Tom Ward passed away on September 20, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Tom had been a much loved and respected figure on the San Diego music scene since the mid-eighties,...
For those who spent quality time at Lou Curtiss’ Folk Arts Rare Records on Adams Avenue, a frequent scenario would occur. In conversation, Lou would talk...
The upcoming celebration and fundraiser for the Troubadour is happening on Sunday, December 14th at Tio Leo’s Lounge from 4-10pm. (note the flier here for the...
The saga of the Blind Boys of Alabama is a story worthy of holy epic novel or film. It all turns on their appearance at McCabe’s...
Bluegrass music has an honorable history of women taking our music by storm. Back in the day Sally Ann Forester played bass and sang with Bill...
Rufus Wainwright has been on a roll his entire 52 years of life on the planet. When he first raised his voice to sing as a...
Festival Highlights Year of Jazz at Carlsbad Church Twenty-two steel drums tintinnabulating in unison. A greasy blues trombone solo played by a lady manipulating the slide...
If you’ve ever wanted to witness folk music royalty up close, November 15 offers the perfect opportunity. Legendary singer-songwriters Judy Collins and Tom Rush are taking...
A traditional Irish storyteller is known as a seanchaí. Verbal efficiency is not their goal. Rather, the Irish consider it the highest form of conversation to...
