San Diego Opera – Georges Bizet: Carmen
From possible ruin several years ago, San Diego Opera has emerged stronger. Each production renews SD Opera’s deserved position among the country’s great opera companies.
For the ... Continue Reading →
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus – Finally Released Theatrically
The long-gestating “Rock and Roll Circus” has finally been released theatrically. Shot in late December 1968, Mick Jagger took a page from The Beatles and decided a film could replace ... Continue Reading →
Stephen Marley Keeps Da Riddim Alive at Belly Up
The red, gold and green flag of Jamaica at the side of the stage ensured any novices knew whence came Stephen Marley. The 46 year old son of Bob and Rita Marley came to the Belly Up ... Continue Reading →
The Joffrey Ballet – La Jolla Music Society
The venerable Joffrey Ballet filled the San Diego Civic Center in an eclectic and ultimately joyful performance presented by the La Jolla Music Society, as part of the Dance Series.
The ... Continue Reading →
Habib Koité Glimmers at UCSD
One of seventeen siblings, Habib Koité is the world renowned master guitarist from Mali. His self-taught style came from watching his parents play, “it washed off on me.” His ... Continue Reading →
Trombone Shorty Scorches With Three Sold Out Nights at Belly Up
If my memory serves, The Belly Up does not often do multi-night gigs. But when they do, it is memorable. On the first night of a sellout three night run, Trombone Shorty treated the ... Continue Reading →
Robert Cray at The Belly Up
The Georgia native brought his well-oiled blues grooves to the intimate confines of The Belly Up, and the crowd was well satisfied.
“The Forecast (Calls for Pain)” was the strong ... Continue Reading →
Leon Bridges Live in Amsterdam – Special Report From Holland
I am pleased to welcome guest columnists Carly Auerbach and Luke Hazel, reporting from Europe.
Traveling to Amsterdam to watch a performer with deep southern roots was an interesting ... Continue Reading →
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