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 →

The Grand Del Mar – Mediterranean Splendor in North County San Diego

The Italian aesthetic has left its mark in various arenas: opera, cuisine and architecture most notably. As to the latter, its prevalence as the ‘go to’ mindset when designing elegant ... Continue Reading →

The Rise and Fall Of The Clash

Shout! Factory continues its impressive strategy of releasing great titles. Despite an impressive back catalog of documentaries released after the band dissolved, this film looks more ... 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 →

Ray Davies, Americana – The Kinks, The Riff, The Road: The Story

Ray Davies, Americana – The Kinks, The Riff, The Road: The Story (Sterling) Over time, Ray Davies has proven himself as one of the truly remarkable musicians to emerge from the ... Continue Reading →