It was a beautiful California (Summer in Autumn) Day in San Marcos, California at the TERI Campus of Life. I believe this was the first outdoor music festival hosted by TERI live and it proved to be a huge success. The Dragonfly Festival is the brainchild of Six String Society Producer, Kenneth Rexrode, a few […]
The 2nd Annual SoCal Blues and Jazz Fest was held May 16 – 18, at Murrieta Amphitheater. BackStage360 was fortunate to cover the Saturday line-up which included Cassius King and the Downtown Rulers, The Kodi Lee Band, Orianthi, and Los Lobos. Each artist delivered spectacular performances. From the time I walked in, I just wanted […]
The John January Band was formed to give birth to this epic LP. Each musician, an army of four, is accomplished. I also had the opportunity to meet them and hear them play live, which animated their album in the best way possible. I had the pleasure of sitting down with John, to discuss his […]
It was a fantastic way to begin the holiday “feels” on a chilly San Diego December night. There was a bit of “Hollywood” nostalgia and excitement as I drove past the marquee with red flashing stars and lights of the Oceanside Star Theater that read, Six String Society Presents, Pianotastic. The Star Theater is a […]
Tab hit the Belly Up Stage with his screaming guitar in-hand stunning the crowd with his rowdy opener. Everyone was obviously glad to be back enjoying live music again, especially the musicians! They had smiles on their faces from ear to ear throughout the entire show. However, things were bittersweet according to bass guitarist, Corey […]
I have been a fan of the band Venice for over 20 years. I purchased their CD, Born and Raised, and have been enjoying their music, especially their live performances ever since. By the way, my favorite song on that CD is “If I Were You”. I love that song! Anyway, fast forward, the band […]
Fans from all over the world and in different time zones stop what they are doing to hear Melissa perform live at home every day while we are “sheltered in place”. Melissa began these home shows over 47 days ago (as of this writing) and will continue to perform every day to help us get […]
The stage was set on January 18, 2020, in the Pacific Ballroom at the Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, California with great anticipation for the 35th Annual Winter NAMM Awards Ceremony for Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards. This is a BIG event which honors products and innovations on a world-wide scale for the audio and sound […]
Tab Benoit is no stranger to the Belly Up in Solana Beach, but this is the first time I’ve had the pleasure to see him perform. He actually played drums (his first love) in support of the opening act, Eric Johanson, who recently signed to Tab’s newly launched record label, Whiskey Bayou Records. Eric was […]
Dear John, Just let me start by saying you are so LOVED. Just your mere presence inspires everyone around you, but when you pick up your guitar and play, magic happens. This is probably the only Dear John letter I will ever write and it’s not what you think. I saw you a few years […]