Incubus Closes Sea.Hear.Now With An Exhilarating Performance
HOME PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY ASBURY PARK, NJ- “… With a cool ocean breeze blowing and the beach and boardwalk packed with fans, the day’s headliner, Incubus. took the stage. With front man Brandon Boyd clad in all white, the crowd came to life as the band played…
Brandi Carlile Got Intimate At Sea.Hear.Now
HOME PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY ASBURY PARK, NJ- “… Brandi Carlile walked onto the stage, her welcoming demeanor immediately evident, speaking with the crowd to express her gratitude for being included in such a monumental event. Carlile -who is known for her big voice and politically charged lyrics-…
Asbury Park’s The Battery Electric Rip The Sea.Hear.Now Stage
HOME PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY ASBURY PARK, NJ- “…I was really excited when I saw The Battery Electric in the lineup. Comprised of all local musicians, this band represents the LOCAL Asbury Park music scene, which for me is huge. The Battery Electric members are Ron Santee on…
Amos Lee Set The Perfect Ambience As The Sun Set At Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Amos Lee, known for his blue-eyed soul, was the next troubadour to take the main stage, and he delivered a fun and passionate set. With a laid-back vocal delivery and acoustic-driven set, he drew the audience’s attention by introducing…
Lil Wayne “Tha Carter V” Is Here
Maybe more than any other rapper in history, Lil Wayne’s output is defined by franchises. An artist should be so lucky to sustain the kind of longevity that would allow for multi-volume phases the likes of Wayne’s Dedication, and Da Drought mixtapes, let alone the series that made…
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…
Day Three of Outside Lands Featured Powerful Performances By Powerful Women
HOME PAGE | DAY ONE | DAY TWO | DAY THREE SAN FRANCISCO, CA- When I planned my festival schedule for Day 3, I made a conscious effort to to include on my list a bunch of performances by acts that I wanted to see perform live. It just so happened that a…