Weekly Greeting
Weekly Greeting Archive
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View from the Pit: Shinedown
View from the Pit: Shinedown By Middagh Goodwin and MJ Mangano Pictures by MJ Mangano Shinedown the Florida based band that formed in 2001 played the Modesto Centre Plaza Monday night supporting their 6th album Attention Attention and the new single “Devil” which is released appropriately enough on May 4th. Playing their unique brand of Hard Rock/Alt Metal to […]
MetalView: Mind of a Machine
MetalView: Mind of a Machine By Eve Oberlander Mind of a Machine is a band from Modesto and Los Banos and has been around since 2013. Collin Torres, Lead Guitar and Chico Barker, Drums are the original members with Roger Guajardo on Bass and Eric Doran on Vocals. Each member has been in previous killer bands […]
SongwriterView: Spurs
Spurs By Patty Castillo Davis In Rodeo, spurs are a tool, dull and proven, with rowels used for prompting persuasion to confront being uncomfortable and encourage moving forward. We can spur our local music community on by putting our support behind venues that propel diverse music choices. The Barkin Dog Grill, Congregation Beth Shalom, Moon […]
GEEKView: May the Fourth Be With You
GEEKView: May the Fourth Be With You By Middagh Goodwin Since 1977, “May the Force be With You” has been part of the global lexicon. This phrase, created by Modesto native George Lucas symbolizes the magic and influence of his epic film Star Wars, the follow-up film to his breakthrough American Graffiti. Just say […]
MAMAView: Preparing for the Road
MAMAView: Preparing for the Road By Middagh Goodwin We have entered the first days of Spring, and as musicians, we are looking towards the Summer. The weather is warming up, and plans for touring is at least in the back of your mind. Unfortunately quite often like the rabbit we are not entirely prepared when […]
UnpluggedView: Songcatchers
UnpluggedView: Songcatchers by Aaron Rowan A warm tropical evening on an island in the Panama Canal. I join my dear friend on the balcony of the laboratory building, where she is about to wind down another day of research in the best possible way – the making of live music. A few of her fellow scientists […]
BluesView April Show-ers
BluesView: By Earl Matthews Hello everyone, we have a month packed with fun stuff to do so let’s get to it. On the 5th Poorhouse Millionaires and friends are back at Ralston’s Goat for a fun night of local comedy and music. On the 6th you can catch Terrie Londee and the B-4 Dawn Band […]
Roger Daltrey in Review
Some people really don’t know how lucky we are to have not just world-class entertainment come to the Central Valley but Icons and Legends. Who would have thought that Roger Daltrey would perform at the Bob Hope Theatre? What an amazing night of music from Roger Daltrey a true musical legend. Kicking things off with “Overture” and […]
The Ranger-Return of the Punk Rock Soundtrack
The Ranger: Return of the Punk Rock Soundtrack By Middagh Goodwin The Ranger, Jenn Wexler’s directorial debut for Glass Eye Pix will be premiering on Monday, March 12th as part of the SXSW Midnighter series. Follow along as a group of young punks have to flee the city after getting into trouble with the law. […]
BluesView: Fresh Tunes
BluesView By Big Earl Hello everyone and I hope you guys are enjoying the winter that almost wasn’t. Starting it off on the first I will be with the Poorhouse Millionaires at Ralston’s Goat and our host Felicia Aleman for an evening of comedy and music, the food is great and we always have a […]
SongwriterView She Marches On
SHE Marches On By Patty Castillo Davis Thursday, March 8 is International Women’s Day-Civil Awareness Day. In observance, splendid events and festivities will be celebrated all over the world. ModestoUSA will commemorate International Women’s Day with a happening all its own. Bringing the press for progress Downtown and powered by the collective efforts of the […]
March BrewView Erin “Go Bragh!” at P. Wexford’s Pub
Erin Go Bragh! at P. Wexford’s Pub By Brandilyn Brown & Christopher Mitchell You will not want to miss the St. Patrick’s Party at the MAMA winning P. Wexford’s Pub! It’s the best little Irish pub, and it’s located right in the heart of Modesto! It has an impressive array of 25 taps, and serves […]
