On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously voted to advance efforts to secure funding for development of the first public access point at the new Thurgood Marshall Regional Park – Home of the Port Chicago 50. The Park District was awarded a …
Read More »Steel Pulse’s reggae rhythms shake the Blue Note in Napa
BY MARIANA GARRICK Reggae revolutionaries Steel Pulse rocked the Blue Note in Napa on Sunday night and took the crowd on a musical journey to where the roots of reggae began through their love of Jah, Rastafari and black liberation. Steel Pulse has been making politically charged music for over …
Read More »All The Kids Are Super Bummed Out a psychedelic alternative hit
BY XAVIER JOHNSON For decades Rock And Roll has historically been an avenue to speak truth to power from the opposition of post-9/11 jingoism to the anti-monarchy messaging of British punk rock. The fiery passion of youth powers rock music to push boundaries and fight against authority. On the other …
Read More »Playing Roblox to Make Money? A VPN Will Help
Roblox enjoyed a 31% year-on-year growth during the first two years of the pandemic. As more online entertainment was sought out, Roblox was a key winner. The game now has over 55 million daily users, and in the first quarter of this year, Roblox had 3.8 billion hours of user …
Read More »Simple Minds latest album shows the Direction of their Heart
BY XAVIER JOHNSON Nostalgia is a powerful tool that bands use both consciously and subconsciously to affect their audiences in different ways. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, even though oftentimes peddling nostalgia for its own sake can yield lackluster results. When done right, playing upon the idealized past can …
Read More »Brian Eno’s ForeverAndEverNoMore is his message on the future
BY XAVIER JOHNSON Brian Eno is an all-around artist. The 74-year-old English musician is a legendary name in the space due to his contributions to the art form. As a trailblazer, he’s created some of the most well-known ambient albums. His influence stretches beyond the music he creates, being one …
Read More »The Most Exhilarating Plays That Happen in Sports
BY KAYLA BEIRNE Seeing one of the most exhilarating plays that happen in sports leaves an impression on you that you will remember forever, especially if you witness it live. Sports remains the best reality show that’s on television. On any given day, you may see something that lifts your …
Read More »The Mars Volta hits all the right notes at The Warfield
BY XAVIER JOHNSON It’s been a long time coming for fans of The Mars Volta, a progressive rock standout that broke up in 2012 and is back with a North American tour to support their new self-titled album. Their first tour in a decade is a journey through the group’s …
Read More »Todd Rundgren’s Space Force a diverse collaboration of a vision
BY XAVIER JOHNSON With over 50 years in the music industry as a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer; Todd Rundgren is back with a new album, Space Force, that shifts the artistic focus from himself to an exploration of previously unfinished works by other artists. Fresh off being inducted into the …
Read More »Money-Saving Tips for Camping on a Budget
BY KAYLA BEIRNE Did you know that camping comes with many hidden costs? Don’t spend all your cash on one experience; try these money-saving tips for camping on a budget. Camping seems like an inexpensive activity since you’re likely trying to live off the land. However, many hidden costs take …
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