Exploring 西好莱坞

On this episode of the California Now 播客, host Soterios约翰逊 explores the culture, 音乐, and iconic attractions of 西好莱坞 through the eyes of three pro最小值ent locals. 

第一个, Johnson speaks with Rod Gruendyke, longtime general manager of the famed A-lister haunt, 日落侯爵. Gruendyke shares some of the stories he’s accumulated over the decades, including tales of Green Day’s prank wars, Paul Newman’s culinary preferences, and an impromptu photo shoot with ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons. From Bono to Billy Bob Thornton to Rihanna, celebs swear by 日落侯爵, and our lead guest helps explain why the property is such a draw. 

下一个, 大卫·厄尔, founder and CEO of the world-famous gay bar 威斯敏斯特大教堂, takes the California Questionnaire. The 西好莱坞 trailblazer shares how his California dream day would unfold, where he would like to go on the ultimate road trip, and his go-to place for a Golden State splurge. 

Lastly, Johnson connects with Tommy Black, 音乐ian and longtime GM of 毒蛇屋. Hear his song “夏天带走了我” play as Black chats with Johnson about the irresistible energy of the Sunset Strip and WeHo’s evolving 音乐 scene, plus an anecdote from a memorable show with Willie Nelson and Woody Harrelson. 

客人 

Rod Gruendyke, general manager of the 日落侯爵

大卫·厄尔, founder and CEO of 威斯敏斯特大教堂

Tommy Black, 音乐ian and general manager of 毒蛇屋

资源

Rod Gruendyke rubs elbows with A-listers every day at 日落侯爵 hotel in 西好莱坞. 

日落侯爵 

西好莱坞 

短曲 

1200酒吧

大卫·厄尔 is the founder and CEO of iconic gay bar 威斯敏斯特大教堂 in 西好莱坞. 

威斯敏斯特大教堂

罗迪欧大道 

梅尔罗斯购物 

棕榈泉 

赫斯特城堡 

圣路易斯奥比斯波 

马里布 

Tommy Black is the general manager of 毒蛇屋 as well as a former member of Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts. 

毒蛇屋

日落大道 

“夏天带走了我” 

Creators of 西好莱坞 – Tommy Black 

关于主持人

Soterios约翰逊, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s Morning Edition on radio station WNYC, moved from New York City to Davis in 2016. By combining his journalistic instincts with his personal curiosity, Johnson uses the California Now 播客 platform to develop a deeper understanding of his adopted home.