Tom Petty Kicks Off His Tour in San Diego

One of the myriad benefits of living in Southern California is the number of artists that launch their tours in San Diego. U2 has done so at least twice over the past couple decades, ... Continue Reading →

The Zebra Affaire by Mark Fine

In the best tradition of historical fiction, Fine has woven the story of several intriguing individuals into the larger fabric of a troubled time. In this case, a biracial couple’s ... Continue Reading →

Ian ‘Mac’ McLagan – All The Rage: My Life with the Small Faces, Faces, the Rolling Stones and Many More (Pan Books / Macmillan)

This drink-soaked autobiography can stand tall and proud next to the spate of excellent rock and roll autobiographies, even if the author can’t. McLagan readily admits his shortcomings ... Continue Reading →

Sunset Sessions – Back in North County

Once of the cooler events in town is the long-running Sunset Sessions. Featuring veterans and newcomers to the music biz, it gives folks the unparalleled opportunity to rub shoulders ... Continue Reading →

6 Best Father’s Day Gifts: 2014 Guide

There is no doubt that the Father’s Day gifts I like the best and have kept the longest are the one my daughters made for me. If you are shopping for Dad, make him something and get ... Continue Reading →

Long May You Run Indeed: Neil Young and Stephen Stills in 2014

When Canadian Young hooked up with Floridian Stills on the Sunset Strip in the mid-60s, music in Southern California became due for an imminent course correction. Their talents could ... Continue Reading →

The Grand Del Mar – Mediterranean Splendor in North County San Diego

The Italian aesthetic has left its mark in various arenas: opera, cuisine and architecture most notably. As to the latter, its prevalence as the ‘go to’ mindset when designing elegant ... Continue Reading →

Bruce Cockburn – Pacing the Cage

This brisk 65 minute documentary captures Cockburn in fine fettle.  Using mostly recent footage, the documentary places the Canadian singer-songwriter in context for both the longtime ... Continue Reading →