In March 2025, Berlin’s Frannz Club was transformed for one unforgettable night into a pulsating epicenter of rock ’n’ roll as legendary rock artist Mitch Ryder delivered a breathtaking performance, capturing the raw energy and emotional intensity for a brand-new live album. While the audio recordings were made in Berlin, the DVD footage was […]
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew Curry returns with his new album ONE FOR THE RIDE, a dynamic and heartfelt collection that showcases the full range of his musicianship — from fiery, virtuostic guitar work to intimate, emotionally rich songwriting. The album explores life on the road, love celebration, personal reflection, and Americana storytelling, all delivered with Curry’s signature […]
OUT AND ABOUT 💝 Happy Valentines Day! 💖 Super Bowl is Feb. 8! It is San Diego Museum Month with many museums, monuments, historical sites and gardens offering half-price admission. The Botanic Garden is doing a special ticketed event for Valentine’s Day. Pechanga Arena has a Valentines Super Love Jam. The Flower Fields in Carlsbad open […]
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Iconic American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be saluted by a stellar rock star line-up whose own careers were influenced by the legendary and powerful Montrose sound at Ronnie Montrose Remembered — one of the most talked about shows of NAMM 2026. This 10 year anniversary celebratory concert highlighting Montrose’s career will feature his greatest […]
Get Ready for a Texas Guitar Throwdown starring Lone Star State guitar aces Jay Hooks and Chris Castaneda at Shoeshine Charley’s Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main St., Saturday, January 31. Show: 8:00PM. Tickets: $18. Info: (913) 520-9899 or visit https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLRNGF6WV7S09/checkout/ZBJZZADMASJCLXEEB2CQRILU. Jay Hooks: This past September, Texas blues-rock firebrand Jay Hooks released Tequila & Bullets, his first studio album in years, to wide critical acclaim. Born and […]
People Get Ready: A Blues and Rock ‘N’ Roll Summit is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room, featuring a potent double-bill of New Jersey-based talent: rocker Glenn Alexander & Shadowland featuring Oria and the Asbury Jukes Horns; and some tasty original blues by James ‘JB’ Barnes and the JB Blues Band, Friday, January 30. 217 E. Main […]
Bay Area Royalty, the Delta Wires, bring their rockin’ Big Band Blues sound back to one of the group’s favorite haunts, Almost Famous Wine Lounge, 2271 S. Vasco Rd. in Livermore, Saturday, January 3. Show: 7:30pm-9:30pm. Tickets start at $12.51. Info: (925) 315-5355 or visit eventbrite.com/e/delta-wires-tickets-1736131288419. Delta Wires are celebrating the release of two new singles that […]
Kansas City multi-instrumentalist Brody Buster’s critically=lauded new album Redemption, released last April, was nominated in the Blues-Rock best album category for the 2025 Blues Blast Awards. Here’s what the press had to say, reviews-wise, about Redemption. *Also, check out Brody’s cool new video, “Can You Hear Me,” at the bottom of this press release. “Redemption is a strong, […]
The Blues Foundation enters its 45th year by saluting the 2026 Keeping The Blues Alive (KBA) honorees during International Blues Challenge week, Tuesday, January 13 through Saturday, January 17, 2026. This year’s KBA recipients are Cognac Blues Passions; John Anderson; Jeff Davis; Michael Gray; Jazz Alley; Nola Blue; Jim Hartzell; Robert Terrell; and Mark Jacobson. The KBA Awards are chosen annually by […]