Get ready for the uniquely Electric Guitar Blues Rock Experience that is guitarist Sean Chambers, with the upcoming release of “Live From Daryl’s House Club‘ February 28 on Quarto Valley Records, also home to such legacy artists as Paul Rodgers, Edgar Winter, Savoy Brown and contemporary artists like Tom Hambridge. “I’m really excited about Live From Daryl’s House Club that […]
Every so often, a band emerges that reminds us why we fell in love with music in the first place. It’s not just about the sound but the energy, and the sense of possibility. Sugar Fix Band, a quintet of supremely talented teens who are putting their own spin on rock music. If the name sounds […]
Daring Greatly, a now local North County San Diego rock band transplanted from Calgary, Alberta exemplifies Theodore Roosevelt’s famous phrase fearlessly – this band is composed of devoted enthusiasts of music itself, triumphing the musical arena with purpose. DG, as their large and loyal fan base lovingly refers to them, is a band that’s not […]
After a memorable 40th IBC (International Blues Challenge) last week in Memphis attended by several thousand from around the globe, The Blues Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 IBC winners: Best Self Produced CD: Piper & The Hard Times: Revelation Best Harmonica: Jock Webb Sr., Ra’Shad The Blues Kid Solo/Duo Guitar: Nick Charles Solo/Duo Second Place: 2 Blues for […]
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced 12-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and one half of rock duo The White Stripes, Jack White will be presented with the TEC Innovation Award at The NAMM Show’s 2025 TEC Awards on Thursday, January 23 in Anaheim, California. […]
“BLUES People are original, solid and different from the rest…what makes them so unique is a combination of experience and backgrounds.” Danny Coleman/NEW JERSEY STAGE BLUES People are dead-set on a mission: Captivate every audience the 2025 International Blues Challenge (IBC), happening January 7-11, 2025 on Beale Street in Memphis. “The blues has always been about storytelling… and […]
🎆 🍾Happy New Year!! 🌅 🎆 🥂 San Diego has been ranked as the 3rd best place to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the US, behind New York City and Orlando, with Las Vegas at #4. There are a lot of ideas on how to spend New Year’s Eve below. Ice rinks are still open in Temecula, Liberty Station, Viejas […]
Fred Hostetler, critically-acclaimed independent recording artist, singer-songwriter-guitarist, author, and musical troubadour, looks back over his musical body of work and highlights from 2024. Fred Hostetler is not your typical blues artist….he doesn’t write typical blues songs…Fred’s songs are honest and unique…he invites you to his point of view, and after you hear him, you […]
Having crossed paths with Michael Tiernan professionally because of the song that inspired this entire album, it was a natural “YES!” for me to witness the album release concert for his newest studio production, For Others. What transpired on November 9th at North County’s newly built and already locally renowned Bornemann Theatre was remarkable – […]