"For the last 20 years, I have spent a good amount of time sitting on top of those cliffs with a guitar, writing songs,” says Michael Jones, AKA local rapper Wax, who has lived in …
June 23, 2026
Articles by Spike Steffenhagen
Wax brings guitar-driven rap back home for June 26 OB gig
Here goes The Bride!
In the 91 years since her cinematic debut in Bride of Frankenstein, few tales have successfully expanded her story. Though literature has provided some excellent attempts (most notably Fraulein Frankenstein by Stephen Woodworth), film, the …
March 20, 2026
Gonzo Report: Narcotic Wasteland at Brick By Brick
The heavy metal coming from the Performance 360 gym isn’t the kind I came to Linda Vista for. While there’s a certain hypnotic rhythm, it looks like a lot of effort. It’s close to Brick …
March 19, 2026
Big Screen: Sheepdog was daring me to laugh
Gotta give it to the marketing campaign behind this film. FanboyNation.com hailed it as “A rare perfect film.” Fox 13 Utah hailed it as “One of the best films of the year,” and short clips …
March 3, 2026
Gonzo Report: Mosh and magnanimity at Metalli-Meet
For me, walking through Ocean Beach never involves a direct stroll to a destination. There are too many cool distractions that catch my eye, too many things that make me ponder, too much sensory input …
January 15, 2026
Gonzo Report: Dave Good's latest combo plays where good things come together
David Bowie’s “Changes” often plays in my noggin whenever things become different — when they evolve or devolve. It’s playing around the back of my skull at minimal volume as I approach Vinya: vino+ vinyasa …
December 11, 2025
Gonzo Report: No ICE allowed at costumed Casbah triple-bill
I get a good view of the costumed crowd attending this Halloween shindig at the Casbah from the entrance, where doorman Alfredo Tellez and I go full film nerd in a discussion instigated by my …
November 28, 2025
Gonzo Report: Looking for Luke at Dragonfly
Susan tells me that Luke Harmon is around here somewhere — right after she makes sure I don’t have to pee. Just now, she’s directing people to the restroom and answering questions at the TERI …
October 23, 2025
Sic Psych 6: Slow, slow, fast
“Being a big Maiden fan since hearing their debut album, I’d like to say there was a connection and inside story, but you’ll have to defer to Tony for more on that,” says Dany Musser …
October 23, 2025