A Festival Veteran (Who is Also a Business Consultant) Reviews the Inaugural FairWell Festival

THIS SPECIAL INSTALLMENT PROVIDED BY CARLY AUERBACH July 2023 marked the first FairWell Fest at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, just north of Bend, Oregon. C3 Presents, backed by ... Continue Reading →

Drew Holcomb Interview: New Album, New Tour, Sage Insights

Last month Drew Holcomb oversaw the release of his band’s ninth album, called Strangers No More. Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors have been hitting the road with a seemingly endless ... Continue Reading →

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band – Excellence at The Belly Up, July 4

Lyle Lovett brought his Large Band to the small stage at The Belly Up for two nights, and it was delightful. His subtle but consummate professionalism was evident throughout the evening. Touring ... Continue Reading →

Summer in SoCal – Hot Tips For the Concertgoer

Those who live here and those who visit know we have some of the finest outdoor venues in the country. We also have some cool indoor spots as well, and here are gigs to which many ... Continue Reading →

Father’s Day Hot Tips

In late November I am always asked by Santa for some gift giving suggestions. Similarly, folks usually ask me just after figuring out gift giving for Mother’s Day what they can ... Continue Reading →

Stagecoach 2023 – Complete Coverage Y’all

Stagecoach 2023 – Full Coverage Each year Goldenvoice fine tunes things to make Stagecoach even smoother. With this their 15th year, it was certainly not their first rodeo. A ... Continue Reading →

Helen Edgington’s History with The Spencer, The Country’s Oldest Literary Themed Hotel

The Spencer Hotel & Spa Helen Edgington bought The Spencer Hotel & Spa in February 1997, as a labor of love. She considers it “an after retirement project.” The ... Continue Reading →

A Chat with Ronnie Marmo, Author and Performer of the Upcoming I’M NOT A COMEDIAN… I’M LENNY BRUCE

Next month for two likely sell out performances comes a one man show that has received consistent sell outs around the country. At the North Coast Repertory Theatre lucky attendees ... Continue Reading →