Jackson Browne – San Diego 2015

Jackson Browne returned to San Diego with a stellar band and a devoted sold out audience at the Civic Theatre. With a songbook that is rivaled only by a few others for its depth and ... Continue Reading →

Bruce Cockburn – Belly Up, July 2015

  With three acoustic guitars as his only artillery Cockburn launched a powerfully emotive barrage of poetic lyrics. His unique and powerful guitar picking talent was evident ... Continue Reading →

Brian Wilson & Rodriguez – Stolen Lives

Two performers who both had parts of their lives stolen comprised an impressive sounding double bill at Humphrey’s: Rodriguez opened for Brian Wilson. In his usual black head ... Continue Reading →

Coachella 2015 – Full Coverage

Entertainment Today scrambled the corporate helicopter to whisk me to the very center of Coachella; as you can see we spared no expense in providing you the best coverage of the 15th ... Continue Reading →

Humphrey’s By The Bay and Best of San Diego Summer Concert Preview

The annual ritual of reviewing the summer concert schedule generally kicks off when Humphrey’s announces their lineup. Here are some of the highlights we won’t be missing. The Waterboys ... Continue Reading →

Lambert and Stamp

Lambert and Stamp tells the story of the improbable pair of Brits who plucked a band from inevitable obscurity, eventually making the band one of the most creative and innovative bands ... Continue Reading →

The Church – Bowery Ballroom

As to the guitars on this stage, you will only find more 12 strings in Roger McGuinn’s house or a guitar shop. The resulting jangly surging melodies are infectious. I first became ... Continue Reading →

Bob Seger – San Diego 2/25/15

Seger’s decades long appeal is built on the fact he is one of us. In contrast, David Bowie is not one of us, and his appeal is of a different sort. Seger came roaring out of the heartland ... Continue Reading →