Seems like I can feel autumn in the air when most of the summer concert schedules are gone. Or I would, if we weren’t having such a major heat wave! Still a few concerts left plus lots to do: San Diego Blues Fest, Alicia Keys, Miramar Air Show, the Viking Festival and Rod Run in […]
Kenneth Rexrode’s Six String Society brought together three exceptional musicians for an unforgettable night of prominent guitar music at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith was the first to take the stage. Hailing from the UK, Smith was the 2001 National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, and in 2008 and 2021, he […]
This group of talented musicians from the 1960s and ’70s, Legends, provided an energetic blast-from-the-past performance. Singing and playing hits from their respective bands were: Mike Pinera (Blues Image, Iron Butterfly, and Alice Cooper) Marco Reyes (War) Larry Antonino (Pablo Cruise) Jerry Salas (El Chicano) Bob Luna (Played with Paul McCartney) Greg Alban (Patrick Moraz […]
Renowned Louisiana blues guitarist Tab Benoit, on tour and fresh off a rousing performance at the Big Blues Bender (where he’s affectionately known as ‘The Mayor of Benderville’), performs locally at The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, Thursday, September 1. Show: 8PM. Tickets: $39. Info: (949) 496-8930 or visit https://www.ticketweb.com/event/tab-benoit-with-special-guest-the-coach-house-tickets/12144275?pl=coach&REFID=coach Opening for Benoit on this leg […]
Barbara Tobler (Lead Vocalist – Crimson Coil) is a versatile, dynamic singer known for singing in different languages and styles, including classical, jazz, blues, broadway, pop, and rock. https://barbaratobler.com/ wwww.crimsoncoil.com Our Interview with Barbara at the 2022 NAMM Show:
In 1969, the Beatles completed songwriting, rehearsals and recordings for what would become their 12th studio album. It was to become their very last public appearance together. They decided on a concert to play these new songs and arrangements. The unannounced performance was held on the roof of Apple Studios in London’s Savile Row. The […]
Sellersville Theater welcomes 2022 Blues Music Awards winner, soulful blues saxophonist-vocalist Vanessa Collier, in concert on Friday, August 26. Show: 8:00pm. Tickets: $29.50-$45.00. Info: (215) 257-5808 or visit http://www.ST94.com/. Collier’s career and acclaim continue to ascend; she recently won “Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year” at the 2022 Blues Music Awards in Memphis, which wasn’t her first.: Vanessa has […]
At the 2022 NAMM show, I could most likely be found at one of the many guitar merchant booths checking out the amazing guitars on display. There was no shortage of new and exciting strummers, from acoustic to electric. Although I love an acoustic’s pure and bright sound, plugging in and pedaling up takes the […]
Brad Osborne, Jeff Mulrennan and Greg Matheny began making music together back in Aurora, Colorado. In the 80’s they were living the best years of their lives, touring across the Western US, poised—or so they thought—for imminent rock and roll stardom. Our Interview with Jeff Mulrennan:
Although there are many rock festivals held throughout the world during the summer months, the only one to focus solely on core-based music (metalcore, deathcore, slam, beatdown, etc.) will take place from August 26-28 – the Kentucky Irate Fest. Held at the MG Prime Entertainment Complex (7021 Global Drive, in Louisville, Kentucky), each day will […]