Concert Review
on an almost friday Live at the Observatory North Park | October 22, 2026 By four in the afternoon, people were already waiting outside the Observatory North Park. Doors weren’t scheduled to open until seven. They helped me find out where to find the band. Three hours early, and it seemed San Diego had begun […]
30 Years of Beautiful Noise Modest Mouse’s discography expands across numerous genres. Indie-Rock, Alternative Rock, Post-punk, and early Emo styles. Isaac Brock has spent over thirty years making music that denies any genre. No small feat. His early 1996 EP Interstate 8 was a stake in the musical ground tethering his sprawling tent of genres […]
This week’s opening of SIX at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts was an absolute thrill. From the very first beat, the theater was alive with anticipation, and the audience was completely captivated. The humor and distinct personalities of each of Henry VIII’s six wives, the powerhouse musical numbers, the undeniable chemistry between the queens, […]
The electrifying production of Million Dollar Quartet at South Coast Repertory delivers a truly unforgettable night for music lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Set in the intimate atmosphere of a recording studio, the play recreates the legendary 1956 session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins, four icons who […]
Henry Mancini at 100 was advertised in a very specific way, a celebration of the man and his music. The Scott Dunn Orchestra made it abundantly clear that what mattered most to them in this special performance was that Mancini’s music and legacy were preserved and respected throughout the decades. After enjoying a two hour […]
On March 23rd, 2025, I had the pleasure of hearing MUSE/IQUE perform their outstanding show, According to Ray: Ray Charles’s Message to America. The show immediately captivated my attention with an explosion of artistry, passion, and talent. This mixture of a concert and a history lesson brings Ray Charles’s life to the next generation. For […]