but still lots of great (and typically Belly-Up) national talent. Junior Brown is an amazing guitarist, Aimee Mann is a fabulous singer/songwriter, Yellowman and Buckwheat Zydeco have played the Up about a million times over the past decade, the Von Bondies are supposed to be hot up and comers, Pato Banton has a large following. I'm gonna have to pick up some tix!
Last year, the Belly Up signed lots of performers with national recognition and I enjoyed the company of several local ladies at many shows. Now, Belly Up has new management and I don't recognize a single performer (see link).
Are more "name" bands staying away from San Diego clubs this year? Have arenas taken over? (i.e., Fleetwood Mac at Coors on the 21st; Sarah McLachlan at Sports Arena on 12 July)...
I recently enjoyed an outstanding show there with Charlie Musselwhite and the Blind Boys of Alabama. First time at this venue, but I doubt I will be returning, at least not for a show. Seating wasn't all that great as about half the room was standing, which I guess makes for that location's charm, but I wasn't impressed by it (fortunately we obtained seating). The drink service wasn't so hot either. Free parking, huge bathrooms, and nice menu are definite pluses, though. A smaller venue gets smaller names these days I guess, as there are several larger, more comfortable locations now getting the bigger names, and charging dearly for them. What the hell is a "facility charge"? Good grief.
but still lots of great (and typically Belly-Up) national talent. Junior Brown is an amazing guitarist, Aimee Mann is a fabulous singer/songwriter, Yellowman and Buckwheat Zydeco have played the Up about a million times over the past decade, the Von Bondies are supposed to be hot up and comers, Pato Banton has a large following. I'm gonna have to pick up some tix!
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