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  • Musician, attorney, “Vandal,” Catholic, radio-show host—all these describe Joe Escalante, legendary drummer-turned-bass-player for the hard-core punk rock group The Vandals.

    Joe Escalante of The Vandals (Part 1)

    Posted on October 8, 2010 | No Comments
    Musician, attorney, “Vandal,” Catholic, radio-show host—all these describe Joe Escalante, legendary drummer-turned-bass-player for the hard-core punk rock group The Vandals.

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  • Satellite Baby, c’mon back down to earth/ Satellite Baby, c’mon back down to earth/ Magnetic Daddy’s found out what you are worth/ Nuclear Baby, don’t fission out on me/ Nuclear Baby don’t fission out on me/ Electron Daddy loves your solar energy So starts “Satellite Baby,” written in 1957 by Kwayzar, who in the non-cyber world is known as Stanley Hoffman. The song was featured in the NASA/JPL documentary released last year called “Explorer 1: The Beginning of the Space Age.”

    World’s Oldest Rapper Still Has the Beat at 83

    Posted on August 27, 2010 | No Comments
    Satellite Baby, c’mon back down to earth/ Satellite Baby, c’mon back down to earth/ Magnetic Daddy’s found out what you are worth/ Nuclear Baby, don’t fission out on me/ Nuclear Baby don’t fission out on me/ Electron Daddy loves your solar energy So starts “Satellite Baby,” written in 1957 by Kwayzar, who in the non-cyber world is known as Stanley Hoffman. The song was featured in the NASA/JPL documentary released last year called “Explorer 1: The Beginning of the Space Age.”

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  • Mark Wahlberg was honored July 29, 2010 with a star bearing his name on the internationally recognized Hollywood Walk of Fame. Introduced to the excited crowd, which included his “The...

    Mark Wahlberg Shines on Walk of Fame

    Posted on August 6, 2010 | No Comments
    Mark Wahlberg was honored July 29, 2010 with a star bearing his name on the internationally recognized Hollywood Walk of Fame. Introduced to the excited crowd, which included his “The...

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  • Keith Taylor’s Custom Taylored Studios is just that—he wants to make sure musicians obtain the sound and quality they expect when they record at his second-floor Fountain Valley, CA home studio. The vibe is comfortable and professional; welcoming and businesslike. Part of the warm atmosphere comes from Taylor’s wife Gina’s furniture. The two were college sweethearts in Tennessee who parted ways, but reconnected when Taylor was living in California.

    Keith Taylor’s Customized Recording at Custom Taylored Studios

    Posted on August 6, 2010 | No Comments
    Keith Taylor’s Custom Taylored Studios is just that—he wants to make sure musicians obtain the sound and quality they expect when they record at his second-floor Fountain Valley, CA home studio. The vibe is comfortable and professional; welcoming and businesslike. Part of the warm atmosphere comes from Taylor’s wife Gina’s furniture. The two were college sweethearts in Tennessee who parted ways, but reconnected when Taylor was living in California.

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  • When the guitar-building bug bit Kevin Ryan, there was no turning back. It was after reading a book on building guitars published in 1987 that Ryan knew he had to try it himself.

    The Sounds of Quality and Success—Kevin Ryan of Ryan Guitars

    Posted on July 30, 2010 | No Comments
    When the guitar-building bug bit Kevin Ryan, there was no turning back. It was after reading a book on building guitars published in 1987 that Ryan knew he had to try it himself.

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  • When gothic emocore band MOTIONLESS IN WHITE (MIW) hits the stage at the Vans Warped tour, it will definitely set the crowd in motion. Fans cheering, screaming, and chanting the name of their favorite band will not be easily missed.

    Motionless In White—Setting the Crowd In Motion at the Vans Warped Tour

    Posted on June 25, 2010 | No Comments
    When gothic emocore band MOTIONLESS IN WHITE (MIW) hits the stage at the Vans Warped tour, it will definitely set the crowd in motion. Fans cheering, screaming, and chanting the name of their favorite band will not be easily missed.

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  • Parker Macy is all about music. “My life consists of waking up and listening to music until I go to teach music until I go home to practice until I go out at night to either rehearse or perform,” the slim 25-year old said, as we talked on a windy Costa Mesa afternoon. When he performs, he’s billed as Parker Macy Blues, whether he’s playing solo or with a big-name act, like his upcoming May 13th show with Mick Taylor, former Rolling Stones guitarist, at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano.

    Parker Macy: Singing the Blues and Much More

    Posted on May 12, 2010 | No Comments
    Parker Macy is all about music. “My life consists of waking up and listening to music until I go to teach music until I go home to practice until I go out at night to either rehearse or perform,” the slim 25-year old said, as we talked on a windy Costa Mesa afternoon. When he performs, he’s billed as Parker Macy Blues, whether he’s playing solo or with a big-name act, like his upcoming May 13th show with Mick Taylor, former Rolling Stones guitarist, at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano.

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  • When the BLUE POWDA MONKEYS (BPM) took the stage at DiPiazza’s last Friday night, all eyes and ears at the venue were on them. The lounge was full with people crowded near the stage, some absorbing the hard-rocking sounds, others shooting photos.

    Blue Powda Monkeys Live @ DiPiazzas

    Posted on May 5, 2010 | 5 Comments
    When the BLUE POWDA MONKEYS (BPM) took the stage at DiPiazza’s last Friday night, all eyes and ears at the venue were on them. The lounge was full with people crowded near the stage, some absorbing the hard-rocking sounds, others shooting photos.

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  • When singer-songwriter and guitarist Mike Stocksdale began thinking about writing songs for his most recent album, Chase You, he had no idea he’d be going to Sweden to record it. But due to problems arising with his record label, that’s just what he did.

    The Music of Mike Stocksdale

    Posted on April 15, 2010 | No Comments
    When singer-songwriter and guitarist Mike Stocksdale began thinking about writing songs for his most recent album, Chase You, he had no idea he’d be going to Sweden to record it. But due to problems arising with his record label, that’s just what he did.

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