The Aztec drums echo through the barrio. Even at this distance, you can hear the dancers’ ankle rattles shaking with each foot stomp. Chicano Park on this Monday night tells you better than anywhere else …
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Leftover revival at Los Chilaquiles
February 23, 2023
Falling Doves tour, Alicia Previn single, Nathan Hubbard CD, Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas video, Almost Monday gig
Technicolor Dreams, the new album from Christopher Leyva’s band Falling Doves, was mixed and recorded at London’s famed Abbey Road studio by producer Chris Bolster. A promotional tour kicks off this week; Leyva is calling …
February 23, 2023
Gonzo Report: Fallbrook winery hosting hundreds of moves
The heavy rains and windy roads on SR-76 leading into Fallbrook added to the adventure of my January 15 visit to the Country Wine Dancing shindig at Monserate Winery. As I pulled up around 6 …
February 23, 2023
Matt Smith is trying to fit 20 pounds of stuff in a 10 pound bag
Drummer Matthew Smith has been a fixture in San Diego for quite a few years, playing with the Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio, Juice Box, and Fresh Veggies Micro Brass. He gigs often enough around …
February 23, 2023