For over half a century, Tower of Power has been recording and performing their unparalleled style of “funkifized” R&B soul. Whether you’re listening through your home sound system or seeing them live in concert, there’s no denying this band has serious chops. In fact, it is the opinion of many, myself included, that TOP’s horn […]
Whether you’re a Baby Boomer, Gen X-er, Millenial, or a Zoomer, chances are you can sing or hum a few bars of one or more songs from this legendary-funk dance band. Over the past several decades, Kool and The Gang have released at least 25 Studio albums and several live LPs. During their expanded career, […]
The music of the 1970s was immensely dynamic and diverse. I had the good fortune of spending my formative years immersed in the symphonic artistry born during this era, which ultimately left me with an unabated love and insatiable thirst for music. Naturally, I jump at the chance to see live performances from just about […]
Kenneth Rexrode’s Six String Society brought together three exceptional musicians for an unforgettable night of prominent guitar music at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith was the first to take the stage. Hailing from the UK, Smith was the 2001 National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, and in 2008 and 2021, he […]
At the 2022 NAMM show, I could most likely be found at one of the many guitar merchant booths checking out the amazing guitars on display. There was no shortage of new and exciting strummers, from acoustic to electric. Although I love an acoustic’s pure and bright sound, plugging in and pedaling up takes the […]
As I cruised throughout the 813,607 sq. foot exhibit hall at this year’s NAMM show, I reveled in all the compelling musical merchandise. I mostly gravitated to the guitar merchants because not only do I find the instrument aesthetically pleasing, but I am a novice player as well. Among the many guitars I checked out, […]
George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic’s One Nation Under a Groove tour landed the P-Funk mothership in Pala, Ca, to connect with the audience at the Starlight Theatre. Clinton, the quintessential maestro of P-funk, started as a member of the 50’s doo-wop group, The Parliaments. Over the next several decades, throughout name and line-up changes, their music […]
The National Association of Music Merchants, known as NAMM, held its annual show in Anaheim from June 3 through June 5, 2022. This was my first time attending the trade show that caters to domestic and international dealers and distributors. Although I am a novice guitar player at best, I consider myself somewhat of a […]
Recently there has been a deluge of new music released by many veteran artists, including Jethro Tull, Doobie Brothers, Rod Stewart, Sting, and Ted Nugent, to name a few. Add to the list singer and songwriter Ann Wilson of the band Heart. Wilson released her new solo album, Fierce Bliss, on April 29th and is […]
Concert goers were served a double shot of classic arena rock on a Friday night at Pala Casino in SoCal. The crowd at the Event Center was fired up after a pair of commanding performances by two legendary bands. (Jefferson Starship & Grand Funk Railroad) Jefferson Starship kicked off the evening with their hit song […]