Review by Mark Taylor Ozzy Osbourne is now a household name, but sadly not just for being the Godfather of Metal. He almost lost that status after making a moany divering old fool of himself on the reality show of his family the “The… more »

Musical Musings with Paul Bourgeois Sometimes the desire, pain and frustration hits me so intensely – everything has to be right and perfect, and I have to be willing to do anything to achieve – I get IT for one instance.  What right do I have to… more »

by Steven Rask If you study the history of rock bands, words like Devotion, Ethics, and Loyalty are rarely used in a positive sense, especially in Hollywood. Yet these words were the thesis of Donna Halper’s introduction speech at the Hollywood… more »

by Edward Lapple The beautiful Santa Yenz valley is nestled in the hills just north of Santa Barbara. It is the home of the annual Live Oak Music Festival. This was the festival’s 22nd year and it promised to be a great one. Held on… more »

Musical Musings with Paul Bourgeois “Cat’s foot. Iron Claw. Neuro-Surgeons scream for more. At paranoia’s poison door. 21st Century Schizoid man.” I can remember belting that out in the basement of our apartment building with a five-piece… more »

A Film Review by Steven Rask Success is often measured on different levels. However it may be measured, true success is a result of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. In 1974, a band of ordinary guys with extraordinary talent had just been… more »