Comedian Mae Martin wrote a rock album. When the world’s chaotic, “So much of life doesn’t have a punch line”

Martin mentioned that they possessed the piano which Elliott Smith likely played during ‘Baby Britain.’ Flanny, the proprietor of Largo, inspired him to invite musical guests, leading him to perform Elliott Smith covers. It was a wonderful experience knowing the comedy crowd tolerated these performances, as you could hear a pin drop and the atmosphere would change. These shows significantly boosted his confidence in music.

Commentary: Three years later, rapper Drakeo’s killing leaves behind more questions than answers

The tragic circumstances surrounding Drakeo’s death – a Caesarian-style assassination carried out backstage before his performance at the Once Upon a Time in Los Angeles music festival in Exposition Park – has led to the absence of a traditional headstone. His family and friends harbor concerns that the perpetrators or their associates, who are still at large, might vandalize any tribute, as they did with memorials erected following his passing. A civil trial for wrongful death, involving promoters, security firms, and venue owners, is set to take place in November.