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Sometimes you don’t pick the kind of music you like, it picks you. You’re not sure why but your foot starts a tappin and there’s an electrical impulse keeping an internal timing. It used to be that when I thought of music, it was all Rock & Roll. It wasn’t as much of a desire […]
Across the month of September, Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, traveled across California to pay tribute to the band’s repertoire. Among those venues he performed at, was the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Fans were lined up outside, holding their Monkees albums, awaiting a VIP experience, a meet and greet. When Dolenz was announced […]
From professional surfer to musician, Donavon Frankenreiter has traversed the world for four decades, performing at multiple concert halls. His music is defined for its introspective lyrics, earnest delivery, and generally carefree vibes. He recently performed at the Belly Up Tavern for two consecutive nights, June 16th and 17th. Solana Beach’s Belly Up Tavern was […]
Happy Halloween! 
Halloween events are happening all over all month along with a number of Harvest or Fall Festivals, including the Fall Festival of Gems in Fallbrook. Oktoberbest is still going strong. The Splitrock Festival in Fallbrook is a new event. La Jolla is having both a Spirits Festival and an Art & Wine […]
Having been raised in Marin County, CA, Jesse Ray Smith claims that he started pursuing music as early as ten years old, hoping to obtain the same musicality his heroes also established for themselves. One of his recent live performances, held at the Belly Up Tavern inside Solana Beach, alongside Anna Ballew and Justin Froese, […]
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 […]
The Defiants have announced their return with a new album, their third overall, “Drive”! Formed by Paul Laine, Bruno Ravel, and Rob Marcello, who are all current or former members of popular hard rockers Danger Danger, The Defiants latest opus is yet another impeccable slice of melodic hard rock. Best known for being the D2 […]
The masterpiece that is The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park cannot be understated. Attendees will feel welcomed by kind management, ushers, waiters, and employees at your immediate beck and call. The atmosphere of the venue is jovial. The night of Collin’s show, everyone was chatting with anticipation. The distant sound of symphony members tuning their […]
Bjorn Englen started his musical career in Sweden in 1984 as a drummer; however, switched to bass within a couple of months. He performed with several local acts before relocating to Los Angeles, CA in 1993. Englen has played over 2000 live shows and on nearly 60 albums. He has recorded/performed with members of Foreigner, […]