News and Reviews

News and reviews about music, concerts, events, technology and more by Stephen K. Peeples.

Obituary – Rodger Joseph Miceli, USS Midway Veteran, USPS Retiree

Rodger Joseph Miceli, U.S. Navy and USS Midway veteran, retired United States Postal Service letter carrier, cosmetologist, artist, and longtime resident of Carlsbad, California,...
Jim Hagen and Rod Bennett work out a few changes before a gig.

Rod Bennett Tribute – Hagen Jazz Leader Jim Hagen

Bennett and Hagen Were Musical Collaborators for More Than a Decade By Stephen K. Peeples Santa Clarita jazz vibes and percussion ace Rod Bennett, who died...
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Eulogy: Lorraine Marion Miceli Martini (July 10, 1929-June 12, 2020)

The following is the eulogy for Lorraine M. Martini, written by Stephen K. Peeples and read by Veronica J. Peeples on July 9, 2020: Lorraine...
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Nikhil Korula Launches Solo EP, NK Band Rocks House of Blues

Group Headlines July 9 with Songs from Korula's 'Solo Sessions' By Stephen K. Peeples Multi-genre singer, songwriter, guitarist and bandleader Nikhil Korula and the NK Band...
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Artlaw Boyd Elder ‘No AMF Tour’ Rocks Justine’s in Austin

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Austin, Texas resident Shaula Elder, on behalf of older sister Flaunn Elder-Jamieson of Kona, Hawai'i, honored their departed father, Texas artlaw Boyd Elder, aka "El...
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The ‘Stolen Moments’ of Rock Photographer Harold Sherrick

Veteran rock photographer Harold Sherrick has finally collected his favorite photos in a book, after years of fans, friends and family urging him to...
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Phantom Blues Band Toplines 2017 Ventura County Blues Fest

The 12th Annual Ventura County Blues Festival, headlined by the Grammy-winning Phantom Blues Band, throws down at Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo, California, on Saturday, April...
Beatles Revolver back cover photo by Robert Whitaker

Beatles 2016 – 50-Year Flashback to Beatles 1966

Fans and Critics Celebrate 'Revolver,' Lennon's Jesus Flap, and More than 50 Years of Beatlemania By Stephen K. Peeples   It may be half a century since...
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Nokie Edwards Memorial a Fond Farewell to Ventures Guitar Hero

Pastor Andre Veluzat and his son Pastor Paul Veluzat hosted a memorial for Nokie Edwards, legendary lead guitarist with The Ventures, Rock 'n' Roll...
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Waylon Jennings: Ramblin’ Man – Cash Box, July 12, 1975

Country music outlaw Waylon Jennings spoke with Santa Clarita journalist Stephen K. Peeples at RCA Records in Hollywood on May 14, 1975, for a...