Return of the Gold Dust Woman

Stevie Nicks and Pretenders pack the house at Viejas.

Published by the San Diego Reader on March 10, 2017.
Read the full review here: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2017/mar/10/concert-return-gold-dust-woman/

2016 San Diego Blues Festival

The sixth annual San Diego Blues Festival (held each September in support of the San Diego Food Bank) featured nine acts on two stages in downtown San Diego. This year's fest included performances by Big Jon Atkinson, the Holla Pointe, Billy Watson and Junior Watson, Chris Cain, the Bey Paule Band featuring Wee Willie Walker, Watermelon Slim, Bobby Rush, Nikki Hill and headliners Los Lobos.

Published by Elmore Magazine on September 20, 2016.
Read the full review here: http://www.elmoremagazine.com/2016/09/reviews/shows/san-diego-blues-festival

Pasadena at 710 Beach Club and Grill

Ska fans were excited to be at 710 Beach Club & Grill the evening of Friday, June 17 when the Maryland-based Pasadena took the stage after opening sets by locals No Kings and Sandollar. No Kings vocalist Matt Cook pumped in early energy by jumping around the stage and playing audio samples from the 1993 film Dazed and Confused between songs. Sandollar followed with a bouncy beach rock set before introducing Pasadena, who cited 710 as one of the first San Diego venues they visited when they began touring along the West Coast years ago.

The four-piece performed material that spans their entire catalog, from 2008’s Sick and Tired to last year’s Hurricane. They played “Peace to My Enemies” early on, a new track with a freshly minted music video, and brushed off fan favorites “I Don’t Know,” “Trouble” and “All in Good Time.” The crowd danced in earnest when acoustic guitarist and singer Joe Harkum broke into the chorus on “Sweet Surrender,” and Harkum and bassist Aaron Hooper had the crowd singing happily along to their lyrical exchange during the (ironically) waltzy “Shut the F**k Up.”

With their fun blend of ska and rock, Pasadena consistently draws enthusiastic crowds while in San Diego, and their gig at 710 was no exception.

Greene Country

Americana/blues multi-instrumentalist Jackie Greene stopped in San Diego during his spring West Coast tour to perform at the Observatory in North Park.

Published by the San Diego Reader on March 20, 2015.

Read the full review here: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2015/mar/20/concert-greene-country/

Mystic Braves Delivers Sounds of Summer to Soda Bar

Psychedelic surf rockers Mystic Braves performed before a packed crowd at San Diego's Soda Bar.

Published by the San Diego Reader on July 4, 2014.

Read the full review here: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/jul/04/concert-mystic-braves-delivers-sounds-summer-soda/

The 1975 - Second Time Around

Manchester, England's 2013 breakout group the 1975 return to San Diego on their second U.S. tour this year.

Published by the San Diego Reader on November 8, 2013.

Read the full review here: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2013/nov/08/concert-1975-second-time-around/

Gary Clark Jr.: House of Blues San Diego Gig Review

"San Diegans love the blues. Even more, they love Gary Clark Jr. On September 27, the Austin, Texas native performed a two-hour set before a sold-out crowd at the San Diego House of Blues."

Gary Clark Jr. at San Diego's House of Blues on September 27, 2013.
Published by Blues Rock Review on September 30, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/09/gary-clark-jr-house-of-blues-san-diego-gig-review.html

San Diego Music Fest Welcomes The Silent Comedy

The Silent Comedy entertained many of their hometown fans on 91x's Local Break Stage during the final night of San Diego's annual Music Fest. An intrinsic part of the larger San Diego Music Thing, the Music Fest offers aspiring bands the opportunity to perform in showcases throughout the city for two nights at the conclusion of each day's set of Music Thing panels.

The Silent Comedy at the 91x Local Break Stage in San Diego on September 14, 2013.

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John Flanagan Covers the Darkness in Electric L.A. Performance

John Flanagan hits the high notes in a performance of the Darkness' "I Believe in a Thing Called Love."

John Flanagan at the Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles on August 7, 2013.
Published by 1146miles.com on August 20, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://1146miles.com/music/john-flanagan-covers-the-darkness-in-electric-l-a-performance/

Bad Suns at the Casbah

The Los Angeles-based KROQ favorites Bad Suns perform "Cardiac Arrest" and other tracks from their upcoming EP, expected out later this year.

Bad Suns open for the 1975 at the Casbah in San Diego on July 26, 2013.
Published by 1146miles.com on July 31, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://1146miles.com/music/bad-suns-at-the-casbah/

68 Years Young: John Fogerty Celebrates Album Release with Exclusive El Rey Performance

John Fogerty celebrates his 68th birthday and the release of his latest record Wrote a Song for Everyone.

John Fogerty at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on May 28, 2013.
Published by Blues Rock Review on June 7, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/06/68-years-young-john-fogerty-celebrates-album-release-with-exclusive-el-rey-performance.html

Doheny Blues Festival Celebrates 16 Years

"For a full weekend, some of the best in blues congregate for sets lasting an hour or longer on three stages, attracting thousands of attendees each year and just as many lawn chairs. From the crowds of excited people and lanes of food, beverage and trinket vendors to the constant live music and welcoming community atmosphere, Doheny put together a memorable event for its 16th anniversary."

Review of the 16th annual Doheny Blues Festival in Dana Point, California.
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 29, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/05/doheny-blues-festival-celebrates-16-years.html

Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown Headline at the Griffin

"On January 23, the Griffin hosted the best show San Diego ever missed."

Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown at the Griffin in San Diego on January 23, 2013.
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Wrex the Halls: San Diego's 91X Turns Up the Volume

2012's 91x Wrex the Halls featured performances by the Killers, Imagine Dragons, Passion Pit, M83, Tegan and Sara, Youngblood Hawke, the Joy Formidable and Audio Addiction.

Review of 91x's annual Wrex the Halls concert on December 7, 2012.
Published by 1146miles.com on December 11, 2012.
Read the full review here: http://1146miles.com/featured/wrex-the-halls-san-diegos-91x-turns-up-the-volume/

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals Cover the 1967 Jefferson Airplane Classic "White Rabbit"

On Halloween night, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals took the stage at the House of Blues in San Diego, California. Decked out in spacesuit costumes, the band performed tracks from their latest record The Lion the Beast the Beat, a few fan favorites from past years and even a mesmerizing rendition of the hallowed "White Rabbit."

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals at San Diego's House of Blues on October 31, 2012.
Published on 1146miles.com on November 5, 2012.
Read the full review here: http://1146miles.com/music/grace-potter-the-nocturnals-cover-the-1967-jefferson-airplane-classic-white-rabbit/