Eagerness and excitement filled Los Angeles on the Wednesday night of June 5th, as an enormous line of cars quickly filled the multiple parking lots of the Hollywood Bowl. The Spanish rock legends Café Tacvba and Caifanes were in town! Before arriving at the Hollywood Bowl, there was a lot of traffic at the final […]
It was a chillier evening than you’d expect for June 10th in San Diego, as I stood shivering outside the Observatory Theater in North Park. Some would object to the chill, but I thought it only fitting for the ever-enticing Echo & The Bunnymen. You see, in my experience, Echo has always been mysterious. And […]
Brothers Osborne’s performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl on May 31st left fans wishing they would “Stay A Little Longer”. Country music fans gathered into the Bowl that Friday night to see winners of the 2022 GRAMMY for ‘Best Country Duo/Group Performance’ for their song “Younger Me” — John and TJ Osborne. The show was part […]
California Roots Music and Arts Festival took over beautiful Monterey County Fairgrounds for its 13th year, spanning Friday through Sunday on Memorial Day Weekend 2024. I arrived an hour before gates opened (at noon) to witness a sea of happy concertgoers eagerly awaiting to be let into the festival. Once those gates opened, everyone dressed […]
Tuesday, May 28th marked the kickoff of Shoreline Amphitheatre‘s summer concert series in Mountain View, CA — starting with Avril Lavigne’s Greatest Hits Tour! Opening the night at 7pm and playing a half-hour set was Royal & the Serpent from Los Angeles. Fresh off opening for Demi Lovato and then Fall Out Boy, Royal & […]
The Quarry Park Amphitheater in Rocklin, CA transformed into a haven of irie vibes as reggae artists J Boog, Cas Haley, and L.A.B. graced the stage. Nestled amidst the picturesque surroundings of the park, this beautiful venue offered terraced grass seating that provided stunning views of the stage from every angle. Kicking off the festivities […]
This marks the second time I have seen Gogol Bordello live, and — oh my god — I cannot wait to see them again! Gogol Bordello’s concert at The Observatory in Santa Ana on May 20th, 2024, was nothing short of an electrifying spectacle. Known for their high-octane performances and genre-defying sound, the band delivered […]
Goldenvoice presented the third annual Cruel World Fest once again in Pasadena, California on Saturday May 11th, 2024 — with more agreeable weather this time around! Despite slightly cooler temperatures (and no sign of lightning like last year, thank god), it still was hot enough for attendees to be seeking shade and lots of lemonade […]
In the heart of Lincoln, CA, The Venue at Thunder Valley became a time machine on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, transporting fans back to the golden era of R&B. With a lineup boasting the talents of Boyz II Men, Hi-Five, and Stokley, attendees were treated to a night of unforgettable performances that evoked cherished memories […]
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The “Hippies and Cowboys” of California got together and packed a bowl for Cody Jinks — the Santa Barbara Bowl that is! Country music’s biggest independent artist Cody Jinks is out on his Change The Game Tour, showing all the major labels that he can do it without Nashville. The outlaw attitude, passion, and hard […]
In the heart of San Francisco, amidst the vibrant energy of Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Bryson Tiller brought his electrifying stage presence to the third stop of his 2024 world tour. With four albums, five mixtapes, an EP, and a multitude of singles under his belt, Tiller had more than enough material to share at […]
Day Two of BeachLife Festival kicked off under overcast skies that failed to dampen the spirits of the eager crowd. Despite the chillier weather compared to Day One, the festivalgoers were in high spirits, ready to immerse themselves in a diverse lineup of performances. The Expendables got the party started at noon on the Hightide […]
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 […]
Springtime on a Friday night in Bakersfeild at a sold-out Riley Green concert… it doesn’t get much better than that! A show that I’ve been looking forward to due to its great lineup had arrived. Dignity Health Amphitheater was full to the brim with cowboys, cowgirls, and country music fans of Bakersfield, ready to show […]
Taking Back Sunday swung by San Diego’s newest fan-favorite venue The Sound alongside the Del Mar Racetrack in between their legendary Coachella sets recently. San Diego was bestowed with a headliner side show with beloved elder-emo Adam Lazzara (lead vocals), John Nolan (lead guitar, piano, vocals), Shaun Cooper (bass), and Mark O’Connell (drums) on April […]
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