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Kenneth Rexrode’s Six String Society brought together three exceptional musicians for an unforgettable night of prominent guitar music at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith was the first to take the stage. Hailing from the UK, Smith was the 2001 National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, and in 2008 and 2021, he […]
This group of talented musicians from the 1960s and ’70s, Legends, provided an energetic blast-from-the-past performance. Singing and playing hits from their respective bands were: Mike Pinera (Blues Image, Iron Butterfly, and Alice Cooper) Marco Reyes (War) Larry Antonino (Pablo Cruise) Jerry Salas (El Chicano) Bob Luna (Played with Paul McCartney) Greg Alban (Patrick Moraz […]
Barbara Tobler (Lead Vocalist – Crimson Coil) is a versatile, dynamic singer known for singing in different languages and styles, including classical, jazz, blues, broadway, pop, and rock. https://barbaratobler.com/ wwww.crimsoncoil.com Our Interview with Barbara at the 2022 NAMM Show:
In 1969, the Beatles completed songwriting, rehearsals and recordings for what would become their 12th studio album. It was to become their very last public appearance together. They decided on a concert to play these new songs and arrangements. The unannounced performance was held on the roof of Apple Studios in London’s Savile Row. The […]
At the 2022 NAMM show, I could most likely be found at one of the many guitar merchant booths checking out the amazing guitars on display. There was no shortage of new and exciting strummers, from acoustic to electric. Although I love an acoustic’s pure and bright sound, plugging in and pedaling up takes the […]
Brad Osborne, Jeff Mulrennan and Greg Matheny began making music together back in Aurora, Colorado. In the 80’s they were living the best years of their lives, touring across the Western US, poised—or so they thought—for imminent rock and roll stardom. Our Interview with Jeff Mulrennan:
Most of the summer concert series are now down to the last month (already!). The Magnolia in El Cajon and the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego have been added. Both have a full lineup of events, including Alicia Keys at Cal Coast. The new Snapdragon Stadium’s first concert is Jimmy […]
Over the past four decades violinist Alicia Previn has been a part of dozens of acclaimed recordings, toured internationally several times over and established herself as a first call musician with great improvisational skills. An inspired live performer, her ability to play across genres has made her a fan favorite at venues big and small. […]
The Zombies played the Belly Up Tavern on Sunday, on their “Life is a Merry Go Round” tour, bringing their vibrant brand of mod rock to Solana Beach. Not knowing much about the band, I didn’t know what to expect. Looking at the happy crowd assembling in front of the stage offered no more insight, […]
Roni Lee: (Guitarist – Vocalist) Los Angeles was the epicenter of rock and roll, and Roni Lee found herself sharing stages with the likes of Van Halen, the Ramones, Steppenwolf, The Motels, and Blondie in the late ’70s.