By Annette Higby on
Out and About - Nov
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The Gourmet Blues concert series at Humphrey’s Backstage has been added, as well as the Bornemann Theatre in San Marcos with both Daring Greatly and Never Die Young scheduled (among others). Carlsbad and Encinitas are hosting Street Festivals, and the Food & Wine Festival is in San Diego. The San Diego Botanic Garden has brought […]
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Jesse Ray Smith Releases "The Show"
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Discovering a new artist feels like winning the soul lottery, the exciting energy and presence of listening to new music; dropping into the essence of the sonic environment they create—can reset you from within. This was my first experience hearing Jesse Ray Smith and his band perform live recently at a local event here in […]
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Prospect Hill Returns on Top of the Music Mountain
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PROSPECT HILL is climbing the music industry again. With some changes in the line-up, the band now has Edgar Troncoso as lead vocalist, Derek Rousseau as lead guitarist, Johnny Roberge as guitar, Mark Roberge as drummer, and Andy Bochart as Bass Guitar. The band had some struggles with label issues in 2013 getting music released, […]
By Ava Sarnowski on
backstage360, beach boys, Music
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Summer is eternal whenever The Beach Boys play, and just like the biggest coastal waves, the band is sweeping across the nation for their Endless Summer Gold tour. One of their recent stops was Southern California. The Rady Shell, at Jacob’s Park, remains the greatest venue to see beloved artists perform in San Diego. Its […]
By Annette Higby on
Out & About - October 2024
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Halloween events are happening all over along with a number of Harvest or Fall Festivals, including the Fall Festival of Gems and Stagecoach Sunday in Fallbrook, and the Ren Faire in Escondido. Oktoberbest is still going strong. Del Mar is hosting a Wine + Food Festival, and La Jolla is hosting a Spirits Festival. There […]
By Ava Sarnowski on
Belly Up Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Steve Poltz and The Brothers Comatose
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From July until October, Solana Beach’s The Belly Up tavern is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Artists of differing genres and musical styles are arriving to commemorate this milestone. Among those featured singers was singer-songwriter Steve Poltz, who’s renowned for his comedic personality and eloquent verses. He was joined by five-piece string band, The Brothers Comatose. […]
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Starbuck Releases Triple Vinyl Album Set
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The new Starbuck triple vinyl or CD box set album is out, 35 songs and lyrics. Includes all six Billboard Top 100 hits from 1976-1980 plus 10 Yacht Rock, Beach, and AC chart hits from 2015-2023, rare cuts and more. Available here – https://www.renaissancerecordsus.com/collections/starbuck Read More – Bruce Blackman
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HalloGras Cruise 2024 Ready to Set Sail
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Hallogras Cruise 2023 Aboard the William D. Evans
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Rod Stewart headlines in Palm Springs at Agua Caliente Casino Theatre
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For a man who’s been singing since the sixties, age refuses to stop British Rockstar, Rod Stewart, from offering an electrifying performance. His status as a legendary musician is backed up by generations of fans, millions in sales, and a catalog of identifiable classics. Today, he performs with a band of thirteen, including Joanne Harper, […]
By Meesha De Rumi on
Def Leppard, journey, Steve Miller, The Summer Stadium Tour
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San Diego’s Petco Park was not only home to the Padres recently but opened its doors to host three legendary Rock N’ Roll Hall-of-Famers for a bucket list concert captivating the hearts of about 40,000 adoring fans. This 2024 Summer Stadium Tour was uniquely enticing; Journey has been known to tour with Def Leppard […]