London-based singer-songwriter Luke Marzec is nothing short of soul’s greatest rising star. Reminiscent of the days of Armstrong and Ellington, the bassy vocalist brings together elements of jazz, R&B, funk, and pop to create a modern soul sound worth savoring. After debuting with the EP Chances in 2018, Marzec pushes forth his first full-length with […]
On August 30th, the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa transformed into a temple of grit, groove, and guitar fuzz as The Elevation Tour rolled through town. Headlined by the bearded legends ZZ Top and supported by the ever-slick Foghat, the night was a masterclass in classic rock swagger that was full of energy from start […]
For lovers of blues rock, ZZ Ward is most likely a name you’ve heard of. The critically-acclaimed, soul-stirring singer-songwriter hit the ground running with her debut LP Til The Casket Drops in 2012 — and never looked back. Now signed to Sun Records, with several studio albums under her belt, ZZ Ward drops her first […]
On Wednesday night, The Wood Brothers opened the west coast leg of their tour at the Belly Up Tavern in San Diego’s Solana Beach. During the first of two consecutive nights at this venue, The Wood Brothers — along with opener Griffin William Sherry — provided the audience a show of dynamic storytelling, laced with […]
This past Thursday night at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, I had the privilege of doing something I had never done before in the history of me shooting concerts. That was to shoot an artist for a second time after covering them many years ago as a local artist. I am talking about a […]
The Lobero Theatre historical building in downtown Santa Barbara hosted blues rock artist ZZ Ward, along with country soul rock singer Angel White on Saturday, November 23rd. On a somewhat rainy night, people headed indoors to a small theater to enjoy some live music. Texas native Angel White opened up the show; I wasn’t aware […]
Skunk Manhattan and guest co-host Tim Driscoll welcome ZZ Ward, a talented recording artist known for her unique blend of blues, pop, and hip hop. Tune in as they discuss her musical journey, her influences, and the recent release of her EP Mother, which marks her return to her blues roots. ZZ shares insights on balancing […]
If there is anyone who knows music, it’s Joe Boyd. With a career spanning 60-plus years, Boyd is an indisputable legend; he’s has been there, done that, and seen it all. A Harvard grad, Boyd got his start in the music industry tour managing Muddy Waters, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Sonny Rollins, and Stan Getz, and […]
Meet Low Levee: an energizing trio from North Bay who are gearing up to release their debut EP Trouble on August 16th. Featuring Jackson Langford (vocals, guitar, and bass) and Alex Coltharp (drums), Trouble is set to bring a fresh sound to your future favorite playlist. Their mission? “We’re just three dudes trying to rock […]
Approximately 10 years ago, while living in central New York, I discovered a band called Lake Street Dive through friends who typically attended jam band shows. These friends were the type who would have followed the Grateful Dead if they had the time. They enthusiastically recommended that I check out Lake Street Dive and I […]
If someone were to ask you to envision ‘archetypal Southern rock’, you’d probably spout the names of CCR, Lynard Skynard, ZZ Top. You’d think of “Born on a Bayou” origins, swamps and gators, stretching Atlanta, Georgia down to New Orleans. Not Southern California… anywhere besides Southern California. Enter Robert Jon & The Wreck — capable […]
Day Three of San Diego’s Wonderfront Festival was a fantastic end to the weekend. With beautiful sunny weather, the waterfront venue was the perfect backdrop for a day of music and fun. Although it was Mother’s Day and attendance was a bit lower, the people who did show up were having the time of their […]
Gary Clark Jr. hosted a night for music lovers at The Factory in St. Louis. The musician from Austin showed up with one of the most impressive rigs I have seen in a while, which was only rivaled in impressiveness by the way he played the guitar. The audience at The Factory showed up early […]
You know summer has arrived when you walk in the gates of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, always taking place the first weekend of May and always right on the water. Attendees were able to sleep in a bit or even take an early Friday morning shift, with this year kicking off at a convenient […]
Nick Shoulders has a music sound of his own, inherited from his family’s vocal ancestors that equates into catchy tunes to whistle along to. On March 23rd, Ventura Music Hall got a taste of this unique form of country music: a blend of Americana, surf rock, blues, and even some yodeling in the mix, too. […]
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