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.
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It is generally true, right? A few ... Continue Reading →
Rob Machado Foundation Benefit Concert
The Belly Up hosts the fourth annual Rob Machado Foundation Benefit Concert on November 9 with acoustic performances by Matt Nathanson, Brett Dennen, Andrew Wessen (of GroupLove) and ... 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 →
Kaaboo = Woodstock Plus Coachella Minus the Mud :: Full Report
After some wrangling with the city fathers, Kaaboo’s inaugural launch happened this past weekend in Del Mar.
The beach motif was established with the imported sand in front of the ... Continue Reading →
ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB® – Live at Humphrey’s By The Bay
Over ten years ago a small yet delightful documentary exploded the world’s awareness of the richness of Cuban music. The film was born on the back of an album produced almost on a ... Continue Reading →
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 →
Kaaboo Festival’s Creator Talks
Kaaboo is only about five weeks away, and its creator Bryan Gordon admits he will soon be rounding the clubhouse turn.
I asked him recently how the festival, scheduled for September ... Continue Reading →
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