Chris Isaak – Humphreys by the Bay – PREVIEW
There are a handful of artists whose live music is as enjoyable as their between song patter. Isaak is at the top of the list, closely followed by Lyle Lovett, David Byrne and the late ... Continue Reading →
YES – Humphreys by the Bay (July 14, 2013)
The band that has always been the poster child for progressive rock is probably the longest lasting band, still touring to rapturous audiences. Releasing their first album right before ... Continue Reading →
Great Gatsby at the Polo Match & Hispanics for the Opera Gala
The Polo season in Southern California leaped forward with a spectacular match between the Beverly Hills Polo Club and the Celebrity Ranch Polo Club, for a Charity event in tribute ... Continue Reading →
Dave Alvin: Eleven Eleven, Ghosts, Brothers and Another Tour
One of the great troubadours of our time, Dave Alvin released his umpteenth solo album last summer, is part of a great new collaborative album and is about to embark on his zillionth ... Continue Reading →
Coachella 2013
Although much ink [digital and otherwise] understandably has been spilled about Coachella 2013, here are a few observations from my fifth visit to the musical smorgasbord in the desert.
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Summer Concert Lineup at Humphreys By The Bay
This venerable venue in San Diego has released its summer 2013 calendar, and here are some of the highlights. Tickets are now on sale, so move fast.
Jewel (June 3): On a solo acoustic ... Continue Reading →
Imagine Dragons at House of Blues
The name of the band is allegedly an anagram; exactly for what the band is wisely not saying. They burst improbably out of Las Vegas several years ago and captured a surprising number ... Continue Reading →
The Last Great Box Set? Stephen Stills: Carry On (Atlantic/Rhino)
Is this the last great box set? The record labels have done a thorough job scraping the vaults and repackaging assets. As to the box sets we won’t likely see unless and until the ... Continue Reading →
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