Show Reviews
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Show Review: Steve Poltz at Palo Verde House Concerts Sept 28, 2025
This was one of the Palo Verde House Concerts where some pretty big talent gets to play in someone’s backyard. Last time I was here,…
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Show Review: Greg Norton & Buddies at the Whistle Stop 9/11/25
So Greg Norton (ex-Husker Du) made it back to town and this time he brought some friends! No, he didn’t come down as Ultrabomb. He…
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Show Review: The Pandoras at the Casbah, Aug 16, 2025
Garage (and rock) legends the Pandoras played a reunion gig at the Casbah August 16. I never saw the Pandoras with Paula Pierce, so I…
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Show Review: Giuda, Lower Class Brats, & Menstrual Tramps at Casbah July 24, 2025
It’s been a while since I’ve been to the Casbah after going to Comic-Con. I think the last time was in 1994 to see the…
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Show Review: The Joneses, Loose Trucks, Hotel Mercy at Alex’s Bar July 19, 2025
This was basically a 36th anniversary party for Vinyl Solution. We didn’t know that before this morning. We just were driving up to Long Beach…
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Show Review: Jason Ringenberg with John Surge & The Haymakers and Rosie Flores at the Wayfarer 7/10/25
You can be a little bit country and you can be a little bit rock ‘n roll. As long as it rocks. And it certainly…
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Show Review: Civic at the Soda Bar, June 7, 2025
I was talking with Mick from the Tower Bar about a month ago. He’s from Australia and we started talking about our favorite Australian bands.…
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Show Review: The Sleeveens at Tower Bar May 31, 2025
The Sleeveens rolled into town for an early show at the Tower Bar on Saturday May 31st. They’re a fun hard hitting kick ass rock…
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Show Review: Hector Penalosa Gang at Black Cat Bar May 10, 2025
Although known as the bassist for The Zeros, he plays and has played for a number of legendary bands including The Avengers and The Dragons.…
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Show Review: Nico Bones at Ken Club May 3rd, 2025
Nico Bones set up a great show of bands this night at the Ken Club in San Diego. The Overdrives & Joey Void from San…
Takin’ A Ride
A blog celebrating rock ‘n roll, rock, punk rock, alternative rock, action rock, and all things that doth rock.
