The Doobie Brothers

If you don't know who The Doobie Brothers are, please take a minute to shame yourself before reading on. Listen to this and bring some joy to your ears. It's ok. I'll wait. All caught up? Good. Let's move on. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Doobie Brothers have been on the American rock scene since 1969, formed by singer-songwriter
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A Moment to Unwind

Let's take a short trip back in time. Kick back, relax, and click play:   The year is 1989. The world famous Palomino is serving host to a bright country star in the form of the Rockabilly Filly herself; Rosie Flores. You're sitting among the crowd with a cold one in your hand. The spotlight
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Valley Cinema: The Karate Kid

San Fernando Valley is great. Sure, it's a bit hot and a little dry sometimes (my fingers are tapping across a sweat-drenched keyboard as this article is written). There's a lot to be said about the area, but never enough. It's beautiful, historic, and (like a lot of California) globally recognizable. As you travel through the
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Valley Relics History: A Tale of Two Steeles

This is a story about motels, movie stars, and not believing everything you read online. This is the story of Steele’s Motor Lodge. The Valley Relics Postcard Collection contains over 500 vintage cards from San Fernando Valley landmarks and businesses. There are many relics from long-gone hotels and motels, which once attracted travelers with flashy
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