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 →

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 →

Red Fang: Beer.

Red Fang Whales and Leeches Relapse October 15, 2013 Fut for some reason, I love stoner rock, beer rock, whatever you want to call alcohol-fueled break shit over your head loud rock ... 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 →

Ghost in the Machine – TV Ghost return with “Disconnect”

Photo Credit: Greg the Mayor Band: TV Ghost Album: Disconnect Release Date: September 3 Label: In the Red While this isn’t typically my style, I thought I’d venture out into ... 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 →

Pink Martini – Hollywood Bowl

July 20, 2013 The eclectic sounds of Pink Martini have resulted in a following sufficient to fill the Hollywood Bowl for three nights. Accompanied by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pink ... Continue Reading →

Chris Isaak – Humphreys by the Bay – PREVIEW

There are a handful of artists whose live music is as enjoyable as their between song patter. Isaak is at the top of the list, closely followed by Lyle Lovett, David Byrne and the late ... Continue Reading →