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In 2017, Monterey County is prominent among California's best music festivals.
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In 2017, Monterey County is prominent among California's best music festivals.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Dec 29, 2016

News flash: The year to come is full of uncertainty. But at least one thing is guaranteed. Monterey County’s – and Northern California’s – mus…

The music guide for the 15th Annual West End Celebration.
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The music guide for the 15th Annual West End Celebration.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Aug 25, 2016

An hour-long cornucopia of bizarre sketches intertwined with music videos called Elephant Parts earned The Monkees founding member Michael Nes…

Sifting through the most anticipated albums of next year.
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Sifting through the most anticipated albums of next year.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Dec 31, 2015

In 2015, Australia’s psych rock phenoms Tame Impala made synthpop more organic than ever with Currents, while Kendrick Lamar’s sexy beast To P…

Soweto Gospel Choir brings South Africa to Carmel.
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Soweto Gospel Choir brings South Africa to Carmel.

  • Sarah Kenoyer
  • Dec 10, 2015

Imagine grocery shopping and suddenly the man behind the deli counter belts out a beautiful tenor note, joined by a chorus of 23 shoppers disp…

Looking toward 2015’s most promising new records.
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Looking toward 2015’s most promising new records.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Dec 18, 2014

Herds of flannel and jet black Doc Martens gathered outside of record stores all over the country at midnight in October 1993. Grunge grandfat…

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith to visit Greenfield school Nov. 13.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith to visit Greenfield school Nov. 13.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Nov 12, 2014

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith will be hanging in South Monterey County tomorrow. More specifically, at Mary Chapa Academy in Greenfield. 

A preview of some of 2014’s most anticipated albums, from Wonder to Cash to Dolly.
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A preview of some of 2014’s most anticipated albums, from Wonder to Cash to Dolly.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Dec 19, 2013

As Miley’s slimy pink tongue crawled all over us in 2013, there was some real music going on. My Bloody Valentine triumphantly returned in all…

Medeski Martin and Wood have been delivering memorable live performances for more than 20 years.
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Medeski Martin and Wood have been delivering memorable live performances for more than 20 years.

  • By Adam Joseph
  • Apr 25, 2013

A conglomeration of chimes and global percussive instruments – plus a melodica, push organ and upright bass – coalesce into methodical chaos i…

Spring + Summer = Music Festivals Galore (plus a couple in your backyard)
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Spring + Summer = Music Festivals Galore (plus a couple in your backyard)

  • Adam.Joseph
  • Mar 21, 2012

Today, was the first day of spring, which means births, weddings, proms, graduations and the start of baseball season. The blooming flowers an…

Exploring the only-in-Big-Sur Red Barn Recording Studio.
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Exploring the only-in-Big-Sur Red Barn Recording Studio.

  • By Adam Joseph
  • Oct 7, 2010

he cavernous space that is Red Barn Recording Studio was originally constructed in the early ’70s as a private haven for The Beach Boys to han…

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