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The Altons Bring East L.A. Soul Revival to San Jose
The Altons, a band from East LA who’s getting flowers for their easy blend of latin soul, psych, bolero, and rock, will be performing...
DJ Platurn Keeps Vinyl Culture Alive in the Digital Age
A lovable curmudgeon and archivist, DJ Platurn’s musical knowledge is almost encyclopedic, which factors into his veteran position as one of the Bay Area’s...
California’s Longest-Running Blues Festival Keeps the Music Alive
The 43rd Annual Fountain Blues & Brews Festival stands as California’s longest-running blues event, with a history dating back more than four decades.
In 1981,...
Thee Marloes Bring Indonesian Soul to San Jose with ‘Di Hotel Malibu’
The beginning of “Di Hotel Mallibu,” the title track of Thee Marloes’ latest project, begins with soft drums before sinking into the warmth of...
Menlo Park’s Guild Theatre celebrates a century on the Peninsula
The Guild Theatre, a Peninsula venue that opened in 1926, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. This astounding achievement will be marked with a...
Mike Hugenor Chronicles Asian Man Records and South Bay Punk
Elvis Is Dead, I’m Still Alive: The Story of Asian Man Records comes out this month. It’s a colorful rundown of local music history,...
Discos Resaca Keeps Cumbia Evolving From East San Jose to the World
Discos Resaca approaches Cumbia as living art in constant evolution, deeply rooted in heritage. Founded in 2017 by accordionist and producer Ivan Flores, the...
Junior Marvin Reflects on Bob Marley, The Wailers and a Lifetime in Reggae
“Bob turned around with that big smile and said, ‘Welcome to the Wailers,’” recalls Julian “Junior” Marvin, the guitarist behind some of Bob Marley...
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