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 →
“A Night At Sardi’s” event saving memories
My-o-my, guess who? Sheldon Cooper!!!
A musical revue “A Night At Sardi’s” has been produced for 21 years to benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association. And each ... Continue Reading →
The Residents – Four Decades of Progress Under the Current Model
The Residents are a band on a 40 year anniversary tour. If you have heard of them, it is probably not because of the once-traditional record company model. Rather, you know of The ... Continue Reading →
South Africa – Outstanding Music and Wine at Solms-Delta
The South African wine country is a wonderful place to visit after the cosmopolitan nature of Cape Town. Inevitably, one compares the Cape Winelands to Napa Valley. Both are in striking ... Continue Reading →
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