Ed Condran

Jenkintown, New York, Philadelphia

Features Reporter at The Spokesman-Review

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‘Why We Are Here’: Mark Mothersbaugh tells the story in art exhibit

1 week ago | pasadenaweekly.com | Ed Condran

Many artists have been influenced by Andy Warhol but few are as prolific and productive as Mark Mothersbaugh. The co-founder / lead vocalist and keyboardist of Devo is also a film composer, who has scored such films as “Rushmore,” “The Royal Tenenbaums” and “The Lego Movie.” Mothersbaugh is also a visual artist. “Andy Warhol was a big influence,” Mothersbaugh said while calling from his Laurel Canyon home. “What was most significant with Warhol is that the idea came first with him.
Mother Earth: Antonique Smith is doing what she can to save the planet

1 week ago | argonautnews.com | Ed Condran

Antonique Smith couldn’t be busier at this time of year but that shouldn’t be surprising because the vocalist-actress is the official ambassador for Earth Day. “There’s a lot of responsibility that comes with that title,” Smith said while calling from her East Orange, New Jersey, home. Smith, 41, will headline a concert dubbed “A Climate Revival in Compton,” Friday, April 18, at the Dollarhide Community Center.
Done Deal: The Pasadena Playhouse finds new life

1 week ago | pasadenaweekly.com | Ed Condran

Peggy Ebright wasn’t optimistic about the future of the Pasadena Playhouse in 1969. The Playhouse board member experienced the involuntary bankruptcy of the organization. “It didn’t look good for the Pasadena Playhouse then,” Ebright said. “The Playhouse struggled like theaters do and it was closed for a short time after the bankruptcy (in 1970).”But Ebright, who started working at the Pasadena Playhouse in 1963, and her colleagues found a way to resuscitate and keep the Playhouse alive.
‘The Mystery Hour with Jeff Houghton’ returns to Iowa City

1 week ago | thegazette.com | Ed Condran

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The University of Iowa Career Center changed Jeff Houghton's life. The City High alum, class of 1996, wasn't certain about career direction while attending college. "I chose communications because it was so broad," Houghton said. "I had no idea what I was going to do at that time of my life." When Houghton, 46, was looking for an internship, he landed a most coveted gig.
Swedish singer-songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth returns to Iowa City

1 week ago | thegazette.com | Ed Condran

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. When lockdown commenced, Kristian Matsson was living in New York City. Like many in Manhattan, Mattson left Gotham but for a different reason. "My father was sick, and I had to go back to Sweden," Mattson said. "It was difficult since I left many friends behind.
Emmy-nominated actor, comic Rob Schneider brings standup to Cedar Rapids

1 week ago | thegazette.com | Ed Condran

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Comedians and actors aren't often who they portray on screen. Gilbert Gottfried's persona was of a loud, obnoxious, cocksure, wiseguy. Offstage, the late and lamented Gottfried was a sweet, soft-spoken and at times, awkward but devoted married father of two children. Jeff Daniels is perhaps best known as the better half of the dim-witted "Dumb and Dumber" film franchise.
A Sort of Homecoming: The Melvins and Buzz Osborne return to the Rialto

2 weeks ago | tucsonweekly.com | Ed Condran

Buzz Osborne likes it hot. The Melvins vocalist-guitarist was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and left the chilly, unpredictable climate for California in 1986. Osborne, who has lived in Hollywood since 1993, bought a home in Tucson in 2021. The seminal indie rocker, who has influenced Nirvana, Soundgarden and Tool, could never be a snowbird since he’s spending more than half of his time in sunny California and much of the rest of the year he favors Tucson.
Making Up for Lost Time: Singer-songwriter Clay Dudash is back with new material

2 weeks ago | tucsonweekly.com | Ed Condran

The latest single, “Catch Up,” from The Manor Born aka Clay Dudash is apt. The Tucson singer-songwriter took a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic and is back crafting songs and performing. “I took a little break after being burned out,” Dudash said. “I focused on some other things but I was compelled to come back to music.” The clever “Catch Up,” which was released in February, will be showcased Saturday, April 12, at Deep Sky Vineyard and Thursday, April 17, at Slow Body Brewery.
‘Why We are Here’: Mark Mothersbaugh tells the story in art exhibit

2 weeks ago | argonautnews.com | Ed Condran

Many artists have been influenced by Andy Warhol, but few are as prolific and productive as Mark Mothersbaugh. The co-founder / lead vocalist and keyboardist of Devo is also a film composer, who has scored such films as “Rushmore,” “The Royal Tenenbaums” and “The Lego Movie.” Mothersbaugh is also a visual artist. “Andy Warhol was a big influence,” Mothersbaugh said while calling from his Laurel Canyon home. “What was most significant with Warhol is that the idea came first with him.
Seinfeld brings his comic observations to Borgata | NorthPennNow

2 weeks ago | northpennnow.com | Ed Condran

Jerry Seinfeld is frozen in time portraying a fictionalized version of himself as a 30-something New Yorker who hangs out with his three friends in "Seinfeld." The beloved sitcom is still ubiquitous in syndication. However, Seinfeld, who will perform , will turn 71 later this month. It's hard to believe that Seinfeld is a septuagenarian. Many of his comic peers, who are in the twilight of their careers, are performing less and relying on classic material.