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SOCAL Diva’s of the Blues Festival
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SOCAL Diva’s of the Blues Festival Where can you go and see not one, not two but eight great Blues band for the cost of a burger and soda each? Well, you could head out to just about any event hosted by the Old Town Blues Club. “This blues festival is unique in that we […]
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Judas Priest Brings FIREPOWER
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On the strength of Judas Priest’s new album “FIREPOWER” Rob Halford and the boys hit the stage with their hit song off the new album Firepower with the title track. It became apparent instantly that we were all in for an inspiring performance from the Metal God Himself, Rob Halford. Although I have seen them […]
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Pet Shark - Carnivore Cruises
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Long awaited, “Carnivore Cruises”, the newest LP from Pet Shark, starts with soothing ocean sounds, the Bass kicks in and then the Drums start with a Cadence allowing the guitar to start with a slow riff that makes you sit back and feel safe. But it doesn’t stop there. Add in a syncopated synth sound […]
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9th annual Rock n’ Roll Reunion Benefit
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Magic Entertainment and San Diego native, Anthony Carrasco, continues to prove, that undeniably, he knows how to throw a party! The 9th annual Rock n’ Roll Reunion Benefit, went off without a hitch. Going back to an all San Diego lineup of live music, a new venue, standing room only and an always crowded dance […]
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Cheap Trick - Live at Petco Park
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Join me on a gorgeous Southern California evening at San Diego’s Petco Park with Def Leppard, Journey and our featured artist Cheap Trick. The venue was huge and my view was partially blocked for the performance but I could still hear the music. Cheap Trick started the show with “Hello There” which has been their […]
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Light the Torch
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When Light the Torch took the stage the audience started chanting “HOWARD, HOWARD, HOWARD” which is a reference to Light the Torch’s vocalist Howard Jones. Howard is well known as the Ex lead singer of Killswitch Engage, which he was a part of from 2002-2011. He then joined Light the Torch in 2012 and has […]
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Kiko Loureiro Guitar Clinic
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KIKO LOUREIRO GUITAR CLINIC Hosted by Pitbull Audio and Ibanez, the highlight of the evening was the Kiko Loureiro Guitar Clinic. If you’re a fan of Megadeth, (Who received their first well deserved Grammy in 2017) you will know the work of Kiko Loureiro. Kiko’s work with Megadeth since he joined the band in 2015 […]
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True Highway Stars - Deep Purple
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One of the hottest tours of 2018 is the Judas Priest/ Deep Purple Tour. As a fan of both bands this was a smorgasbord of the greatest music of several generations. I became a huge fan of Deep Purple from the beginning with hits like Kentucky Woman, Hush, Smoke on the Water and many many more. […]
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Lindsey Stirling - A Sensory Overload of Grace, Lindsey Stirling - Taking The World By Storm, Style and Energy
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San Diego music lovers, both young and…seasoned, were treated to a bewitching double headliner, that was spellbinding to the mind and senses! San Diego’s premiere large concert venue, Mattress Firm Amphitheater, played host to today’s hottest young virtuoso, Lindsey Stirling, and the mythical, magical, Amy Lee and Evanescence! Lindsey Stirling kicked off the evening with her high-powered […]
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Six String Society’s Haunted Halloween Cruise
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If you are a music lover in San Diego, then you have probably heard of The Six String Society. Founded in the summer of 2014, this broad-ranging music theater production company is making waves all over the greater San Diego County area. Production creator, Kenneth Rexrode, goes beyond the norm when it comes to showcasing […]