METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself. On January 25th 2024, the band will re-assemble at The House Of Blues […]
This year’s Hallogras Cruise, aboard the William D. Evans Steamboat, went out on a high note. Hosted by Six String Society, it was an event that embraced the Halloween spirit. Attendees were attired in festive costumes, and a competition that appreciated all of them. With three stories for folks to explore, entertainment could always be […]
Sometimes you don’t pick the kind of music you like, it picks you. You’re not sure why but your foot starts a tappin and there’s an electrical impulse keeping an internal timing. It used to be that when I thought of music, it was all Rock & Roll. It wasn’t as much of a desire […]
Based in Richmond, Virginia, the band has been playing since 2015, and supported national acts like Tesla, Dokken, Winger, Slaughter, and Quiet Riot, and many more. Their four piece band includes the lead vocalist and guitarist, Bubba McMichael, Stevie Shred as lead guitarist, Larry Moore as bassist and backing vocalist, and Sammy Lee on […]
Across the month of September, Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, traveled across California to pay tribute to the band’s repertoire. Among those venues he performed at, was the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Fans were lined up outside, holding their Monkees albums, awaiting a VIP experience, a meet and greet. When Dolenz was announced […]
From professional surfer to musician, Donavon Frankenreiter has traversed the world for four decades, performing at multiple concert halls. His music is defined for its introspective lyrics, earnest delivery, and generally carefree vibes. He recently performed at the Belly Up Tavern for two consecutive nights, June 16th and 17th. Solana Beach’s Belly Up Tavern was […]
Having been raised in Marin County, CA, Jesse Ray Smith claims that he started pursuing music as early as ten years old, hoping to obtain the same musicality his heroes also established for themselves. One of his recent live performances, held at the Belly Up Tavern inside Solana Beach, alongside Anna Ballew and Justin Froese, […]
For over half a century, Tower of Power has been recording and performing their unparalleled style of “funkifized” R&B soul. Whether you’re listening through your home sound system or seeing them live in concert, there’s no denying this band has serious chops. In fact, it is the opinion of many, myself included, that TOP’s horn […]
The Defiants have announced their return with a new album, their third overall, “Drive”! Formed by Paul Laine, Bruno Ravel, and Rob Marcello, who are all current or former members of popular hard rockers Danger Danger, The Defiants latest opus is yet another impeccable slice of melodic hard rock. Best known for being the D2 […]