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Musical Troubadour Fred Hostetler 2024 Year In Review
Fred Hostetler, critically-acclaimed independent recording artist, singer-songwriter-guitarist, author, and musical troubadour, looks back over his musical body of work and highlights from 2024. Fred Hostetler is not your typical blues artist….he doesn’t write typical blues songs…Fred’s songs are honest and unique…he invites you to his point of view, and after you hear him, you […]
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Michael Tiernan Releases Inspiring New LP
Having crossed paths with Michael Tiernan professionally because of the song that inspired this entire album, it was a natural “YES!” for me to witness the album release concert for his newest studio production, For Others. What transpired on November 9th at North County’s newly built and already locally renowned Bornemann Theatre was remarkable – […]
Back By Popular Demand, Once Again: Delta Wires, Return To Almost Famous Wine Lounge
Back By Popular Demand, Once Again: Delta Wires, respected long-time Rockin’ Big Band Blues mainstays from the San Francisco/Bay area music scene, return to Livermore to perform locally at Almost Famous Wine Lounge, 2271 S. Vasco Rd., Friday, December 13. Show: 7:30pm. Tickets: $12.51-23.18. Info: (925) 384-5870 or visit www.almostfamous.wine. Ernie Pinata’s searing and impassioned harp on the […]
America’s “Ride On” Tour
America, the British-based rock band, visited Harrah’s SoCal Resort on their Ride On Tour 2024. Though many might dismiss them as soft rock, easy-listening pop, they are so much more than that. This band has been recording and touring for fifty-four years. Created in 1970 by one English-born and two American boys living in London, […]
John January Band Releases “True”
The John January Band was formed to give birth to this epic LP. Each musician, an army of four, is accomplished. I also had the opportunity to meet them and hear them play live, which animated their album in the best way possible. I had the pleasure of sitting down with John, to discuss his […]
The Blues Foundation Salutes The 2025 Keeping The Blues Alive Recipients
The Blues Foundation launches its 40th year by saluting the 2025 Keeping The Blues Alive (KBA) honorees during International Blues Challenge week, Tuesday, January 7 through Saturday, January 11. This year’s KBA recipients are The Rhythm Room; Blues Blast Magazine; Charlie Hussey; Big Ed’s Blues Jam; Little Steven’s Blues School; Cincy Blues Society; Jefferson Street Sound Museum; and Ryszard Gloger. Keeping The Blues Alive Awards are chosen annually […]
What A Double Bill! Billy Walton Band Joins Low Cut Connie
What a double bill! Billy Walton, one of the Tri-State area’s busiest, most popular rock guitarists, who fronts high-energy group Billy Walton Band, joins Philly favorites Low Cut Connie for a pre-Christmas banger at Anchor Rock Club, 247 S. New York Ave., Saturday, December 14. Doors: 7:00PM. Show: 8:00PM. Info: (609) 808-4990 or visit anchorrockclub.com. The show is being presented […]
Out and About – Dec 2024
The December Nights are back in Balboa Park. There are numerous holiday events and parades going on. Ice skating rinks are opening at Hotel Coronado, Viejas, Liberty Station, Temecula and Julian. Some New Year’s Eve events are listed. The Solterra Winery in Encinitas has live music Fridays-Sundays. Vista has a number of events in their Winter […]