still turn if we turn toward each other. “I’m deeply honored to have this song shaped by T Bone Burnett, iconic archeologist of the living archive of song. With sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith of Rising Appalachia weaving soulful, rhythm-swaying harmonies, and Brittany Haas’s stunning violin at it’s center, it feels like something alive, many voices gathered into one. A turning from fear toward connection, knowing we are of everything, and everything is of us.” As a multi-instrumentalist, her performances feel alive and organic. There’s a sense of joyful spontaneity in the way she inhabits the stage, balancing playful charisma with deep emotional presence. Bonnie’s concerts move like a living soundtrack: part stripped down vulnerability, part slow-burn crescendo, part rhythmic propulsion. Bonnie will celebrate the release of Unseen with a performance at the Fox Theater in Boulder CO on May 16 with Her Mana opening the night. Unseen features 10 original songs all written by Bonnie, weaving together an intimate collection of melodies that are as haunting as they are restorative. The masterful curator of timeless recordings, T Bone Burnett produced 5 of the songs at Sound Emporium studios. The very first tracking of the album began with Gregory Alan Isakov, an enigmatic singer songwriter and longtime friend who helped produce and track the song, Fend For Not Fight, at his house, layering his lush vocals piano and keys throughout. The song was then brought to Ferncliff studios to be co-produced with atmospheric architect Daniel Sproul who then tracked and co-produced 4 other songs with Bonnie. Bonnie Paine has captivated audiences with her unique songwriting on cello, musical saw, guitar and various percussion instruments; from big calf skin bass drums to djembe, to her signature snared electric washboard and stomp box. She has shaped a sound that blends Americana, Indie Art Rock, Acoustic Folk, Alternative and Celtic influences into something deeply her own. Born in the Oklahoma countryside and now rooted in the mountains of Colorado, Bonnie’s songwriting is deeply influenced by the geography of the heart and the natural world. Her sound is richly layered yet beautifully uncluttered, allowing harmonies and acoustic textures to breathe. Lyrics unfold poetically, creating music that feels like a journey through both inner and outer landscapes. In every note, Bonnie Paine radiates sincerity and creative courage. Her artistry doesn’t just entertain, it uplifts, awakens, and reminds listeners of the quiet magic woven through everyday life. While she has long been a collaborative force in the indie-folk scene, she has shared that her most fleshed-out musical concepts come to her in solitude. Now, that inner world takes center stage. Marking a major milestone in her career, this new chapter invites listeners into an intimate, evocative space where her warmly haunting vocals and intricate arrangements, refined through years of world travel and creative exploration, finally find a home of their very own.