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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Alice Cooper’s Too Close for Comfort tour arrived at Harrah’s Rincon Casino on a sublime Thursday night in August. In the span of one and one-half hours, we witnessed Alice caress a live yellow snake, saw him put into a strait jacket, teased by a black widow spider, terrorized by Frankenstein’s Monster, was beheaded, resurrected, […]
Renowned for his mellifluous songs, American troubadour, Don McLean, has persisted within the music industry for fifty years, and become a legend. Accumulating a repertoire of songs, including “American Pie,” McLean’s earned recognition within the Musician’s Hall of Fame, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Nashville Walk of Fame. For regulars […]
From the Cinematic Masters of Metal, IronWrath comes a heartfelt story of the impact of losing a loved one, “The Best Part of Me.” This music video spans 60 years, capturing the essence of the bitter-sweet journey of life intertwined with the passage of time, love, and remembrance. Written and directed by multi-award-winning filmmaker C.G. […]
Patrons were abuzz on the covered walkway to the garden venue and tables of almost never-ending silent auction items enticed the senses and curiosity of us all. From international vacations to Broadway tickets, from flower arrangements to a vintage 1931 restored Philco Console Radio — the liveliness before the show was more than anticipatory, it […]
Eighties rock star and former lead singer of Skid Row, Sebastian Bach, recently wrapped up his “What Do I Got To Lose?” solo tour at the House of Blues in San Diego, California. Located in the Gaslamp district, the venue comes to life through fascinating imagery along the walls, and a dance floor at the […]