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 →

Marble 8 – Amazing Dining in Kuala Lumpur

The recently opened Marble 8 looks up to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, and provides one of the city’s finest dining experiences. The sleek interior space features elegant fabrics ... Continue Reading →

Pangkor Laut – Malaysia’s Luxury Island Resort Par Excellence

Pangkor Laut – Malaysia’s Island Luxury Resort Par Excellence It was 16 years ago when we last visited Pangkor Laut. It has always been a long-standing dream to return to this island ... Continue Reading →

Tom Petty Kicks Off His Tour in San Diego

One of the myriad benefits of living in Southern California is the number of artists that launch their tours in San Diego. U2 has done so at least twice over the past couple decades, ... Continue Reading →

Tech Review: Tiny Projector, Big Performance

One of the great things about technology, attributable to Moore’s Law, is that products generally get cheaper, smaller and better. That is certainly evident in the video projector ... 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 →

South Beach Miami

Miami’s South Beach is a great melting pot of Art Deco, Cuban spiciness and Gulf Stream aspirations.  The tropical breezes cause the palm trees to sway nonchalantly, the loamy sand ... 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 →