Bill Locey
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The International Blues Challenge is a serious big deal; here's why an 805 artist is going
Tommy Marsh aka "Crooked Eye Tommy" needs a little help to take his blues to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge kicking off Jan. 22. → Read More
Bill Locey found out about the Gin Blossoms, and they're playing in Agoura Hills Saturday
Hot off their latest release "Mixed Reality," the band plays Saturday night in Agoura Hills → Read More
Thomas Fire Remembrance concert brings Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Charles Law Band to Ojai
Beginning at high noon Saturday, it’s the one-year Thomas Fire Remembrance concert, featuring an all-local lineup to the Libbey Bowl in Ojai. → Read More
In solo effort, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett plays 805 gigs
Santa Barbara native and Foo Fighter guitarist Christ Shiflett comes home for solo gigs and Surfrider benefit. → Read More
Folk singer Eliza Gilkyson stays true to self, to play in Santa Barbara
With her 20th album out, folk singer Eliza Gilkyson will play at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. → Read More
Stalag 13: From teens to 50-somethings, punk rockers stand test of time
From their Oxnard roots to their European appeal, punk's Stalag 13 is 'still alive and kickin'." → Read More
Lisa Haley & the Zydekats generate joy in Ventura at upcoming Olivas Adobe show
Lisa Haley & the Zydekats will make their annual appearance Saturday at the Olivas Adobe in Ventura. Music writer Bill Locey catches up with Haley. → Read More
Lucky locals can see Portugal. The Man at outdoor shows in Santa Barbara, Coachella
Lucky locals will have the chance to see Portugal. The Man Saturday night at the Santa Barbara Bowl or Sunday at Coachella. → Read More
Former New York busker brings musical experience to Ojai winery
Natalie Gelman sings better than almost everybody else. She'll bring her talent to an Ojai winery Sunday. → Read More
Johnny Cash tribute band Mighty Cash Cats will play in Ojai this weekend
Mighty Cash Cats to perform Johnny Cash's music at the Underground Exchange in Ojai. → Read More
Bryan Ferry to rock the Santa Barbara Bowl Saturday
Bryan Ferry is a known for his "elegant, seductive croon.’" → Read More
Los Lobos headline Roadshow Revival in Ventura Saturday
The Roadshow’s rootless wandering may finally have come to an end, as it appears to have finally found a home at Discovery Ventura. → Read More
Keyboardist dishes on Camarillo blues, drunk rockers
And then there's the time the band got shot at in Wichita → Read More
Deadheads returning to Ventura after 30 years
Skull & Roses Festival brings Grateful Dead's sound and that long, strange trip back to the Fairgrounds → Read More
Needtobreathe just enjoys a sweet musical ride
Needtobreathe just enjoying sweet musical ride The band plays the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara on Friday and Saturday. → Read More
Bill Locey’s concert picks for Jan. 1-7
If he had a faster car, a richer girlfriend or even one with a job, here’s where he'll be lurking in the back this week. → Read More
WAR heads for New Year's Eve concert
Bill Locey interviews the band WAR as they plan for a New Year's Eve concert in V entura. → Read More
Batalla brings Christmas tunes to her hometown
In a rare, home-game gig, international pop star Perla Batalla will be doing a Christmas show Sunday night at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks. → Read More
Blues society benefit hosts East L.A. boys
The Delgado Brothers will bring a taste of East L.A. to the annual toy drive sponsored by the Ventura County Blues Society Sunday in Camarillo. → Read More