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Dave Grohl Gets Choked Up During Foo Fighters ‘SNL’ Performance

H.E.R.’s energy and mastery during “The Glass” was just what Grohl needed to get through

Foo Fighters and H.E.R. on ‘SNL’ (Still via YouTube)


Foo Fighters Soldier On: Concert Review

Dave Grohl is doing what he does best — using the power of music to heal from tragedy. But is music enough?

Foo Fighters at Talking Stick Amphitheater, Phoenix, AZ, October 3, 2023


Interview: What Did We Learn? Life’s A Beach

Southern California’s Beachlife Festival Founder Allen Sanford reflects on lessons of humility, true leadership, Bob Marley, and the deeper meaning of beach life

The BeachLife Festival 2019 (Photo courtesy of The BeachLife Festival)

The BeachLife Festival 2019 (Photo courtesy of The BeachLife Festival)


My First Concert: Duran Duran

A music fan’s experience from teenage crush to musical inspiration

Still from Duran Duran “Rio” Video via YouTube


My First Concert: Prince

This music fan may have one of the best first concerts ever… Prince and The Revolution - a concert she says is “seared in her brain.”

“Purple Rain” Album Cover (1984)


Interview: What Did We Learn? Being a Better Human with Chris Cantore

San Diego alternative radio veteran Chris Cantore gives an open and honest reflection of his own evolution during the pandemic, how he confronted deep fears, and what it means to be a better human

Image provided by Chris Cantore

Image provided by Chris Cantore


Interview: What Did We Learn? AFAR Music Offers Free Recording

Founder Richard Johnson Discusses How The Pandemic Inspired Him to Build A Recording Studio For Jazz Musicians

Richard Johnson of AFAR Music (Photo by Stacy Wescott)


Interview: What Did We Learn? Survival Lessons From An Independent Concert Venue — The Belly Up

In this segment, Talent Buyer Pete McDevitt talks about how he learned through experience the importance of banding together for survival through building a community of support and advocacy.

Photo provided by the Belly Up Solana Beach, CA

Photo provided by the Belly Up Solana Beach, CA


Interview: What Did We Learn? Lee Coulter

Encinitas, California’s Australian-born musician Lee Coulter reflects on lessons of trust, idealism, culture, and what really motivates him to promote positivity through his music

Photo by Billy Economou

Photo by Billy Economou