Faded, not fadingONYX pays a visit to Pacific Beach’s Break PointPacific Beach on a Friday night is not usually my cup of tea. Tad youthful on those streets. However, it’s not often that ONYX performs …

Island civilizationWithin the Coronado Ferry Landing, you will find Coronado Tasting Room. Purveyors of Craft Spirits, Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Balsamic Vinegars, Spices and Gourmet Foods. Every other Wednesday evening, Michael Gonzales (aka Gonzo) and …

Some musicians see forming a tribute group as a way to get into the music industry. Copping someone else’s successful act may seem their only chance at earning a bit of applause, adulation, and — …

February 2 was a cold Friday night in Little Italy. But the B-Side Players turned on the heat at the Music Box for their 30th anniversary celebration. I can remember three good things that happened …

December 16, 2001, was my thirtieth birthday. That night saw my first attempt to visit Winstons in Ocean Beach. The bouncer didn’t let me in, possibly because I may have already been drunk due to …

The last Friday night of 2023 saw a fab event at Black Cat Bar, because That Beatles Cover Band provided the entertainment. Black Cat Bar is located at 4246 University Avenue. It was established in …

It was the day of my company’s holiday luncheon at Eddie V’s in La Jolla. That meant happily filling up on filet mignon and beers on the company’s dime. Afterwards, a couple of my supervisors …

I booked 6:30 reservations for two at Madison on Park Boulevard. I had decided to ask a date out for the evening, and to my amazement, she had accepted. Our Lyft dropped us off under …

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@jimmacd3rd/">Just a Fan Recording Local Music</a> is the name of Jim MacDonald’s YouTube channel; it boasts over 2000 cell phone videos of live performances by local artists, 586 subscribers, and around 191,000 views. MacDonald …