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.
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 […]
Max Ska n P
GoModesto: Max Ska n P This is SKA and Viva Ska Radio present Maximum Ska n’ P at Persuasion Brewing, 500 7th Street, Modesto on October 7th. Headlining the event will be The Littlest Man Band featuring Scott Klopenstien and Tavis Werts(Reel Big Fish), Vincent Walker(Suburban Legends), and members of the Scholars. Also on the […]
Greek Food Festival
Go Modesto: Greek Food Festival The Greek Food Festival, which has been a beloved tradition for over 55 years, will be making its return on September 16th, 12-8 pm, and 17th, 11 am-7 pm 2023 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Modesto. This highly anticipated event is a celebration of Greek culture, featuring live music and entertainment, as well as a bustling marketplace where you can […]
Go Turlock Assyrian Festival
The 9th Annual Assyrian Festival is coming up, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Once again, it will be hosted by the Central Valley Parishes of the Assyrian Church of the East in Turlock, California, and will take place at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. The festival is set to […]
I’m a Daydream Believer: An Interview with Micky Dolenz
I’m a Daydream Believer: An Interview with Micky Dolenzby Middagh Goodwin On September 14th, nearly 57 years after the Monkees first appeared on TV(September 12, 1966), Micky Dolenz will celebrate the Monkees at the Gallo Center for the Arts by playing hits such as “I’m a Believer,” “Last Train to Clarksville,” “Daydream Believer,” and more, […]
GoModesto: This is Ska
Go Modesto-This is SKA Hey you, don’t watch that, Watch this! This is the heavy heavy monster sound, The nuttiest sound around, So if you’ve come in off the street, And you’re beginning to feel the heat, Well listen, buster, You better start to move your feet, To the rockinest, rock-steady beat! On August 12th […]
Where Were You in 62
Where were you in ’62?On August 1st, 1973, American Graffiti premiered at the Avco Center Triplex in Los Angeles. The coming-of-age film was co-written and directed by George Lucas. The film was released in stages across the country, opening on August 12th at New York City’s Sutton Theatre. On August 15th, an additional 23 theaters, […]
Stop MAMA Time
Stop, MAMA TimeBy Middagh Goodwin23It’s an exciting time of year again, as we eagerly await the call for MAMA nominees from within the 209 area code. The ModestoView calendar serves as our guide, allowing us to note many events and performances throughout the year. This gives us a unique perspective when summer comes to an end […]
La Flaca Explosiva! An Interview with Marcella Arguello
La Flaca Explosiva! An Interview with Marcella ArguelloBy Middagh GoodwinMarcella Arguello has been called the greatest export from Modesto since George Lucas, and that is not an exaggeration. After dropping out of college and moving to LA to pursue a career in comedy, she has achieved great success. She has performed on the national comedy […]
Something to Laugh About
Something to Laugh About By Middagh Goodwin Comedy has sometimes been the red-headed stepbrother to the entertainment scene in the 209. The last few years have shown that comedy is a force in the 209, and at the State Theatre’s American Laughiti comedy competition, where Scott Powers took home $5000 keeping a nearly sold-out crowd […]
State Fair Flair
State Fair Flair We would like to extend our congratulations to some of our local businesses for their exceptional achievements at the California State Fair. Notably, Dying Breed Brewing in Oakdale received Gold for their Wanted Red or Alive and Imperial Red Ale, and also took home 2 Silver and a Bronze ribbon, an impressive […]
Monkeying Around
GoModesto:: Monkeying Around On Sunday, July 9th, Monkey returns to Modesto to entertain with their high-energy, horn-driven ska sounds. Joining them are Franks and Dean from Las Vegas, who started out as a Rat Pack cover band, messing up songs your grandmother loved. They haven’t strayed too far from that formula over the years. Opening up is Modesto’s […]
MAMAView-Rock Me Out At The Fair
MAMAView-Rock Me Out At The FairBy Middagh Goodwin For several years, I had booked the Center Stage at the Stanislaus County Fair, providing an opportunity for local musicians to perform and for some to cross something off their bucket lists. In 2020, the fair was canceled due to the pandemic, and I had 50 hours […]
Music is the Cure for Those in Need
MAMAView: Music is the Cure for Those in NeedBy Middagh Goodwin Seeing local performers coming together to help those in need is heartwarming. In mid-April, the house of the Flowers, which was not only their home but also their practice space and home studio, burned down. A benefit show was planned almost immediately, and two […]
Summer Concert Series at the StanCoFair
Summer Concert Series at the StanCoFairBy Middagh Goodwin The Stanislaus County Fair concert series is back and better than ever! You will want to experience this year’s exciting lineup, which features a diverse range of talented performers. Mark your calendars and get ready to rock out with some of the hottest names in music: July […]
