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 →

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 →

Deer Valley 2014

One of the more consistently satisfying skiing experiences is a mere 40 minutes out of Salt Lake City. Park City is easily accessible on major freeways and once in Park City there are ... Continue Reading →

Sunset Sessions – Belly Up and Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort

One of the more intriguing events coming up has a 17 year history. The Sunset Sessions boosted the early careers of such notable acts as The Black Keys and Jason Mraz. Industry vet ... Continue Reading →

Potted Potter – Balboa Theater

  Harry Potter has generated billions of dollars for JK Rowling and Warner Brothers, and plenty of other dollars for folks clever enough to leverage the storyline in a legal way. ... Continue Reading →