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Having crossed paths with Michael Tiernan professionally because of the song that inspired this entire album, it was a natural “YES!” for me to witness the album release concert for his newest studio production, For Others. What transpired on November 9th at North County’s newly built and already locally renowned Bornemann Theatre was remarkable – […]
America, the British-based rock band, visited Harrah’s SoCal Resort on their Ride On Tour 2024. Though many might dismiss them as soft rock, easy-listening pop, they are so much more than that. This band has been recording and touring for fifty-four years. Created in 1970 by one English-born and two American boys living in London, […]
The John January Band was formed to give birth to this epic LP. Each musician, an army of four, is accomplished. I also had the opportunity to meet them and hear them play live, which animated their album in the best way possible. I had the pleasure of sitting down with John, to discuss his […]
The December Nights are back in Balboa Park. There are numerous holiday events and parades going on. Ice skating rinks are opening at Hotel Coronado, Viejas, Liberty Station, Temecula and Julian. Some New Year’s Eve events are listed. The Solterra Winery in Encinitas has live music Fridays-Sundays. Vista has a number of events in their Winter […]
The Gourmet Blues concert series at Humphrey’s Backstage has been added, as well as the Bornemann Theatre in San Marcos with both Daring Greatly and Never Die Young scheduled (among others). Carlsbad and Encinitas are hosting Street Festivals, and the Food & Wine Festival is in San Diego. The San Diego Botanic Garden has brought […]
Discovering a new artist feels like winning the soul lottery, the exciting energy and presence of listening to new music; dropping into the essence of the sonic environment they create—can reset you from within. This was my first experience hearing Jesse Ray Smith and his band perform live recently at a local event here in […]
PROSPECT HILL is climbing the music industry again. With some changes in the line-up, the band now has Edgar Troncoso as lead vocalist, Derek Rousseau as lead guitarist, Johnny Roberge as guitar, Mark Roberge as drummer, and Andy Bochart as Bass Guitar. The band had some struggles with label issues in 2013 getting music released, […]
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 […]
Halloween events are happening all over along with a number of Harvest or Fall Festivals, including the Fall Festival of Gems and Stagecoach Sunday in Fallbrook, and the Ren Faire in Escondido. Oktoberbest is still going strong. Del Mar is hosting a Wine + Food Festival, and La Jolla is hosting a Spirits Festival. There […]
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. […]