Festivals and rumors of festivals

In the wake of the epic failure that was the California Music Fest, it seems that yet another would-be promoter is cooking up something big in Ventura. And when I say big, I mean BIG. Why Ventura? Who knows. Yes, it’s a beautiful place, yes it’s got that certain je ne sais quois, but [...]

Rey Fresco sells out

This band is getting the big push and I’ve been reluctant to believe the hype, but with a little help from their friends, they managed to sell out the Ventura Theater last weekend. This clip really captures their energy and their signature coastal Cali sound.

Art, cynicism and Scott Jacobs

Since my story a couple weeks ago, I’ve been following the buzz about Scott Jacobs and his Obama painting “Someday Has Come.” While initially I was one of those swept up in the serendipity of it all, when coverage of Jacob and his art piece spread outside Ventura County, my cynicism crept in.
I mean, what [...]