(Santa Fe NM) – Vanessa Collier, soulful blues saxophonist-vocalist and 2026 Blues Music Awards Triple Nominee, continues her year-long 2026 “Keep It Saxy” Tour with a local performance at Unit B, 821 W. San Mateo Rd., Friday, March 13. Show: 7pm. Tickets: $44. (General Admission). Info: unitbsantafe.com. Collier’s respect as a emerging star on the international music stage continues […]
Every so often, a band emerges that reminds us why we fell in love with music in the first place. It’s not just about the sound but the energy, and the sense of possibility. Sugar Fix Band, a quintet of supremely talented teens who are putting their own spin on rock music. If the name […]
It is a belief shared among many that music is not what it used to be, and as a result, people are always on the lookout for music that makes them “feel” something again. Be it adults reminiscing about bygone eras, like the sixties and seventies, or the new generation trying to find that sound […]
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 […]
Get your Official BackStage360 Merchandise! With a wide variety of custom made products available, there is something for everybody. Help promote music by getting yours today. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]