Coachella 2016 – Full Coverage
After years of attending Coachella, from before they added a second weekend, I decided to see if the experience is any different going the second weekend. This year, it was different ... Continue Reading →
A Family Affair – My Brothers and I
My Brother and I
Hotel Café
3/05/16
These guys are the soundtrack to your date night – grab your significant other, get dinner, and check these guys out. My Brothers and I bring ... Continue Reading →
TOSCA – San Diego Opera
One of the most frequently performed operas in the world, the San Diego Opera continues its phoenix-like rebirth with a solid production of Puccini’s classic.
Set in Rome in June ... Continue Reading →
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – 2016 Tour
This a’capella group from South Africa first entered our collective radar screen as part of Paul Simon’s Graceland album in 1986. The tour after release of that album was as joyful ... Continue Reading →
Van Morrison in 2016
Even casual fans of Van Morrison know that he can be hit or miss in concert, rarely acknowledging the audience and evincing a seeming indifference to the fan base that rewards his muse.
So ... Continue Reading →
ESSENTIAL VAN MORRISON AND UPCOMING LIVE GIGS
I have often written over the years that a definitive Van Morrison box set would never happen, given that his best work covers two major labels and he has a smattering of work on other ... Continue Reading →
Squeeze – At Odds Couple Tour
A quick thought experiment proves that the most creative bands had two volatile leaders. A pause here as you run it through your mind.
Welcome back.
It is generally true, right? A few ... Continue Reading →
Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen – AMSD
Chris Hillman stands quietly at the center of some of the most influential music of the last five decades. A founding member of the Byrds, Hillman’s work paved the way for myriad ... Continue Reading →
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