The Mother Hips have been together for over twenty-five years. That’s something. That’s impressive as hell. When the Grateful Dead hit twenty-five years they were celebrating in stadiums filled to
There is a prevailing vibe that blows around the Manzanita, Oaks and Coastal Redwoods on the top of a mountain at a place called Camp Krem in a town called
There was snow on the summit of Highway 17 as the mercury dropped from a fairly balmy California Spring day and threw the central coast back into Winter. Inside the
A residency is a wonderful thing for a live music lover. A residency is that rare, regular occurrence that gives a musician and his audience something to look forward to,
Greg Loiacono is a twenty-five year veteran musician most known for his long and storied career as co-front man and songwriter for vaunted Bay Area band, The Mother Hips. In
As a regular thing, live music in Santa Cruz, California is a thriving art. Even mid-week it is not hard to find a night to sit in front of an
This is probably the most important piece that, as a music writer, I have yet written. These are probably the most important images that, as a music photographer, I have
Live music is a victory. Live music renews spirit. Live music is the musician feeding the audience member’s soul. It is hands thrown up in simultaneous rejoicing and surrender. Live
“Let’s get one thing straight: Bob Dylan never played here Joni Mitchell never sang here Dr. King never preached here This is a new stage This is a new space
I was fourteen when Bob Dylan joined forces with The Grateful Dead for a short six show bi-coastal tour. Suffice it to say, not only did I not attend these
