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This week we lost musical legend Bobby Caldwell. What You Won't Do For Love is only a small drop of his contribution to the musical industry as a whole, but it is part of defining an entire era of music. Mr. Caldwell's music, artistry, and soul will not soon be forgotten. Rest easy Bobby Caldwell. In this episode I also introduce 2 new segments to the podcast I will have moving forward. Tune in to hear the Review of the Week (Pink's new album 'Trustfall') and the Tech Tip of the Week (Headphones).   MENTIONED; KevOnStage's Tweet on Bobby Caldwell. The headphones I love MPOW 059 Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear.  

Today I want to dive into 2 tours and 2 albums. First the 15th anniversary of Jon McLaughlin's Indiana album, and the tour which brought him to Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles. Second Ed Sheeran's Mathematics tour, which will include the upcoming album Subtract. My first Must-See artist to the one I was a little skeptical about but then enjoyed and have slowly been converting others to as well.  Let's talk albums and tours in this episode. Enjoy.

Superbowl LVII was Feb 12, 2023 between the Philedalphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs in Glendale Arizona. At halftime the score was 21-14 Eagles, and Rihanna took to the stage to perform a medley of hits. In this episode I want to share my reactions to the game itself, to Rihanna's setlist. While there were no guests apparences Rihanna did not need them to put on a stellar show. Tune in and tweet me your thoughts on the Superbowl LVII halftime show. I'm on Twitter @SoCalLiveMusic.

Superbowl LVII is going down Feb 12, 2023 with the Philedalphia Eagles going up against tht Kansas City Chiefs in Scotsdale Arizona, and halfway through the game Rihanna will take to the biggest stage in the world. In this episode I want to share my predictions for the game itself, for Rihanna's setlist, and for potential guest apparences. Superbowl LVII is going to be a great show on top of a great game and I for one am looking forward to it.  Rihanna always puts on a good show and I have no doubt this will be no exception. If you are on Twitter tweet me @SoCalLiveMusic, I will be live-tweeting during the game and the halftime show. 

Today we are looking at the Coachella 2023 lineup! Bad Bunny, Black Pink, and Frank Ocean (assuming he shows) are headlining this year, and the rest of the artists performing are pretty steller as well. Check out the lineup if you plan to attend the festival this year, be sure to grab your festival packing list by going to MyFestivalChecklist.com, and also checking out the kits for you to pack. The Recovery-Kit is coming soon for when you return from the festival. We are also diving into various playlists for working out, including a few humourous titles available on Spotify. Follow me on Spotify to hear some of my favorite playlists and send me the ones you listen to when hitting the weights or getting in cardio.  And finally I am in the search for a new portable speakers. I currently use the iHome speaker but need to replace it and find a new sound bar for my TV. I am looking at Sonos and Bose as possible choices but if you have a recomendation tweet me @SoCalLiveMusic.

In this episode we are talking; Getting back into more music after mostly podcast since 2020, the posibility of the Coachella Lineup dropping in the next few weeks and how to prepare for it,and my Spotify Wrapped playlist! All this and more to kick off a new year both in music and on the podcast! Join me as we set the tone for the coming year. You can check out my Spotify Wrapped playlist here, follow me on Spotify, and be sure to grab your festival packing list by going to MyFestivalChecklist.com

2022 has come to a close and it has been a wild ride! As I like to do every year let's take the last episode of the year and dive into the previous 12 months. So much has happened that I want to share with you. This episode is jam packed full of exciting development as well as a special announcement at the end you don't want to miss.... Tune in to this episode as we dive back into 2022 and all that it was!   Also Check Out; The SoCal Live Music Review website MyFestivalChecklist.com Join the newsletter!

Stagecoach 2023 tickets went on sale to the public, and the artist lineup has been announced! Officially! In this episode I want to walk through the line up, share how I have handled tickets and lodging in the past, and give what I believe is the best method for both moving forward.  Now is the time to begin getting ready so tune in for this first episode of the Road To Stagecoach series! Get ready to party with 70k of your closest friends in what is sure to be an epic weekend in the desert! Grab your crew, get your lodging, pack your boots, and do a couple of extra squats because Stagecoach 2023 is coming. This will be a party and I couldn't be more excited for it. Be sure to download your copy of MyFestivalChecklist by going to MyFestivalChecklist.com, and browsing the kits there for all your shopping needs. 

