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 →
The Wrecking Crew
We are in the middle of an embarrassment of riches when it comes to music documentaries. In the fine tradition of shining the spotlight on the unsung heroes of the music business (think ... Continue Reading →
Don Giovanni – San Diego Opera: Far More Than Fifty Shades
Don Giovanni – San Diego Opera
Occasionally the worlds of opera and film overlap, and such is the case this weekend when both Mozart’s Don Giovanni and Fifty Shades of Grey open. ... Continue Reading →
Rock in Rio USA Festival – Las Vegas – May 8,9,15,16
Festivals are popping up in nearly every corner, from the soon-to-be-announced Kaaboo in Del Mar to the sophomore rollout of BottleRock in Napa. It is therefore not surprising that ... Continue Reading →
Backstage at the Grammys 2015
The 2015 Grammys started in classic style with hard rock icons AC/DC launching the CBS broadcast with “Highway to Hell,” getting the star-studded crowd at LA’s Staples ... Continue Reading →
Stevie Wonder – American Icon
There is no doubt that one of the pre-eminent living musical geniuses is Stevie Wonder. From the streets of Saginaw to the heights of popular and critical acclaim, Wonder deserves the ... Continue Reading →
WE 3 KINGS with “Sinatra, Elvis & Michael Jackson” at NoHo’s El Portal Theatre, Dec. 27 to 31 New Year gala
“WE 3 KINGS” is a wild idea to present the most exciting, entertaining, and extraordinary concert of all time. Of course it features the greatest entertainers of all time—the ... Continue Reading →
Fleetwood Mac – San Diego 2014
Many decades ago the steady throbbing beat of “Hypnotized” played in a loop in my brain during swim team practice. I knew the British blues band Fleetwood Mac from their mesmerizing ... Continue Reading →
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