Long May You Run Indeed: Neil Young and Stephen Stills in 2014
When Canadian Young hooked up with Floridian Stills on the Sunset Strip in the mid-60s, music in Southern California became due for an imminent course correction. Their talents could ... Continue Reading →
Coachella 2014 – Full Coverage
The first weekend of Coachella 2014 was again a three day affair filled with surprises and good fun. Here are my running notes, consolidated for your pleasure.
FRIDAY
The heat ... Continue Reading →
Don Quixote – San Diego Opera and The Windmills of Change
There was little warning that when this opera was scheduled years ago that it would be the poignant final production of the San Diego Opera. Having become one of the country’s top ... Continue Reading →
Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay 2014
The venerable venue by the water just announced its current season, and the lineup includes some true gems, many familiar favorites and a few new arrivals.
Here are some highlights:
April ... Continue Reading →
THE WHO: SENSATION – THE STORY OF TOMMY
THE WHO: SENSATION – THE STORY OF TOMMY (Eagle Rock) – DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital
The epic rock opera that saved The Who from bankruptcy is given a full explanatory documentary. ... Continue Reading →
Lucinda Williams: Belly Up
Lucinda Williams is tremendous. She has done duets with everyone from Costello to Croz to Cockburn [with stops along the way with heroic Brits Graham Parker and Ray Davies], but last ... Continue Reading →
Sunset Sessions – Belly Up and Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort
One of the more intriguing events coming up has a 17 year history. The Sunset Sessions boosted the early careers of such notable acts as The Black Keys and Jason Mraz. Industry vet ... Continue Reading →
Los Lobos 2014
Los Lobos is still roaring as they enter their 5th decade. The little ol’ band from East LA has deftly melded their Latin roots and love of rock, blues and folk across a solid body ... Continue Reading →
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