Monterey | Adam Joseph Writes

Jan 10, 20213 min read

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...

Oct 19, 20203 min read

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.

Oct 2, 20202 min read

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.

Sep 10, 20202 min read

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.

Aug 19, 20202 min read

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.

Aug 15, 20202 min read

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.

Aug 14, 20202 min read

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.

Aug 11, 20204 min read

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.

Aug 9, 20203 min read

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.