Interviews we conduct
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 […]
I’ve never witnessed the joy of singing radiate from one’s face so purely as I have now. Reggae Artist Mike Love grew up on the beaches of Hawaii but he is not to be confused for another boy from the beach who bares the same name although good vibrations are sure to be what you […]
The band Skumlove, led by front man Skum Love performed at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, CA on April 1st as one of the headliners along with CORE 10 and Anger the Giant. The show benefited the NPO Bridging the Gap to Recovery who recently received their 501c3 status. The well attended event was […]
Andy and Michele Melnyk warmly invited 100 plus guests into their beautiful Carlsbad California home with grace and expertise to share in a magical evening of musical talents performed by Sister Speak followed by Reggae artist Mike Love! Backstage360.com was honored to attend this special event as Sister Speak, recognized at the 2017 San Diego […]
On April 1st Core 10 performed their first live show in years and the first ever show with new member David Silveria who was the (original) drummer of Korn. (1993 to 2006) This landmark show happened at The Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa with Skumlove and Anger the Giant opening and proceeds from the show […]