By Victoria Vaughn on
Dragonfly Music Festival: Where Music Takes Flight
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The Dragonfly Music Festival is coming — the love child of music and community — ready to take flight once again. It began in Sedona in 2021 as a healing celebration for music lovers who had spent too long apart. Back then, its motto was simple: Hike by Day, Music by Night. Hundreds made the […]
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Acrisure Arena
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Against the blistering temperature of a Palm Desert landscape, and within the greatness that is Acrisure Arena, three distinctly talented rock bands truly brought on the heat. Creed’s “Summer of ‘99” North American tour made a stop in Coachella Valley and featured the talents of Daughtry and Mammoth. The concert commenced with Mammoth taking center […]
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kendra erika, Kendra Erika Channels Golden Age Glamour with a Modern Edge
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New Single, ‘I’m Nice Till I’m Not’ pairs 1920s speakeasy flair with an EDM pulse, celebrating seduction, style, and strength. Billboard-charting pop artist Kendra Erika releases her new single, “I’m Nice Till I’m Not,” today. Blending sultry 1920s New Orleans speakeasy vibes with modern dance-floor energy, the track offers a seductive mix of nostalgia and power. Drawing […]
By Meesha De Rumi on
Annual Newport Beach Benefit Concert That Rewires Your Brain-to-Heart Connection
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Annual Newport Beach Benefit Concert That Rewires Your Brain-to-Heart Connection Welcoming and upbeat in his salutations, Eric Marienthal’s authentically happy energy was consistent from his greetings toward the gracious crowd to delighting us with his musical introduction. Playing with cohesion and familiarity, the first song of the night, the “Lo Lo Shuffle,” felt like a […]
By Annette Higby on
Out and About - August 2025
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This is the last month for most of the summer concert series but fear not, there are tons of other events going on. The horses are racing at Del Mar, there is an art walk at Liberty Station on August 2, and Bates Nut Farm is hosting a Summer Food Festival with live music and […]
By Ava Sarnowski on
back, backstage360, Rocking The Voodoo Room with The Band Feel
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It is a belief shared among many that music is not what it used to be, and as a result, people are always on the lookout for music that makes them “feel” something again. Be it adults reminiscing about bygone eras, like the sixties and seventies, or the new generation trying to find that sound […]
By Ava Sarnowski on
Wayne Newton : Up Close and Personal
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Though Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley are credited as two of the greatest entertainers to pass through Nevada, Wayne Newton is known as “Mr. Las Vegas” for a reason. Not only does he remain a prevalent figure in the city he helped make famous, but seeing him perform at 83 years old was the greatest […]
By Annette Higby on
fireworks, Out & About - July 2025
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🎆 Happy Independence Day! 🎆 There are tons of fireworks and other activities scheduled for the holiday weekend. The summer concert schedules are in full swing along with Movies in the Parks. The San Diego Fair runs through July 6th this year. Comic Con is this month. Summer concert details were added for Point Loma, Dana Point and […]
By Dana Plant on
The 2025 SoCal Jazz and Blues Fest
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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 […]
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Out & About - June 2025
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😀Happy Father’s Day!😃 Some activities this month include the San Diego Fair, the Pow Wow in Oceanside, San Diego Rock n Roll Marathon, Temecula Valley Balloon Festival, Fiesta del Sol in Solana Beach, and Carlsbad Art in the Village; outdoor movies are lined up; and the summer concerts are running: Carlsbad TGIF, Vista’s Moonlight Theater, […]