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Proficient singer-songwriter, Rick Springfield, held a performance at Rancho Mirage’s The Show, one of the region’s most distinguished live music venues. A time capsule of a man, his energy onstage surpasses many musicians even half his age. Sun & The Saint, a duo based in Los Angeles, served as the opening band for Springfield. Together, […]
By Annette Higby on
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OUT AND ABOUT May 2026 💐Happy Mother’s Day!💐 Summer concerts have started! Gator by the Bay, the Carlsbad Street Fair, Temecula Rod Run, Renaissance Fair, Fallbrook Car Show, Fiesta del Sol, the Vista Strawberry Festival, Thornton Winery, World of Orchids, Cinco de Mayo, 5k runs, and various Street Festivals are all happening this month, including […]
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Gibson Generation Group “G3” The Gibson Generation Group is a powerful two-year mentorship program that fosters a diverse new generation of young guitar players, songwriters, and music creators across the globe. The program encourages young players to pursue a career in music by providing monthly artist mentorships, one-on-one artist relations support, instrument loans, collaborative […]
By Annette Higby on
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OUT AND ABOUT 🪻Happy Easter! 🐰🪻 Flowers, festivals, and fun, it’s spring! Summer feels like it is right around the corner! Bill Magee: Apr. 5, Flower Fields, Carlsbad 1pm Apr. 19, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 5pm Apr. 25, Flower Fields, Carlsbad 1pm May 8, Gator by the Bay, San Diego 5pm June 6, The Vibe, […]
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#billgrisolia, #charliezeigler, backstage360, interviews, namm, TheMilitants
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Bill Grisolia (The Bill Grisolia Band) Bill Grisolia is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and piano player, and is a voting member of The Recording Academy. He founded several bands throughout his musical career including the popular Long-Beach-based band New Blues Revolution. Bill’s touring career took off in the 1990s and with his enigmatic stage presence […]
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#anthonycullins, #sixstring, #sixstringsociety, #vintana, backstage360, Vanessa Collier
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Aerial Michael Hernandez (STEEL TEAR, AERIAL, SEDUCER, LOST CITY, SHOCK CIRCUS, DOG MAFIA) was born in Ogden Utah on June 20, 1964. Mike grew up loving music, and it was artists such as Ted Nugent and Aerosmith that inspired Mike to pursue a life of rock ‘n roll. As a teenager in the early ’80s, […]
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James Barnes — known to audiences throughout the region as JB — carries the blues in his blood. Born in Cleveland, and raised in New Jersey after his family moved east in 1965, JB grew up steeped in the sound and spirit of the music. On his father’s side, Barnes traces his lineage back […]
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(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 […]
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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 […]