I interviewed many talented musicians in 2015, so this list is not based on who gave me the best quotes or who is most-talented. This collection is based more on who I connected with the most and who I felt tried hardest to come up with thoughtful answers rather…

This is the final part in a three-part series. Read how I’m scoring my list and find out about my “special consideration” acts in PART 1 and 10 through 6 in PART 2. Favorite Shows 2014 | Favorite Shows 2013 | Favorite Shows 2012 5 – MISTERWIVES at the Fillmore…

Photos: Roman Gokhman I count myself lucky that I can still be surprised by a live performance. The Sonics truly blew me away. To think I was worried for a few hours prior to the show because so few fans showed up (late-arriving crowd). But by the time they…

Do you know The Sonics? How about Nirvana? The Cramps? Pearl Jam? The White Stripes? All of those other artists know the Sonics and would likely not exist if it were not for their influence. The seminal, and possibly first, garage band has returned from a nearly 50-year slumber…