I went to my first real metal show to see the band Avatar perform, and I had a blast! The musical abilities of the band, the lead singers vocal performance, the theatrics, the crowds, and the whole vibe were on another level. In this episode I want to give you a walkthrough of my experience going to the show and some key take-aways I have from attending my first ever metal show.

Dylan Scott is one of the most slept on artists in country music today. I had the pleasure of seeing him back in 2017 at the Troubadour, but I've missed his shows numerous times right here in my backyard of southern California. When he annouced his own tour "Livin My Best Life" and I saw it would be at the Anaheim House of Blues I knew I had to be there. Join me in this episode for a recap of my experience and be sure to check out Dylan's music streaming everywhere!

I took a trip over to the Anaheim House of Blues to see Andy Grammer on his The Art Of Joy tour and I am so glad I did. A few days later I took my dog Karma for a walk and decided to record this episode of the podcast. One of my first live shows since the return of live music in mass, join me as we talk about the highs and lows of the return to live music.

This past Sunday we watched the Rams win over the Bengals in Superbowl LVI, but we also watched what could arguably be one of the best halftime shows in modern Superbowl history.  Seeing Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar take the stage made me want to publish this podcast episode and take a look back at some of the most recent halftime shows at Superbowls. For this episode I'm limiting it to the last 10, but be sure to tweet me what your all-time favorite Superbowl halftime show is. @SoCalLiveMusic

It seems there has been a fresh surge of emails from venues, targeted Facebook ads, and Instagram posts from various artist all announcing upcoming shows for the end of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022. With that I began to wonder if live music really has returned? If so, then it is quite possibly time to revive the SoCal Live Music Review podcast, maybe even the whole brand.  Walk with me for a bit as I discuss what I think is going on and what that means for the brand!

So now that that's over, let's talk about some of the highs (yes there were a couple) and lows of this crazy year 2020. Walk with me back down the dumpster fire of the past 10 - 12 months and what I am looking forward to in the next year.  It's time for a year in review....

If you are still looking to get a gift for that live-music lover on your list, and struggling due to the fact there are no concerts happening right now or for months, tune in! I have options for you that you can purchase and ship from home all without breaking your bank. This year has been tough on us all so check out a few options to bring a ray of sunshine to the music lover in your life. Here are 10 ideas for gifts you can give this season.

From the early years of childhood and finding music, to becoming Elton John and the crazy drug, sex, and rock n roll filled adventure that followed Rocketman is a journey worth the 2hr watch time. Taron Egerton's portrail of Sir Elton John in the biopic exciting and I break it down in this episode.

Most times winning the lotto goes something like this; Win Lotto Pop Bottles Post on Social My list is somewhat more practical and a bit more fun, and the big idea I have would bring happiness to not just me but a few close friends as well. In this episode I dive into the actual steps I would take if I walked away with millions of millions of million of dollars.

If you have a Disney+ subscription and have not yet seen Hamilton; An American Musical run! don't walk to your TV right now. This is a visually stunning performance by the entire cast and crew, and the vocals were incredible. I dive into what I loved seeing Hamilton and why I will be watching it again and again.  If I ever have the chance to see this musical live I will be there, for now I will watch it on Disney+

To help remember better times when we could all come together and enjoy live music I asked a few of my friends to recall their favorite concert experience. Simple right? Well not for most. Having attended multiple concerts or live events in their lifetimes gives many people a large library of shows to choose from. Each show stands out in it’s own way. Each concert is special for it’s own reason. Narrowing it down to one that stands out from the rest can be extremely difficult. Luckily for me I was able to find 21 people who could share theirs! Join us on a trip down memory lane as 21 people share a look back at live music and the artist who brought them to us, and at the end of the episode I share mine!

Recently I had the privilege of being a guest on Steven's podcast; More Movies Please! where we discussed the film Inside Man. It was a blast and there guys were nice enough to share the audio with me so I could give it to you! Links to all of their content and socials are on the show notes page still please be sure to give them a follow, and a like, a rating and review. Thanks for having me on!