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 […]
The 1970s gave rise to a deluge of new and exciting musical styles Classic Rock, Disco, Funk, Folk, Acid Rock, Prog Rock, and more. When I think back on the bands and artists of that era, most fit nicely into one of those genres. Blue Oyster Cult is an American Band that, for me, stands […]
The Eagles are a mega-band born of the 1970’s era. Their signature exquisite four-part harmonies and diverse instrumentation landed them at the top of the music charts several times over. They have a vast catalog that is brimming with beloved iconic sonic gems. You could rightly say they are a hard act to follow and […]
Hordes of pirates climbed aboard the William D. Evans sternwheeler docked behind the Bahia Hotel. The swashbucklers were accompanied by sea creatures, vampires, angels, and devils. They all made their way down the gangplank to board the beautiful hundred-foot-long vessel for Six String Society’s Hallo-Gras cruise. A hybrid of the annual Haunted Halloween and Mardi-Gras […]