Music Blog
From Jeff Bridges to Bat For Lashes: Tasty Upcoming Shows
Like I said in the Weekly’s list of upcoming shows not-to-be-missed: More will definitely pop up. And they have been. Here’s the new and the ...
More New Albums to Anticipate in 2013
In the December 27 issue of the Weekly, my Top 10 anticipated albums of 2013 were divulged. But just as expected, the list has expanded ...
On Sale Now: Early Bird Tix to Baddest Cali-Roots Fest Yet
Bob Marley spoke the truth when he sang, “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Throughout the weekend of ...
Top 10 Albums of 2012. And Frank Ocean Isn't Included
Back on November 7, I posted by top 6 albums, which includes Titus Andronicus' Local Business, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti's Mature Themes, Ty Segall Band's ...
New Year's Eve Music Guide: Monterey and Beyond
Brazilian Carnaval at the National Steinbeck Center (796-3833) Members of Olodum Percussion Band—a Samba percussion group who appeared on Michael Jackson’s 1995’s music video “They ...
Jewish Troubadour Kinky Friedman Hits Mucky Duck
Kinky Friedman—a self-proclaimed author, columnist, musician, beautician, tequila mogul and animal rescuer—is thinking about making his second bid for governor of Texas. But until then, ...
'80s Metal Time Warp: Don Dokken to Play Planet Gemini
The elite circle of 1980s heavy metal rocker royalty adhered to a set of stringent aesthetic guidelines: denim vests, feathered and/or bleached hair, leopard prints, ...
Video Highlights Upcoming Shows at Golden State Theatre
Patti Smith, Kenny Wayne Sheperd, Robert Cray and Cheap Time are a few of the rapid flow of acts that have helped christen the Golden ...
The Cairo Gang's Emmett Kelly Talks to the Weekly
On Saturday, Nov. 17, The Cairo Gang and the Josh Abrams Natural Society will play an indoor show to 50 people at the Henry Miller ...
Best Albums of 2012...Thus Far
See my Top 10 picks of 2012 Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Psychedelic Pill Neil Young has shown in 2012 that he still can rock ...
Black Friday Record Store Day Pocket Guide
While CD sales continue to plummet and digital music sales cooling off, the revival of vinyl sees a rise in sales for the fifth straight ...
Brothers Comatose's Ben Morrison Pumped to Play Communion in the Redwoods
Next week at this time, the rowdy bluegrass outfit Brothers Comatose will be just hours away from performing its set at Communion in the Redwoods ...
Bob Weir & More on Tap at the Golden State Theatre
The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir can't stay away from Monterey, which is a good thing for us. A year ago, he performed two soldout shows ...
Mark Kozelek's Big Sur Show Canceled But The Weekly Still Raps With Him
“As songwriters, it’s important to be honest,” says singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek. But that sentiment is easier said than done and Kozelek—known for his work with ...
Patti Smith's Still Got It
Her words, not mine: "I've still got it." Not that the Godmother of Punk needed to tell a nearly packed house at Golden State Theatre ...
Communion in the Redwoods Rundown
There will be a lot of music to check out Oct. 26-28 at Communion in the Redwoods at Fernwood Resort. So instead of telling you ...
Alanis Morisette to Play Her Dream Venue at Henry Miller Library Oct. 2
When Alanis Morisette plays at Henry Miller Memorial Library on October 2, she'll be thinking about her set list like a painting. "I think in ...
CRBC House Concert, Matt the Electrician & Ali Marcus
http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/users/photos/2012/sep/21/12953/ -Thankfully, the House Concert craze is alive, well and spreading in Monterey. Next Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7pm marks the inaugural House Concert at ...
Los Lobos in Hollister, Nico Georis Gets Wacky and Other Nuggets
-Mexi-Cali blues rockers Los Lobos aren't coming to Monterey County but they'll be close: On Saturday, Sept. 22, the internationally-known outfit will play The Green ...
The Flaming Lips Smooch Big Sur, Good News Bad News & Axl
In addition to Jack White, recent Big Sur visitors The Flaming Lips and Gary Clark Jr., the Bridge School 2012 Benefit lineup also includes naughty ...
