When trying to decipher the gold from the dross on the burgeoning LA music scene, it is always to Mr. Shovel's local music show that I turn. How joyous to see a more in-depth examination of some of the key players in LA's scene, and how and why they deserve a place in the pantheon. Thank you, KCET, for Rummage, and for having Mark Sovel's articles here to help us find the great LA music.

Mark has helped to make L.A. a premier music scene, within the past 5 years...Thanks Mr. Shovel!!