Drew Holcomb Happily Returns to San Diego – Report from Gallagher Square

It was a smart move for an astute and talented performer when Drew Holcomb signed on as the opening act for Darius Rucker’s current tour. Both artists touched down in San Diego for ... Continue Reading →

A Festival Veteran (Who is Also a Business Consultant) Reviews the Inaugural FairWell Festival

THIS SPECIAL INSTALLMENT PROVIDED BY CARLY AUERBACH July 2023 marked the first FairWell Fest at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, just north of Bend, Oregon. C3 Presents, backed by ... Continue Reading →

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band – Excellence at The Belly Up, July 4

Lyle Lovett brought his Large Band to the small stage at The Belly Up for two nights, and it was delightful. His subtle but consummate professionalism was evident throughout the evening. Touring ... Continue Reading →

The Beatles Move Into Collectible Coins

Over the years I have run a series of articles about how The Beatles can solve your Christmas gift giving dilemmas. It seems the four Liverpudlians can still do so, year round. The ... Continue Reading →

The Lumineers / Gregory Alan Isakov / Daniel Rodriguez

 It was a great triple bill, some might call it Men With Hats.  After solid opening sets from Isakov and Rodrigues, fellow Coloradans The Lumineers literally popped ... Continue Reading →

An Evening with Richie Furay at The Grammy Museum

As part of the activity surrounding his latest solo release In The Country, Richie Furay stopped in to The Grammy Museum for some Q&A and several songs from his storied five ... Continue Reading →

Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore at The Belly Up

These two road warriors make for an ideal pair. Alvin long ago stepped to the front of the stage from the shadows as songwriter and guitarist for The Blasters. Jimmie Dale ... Continue Reading →

Regina Spektor at Rady Shell

In a delightful double bill at the gorgeous Rady Shell on the San Diego Bay, two accomplished musicians presented songs across from their deep songbooks. The headliner Norah Jones ... Continue Reading →