The greatest part of South by Southwest is the unknown. All 2,000 bands play the streets, bars and churches of Austin, TX trying to impress and earn the title of “greatest discovery of South by Southwest.” Every year at SxSw singers and bands go from anonymity to the talk of Read more…
The tagline was a stop-in-your-tracks event to even the most experienced of trance enthusiasts: Markus Schulz Open-to-Close set at Ruby Skye in San Francisco. So much so that we sent a crew from all over the state to cover the event. Boarding a flight from Los Angeles at 1pm on Read more…
When Swervedriver reunited in 2008 after ten years apart, a lot of people expected the English alternative band to follow the typical trajectory – embark on a glorious reunion tour around the world, then dive right into the studio to put together a reformation record. That more or less happened Read more…
(RB Contributor Tracy Smith) West Hollywood was in for more than a treat on an eerie Friday the 13th. The Dodos accompanied by friends Springtime Carnivore and William Alexander ignited the stage for a house full of well-adoring fans. Each set bringing forth its own individuality in which kept fans Read more…
Leave it up to tens of thousands of eager rave kids from all over the West Coast (and beyond) to turn one of the coldest weeks of the year in South Lake Tahoe into a blistering hot dance party at this year’s SnowGlobe Festival. Oh yeah, and the 50+ artists Read more…
Rock N Roll history took place on Monday, January 12, 2015 at The Roxy in Los Angeles. For one night only, legendary musicians graced the stage together to put on an epic show honoring Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) and Butch Trucks (Allman Brothers Band) for their extensive contribution to art Read more…
Six years after Jimmy Fallon invited the Roots to be his backing band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, I’m still amazed. Like, was this allowed the whole time? You can book a legit band to be a permanent fixture in late night? Could Jay Leno have gotten Godspeed You! Read more…
(Guest Review by Tracy Smith) Local Long Beach bands Fashion Party and Vox Amoris invaded DiPiazzas on a blissful Sunday evening for a night full of generous laughter and great music. Both bands were well acquainted with each other, representing the LBC at many local venues. Together they produced a perfect Read more…