Conjunto Chappottin Y Sus Estrellas – Skirball
There is the golden hour when the day gives way to the night. If you are in the right kind of place, with the right kind of music, the combination is magical.
As part of the Sunset ... 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 →
The Zebra Affaire by Mark Fine
In the best tradition of historical fiction, Fine has woven the story of several intriguing individuals into the larger fabric of a troubled time. In this case, a biracial couple’s ... Continue Reading →
Ian ‘Mac’ McLagan – All The Rage: My Life with the Small Faces, Faces, the Rolling Stones and Many More (Pan Books / Macmillan)
This drink-soaked autobiography can stand tall and proud next to the spate of excellent rock and roll autobiographies, even if the author can’t. McLagan readily admits his shortcomings ... Continue Reading →
6 Best Father’s Day Gifts: 2014 Guide
There is no doubt that the Father’s Day gifts I like the best and have kept the longest are the one my daughters made for me.
If you are shopping for Dad, make him something and get ... Continue Reading →
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 →
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