Interviews we conduct
Daring Greatly at the Belly Up Daring Greatly is all about making good music, but the group also has a grand vision for greater unity, family, with an upward path boldly going forward alongside their growing following. They are comprised of three family members and dear friends all based in Canada. The heart of their […]
Energy is a powerful force, and the beautiful Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach was glowing with positive energy Sunday night. Kathryn Cloward’s double album release party, which featured the albums “Ripple Love” and “Secret Keeper”, brought on a feeling of cheerfulness that left no face in the crowd with anything less than an ear […]
Isreal’s popular music is as diverse as any other country’s would be, with a mixture of Hebrew and English, Religious and Secular, and a melding of tradition and experimentation. Out of this melting pot of artistry a gem arose and captured the hearts of Israeli audiences. Amit “Winky” Winkler has been working hard, although she […]
San Diego’s Brick by Brick was host to the 8th annual San Diego Rock n Roll Reunion and Benefit Concert and historically, this event brings the best of the best in local music. This year was no different. Every summer San Diego’s music community comes together to support two beautiful sisters that unexpectedly lost their father […]
Indie Rock has an interesting connotation to most people, and the term has different definitions depending on whom you talk to. If you talk to the three men behind Upright Man, you would probably get a different answer from each of them as well. Aidan Dolan (Guitar/Vox), Nick Katz (Bass/Vox), and Max Yassky (Percussion) have […]
It was warmer than to be expected, or maybe that was just the pangs of excitement for this party. The Pullman Standard CD Release party was about to begin. Bodies were busily setting up on the back patio while Jillian Calkins was doing a quick sound check. This young lady stood there, with that beautiful […]
Two time Grammy nominated, Mindi Abair, and her band, The Boneshakers, stepped onto the Wine Stage at the, 34th annual, Temecula Valley Wine and Balloon Festival, and proceeded to bring a little bit of heaven on Earth! The very celebrated saxophonist and vocalist, has a long standing history in the music industry, in ways of #1 […]
Tony Castriotta – AKA: “RocMan Rocks” BackStage360.com “It’s all about the music.” While interviewing Tony Castriotta from BackStage360, I was extremely nervous; since, he is one of the best rock n’ roll interviewers of all time. From being a studio musician, songwriter, producer, to conducting interviews, album reviews, attending concerts, and promoting while working for BackStage360, […]
When you think of Brazil you tend to think of beautiful beaches, the large Jesus statue on Mount Corcodavo, beautiful women, and maybe even steak houses. You certainly don’t think ROCK! But that’s exactly what’s blasting in my ears right now…Rock…GOOD ROCK…right out of São Paulo, Brazil. Owl Company’s first album, “Horizon,” is a good representation […]