“That was an old tune,†said Los Lobos guitarist and singer David Hidalgo after the band wrapped up “Just a Matter of Time,†the soulful ballad off their landmark 1984 album How Will the Wolf Survive? Los Lobos have been playing, touring, and making albums together since 1973, when the group first came together in their native East Los Angeles.
“Well, they’re all old tunes now,†Hidalgo said. Continue reading…
The 9th annual CityBeat Festival of Beers was held on Saturday, April 23 on El Cajon Blvd in front of the historic Lafayette Hotel. Continue reading…
We’re all dealt certain cards in life. And some of us get better hands than others. The difference in how things pan out is based on how you play your hand. Continue reading…
The Milk Carton Kids don’t come on stage with much — two acoustic guitars, a vintage mic, and a conspicuous medicine bag. The whole show, you wonder what tricks they are going to pull out of it. Continue reading…
Listening to Bleached live feels like jumping into the ocean at the beginning of April. It’s icy and startling, tasting brackish and filling your mouth with just a touch of bitterness. But after wading around in a few of their songs and taking a deep breath or two, these punk rock waters begin to feel fine. Continue reading…