I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of artists over the years (both as a creator and on the business side) and there’s a pattern...
100 years ago, as jazz was being created, regions across the U.S. were developing reputations for certain “sounds,” depending on the financial situations and on the...
Happy New Year, pals! Listen Local celebrates 23 years in 2026. From our humble beginning at The Coaster Saloon in Mission Beach to time spent producing...
SURPRISE! Here comes the most creative and challenging year of your life! At 55! I can’t believe it’s December! I swear to God, last time I...
I got my first “happy holidays” of the year today, and that means you get to hear my yearly exhortation on the matter, which is this:...
There is something about a live music experience, bluegrass or other, that can’t be duplicated by listening to a recording. If this weren’t so, folks would...
MARCIA BALL 1949- In this column—as a rule—I haven’t mentioned many women who have achieved the recognition they deserve. But I have to make an exception...
Hello Troubadourians! On Sunday, December 14th, the San Diego Troubadour will hold its annual Holiday Party & Fundraiser, which will also serve as a 25th anniversary...
Hi pals, happy December! This month’s show is guest co hosted by BLUE HEALERS and you’re gonna love them! Tune in now! The Listen Local Show...
