Rick Ostop
When I moved to San Diego years ago, I was blown away by the amount of acts that came through town and the quality of venues in the area. Having been in the music industry for over 15 years in Los Angeles, at first managing a record store on Sunset and Vine in Hollywood and then working for a few independent record labels, I was excited to once again be involved with music. SD Rock 'Ëœn' Roll has allowed me to meet some great people, see some amazing shows and surround myself daily with my life's passion: music. I believe if you take care of the music, the music will take care of you. So far so good.
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Jesse LaMonaca and the Dime Novels the Lament of Tumbleweed Hawk – Album ReviewJesse LaMonaca has a voice that is hard to ignore. It shakes with soul and has a depth that moves the beat. On his latest record The Lament of Tumbleweed Hawk, LaMonaca puts that vocal to the test while exploring a plethora of musical avenues
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Patrick Carney – the Man with the Musical Paint BrushBehind each swipe of the brush, there was a memory, a song, a moment. I’m grateful to have spent a few moments with this kind, ever-so-talented man, and his rock and roll life that is documented in his paintings and his soul.
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Blackout Party Closed Mouth Don’t Get Fed – Album ReviewSan Diego band Blackout Party’s new album Closed Mouth Don’t Get Fed is a rough and tumble rock and roll record
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Steve Poltz on Intoxicated Monkeys, Lionel Richie, Staff Infections and Being Kind of Pretty Ok-ishI had a chance to catch up with Steve Poltz and ask him a few questions about his upcoming gig at the Belly Up on October 13th. Apart from comparing it to a game of Mad Libs, I’m sure I wouldn’t do the interview justice. So instead, I’ll just sit back and
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Roy Ruiz Clayton Has an Army of Ragged Angels on His SideOne of the first things Roy Ruiz Clayton said to me when I sat down to interview him was “songwriters only have a minute number of really good songs in them.” His new album New Army of Ragged Angels is a testament to that belief.
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The Belly Up’s Meryl Klemow Ask’s Us to Band TogetherBanding Together is a local organization that gives music therapy scholarships, instruments, and mentorship with local musicians to eligible kids with special needs like autism and Down syndrome.
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Music from the San Diego Music Thing – Live ReviewsMusic From The San Diego Music Thing – Live Reviews
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How to Raise $10,000 to Make a Record? Ask San Diego Musician Allegra BarleyHow to raise $10,000 to make a record? Ask San Diego Musician Allegra Barley
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Low Volts Speaks About San Diego Music Award Best New Artist NominationLow Volts Speaks about San Diego Music Award Best New Artist Nomination
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Dead Feather Moon at the Belly Up Tavern Concert ReviewDead Feather Moon at The Belly Up Tavern Concert Review
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Dylan Proves Talent Trumps Age at the Orange County FairLike an aging blues man uninterested in retirement and existing only for the opportunity to play his songs, Bob Dylan at 70 is still challenging himself live. One of rock's greatest chameleons, Dylan has morphed into an improvising interpreter of all the
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Metallica and Lou Reed, or Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart, and Joss Stone?Metallica and Lou Reed, or Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart, and Joss Stone?
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Jackie Greene at the San Diego County Fair Concert ReviewJust like the blend of blinking lights, exotic smells, and the shrieks from the rides, Jackie Greene's sound comes across as a well-woven tapestry of different musical styles.
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Top 5 Must See San Diego County Fair Heineken Grand Stage BandsTop 5 Must See San Diego County Fair Heineken Grand Stage Bands
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21 Days of the San Diego County Fair '" Day by Day Musical RecommendationHere's a breakdown of all 21 glorious, greasy, batter-dipped days, where every night there is a wide array of musical talent.
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Robert Plant at the Copley Symphony Hall Concert ReviewRobert Plant is a true musical icon, one we are blessed to have out on the road, still performing at such a high level into his 60's. Plant refuses to rest on his laurels; instead he's looking to expand, experiment, and grow.
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Interview with the Belly Up's Meryl Klemow: Booking the Fiesta Del SolFor the past four years, the Belly Up Tavern has been using its booking influence, expertise and enthusiasm to turn the Solana Beach Fiesta Del Sol into two days of non-stop musical must sees
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San Diego County Fair 2011 Music Line UpThis year's line up is fairly diverse, offering a few country legends, a trio of rock and roll high priestesses, some comic relief, a popular new comer, local rockers,and a handful of classic rock bands.
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Humphreys by the Bay Top 5 2011 Must See ShowsHumphreys by the Bay is one of San Diego's crown jewels of music venues. Sitting under the stars as the palm trees sway by the bay, the excellent sound system and intimate seating (under 1,500 seats) make any night's show memorable.
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2011 Rock and Roll Tours Not Coming to San DiegoHere's a look at the top 5 acts out on the road that will not be coming to San Diego this year and the ideal venue for them to play if they were.
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Paul Simon at the Pechanga Theater '" Concert ReviewPaul Simon walked on stage with an acoustic guitar and started working the opening chords to "The Sound Of Silence."
