Moon Unit Zappa’s Tale of Healing Told in New Memoir
To say Moon Unit Zappa had an unconventional life growing up in California would be an understatement. Beyond being gifted with an unusual name, there’s the fact that her father…
Author: Dave Gil de Rubio
The Lone Bellow stays substantial with ‘Love Songs For Losers’
Now that post-pandemic normalcy has settled in, many musicians are embracing the ability to play before live audiences again. None more so than Zach Williams, Kanene Donehey Pipkin and Brian…
George Takei: Interstellar Activist
When George Takei takes the stage at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Center on Tuesday, Oct. 15, he’ll undoubtedly be warmly embraced by a fan base acknowledging the niche he carved out…
It’s Only Rock & Roll For Art Alexakis…And He Likes It
For the past year or so, Everclear has been taking a 30th anniversary lap that included a special remastered deluxe edition of World of Noise, the band’s 1993 full-length debut….
Barenaked Ladies: Pop Culture’s Crown Princes
By Dave Gil de Rubio In the past 35 years, the band Barenaked Ladies has left a considerable mark on pop culture. Dip into the band’s canon and you’ll find…
Megadeth set to destroy all enemies on current tour
By Dave Gil de Rubio Dave Mustaine is nothing if not a survivor. Turning 63 on Sept. 13, the Megadeth founding member could be considered long in the tooth in…
Collective Soul goes to Summer Camp with new tour
By Dave Gil de Rubio Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper once sang that Elvis was everywhere. In the case of the most recent Collective Soul record, the two-CD “Here to…
Dweezil: Keeping The Zappa Musical Legacy Going
By Dave Gil de Rubio When it comes to musical iconoclasts, the late Frank Zappa left behind quite the creative legacy despite only living to the age of 52 before…
Steve Guttenberg’s Literary Love Letter To His Father
By Dave Gil de Rubio The American essayist George Saunders once said that what dads do is ease the burdens of those he loves. For actor Steve Guttenberg, that’s one…