This month we talk to entertainment attorney and CEO of Pacific Records Brian Witkin, find out about cartoons from Jim Basnight, Allen Camp, Nathan Hubbard, Kevin Ring, Felissia Mae, and Will Tisch and take a listen to new albums from The Litter and S. Mathias & The Honeycombs. A CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN WITKIN: MUSIC AND […]
Kicking off 2021, we look at liner notes with Michael Buchmiller of Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra, encounter Strange Stage Stories with Allen Camp, Chris Collins of Mod Fun, Felissia Mae, Marie Haddad and Billy Tisch + and review albums from Sons of Edison, Claire Walding and Paul McCartney. Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra / Liner Notes Top robot […]
This month we take a look back at past and present San Diego musicians and compatriots we lost in 2020. January 4 / David McDonald (64) – music promoter January 10 / David Winter (67) – bassist / singer Dave Winter and the Grateful Ted Band. January 20 / Alberto Jurado (48) – singer for […]
This month we ask Five Questions of Marie Haddad, look at recent and upcoming new major music releases with a San Diego connection, and take a listen to Jim Basnight’s latest album. FIVE QUESTIONS FOR MARIE HADDAD Pianist / Singer–Songwriter Marie Haddad is one of San Diego’s musical treasures, in a class of her own. […]
This month we ask Five Questions of Mod legend Anthony Meynell, check in with singer Laurie Beebe Lewis of new band the Original Starfires, and get new Strange Stage Stories from Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra, Nathan Hubbard, and Jonny Tarr. FIVE QUESTIONS / ANTHONY MEYNELL OF SQUIRE From their first single, “The Face of Youth Today” […]
One of San Diego’s favorite soul/jazz performers, keyboardist Jonny Tarr is saying goodbye to California, but luckily for fans, it’s only temporary. Winner of the 2020 San Diego Music Award for “Best Pop Artist,” Tarr is relocating to his native Wales (UK) with his family for a short stay. Originally from Cardiff, Tarr moved to […]
This month we take a look at Charles McPherson’s forthcoming album, ask five questions of Karla Kane / the Corner Laughers, have a conversation with singer Whitney Shay, plus new and classic strange stage stories from Ronnie Barnett (the Muffs) and Max Eric Bergstrom (Avenue Army). New Album from Charles McPherson! Something to look forward […]
This month we take a look at the 2020 San Diego Music Awards, ask five questions of guitarist and producer Christopher Hoffee, talk to Jim Ryan of punk legends The Cardiac Kidz, review albums from Enter the Blue Sky and Big Stir Records latest compilation, plus! Two new Strange Stage Stories from Ronnie Barnett (The […]
This month we ask five questions of bassist Al Chan of power pop legends the Rubinoos, talk to violinist Alicia Previn about her new children’s book, review albums from the Paff Booms and Evening’s Empire, plus new Strange Stage Stories from Kenny Metcalf (Tribute to Elton John), Lannie Flowers, Van Bates, and Johnny Vee FIVE […]
