Bebe Buell-The Roxy

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I had been eagerly contemplating this trip to Hollywood for quite some time. Picturing the gritty world famous Roxy on Sunset complete with Hollywood decadence and history had been an ongoing fascination for me ever since New York rock and roll celebrity Bebe Buell had invited me out to the west coast to cover her debut at the room. A sort of East Coast Rocker goes west if you will. The “UN- Shoreworld.” Funny that this would be her first show at The Roxy as she pretty much ruled the Sunset strip back in the 70s, but so be it. If there’s one thing I always enjoy, it’s the adrenalin of performer that has something to prove to a whole lotta people. It always means a cutting edge show is in the works and the June 22nd performance was proof positive that Bebe Buell really never left Hollywood, she just got busy elsewhere.

To understand the level of adulation fans and friends still have for Buell, one just had to show up for the after party upstairs at On The Rox, another world famous rumpus room inhabited by the likes of Led Zeppelin, John Lennon and Keith Richards to list a serious few. The industry mix of A list celebrities was indeed impressive and included top folks such as Rodney Bingenheimer, Billy Corgan, Frank Infante (Blondie), Eric Erlandson (Hole), Ginger Coyote, actress Pauley Perrette from NCIS and the down to earth cool of daughter Liv Tyler.

But lets put that to the side for a second and talk about the show. With fans bellied up against the stage, Buell’s performance became a combination of a deadly backing band (She has stripped it down to a solid four piece) and her believable experience and self-confidence. Watching her grinding the mic stand, I could only wonder which icon was responsible for teaching her th...

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Special props go out to Giddle Partridge, host for the night and a fascinating overall performer. This self imposed “Queen of Hollywood” is allegedly related to Grand 'Ole Opry Star Hank Snow as well as the 22nd Vice President of The United States of America, Levi P. Morton. Which is probably why she totally rocked and rolled all over, kicking out a tasty set for Roxy patrons including her newest single Gringo Like me and of course my favorite, Bubble Gum New forever. Check her out if you get a chance, she’s wild. Show opener Gary Myrick & the Figures also slammed their opening slot home with favorites like "She Talks in Stereo." Living in a Movie and the EP Language, featuring the percussive single "Guitar, Talk, Love & Drums." Myrick is one of the nations top unsung guitarists, replacing Stevie Ray Vaughn in Austin, Texas band Kracker jack back in the day.

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