Artists & Events Covered by BackStage360
The 2022 NAMM Show’s drum and the percussion section were filled with, naturally, SOUND! A cacophony of drumming and the crash of cymbals greeted us as we entered one of the more lively areas in the event space. Here are two of the highlights: WTS Drums Welch Tuning System drums are a unique invention from […]
George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic’s One Nation Under a Groove tour landed the P-Funk mothership in Pala, Ca, to connect with the audience at the Starlight Theatre. Clinton, the quintessential maestro of P-funk, started as a member of the 50’s doo-wop group, The Parliaments. Over the next several decades, throughout name and line-up changes, their music […]
Ric Cabot Podmore: (Songwriter / Producer / Recording Artist) Ric is a songwriter, recording artist and record producer. He is best known as the creative force behind the 80’s AOR band ARRIVAL. We had the opportunity to catch up with Ric at the 2022 NAMM Show and discuss some of the projects for the upcoming […]
The National Association of Music Merchants, known as NAMM, held its annual show in Anaheim from June 3 through June 5, 2022. This was my first time attending the trade show that caters to domestic and international dealers and distributors. Although I am a novice guitar player at best, I consider myself somewhat of a […]
The American Pop! tour played to a packed house at Pala Casino, bringing us their funky brand of blue-eyed soul. The impressive lineup included The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, and The Box Tops. Just before showtime, a glittery cluster of women gathered near the stage. One excited woman told me that these ladies were part […]
Appropriately named, Dave Mason’s 2022 tour, “World in Changes” paid a visit to San Diego with two sold out concerts the week of May 1st, at the Belly-Up Tavern in Solana Beach, California. This concert was timely with Dave Mason’s feel-good energy and lyrically important songs that tell a story of love and hope of […]
Recently there has been a deluge of new music released by many veteran artists, including Jethro Tull, Doobie Brothers, Rod Stewart, Sting, and Ted Nugent, to name a few. Add to the list singer and songwriter Ann Wilson of the band Heart. Wilson released her new solo album, Fierce Bliss, on April 29th and is […]
Sixty years ago, the Beatles arrived in America and changed the face of music forever. Recently, Pala Casino & Resort hosted the Las Vegas-based Beatles tribute band, Yesterday. As the excited crowd rushed in to find their seats, anticipation filled the air. Some audience members were dressed in full Beatle regalia, wearing colorful Sgt. Pepper-inspired […]
Concert goers were served a double shot of classic arena rock on a Friday night at Pala Casino in SoCal. The crowd at the Event Center was fired up after a pair of commanding performances by two legendary bands. (Jefferson Starship & Grand Funk Railroad) Jefferson Starship kicked off the evening with their hit song […]
Upon the calm waters of Mission Bay, San Diego, the William D. Evans Sternwheeler set sail for a four-hour tour that was anything but calm. Six String Society’s 5th annual Mardi Gras cruise was full of party-loving passengers relishing in “Fat Tuesday” festivities. The majestic vessel’s three levels were buzzing with live music from several […]