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Promos
Ruf Records Drops “Ready To Rise,” New Single by Powerhouse Vocalist Dana Fuchs
On Friday, July 3, Ruf Records drops “Ready To Rise,” the new live single by powerhouse blues-rock vocalist, Dana Fuchs. Recorded during the same unforgettable night that gave us LIVE IN DENMARK, this fiery performance captures Dana’s raw energy, soul, and unmistakable stage presence at its finest. “‘Ready to Rise’ came out of the darkest stretch […]
Out & About – July 2026
🎆 Happy Independence Day! 🎇 🇺🇸 There are tons of fireworks, parades and other activities scheduled for the holiday weekend. This is the biggest month for summer concerts along with Movies in the Parks. The San Diego Fair runs through July 5th this year. Comic Con is this month. The San Diego Botanical Garden has Summer Nights through early […]
“Back To The Blues” by Beyond 1969
Prolific guitarist Tom ‘The Suit’ Forst and Beyond 1969 released their live in-studio, all-original album, BACK TO THE BLUES, last April. The ten-song recording features Blues/Rock Hall Of Fame inductee – songwriter, vocalist, guitarist Tom Forst (The Suit); award-winning vocalist, bassist, and songwriter, Tony Delisio; keyboardist extraordinaire, Jeff Bousfield; and premier percussionist, Bryan Caudle. What The Media Is Saying About Back […]
Louisiana’s Living Legend, Tab Benoit’s ‘Soul of the Swamp’ Tour
‘Louisiana’s living Legend,’ Bayou Blues guitarist-vocalist Tab Benoit has embarked on his 2026 year-long “Soul Of The Swamp” Tour, with a local performance in Atlantic City at Tony Mart AC Mardi Gras On The Boardwalk, Kennedy Plaza, 2498 Boardwalk, Wednesday, July 8. Show: 7:00PM. Free (all ages). Info: (609) 653-6069 or visit www.tonymart.com. The last time the Houma, […]
Blues-Rock Guitar Ace, Jay Hooks, ‘Tequila & Bullets’ Tour
Houston’s firebrand blues-rockin’ guitar ace, Jay Hooks, currently on his Tequila and Bullets 2026 Tour, performs locally at Cadillac Zack Presents (at) Maui Sugar Mill, 18389 Ventura Blvd., Monday, June 29. Show: 8:00PM. Tickets: $14.64. Info: (818) 344-0034 or visit www.eventbrite.com/e/the-brazilian-blowout-three-blues-guitar-masters-in-tarzana-tickets-1991160187722. “Hooks commanded the stage with the confidence of someone who’s earned every bit of his reputation,” writes Kevin Wildman, […]
Out & About – June 2026
💐Happy Father’s Day!🎩 Some activities this month include the San Diego Fair, the Pow Wow in Oceanside, Scottish Highland Games, and Carlsbad Art in the Village. Outdoor movies are lined up everywhere, and the summer concerts are in full swing: Carlsbad TGIF, Vista’s Moonlight Theater, the Santa Rosa Plateau, Temecula, Poway, Santee, San Marcos, Del […]
Tom ‘The Suit’ Forst: Back To The Blues CD Release Party
Prolific Connecticut-based musicians, guitarist Tom ‘The Suit’ Forst and Beyond 1969 will perform a CD Release Party for their critically-lauded latest release Back To The Blues, at Norwich Arts Centre, Donald L Oat Theater, 62 Broadway, Monday, June 1, part of their “Monday Blues” series. Show: 7:30pm. Tickets: $15. (members); $18. (seniors, students); $20. (adults). Info: (860) 887-2789 […]
Out & About – May 2026
OUT AND ABOUT May 2026 💐Happy Mother’s Day!💐 Summer concerts have started! Gator by the Bay, the Carlsbad Street Fair, Temecula Rod Run, Renaissance Fair, Fallbrook Car Show, Fiesta del Sol, the Vista Strawberry Festival, Thornton Winery, World of Orchids, Cinco de Mayo, 5k runs, and various Street Festivals are all happening this month, including […]
Acclaimed Roots n’ Blues Rocker Matthew Curry ‘One For The Ride’ Tour
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew Curry sets off on his 2026 Spring/Summer “One For The Ride” Tour (named for his new Ruf Records album release), with the first show taking place at Knuckleheads Saloon, 2715 Rochester Ave., Thursday, May 21. Show: 7:30pm. Tickets: $20.34. Info: (816) 483-1456 or visit https://knuckleheadskc.com/. Curry’s One For The Ride has received stellar reviews: “One listen […]