Phillip-Michael Scales Plays Tonic Room 3/21/19

Over the last couple years or so, since he left his stage name behind and started playing under his own, Phillip-Michael Scales has been playing any and every venue. He’s actively looking for his big break rather than passively waiting around doing the same old stuff, and for that I admire him. Some of those gigs require him to play mostly covers, so he’s got … Continue reading Phillip-Michael Scales Plays Tonic Room 3/21/19

Savannah Stopover Releases Initial Lineup

Last year I came really close to hitting Savannah, GA for this festival. I ended up not going because I had been laid off from my job and it didn’t make sense to fly down if no one was paying me to cover. The lineup was great, and I know it would’ve been a ton of fun. I also can’t go this year, but once … Continue reading Savannah Stopover Releases Initial Lineup

Bottlerock Announces Lineup For 2017 Festival

My experience at Bottlerock last year was pretty great. I had to transcribe interviews for a different website, but I got to take photos of some great bands. They have a really nice setup in Napa, with a stage where bands join chefs to cook food, great wine options if you’re into that sort of thing, and a bunch of interesting food options. The lineup … Continue reading Bottlerock Announces Lineup For 2017 Festival

Las Guitarras de España: The Andalusian Trail at Instituto Cervantes

I’m currently on a bus from Seville to Granada, Spain. So I feel more compelled than usual to mention the upcoming Flamenco Festival event taking place at Instituto Cervantes October 21-22. Las Guitarras de España founder/guitarist Carlo Basile will be joined for performances of The Andalusian Trail Part 1: Jaipur to Granada on Friday the 21st, and The Andalusian Trail Part 2: Baghdad to Cordoba … Continue reading Las Guitarras de España: The Andalusian Trail at Instituto Cervantes

North Coast Music Fest Announces Set Times And After Parties

2016 will be my first adventure at the North Coast Music Festival, and the lineup is diverse enough that I’ll get to see a lot of different stuff. There’s some cool Chicago bands, a Beatles’ son, and enough bass to shake Union Park to the ground. There isn’t one thing I want to see as much as I wanted to see D’Angelo and The Roots … Continue reading North Coast Music Fest Announces Set Times And After Parties