Live at Montreux – Solomon Burke, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones
Music fans have long known that a certain venue on Lake Geneva is one of the globe’s premier live venues. Long before and after Deep Purple made Montreux famous in their epic “Smoke ... Continue Reading →
John Mayer: Born & Raised World Tour
A chameleon in both his musical and love lives, Mayer brought a maturity to his musical vision on the San Diego stop of his current tour. His current sound is an amalgamation of his ... Continue Reading →
The Wizard of Oz: 3D Reissue
This 1939 classic is a landmark for dozens of reasons. I wanted to see if I could get our next generation to embrace the film, so my wife and I rustled up our daughters on a weekend ... Continue Reading →
nICE Mug – A Natural Solution to Globally Warming Beverages
Right up front, let me disclose that this is about my brother’s invention. Glenn has been bending my ear for years about how the cold weather in Minneapolis freezes everything ... Continue Reading →
Ojai, Ventura, Solvang – Not Enough Time
Everyone loves the Santa Barbara area, and we decided to visit a few of the towns in the region. We discovered that we should have allotted far more than several days for our excursion.
The ... Continue Reading →
Taylor Swift – A Concert Portfolio
Taylor Swift brought her well-oiled concert extravaganza to San Diego’s Valley View Casino Center.
The sold out crowd was well-sated, as most of her hits were assayed in solid ... Continue Reading →
Outside Lands 2013 – Maybe I’m Amazed
If you are accustomed to the dry heat of Coachella, the cooler, moister environment of Outside Lands offers a nice contrast. Here are a few observations from a veteran Coachella fan ... Continue Reading →
Chris Isaak at a Crossroads
Chris Isaak has accomplished quite a bit since his debut album in 1985. He has released 15 albums, including the requisite live, best of and Christmas albums. His latest release is ... Continue Reading →
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