The National Association of Music Merchants, known as NAMM, held its annual show in Anaheim from June 3 through June 5, 2022. This was my first time attending the trade show that caters to domestic and international dealers and distributors. Although I am a novice guitar player at best, I consider myself somewhat of a […]
The American Pop! tour played to a packed house at Pala Casino, bringing us their funky brand of blue-eyed soul. The impressive lineup included The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, and The Box Tops. Just before showtime, a glittery cluster of women gathered near the stage. One excited woman told me that these ladies were part […]
Appropriately named, Dave Mason’s 2022 tour, “World in Changes” paid a visit to San Diego with two sold out concerts the week of May 1st, at the Belly-Up Tavern in Solana Beach, California. This concert was timely with Dave Mason’s feel-good energy and lyrically important songs that tell a story of love and hope of […]
Recently there has been a deluge of new music released by many veteran artists, including Jethro Tull, Doobie Brothers, Rod Stewart, Sting, and Ted Nugent, to name a few. Add to the list singer and songwriter Ann Wilson of the band Heart. Wilson released her new solo album, Fierce Bliss, on April 29th and is […]
Concert goers were served a double shot of classic arena rock on a Friday night at Pala Casino in SoCal. The crowd at the Event Center was fired up after a pair of commanding performances by two legendary bands. (Jefferson Starship & Grand Funk Railroad) Jefferson Starship kicked off the evening with their hit song […]
Upon the calm waters of Mission Bay, San Diego, the William D. Evans Sternwheeler set sail for a four-hour tour that was anything but calm. Six String Society’s 5th annual Mardi Gras cruise was full of party-loving passengers relishing in “Fat Tuesday” festivities. The majestic vessel’s three levels were buzzing with live music from several […]
The show opened with a performance from Jefferson Starship. (Read our review of Jefferson Starship…) There was a break in the show while the crew broke down and set up for the second classic rock legend to take the stage. Grand Funk Railroad began as a trio out of Flint, Michigan. Drummer Don Brewer and […]
San Diego Celebrates One of the marks of a true performer is the “the show must go on” attitude, and in the wake of an earth-shattering week, The Sully Band rallied and performed one of their most remarkable performances at the Belly-Up Tavern in Solana Beach. This bittersweet show celebrating their album “Let’s Straighten It […]
Veteran, Chicago Blues icon Buddy Guy ignited the stage at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, California. I was among the lucky concertgoers who found themselves spellbound by the ageless bluesman. Eighty-Six-year-old Buddy Impressively delivered his brand of ferocious guitar riffs and passionate cadence just as he did in his forties and fifties. The […]
Zepparella BackStage360 recently had the pleasure of covering the women of Zepparella. An all female tribute band covering the complete Led Zeppelin catalog. Its done to perfection with their own spin and interpretation. As usual, I was not surprised that this band gets it. The band made up of seasoned professionals. Guitarist Gretchen Menn is […]