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Country Crooner Butch Hancock in Concert Sept. 27th
With a long string of recorded songs and albums, Butch Hancock has been called one of the finest songwriters of our time and is acknowledged by his peers and critics as one of the premiere singer-songwriters Texas has ever produced. Some argue he’s one of the best in the world. His tunes evoke visions […]
San Diego Blues Festival September 7th
The 3rd Annual San Diego Blues Festival comes to Embarcadero Marine Park North on Saturday, September 7 with an all-day show that will feature three members of the Blues Hall of Fame – Charlie Musselwhite, Billy Boy Arnold and Jody Williams – playing the festival, along with many more of today’s most exciting blues […]
Bit of Alright at La Costa Coffee Roasters Aug. 9
I’m channeling Carey Driscoll of AMSDConcerts when I intone what might be his epitaph — “Take my word for it and come listen to these guys you’ve never heard of before!” That’s fitting to “Bit of Alright,” a duo comprised of John Rundle and Steve Grant, who will be playing a three-hour set at […]
11-year old Hailey Belle Releases CD to Benefit Victims of Child Crimes
Last year, 11-year old Hailey Belle participated in the Zoe’s Rescue Walk. Later that day, she recorded her first song, which led to “Here I Come,” Belle’s 10-song CD of covers, with the money raised going to the cause. Belle has donated over $300 thus far, a sum that is, as they say “real money!” […]
RUNA Evokes the Living Tales in Celtic Songs at AMSD
RUNA breathes fresh life into traditional Celtic music by digging deep into the songs and tunes to discover the universal human thread that binds past to present. With influences ranging from bluegrass to jazz, the Philadelphia-based band delivers high-energy, stirring live performances that connect these age-old stories with emotions that continue to move and […]
Happy Together Tour at Del Mar Fair, July 4th
On 4 July 2023, as music enthusiasts flocked to the Del Mar Fairgrounds in California for the Happy Together Tour concert, there was an unexpected synergy of nostalgia and excitement in the air. The concert, featuring six iconic musical acts from the 1960s and 1970s, transported the audience back in time with their timeless tunes. […]
Wildcat Wildcat at the Casbah on June 22 on First Headline Tour
“Undoubtedly one of the best tracks we’ve heard all year…these guys certainly have more in store for 2013.” — Nylon Magazine Wildcat! Wildcat!, a Los Angeles indie pop trio complete with dual falsetto vocals and contagious synth beats have been stirring up quite a buzz with just three singles released to date. Impressively enough that’s […]
Tom Rush at AMSDConcerts
The iconic Tom Rush returns to AMSDConcerts, 4650 Mansfield, Avenue, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 16. Tickets are $35 for rows 8 and back and $62 for the first 8 rows and dinner package at De Mille’s. (The food is outstanding!) Tom Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape […]
Coyote Music Festival Features Boondock Brothers, Curt Owen
Cuyamaca College presents the 5th Annual Coyote Music Festival with a line-up of local indie bands. This free event will be held on Saturday, May 4, from noon to 5 p.m. Bring a friend, pack a picnic and settle in on the Grand Lawn for an afternoon filled with live music, fun, food and prizes. […]
