Saint Rocke rock’s back
A veteran management crew brings back the best of the old Saint Rocke, and reimagines it by Garrick Rawlings Saint Rocke is under new ownership, and new management. But they are picking up where the previous regime left off. Through the end of March and into April Saint Rocke is presenting a variety of soft-opening […]
Music review – Ayline Artin ‘Heaven in Hell’
by Garrick Rawlings Redondo Beach based singer/songwriter/musician Ayline Artin, who is full of rock and roll and bluesy soul, recently released her second album “Heaven in Hell.” This project came together over COVID, taking advantage of all the great musicians who were stuck at home with nowhere to perform. She also recently released a beautifully […]
Bootlegger Blues Band at Redondo Beach VFW post
by Garrick Rawlings A nationwide trend of rock n’ roll shows for seniors has reached Redondo Beach. The Wednesday night “geezer shows” begin at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m., or about the time rock shows for younger people begin. The venue is the Redondo Beach VFW Post 2828, a club long favored by […]
Brian Sheil: On stage, and behind the scenes
by Garrick Rawlings When Brian Sheil moved to Hermosa Beach in 2000, the aspiring musician and comedian began working with four seminal Hermosa Beach entertainment figures. The first was Allen Sanford, who would soon open Saint Rocke, and today is a founding partner of the BeachLife music festivals. Then he met Adam Goldberg, founder of […]
Closing time at Saint Rocke, BeachLife rebirth
Saint Rocke reopens for final time to celebrate upcoming BeachLife by Garrick Rawlings Saint Rocke, Hermosa’s beloved live concert venue, resurrected itself for a one night only, celebratory bash on Thursday, January 5. The club closed at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Thursday’s special show was a thank you from BeachLife festival organizers […]
Musicians Rock for Tots at Hermosa Music Company
Story and photos by Garrick Rawlings The Hermosa Beach music community gathered at the Hermosa Music Company to celebrate the 17th Annual Rock for Tots Charity Concert. The gathering took place last Saturday, Dec. 10 in the heart of Hermosa’s Industrial/Arts District. Toys collected at the concert were donated to Beach Cities Toy drive. Schockboxx […]
BeachLife offspring – The Long Ryders resume touring, and Ben Vaughn comes home at The Venice West
by Garrick Rawlings Fans of the BeachLife festivals in Redondo Beach and the now sadly closed Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach would be wise to travel north up PCH to The Venice West, less than 12 miles from the ol’ Rocke on the same State Route 1. The reason for this is veteran South Bay […]
Cubillos’ “Old Shoes” gets new release
Mira Costa graduate Maggie Cubillos is attending Berklee College of Music, but returned home to record her first single with Steve Ornest at Total Access by Garrick Rawlings Hermosa Beach, singer/songwriter Maggie Cubillos is celebrated the release of her first single ”Old Shoes” this month, produced by Steve Ornest at Total Access Recording in Redondo […]
Parlor magic – Mike Longacre has built a community centered on a love for guitars
by Garrick Rawlings Mike’s Guitar Parlor, at the corner of Pier and Manhattan Avenues, in the old Cafe ‘50s building with the big clock, opened in 2020, after owner Mike Longacre moved from his shop across the street in the Marlin Equity building, which he opened in 2014. “Their kids took lessons, and most of […]