Interviews we conduct
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 […]
A commonly shared consensus today is that bygone eras of music often yield some of the greatest songs. Pieces that bring generations together, pushing the limits of what was technically achievable at the time. Among those cherished pieces, one that effortlessly guides listeners into the mind of its creator, is Bruce Blackman’s “Moonlight Feels Right,” […]
Owned by Michele & Andy Melnyk, Casa De La Costa, is a privately owned estate within Carlsbad, CA. What began as a small project, swiftly developed into a ravishing music venue that supports independent musicians through providing them with a place to showcase their talent for audiences of 150 individuals. The Melnyks’ joy resides in […]
This year’s Hallogras Cruise, aboard the William D. Evans Steamboat, went out on a high note. Hosted by Six String Society, it was an event that embraced the Halloween spirit. Attendees were attired in festive costumes, and a competition that appreciated all of them. With three stories for folks to explore, entertainment could always be […]
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, […]
Switzerland-based band, Shakra, prides itself on creating a sound that mixes hard rock and metal, resulting in something in-between, yet still impossible to define. Initially founded in 1995, their lead singer Mark Fox joined in 2003, when he was twenty-one years old. As of today, he’s been with them for twenty years. Since joining the […]
Great melodies; the essential quality that has defined Grammy winning keyboardist / composer / producer Gregg Karukas’ 12 solo CD’s over a three decade career, with many #1 radio hits, both sophisticated and accessible. “Serenata”, his first ever solo piano project, offers romantic impressions of classic songs from iconic Brazilian artists Milton Nascimento and Dori […]
For Los-Angeles based artist Roni Lee, music has always been the perfect vessel of true, unadulterated expression. With a life journal full of memories and experiences that span a highly-decorated 40-year career in music, Lee is a prime example of a self made woman in rock and roll who has managed to transcend boundaries, subvert […]
Love and a .38 is a blue collar rock band for the masses. Four guys from different parts of the country, whose triumphs, failures, and drive to play music brought them all to Los Angeles where they joined forces. Throughout their career they have been tirelessly D.I.Y. in every aspect of the music business. Not […]
Whenever she sings, Seattle-based songwriter, Whitney Lyman, takes on a new form. In one moment she’s in midnight-purple shroud, humming low. In another, she’s throwing twin dice and exploding into a beam of starlight. Lyman, whose music is born from mystical sensibilities, has shared this spirit with a wide array of audiences, from Sofar Sounds […]