Author Archive: Middagh Goodwin
Middagh Goodwin LIVES Music. He has been booking and promoting Music, Art, and Comedy in the Central Valley for years. He ran the award-winning Plea for Peace Center in Stockton for 5 Years and has booked bands from A-Z. In addition, he is the managing editor of ModestoView and writes the MAMAView and GeekView. Middagh works with the Modesto Area Music Association and books Music in the Plaza. In addition, he owns and operates Graffiti-Con, where cars and pop culture intersects. More recently, Middagh has been working with the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum, helping to create unique events that help raise funds and awareness of the museum and its mission. On top of that, you can tune into one of two shows that Middagh Goodwin hosts on KCBP 95.5 FM; This is SKA and MAMA Radio.
The Flowers Art Show
Go Modesto: The Flowers Art ShowArt and Music have always gone hand in hand, and on Friday, March 15th, at 6 pm, The Fowers invited their friends to join them for a night of artistic magic. The Flowers will be joined by Salacious Wizard Cult and Druid Oz & the Fuzz Monks, along with over 20 visual artists […]
Ska Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day or Ska Patrick’s Day and This is SKA with Middagh Goodwin’s 4th Anniversary at Five Eye Brewing 1920 Foundry Ct # B1, Ceres, on March 17th, 6-10 pm. Enjoy a night of Rocksteady and Ska with performances by The Bracers(Modesto), Belmont Sound System(Fresno), and Sacto Storytellers(members of Filibuster Sacramento). Seleter Dave […]
How to Guide to Entertainment Permits
How to Guide to Entertainment Permits By Middagh Goodwin It is unlawful for any person to own, conduct, operate, maintain, or participate therein any place of entertainment in the City of Modesto without first having obtained an Entertainment Permit. Failure to obtain an Entertainment Permit can result in penalties under Municipal Code 4-1.420. It is necessary to complete a […]
Go Angels Camp Celtic Faire
The 38th Annual Celtic Faire is happening at the Frogtown Fairgrounds in Angels Camp, March 8th-10th, Enjoy the Highland Games, Jousting, Celtic Marketplace, Whiskey Tasting, and of course, lots of musical entertainment being MC’d by Tony Serrano. Don’t miss the Blaggards, Black Eyed Dempseys, Wicked Tinkers, Hounds of Belfast, Black Irish Band, Golden Bough, Stout […]
A Decade of Local Music
MAMAView A Decade of Local Music By Middagh Goodwin I can not believe it has been Ten years since I first started writing for ModestoView. In that time I have interviewed members of The Monkees, The Stray Cats, Cherry Poppin Daddies, Foreigner, actors Doug and Sam Jones, and more. I have written the GeekView, ComedyView, and […]
Modesto MLK Celebrations 2024
Modesto MLK Celebrations 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. died 56 years ago, but his vision still uplifts and transforms countless people throughout the world. His vision and dream are celebrated the world over as well as right here in Modesto. “We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends […]
John McCutcheon Returns to Modesto
Six-time Grammy-nominated folk musician John McCutcheon performs his twenty-first benefit concert for the Modesto Peace/Life Center on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7:00 pm at the Modesto Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Avenue. Johnny Cash called him “the most impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever heard.” John is a master of the guitar, banjo, hammer dulcimer, piano, […]
CrabFeed Season
Is there a better more mouthwatering way to satiate your appetite? Not just for a delicious night out but also for giving to great causes. It is Crab Feed Season and it seems like every Non-Profit is hungry for donations and is boiling water and melting butter. These events are some of the biggest fundraisers for very […]
When I Got the Music I Got a Place to Go
MAMAView-When I Got the Music I Got a Place to GoBy Middagh Goodwin As the East Bay Punk band sang in their song “Radio”, “When I got the music I got a place to Go, Radio, Radio, Radio, Radio,” The Selecter sang in “On My Radio”, “It’s just the same old show on my radio,” […]
MAMAView: Rockin Holidays
MAMAView: Rockin’ Holiday and Seasonal CheerBy Middagh GoodwinI hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you went shopping for gifts on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, I hope you supported local businesses. It is crucial to support our locally owned establishments, including restaurants, bars, and cafes, especially those that promote local music. Rockin’ Holiday […]
Shop Small Spend Local
Shop Small Spend LocalBy Middagh Goodwin Modesto’s population is approximately 216,810, making it the 19th largest city in California. So, what does that mean? It means that there is a significant number of people living in and around Modesto. Statistics show that approximately 68% of the money spent locally is reinvested in the community. This […]
GoModesto: SKAbilly Rebels are Special
GoModesto: SKAbilly Rebels are SpecialRoddy Radiation guitarist for one of the most Iconic bands from the late 70s early 80s The Specials is kicking off his West Coast Tour at Rancho Fresco Cantina in Downtown Modesto on November 16th. Performing originals and songs he wrote for the Specials like “Rat Race,” “Hey Little Rich Girl,” […]
24 Years of Music
MAMAView: 24 Years of MusicBy Middagh Goodwin I want to say what a great night at The State Theatre of Modesto for the Modesto Area Music Awards. The point is and I believe always has been to elevate the entire entertainment scene in the 209 not just those MAMAnated. It is a celebration bringing together […]
Congratulations MAMA 2023 Winners
Congratulations to all the MAMAnees, and thanks to everyone who came out and supported the Modesto Area Music Awards at the Historic State Theatre. Your 2023 Winners are:Unplugged MapuanaRestaurant/Breweries Dying Breed BrewingPunk Horizon PointYouth Last JulyJazz/Blues High St Blues bandLifetime Darin Morris VMIRocks School Of RockLatin The Wet BandidosAmericana Tiffany Rose & the Outlaw HeartsEvent […]
Who is Your MAMA?
Who is Your MAMA?By Middgh Goodwin Maybe the better question is how can my band or event, get nominated for the Modesto Area Music Awards? This question often arises just after the voting goes live. One of the easiest ways to get noticed is to email your gigs to events@modestoview.com. This not only shows how […]