The brain-child of monster movie buffs Rick Sparhawk and Jim Soldi, Lullabies for the Cursed is an homage to classic horror films set to groovy blues...
The Riders built up a sizable repertoire of roots music and a local fan base (releases included 2010’s Crown City Sessions). The sound of front man...
“I’m very satisfied when I sing, because I know it makes a difference.” Those are the words of Lisa Sanders, songwriter, vocalist, and musician. I had...
Hello Troubadourians! I wrote at the end of the December column that many of the topics I write about come from conversations with folks who come...
Local indie rockers Belmont Lights used to be the Pennant, with a couple of EPs, before their new name and new debut EP Telegraphs. More than...
I “heard it on the X.” For real. In 1960, at age 10, our family was moved to Yuma for nearly a year, and three things...
Wow! There’s a lot of great bluegrass happening in San Diego, with more to come. Here’s a quick rundown. December 16 saw Rob Ickes and Jim...
It’s unmistakable. The sound is full and lively. And American as apple pie. Whether you’ve been in the pews on Sunday morning or heard the voices...
In January the year is new and full of promise. All our mistakes are behind us. We have been forgiven by those we have trespassed against,...