It is frustrating to see marginally talented singers showcased on TV programs such as “American Idol,” “The X Factor,” and “The Voice” when there are so...
Ah, San Diego. The sun, the fun, the surf, and the numerous young dudes with single-cutaway acoustic guitars and sunglasses writing soft rock about the beach...
Chris Acquavella is one of the most accomplished musicians in San Diego, and his first solo album, Praeludium, recorded locally at Studio West, displays astonishing virtuosity,...
Traditional folk (or “old-time”) music is an important part of our American culture and history. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, the explorers, fur traders,...
Perhaps the most exotic Christmas album in my collection is a CD titled Christmas in Calcutta, a sitar-enhanced album given to me by an Indian musician...
A good solo acoustic guitarist can stop time in a way that few musicians can, weaving simultaneous melodies and sound moods into a whole greater than...
This Christmas there’ll be chestnuts roasting on open fires, and we will hear the holiday chestnuts as well, the Christmas songs and carols that have, throughout...
A 21-song collection of seasonal good cheer, this CD’s most significant achievement is the number of San Diego-based artists who have teamed up with musicians from...
Let’s cut to the chase. If you’re a Peter Case fan you’re going to love this record. The basics include the fact that there are 12...
