Julia Othmer is a native to Kansas City, transplanted to Los Angeles; a captivatingly, magical, dynamic, force of a pianist/singer-songwriter. Her sophomore album, “Sound,” dropped in April 2019, and it’s an intricate web of divergence. Produced in Collaboration with UK based producer/composer, James T. Lundie; this independent album was recorded at “Frickin’ Awesome” Studios, in […]
Just what is it about San Diego that brings folks here in flocks? Southernmost California is all about its sunshine, sunsets, spectacular beaches and coastlines, skylines, their deep-seated military roots, and their music! And every year in May the USS Midway sets out to give you all of what makes this city shine in one […]
As a huge fan of JD and the Straight Shot, from the very first time I was asked to review their music, I was delighted when we were contacted by Renee at Publicity Please, to give their brand new album, “The Great Divide” a listen. On March 15, 2019, JD and the Straight Shot dropped […]
Rexrode Productions and The Six String Society once again knocks it out of this world, with their production of The 27 Club. The production of The 27 Club, is not just a play, it is not just a concert, it is not just a bunch of ridiculously talented local San Diego musicians having a jam […]
If you are a music lover in San Diego, then you have probably heard of The Six String Society. This broad-ranging music theater production company is making waves all over the greater San Diego County area. Production creator, Kenneth Rexrode, goes beyond the norm when it comes to showcasing our local talent and entertaining their […]
Founded by CEO and author, Brian Wampler, Wampler Pedals is now in its 16th year, as another successful small business. Wampler Pedals is located Martinsville, Indiana and specializes in a boutique series of effects pedals and amplifiers. Along with designing and manufacturing all American made pedals and amplifiers, Brian has also written two books, on […]
Ex-Gear Effect Pedals, is a small business owned and operated by CEO, Paul Killion. Based in Los Angeles, California, Ex-Gear produces a series of special effects pedals and accessories. BackStage360 visited their booth to chat with Paul and artist/representative, Alex Cole. In addition to designing and producing Ex-Gear, Paul also owns his own studio and […]
For the second year in a row, this fangirl was honored to spend a few moments on camera with the surreal Mark Wood and his lovely wife, Laura Kaye. The famed electric violinist and former member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Mark Wood to talk about his breathtaking line of electric violins and his music and […]
Founded in 1992, Redlands, California based, Traveler Guitar, is a small business specializing in the design and manufacturing of full-scale travel guitars. Developer and CEO, Leon Cox, produces 15 different series of acoustic, electric, bass and hybrid guitars along with accessories and travel cases and gear. Traveler Guitars are available for purchase both nationally and […]
During our walks through the aisles, we had the pleasure of meeting Al Bane and his business partner, Pam Vandervelde. Both individual clothing designers for the film, entertainment and music industry, they teamed up together in 2018 to form a collaboration that compliments each other’s design style and personality. Together, they design and manufacture ready […]