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T Bone Burnett '" Artist & Producer ExtraordinaireT Bone Burnett has been subtly putting his touch on records for over 30 years. With humble beginnings playing in bands, his most famous juncture was his time spent with Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue. But what has set him apart from the rest are his produc
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Paul Simon so Beautiful or so What Album ReviewPaul Simon's got a gumbo on the stove. It's his new album So Beautiful or So What and it's bubbling with a spice rack of sounds. It's a precarious mix of African rhythms, world beats, chants, orchestral sweeps, rocking guitars, and diverse vocals
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Gregg Allman Low Country Blues '" Album ReviewGregg Allman's first solo record in 14 years, Low Country Blues is a modern day blues treasure. Its material and performance place Allman in his rightful chair, right there next to all the great blues men who came before him.
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Sammy Hagar's "Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock" '" Book ReviewSammy Hagar pulls no punches, tells no lies, and leaves very little out in his new rock and roll memoir Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock.
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Top Five Rock and Roll Solo CareersA solo record can launch the next faze in an artist's career. Here's a look at the top five most successful solo careers of artists who branched out on their own and in some cases, became even more famous than their former group.
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The Top 5 Led Zeppelin Blues SongsLed Zeppelin came blasting out of England with a sound never before heard, as they grew together as a unit, the blues could be heard through the many different styles they explored in their career.
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Carlos Santana Plays Guitar HeroCarlos Santana plays guitar hero on his new album of rock's most classic guitar moments, entitles Guitar Heaven:The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time.
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Robert Plant- from Led Zeppelin to Solo ArtistRobert Plant has been a solo artist longer than he was a member of Led Zeppelin. It's hard to grasp, considering the depth of influence Led Zeppelin has had on rock and roll.
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Neil Young's New Album "Le Noise" to Be Released September 28Neil Young is set to release his new album "Le Noise" on September 28.
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Robert Plant and His Band of JoyBefore Led Zeppelin took flight, Robert Plant played in a small band called The Band of Joy. 40 years later he has re-kindled his fondness for American roots music and named his new band after his first.
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ZZ Top Live at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, CAThere is only one band in the history of rock and roll that has played together for forty straight years without any other members. Sunday night they rolled into the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa and put on a show that lived up to their legacy.
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Jerry Garcia-Remembering the Legend 15 Years LaterJerry was 53 when he passed. There was so much more life left in him. So many more songs. So many more solos. It has been a long, strange, silent 15 year trip without him. He left us forever Grateful.
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Pat Benatar's New Book "Between a Heart and a Rock Place"Flip a few pages of Pat Benatar's new autobiography "Between a Heart and a Rock Place" and you will get a better understanding of the depth of this woman. You will see pass the MTV Queen, the hot rocker chic persona, and the hit maker.
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Top 5 Famous First Songs from Debut AlbumsLooking across the rock landscape, I dug up a few classic debuts that established each band's immortality with their first cut. Most of these first songs off the first albums remain the bands' biggest hits.
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Tom Petty CD Review "Mojo"Once again, the sure footed Petty has placed his faith in the Heartbreakers for this most recent journey, and once again, they have delivered one of their best works to date. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Mojo is at an all time high!
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The Doors "When You're Strange" DVD ReviewCulled entirely from archival footage of the band in the studio, on stage, and backstage, "When You're Strange" is the definitive look at one of America's true rock and roll sensations- The Doors.
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MOJO Magazine Turns 200 with Guest Editor Tom WaitsMOJO Magazine has delivered the best heaping serving of music and art goodness for 17 years, and 199 issues. To make a big splash to celebrate their 200th issue, who did they choose to be the guest editor? None other than Tom Waits!
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Joan Jett Live at the San Diego County FairJoan Jett is immortal. She hasn't aged at all. At least that's the way it looked as she closed the fourth of July show at the San Diego County Fair.
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Rock and Roll SupergroupsThe rock and roll supergroup doesn't come about very often, but when it does, it leaves rock with unforgettable moments. The fine balance of one's creative vision combined with another's creative vision can sometimes create genius. But, for how long?
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Dennis DeYoung Live at the San Diego County FairDennis DeYoung delivers a nostalgic night of Styx music. -
How I Got in the Band-Billy Powell of Lynyrd SkynyrdBilly Powell of Lynyrd Skynyrd learned how to play the piano at an early age, but it was a fluke that he got a chance to tinkle the ivories for one of America's greatest Southern Rock bands.
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Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar FestivalEric Clapton gathers the worlds greatest guitarists for one amazing day in Chicago. From Jeff Beck, ZZ Top, Derek Trucks, Sheryl Crow, Steve Winwood, Buddy Guy, and B.B. King to name a few, this day is a must for fans of all genres of guitar. -
Comic-Con International: a Pop Culture Phenomenon Every Summer in San DiegoWhat once started out as a comic book convention in the 70's, has grown into an indescribable, one of a kind, pop culture phenomenon. So why is this a San Diego must see?
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Marvel Comics Now Available Through the iPadMarvel Comics' new iPad app offers consumers comics for the digital age. Titles featuring Iron Man, Captain America, The Hulk, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and the X-Men are now available for download.
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Major League Baseball 2010 Top 10 Spring Training InjuriesMajor League Baseball 2010 top 10 spring training injuries. This list ranks the top 10 injuries and their relevance to the MLB team and the 2010 season.