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Santa Cruz supergroup Smoke Chaser unleashes a generous spirit and commendable work ethic.
On Friday, Sept. 22, Smoke Chaser is set to play the Benefit Concert for Zayante Fire at Felton Music Hall.
Adam Joseph
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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Did Jimi Hendrix buy a vest in Big Sur?
It's one of those moments in rock history that music writers and fans have been referring to and writing about since it went down, more...
Adam Joseph
Jan 10, 20213 min read
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Siren Records talks Record Store Day during the pandemic.
Record Store Day has taught us that people will still wait in lines to buy vinyl.
Adam Joseph
Oct 19, 20203 min read
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Miranda and the Beat sign to Jack White's Third Man Records.
Carmel's Miranda and the Beat releases new 7" vinyl on Jack White's Third Man Records.
Adam Joseph
Oct 2, 20202 min read
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Record Store Day 2020 drops.
Record Store Day 2 kicks off Saturday, September 26.
Adam Joseph
Sep 25, 20203 min read
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Zendaya, John David Washington film secretly in Carmel during Covid lockdown.
From June 17 through July 2, the intense, love-on-the-rocks flick was shot completely at an eco-friendly architectural masterpiece.
Adam Joseph
Sep 15, 20202 min read
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Everything you need to know about the 63rd annual Monterey Jazz Festival.
The 63rd annual Monterey Jazz Festival will deliver a vast array of strong performers, including Herbie Hancock and Diana Krall.
Adam Joseph
Sep 10, 20202 min read
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10 reasons to see the bodacious 'Bill & Ted Face the Music.'
Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves reunite to play Bill and Ted in Bill & Ted Face the Music.
Adam Joseph
Sep 1, 20203 min read
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Janis Joplin's Monterey Pop performance almost didn’t make it into D.A. Pennebaker's film.
One of the Monterey Pop Festival performances that still gives Lou Adler chills when he revisits it is Janis Joplin's.
Adam Joseph
Aug 25, 20202 min read
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The night The Pixies roared in Big Sur.
Sandwiched between a pair of weekend shows at Coachella, The Pixies performed to about 400 people at the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur,
Adam Joseph
Aug 24, 20202 min read
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Joe Biden and me: an unforgettable connection and the most important election ever.
"I will stand always for our values of human rights and dignity," former Vice President Joe Biden said last night during his DNC speech.
Adam Joseph
Aug 21, 20204 min read
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Record Store Day 2020: the pandemic iteration.
Vinyl is still alive as is Record Store Day. Since 2008, the hugely popular worldwide celebration has showcased the beloved music format.
Adam Joseph
Aug 19, 20202 min read
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Joe Cocker, Pete Rose and the perpetual enigma that is the Hall of Fame.
Major League Baseball and Rock and Roll Hall of Fames are the most mainstream and receive the most notoriety. Both are also political.
Adam Joseph
Aug 18, 20202 min read
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Jason Isbell, Todd Snider, Amanda Shires light up the Monterey County Fairgrounds.
The day featured top-notch live music from renowned musicians Jason Isbell, Todd Snider and Amanda Shires.
Adam Joseph
Aug 15, 20202 min read
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The day Darlene Love made Monterey fall in love with her.
Darlene Love's finally the star she's always deserved to be, singing front-stage with the spotlight on her alone.
Adam Joseph
Aug 14, 20202 min read
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Beach Boy Al Jardine's rustic Big Sur recording studio continues to inspire.
A tour of Beach Boys Al Jardine's majestic Red Barn Recording Studio in Big Sur, California.
Adam Joseph
Aug 13, 20202 min read
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Memories of the Chili Peppers, Charles Bradley, Fleet Foxes and more great Monterey County shows.
Mavis Staples' performance of "Freedom Highway" marked the most powerful segment of the Grammy Award-winning singer's sold out show.
Adam Joseph
Aug 11, 20204 min read
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Monterey County's pre-Covid live music highlights.
Just like all the other activities we were used to and took for granted, it sucks not being able to experience live music in person.
Adam Joseph
Aug 10, 20203 min read
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From Jane's Addiction's Perry Farrell to NBA star Bill Walton, the lasting impact of Jerry Garcia.
"As long as the songs are played, [Garcia] will be remembered. That’s the bottom line," Mickey Hart said.
Adam Joseph
Aug 9, 20203 min read
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Celebrating the Grateful Dead 25 years after Jerry Garcia's death.
Jerry Garcia has been gone for 25 years, but his music, his influence and his spirit remain stronger than ever.
Adam Joseph
Aug 8, 20204 min read
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