Every now and again, art offers up the perfect storm. When creative worlds collide with a furious cacophony of power, licks and lyrics, magic happens. Such is the case with Kings of Mercia, whose second album, Battle Scars, is the continuation of a story as unlikely as it is glorious. When guitarist Jim Matheos of prog-metal powerhouse […]
METAL ALLEGIANCE is entering their second decade together, and unlike most other metal supergroups or collaborations, Metal Allegiance continues stronger – and heavier – than ever. Beginning as a celebration of heavy metal, Metal Allegiance is powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list […]
Summer is eternal whenever The Beach Boys play, and just like the biggest coastal waves, the band is sweeping across the nation for their Endless Summer Gold tour. One of their recent stops was Southern California. The Rady Shell, at Jacob’s Park, remains the greatest venue to see beloved artists perform in San Diego. Its […]
From July until October, Solana Beach’s The Belly Up tavern is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Artists of differing genres and musical styles are arriving to commemorate this milestone. Among those featured singers was singer-songwriter Steve Poltz, who’s renowned for his comedic personality and eloquent verses. He was joined by five-piece string band, The Brothers Comatose. […]
For a man who’s been singing since the sixties, age refuses to stop British Rockstar, Rod Stewart, from offering an electrifying performance. His status as a legendary musician is backed up by generations of fans, millions in sales, and a catalog of identifiable classics. Today, he performs with a band of thirteen, including Joanne Harper, […]
San Diego’s Petco Park was not only home to the Padres recently but opened its doors to host three legendary Rock N’ Roll Hall-of-Famers for a bucket list concert captivating the hearts of about 40,000 adoring fans. This 2024 Summer Stadium Tour was uniquely enticing; Journey has been known to tour with Def Leppard […]
Alice Cooper’s Too Close for Comfort tour arrived at Harrah’s Rincon Casino on a sublime Thursday night in August. In the span of one and one-half hours, we witnessed Alice caress a live yellow snake, saw him put into a strait jacket, teased by a black widow spider, terrorized by Frankenstein’s Monster, was beheaded, resurrected, […]
Renowned for his mellifluous songs, American troubadour, Don McLean, has persisted within the music industry for fifty years, and become a legend. Accumulating a repertoire of songs, including “American Pie,” McLean’s earned recognition within the Musician’s Hall of Fame, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Nashville Walk of Fame. For regulars […]
From the Cinematic Masters of Metal, IronWrath comes a heartfelt story of the impact of losing a loved one, “The Best Part of Me.” This music video spans 60 years, capturing the essence of the bitter-sweet journey of life intertwined with the passage of time, love, and remembrance. Written and directed by multi-award-winning filmmaker C.G. […]
Daniel Gerard Breland, known professionally as BRELAND, appeared at the Murrieta Town Square Country Music Festival and won over some die-hard country music fans. At first glance, the thin, bespectacled young man appears quiet – and nondescript – until he takes command of the stage and begins to sing. His energy is infectious, but his […]