Santigold Brought The Party To The Stage At Music Tastes Good
Saturday | Sunday LONG BEACH, CA- “… Feeling empowered, I headed back to the Franklin stage to prepare. Being a fan of Santigold’s “Lights Out” from her self-titled album, I was excited to finally get to see her live. The cover of her first album initially drew…
Princess Nokia Melds Rap and Emo Seamlessly at Music Tastes Good
Saturday | Sunday LONG BEACH, CA- “… After, I ran into a friend who asked if I was going to see Princess Nokia. “Who?” I replied. “Just go watch her. Trust me.” Sure enough, Princess Nokia did not disappoint. Her confidence flooded the audience and her humbleness…
Big Thief’s Memorable Vocals & Rich Guitar Tones Are Memorable
Saturday | Sunday LONG BEACH, CA- “…Big Thief could not have been more of an opposite to Cherry Glazerr, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Their music seemed to have been crafted by Mother Nature to pair appropriately with the late afternoon sun. They had…
Nothing Better Than A Cold Beer and Bahamas To Relax At The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “…With the sun reaching its apex in the Pacific sky, it was the perfect time to head on over to the bar to grab a cold one and just sprawl yourself out on the festival ground’s grassy knolls, and relax….
Lilly Hiatt’s Roots Rock Vibe Delights The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… From punk rock to roots rock, the absolutely delightful Lilly Hiatt was up next kicking off the action on the Tiki Stage. For those who say that artistic ability isn’t something that can’t be genetically passed down generations, I’d…
Plague Vendor Rips The Pants Off The Ohana Fest … Literally
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Kicking off the action on the main stage was the Southern California based band Plague Vendor. Signed to Epitaph, this quartet- consisting of Brandon Blain, Jay Rogers, Luke Perine and Michael Perez- has really been making a name for themselves…
Tangiers Blues Band Brings Hard Driving Blues To Asbury Park
HOME PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY ASBURY PARK, NJ- “… Making my way to the Park Stage, I could see a crowd of music fans taking up their place on the lawn in anticipation of the Tangiers Blues Band. Originally formed in 1998, the band’s current lineup is King,…
The White Buffalo Is A Powerful Presence At Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… For years, one of my friends has been preaching the glory of The White Buffalo. I’ve been following Jake Smith (p/k/a “The White Buffalo) since his 2013 album Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways. There’s something earthy about the man and…
Nikki Lane Keeps It Loose At The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Nikki Lane is always a joy to see live. I was able to catch her earlier this year on Willie Nelson’s ranch, and had the time off my life getting rowdy with her during her late night tent set….
The War & Treaty Bring Their “Healing Tide” To The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Thankfully, we were able to catch the tail end of The War And Treaty’s performance. This husband-wife duo has had a banner 2018. Earning high praise from NPR Music as a musical act that “convey[s] and ecstatic, empowering sense…
