I remember the time when I was with my family on one of our regular Saturday morning shopping sprees at Kroger, enjoying the air-conditioned consumerism among...
Buddy Guy, Charlie Musselwhite, and Jimmie Vaughan load in to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido on Thursday evening, August 8th for a master...
There’s a Zen story about a young man who wants to become a monk. He wants to become enlightened. The Master accepts the young adept into...
I get asked a lot of questions. Sometimes I’m asked about this guitar or that guitar, this piece of gear or that piece of gear. Other...
Politicians and professional athletes enjoy using the term “lucky town” toward a city that has proven fortuitous in the past. Musicians are keen on their memorable...
Ah, the dog days of August are upon us, and the propensity to play hooky from work or other normal routines is great. Some will take...
The town of Vista, northwest of San Diego proper, seems an unlikely place for Americana-bluegrass stars to be raised. Just seven miles from the Pacific Ocean,...
A part of the local roots scene for a long time, Cici Artemisia plans a move to Oregon (and is still one of the featured performers...
In the arena of recording software reviews, the emphasis is undoubtedly focused on products that reside at the pricier end of the financial spectrum. It can...