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The Parson Redheads at Casbah October 6
The Parson Redheads’ newest LP, “Yearling,” out now on Arena Rock Records, with vinyl released via Parson Farm/Timber Carnival Records, was recently profiled on NPR’s “World Café:Next,” featuring album tracks “Burning Up The Sky,” and “Kids Hanging Out.” A band whose music is reminiscent of the West Coast psych-folk scene, they’ve been favorably compared to […]
Leon Russell and Stephen Stills in Concert at Belly Up
Stephen Stills, best known for his work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and the first person to ever be inducted twice on the same night into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with both bands, makes a rare San Diego appearance in concert at the Belly Up […]
Two Headliners for the Price of One
John Gorka and Eliza Gilkyson at AMSDConcerts by Richard Cone Once again, AMSDConcerts, who just had their 8th Anniversary and are fast closing in on 500 shows, presents two headliner acts in the same bill, singer/songwriter John Gorka, who Rolling Stone Magazine called “the preeminent male singer-songwriter of what has been dubbed the New Folk […]
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s New Live EP
The legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, with numerous multi-platinum and gold records, a string of top ten hits, Grammy’s and CMA Awards has released a new live EP that’s going to resonate will the band’s legions of fans. Titled “Under the Big Top Vol. 1” the EP features six fan and band favorites, including “Mr. […]
New Expressions Music Presents Fiddle, Guitar workshops, Concerts
New Expressions Music at 4434 30th Street in San Diego presents a series of fiddle and guitar workshops on August 6th and August 27th for beginners and intermediate players, and at a reasonable cost of $30. Anyone who has ever considered learning the fiddle, or fiddlers who want to improve their tone and technique should […]
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone at Sycuan’s Live & Up Close
At the tender age of 15, when most young English lads were in school, Peter Noone achieved international fame as the lead singer and front man of the legendary 1960’s pop band “Herman’s Hermits.” In what proved to be an enjoyable exchange with the iconic singer, Noone echoed Frank Sinatra, who once said to his son, […]
Vince Gill, Sam Bush, Ricky Skaggs Join Moody Blues
Moody Bluegrass is back for a second tribute to the Moody Blues, this time including original Moody Blues members Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas and Graeme Edge, along with some of Nashville’s most popular bluegrass performers. Following 2004’s critically and commercially acclaimed tribute to the legendary Moody Blues, the Grammy-nominated Moody Bluegrass, […]
J.D. Souther at AMSD Behind First Studio Album in 25 years
One of the principal architects of the Southern California country-rock sound, J.D. Souther played a key part in the formation of the Eagles, and wrote their hits “Heartache Tonight,” “Victim of Love,” “New Kid in Town” and “Simple Man Simple Dreams.” In addition to being a highly sought after session player and songwriter, Souther also […]
Berkley Hart Drop New CD “Crow”, Release shows July 8, 9
San Diego’s own Berkley Hart, now a nationally known duo after five albums and countless appearances, announce the release of their sixth CD, “Crow.” Each of their five previous albums have earned nominations or won San Diego Music Awards (SDMA) and critical acclaim. Every Berkley Hart album builds on the promise of the one before. […]
James Lee Stanley in tribute to the Doors – WITH the Doors!
Beachwood Recordings presents James Lee Stanley and Cliff Eberhardt, together again for the very first time. At the instigation, and with the participation of, John Densmore and Robby Kreiger of the Doors, James Lee Stanley and Cliff Eberhardt, with acoustic guitars and harmonies have taken a dozen classic Doors’ songs, songs practically hardwired into our […]
