Italian punkers The Peawees have rolled out their seventh full-length album, One Ride, on September 6th — a high-velocity manual on surviving boredom through sporadic behavior. Considering the band originates from the quaint military town of La Spezia, Italy, it’s no surprise the band matures in sound — not attitude — over the years, as […]
On August 1st, the Pacific Amphitheatre was packed with pearl buttons and pompadours as Stray Cats headlined their first of two nights in Costa Mesa, California. They were supported by veterans The English Beat and newcomers The Midnight Cowgirls. The Midnight Cowgirls went first in line, who were a lot of fun! They have a rockabilly-meets-country […]
No Values Festival on June 8th, 2024 was a celebration of punk rock, capturing the raw energy and rebellious spirit that has defined the genre for decades. With four stages and a lineup featuring both legendary acts and emerging talents, the festival presented by Goldenvoice took place at the Fairplex in Pomona, California; it was […]
Brian Setzer — the legendary guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist — debuted his Rockabilly Riot 2024 tour in Lincoln, CA at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino. Fans were excited and it was really fun to see people dressed up in their best Rockabilly clothes (next time I’m definitely dressing up!), ready to hear the hits spanning […]
Few bands have withstood the test of time for more than 45 years. Fewer bands have done it with the original members the entire time. Even fewer have done this in the punk and alternative world. And arguably, of those in that diminutive list, no one has done it better than John Doe, Billy Zoom, […]
The Fixx arrived in San Diego on the first leg of their Every Five Seconds Tour 2022 at the Music Box June 17th, 2022. Fortunately for us in San Diego, Slim Jim Phantom is on the bill for the California dates! Slim Jim Phantom is the drummer for Stray Cats. He introduced his wife, Jennie […]
On April 8th, Reverend Horton Heat headlined a show at the Garden Amp. They were supported by the Delta Bombers and 40 Acre Mule. 40 Acre Mule out of Texas started the night out, getting everyone moving with their mix of country, soul and rock sound. It was my first time seeing them and I was really […]
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a cool Santa Claus! This year, Australian country rock siblings The Buckleys have created their own rockin’ twist to the holiday classic, “Boogie Woogie Santa Claus”, originally released by Mabel Scott in 1948 before ramping up in fame with Patti Page’s 1950 radio version. Sarah Buckley comments, “We are so […]
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