Interviews we conduct
Andrew and Michele Melnyk came to know of the multi-talented, Ron Artis II through their son, Michael, who is an accomplished musician in his own right. They tracked Ron down via the internet, and invited him and his family into their home for a private concert and birthday celebration. Their guests were treated to a […]
I’m not trying to sound pretentious in any way; however, only a few albums that I review actually end up in my personal playlist. Wayland’s Rinse & Repeat is one of those few. I’ve been listening to this album for nearly two months now, and it’s become a personal favorite. It feels like Arena/AOR rock […]
New York based, Americana troubadours, JD & the Straight Shot, released their sixth studio album on September 15, 2017, and it is pure joy! “Good Luck and Good Night”, is an all acoustic album filled with track after track of beautifully arranged blues ballads, spiritual and inspirational stories of redemption and celebration of the American […]
Recently we here at Backstage360 were fortunate enough to be able to cover the very first public appearance of MetalABBA. The ABBA tribute band was headlining at a local favorite, Brick by Brick. “The Brick” in San Diego is one of the top historic clubs in SoCal and has hosted the best of the best. […]
A good tribute song can be hard to find…but West Virginia based Heavy Metal Rock band BOBAFLEX is no stranger to paying tribute to their favorite artists. While Disturbed made waves with their remake of “Sound of Silence,” BOBAFLEX had already paid tribute to the indelible Simon & Garfunkel track seven years prior. Choose a […]
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 […]