57 stories by "George Varga"
Billy Crystal is surely not the only comedy legend who earned his first big laugh as an elementary school student, but he may be the only one who credits his initial success to b…
Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan are among the top acts that will perform at Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Chula Vista as part of the sprawling venue's 2017Â Country Megaticket conc…
Musicians are rarely at a loss for words. Accordingly, as this new year gets underway, we look back at some of the more memorable quotes from interviews that appeared in the Union-T…
Small may indeed be beautiful, as noted economist E. F. Schumacher once famously declared. But when it comes to CD and vinyl box sets, bigger is clearly better "Â and far more lucrative. T…
Leonard Bernstein and a landmark album by The Beatles? There are so many facets to Edo de Waart's globe-hopping career as one of the most respected orchestral and operatic conductors of the …
The Sandbox Percussion Quartet, which makes it San Diego debut Wednesday, combines virtuosity with vision, wit and an intriguing array of percussion instruments. It includes drums, marimbas,…
WEDS@7 concert, featuring pianist Aleck Karis 7 p.m. Wednesday. Conrad Prebys Concert Hall,UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $10-15; free student rush (one hour before concert).(…
Lady Gaga has announced she'll be performing at the 2017 Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 5. At 5 p.m. Thursday, the pop and jazz vocal star tweeted:Â It's not an illusion. The rumors are…
Van Morrison, Hubert Laws, Don Was and Jamie Cullum are just a few of the luminaries who sing the praises of former San Diego State University-student-turned-Grammy-Award-winning singe…
The stylistically diverse band from Miami will release a live album in October and a new studio album in April
The free Saturday fete will feature an array of musical talent, including Grammy-winner Poncho Sanchez and his band
The vocal legend, now 82, still tours and records. He reflects on his colorful career in this new interview.
At 55, the Culture Club singer is finally feeling grounded. H and the band perform Saturday in Baja.
It's a new record!
The singer-songwriter almost levitated as Franklin sang to her at Kennedy Center Honors
Bulletproof Stockings, the world's first all-woman Hasidic Jewish indie-rock band.
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman an inspired artistic pairing for jazz veterans.
After performing his Monkees-themed show at Sycuan, Micky Dolenz turns toward Broadway.
Adam Lambert discusses fame, Queen his San Diego music theater days & not compromising.
'Motown: The Musical" is thin on plot & dramatic depth, but rich with musical nostalgia.
Remembering B.B. King at his best: Watch five classic performances by the vibrant blues icon.
Is 'Cats' star Sarah Brightman balking at $52 million cost for space voyage? Kickstarter!
The reviews are in: It's one quack up for the 'Duck Dynasty' stage musical in Las Vegas.
"American Idol's" Harry Connick, Jr., will start his 2015 concert tour in San Diego.
Surf's still up for the music legend, who recently sat down for a chat in Hollywood.