No Expiration Date on Rock and Roll
Mike Lewis, 9 to the 9th, and a Lifetime of Making Music By Daniel Sweet 9 to the 9th isn’t trying to recreate classic rock. They want to create the kind of new rock that…
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From Sonic Chaos to Sounds Great
The Art of Being Heard Without Getting Louder – and the Secret to a Better Live Sound Mix By Daniel Sweet “More vocals in my monitor!” The singer points toward the floor wedge. The lead…
When the Music Takes Over
Inside the trust, creativity, and connection of the band called Crescent Blue By Daniel Sweet There are moments when a band stops sounding like four musicians playing… and they flow together into one cohesive textured…
There’s More to Aztec Brewing Than What’s on Tap
How the Family Behind Aztec Brewing Built a Home for Beer, Music, Art, and Community By Daniel Sweet Walk into Aztec Brewing Company in Vista, CA and you might hear a rock band shaking the…
When the Dream Doesn’t Come True
– By Daniel Sweet – There is a familiar piece of advice we hear whenever we’re chasing something difficult: Don’t give up. You’re closer than you think. It’s encouraging. It’s hopeful. And sometimes it’s even…
Stardust Remains
No Permission Required How Stardust Remains Turned Setbacks Into Independence By Daniel Sweet Long before Stardust Remains was writing songs, producing her own music or imagining herself commanding a stage, she was standing on the…
Greg Conte and Lookin’ for Trouble Reimagine the Blues
How Greg Conte breathes new life into classic songs with Lookin’ For Trouble, one of Southern California’s most distinctive original blues bands. “I’ve never been interested in sounding like everyone else.” – Greg Conte Some…
The Moments that Make Live Music Great
The Moments that Make Live Music Great – We Create them Together The best concerts aren’t created by musicians alone. Every unforgettable night is a collaboration between the people on stage and the people in…
Amalgamation: Where Music, Life, and Love Become One
Robin Lovejoy and Ivo Mijac are Amalgamation, an original rock band based in San Diego County, CA. To most audiences, they’re musicians, songwriters, and performers. But behind the music is a remarkable story of two…
How to Protect Your Hearing Without Ruining the Music
Whether you love live concerts, headphones, or your car stereo, these practical hearing protection tips can help preserve your hearing for a lifetime of music. There are thousands of audiologists who can explain hearing loss…