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JD and the Straight Shot – A Harmonic Holiday

JD and the Straight Shot – A Harmonic Holiday

When I was asked to review, JD and the Straight Shot’s, all acoustic, new album, “Good Luck and Good Night” back in September, along with interviewing, violinist/vocalist, Erin Slaver, I became an instant fan of this band, with a genre all their own. As luck would have it, I was asked again to review their […]

Palms Casino Resort And Live Nation Present blink-182’s “Kings Of The Weekend” Rock Residency

Palms Casino Resort And Live Nation Present blink-182’s “Kings Of The Weekend” Rock Residency

Palms Casino Resort and Live Nation present GRAMMY-nominated trio blink-182’s first-ever Las Vegas rock residency “Kings of the Weekend” at the newly renovated Pearl Concert Theater. The 16-show run, which begins May 26 with dates through November, is one of the resort’s first major entertainment collaborations as part of the recently announced $620 millionproperty-wide overhaul. In anticipation of announcing this milestone, blink-182 took a hand at making […]

Iced Earth – Music You Can Feel

Iced Earth – Music You Can Feel

Iced Earth’s latest offering ‘Incorruptible’ tops my list to the age old question of what music would you  take to a stranded island.  This exceptional album is on Century Media Records and while not a concept album, all the songs come together to create a unique combination. The songwriting, lyrics and vocals are brilliant, with […]

The Smashing Pumpkins Featuring Original Members Announce First Tour Since 2000

The Smashing Pumpkins Featuring Original Members Announce First Tour Since 2000

GRAMMY® Award-winning, acclaimed alternative rock pioneers The Smashing Pumpkins today announced the Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour, their first tour in nearly 20 years to feature founding members Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha. Produced by Live Nation, the 36-city tour will kick off in Glendale, AZ on July 12, 2018 and visit North American arenas throughout the summer. Tickets for the Shiny […]

Mardi Gras Cruise 2018 – A Recipe of Perfection

Mardi Gras Cruise 2018 – A Recipe of Perfection

The day started out to be an unusually sleepy, dark and dreary day on the San Diego harbor, but the Kenneth Rexrode Production’s annual Mardi Gras Cruise was determined to be a spirited, shining light on the water. If it’s in San Diego and produced by Kenneth Rexrode and the Six String Society, you already know […]