In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Ruf Records is proud to announce a monumental tour that will showcase the legacy of one of the most influential labels in modern blues history. The Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour, headlined by Samantha Fish and Canned Heat, with special guests Mitch Ryder and Bernard Allison, and a special performance by Ghalia Volt’s One Woman Band, kicks […]
METAL ALLEGIANCE is entering their second decade together, and unlike most other metal supergroups or collaborations, Metal Allegiance continues stronger – and heavier – than ever. Beginning as a celebration of heavy metal, Metal Allegiance is powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list […]
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 […]
Billy Walton Band, one of the Tri-State area’s busiest, most popular groups, and on the heels of their recent hot performance at the iconic Stone Pony, will rock Asbury Park’s equally-cool Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Ave., Friday, October 18. Doors: 7pm. Show: 8PM. Tickets for this very special event are $20. Info: (732) 502-8886 or visit wonderbarasburypark.com. “We […]
BLUES People, 2023 and 2024 North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) International Blues Challenge (IBC) Winners, and 2024 IBC Semifinalists in Memphis, headline a NJBS concert and fundraiser taking place at Crossroads in Garwood, 78 North Ave., Sunday, October 13. 4pm-7pm. Tickets: $10. Info: (908) 232-5666 or visit linktr.ee/xxroads. Also performing: Ed Alstrom, NJBS IBC Winner in the Solo/Duo category. BLUES […]
Naturally, the excellent reputation of a successful hard rock act such as Victory is based – among other things – on the superb achievements of their long-standing career. The early days of the Hanover-based group date back to the 1980s and include immortal album classics and successful tours around the globe. However, none of this […]
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. […]
The new Starbuck triple vinyl or CD box set album is out, 35 songs and lyrics. Includes all six Billboard Top 100 hits from 1976-1980 plus 10 Yacht Rock, Beach, and AC chart hits from 2015-2023, rare cuts and more. Available here – https://www.renaissancerecordsus.com/collections/starbuck Read More – Bruce Blackman