The Music Business

I have been getting some questions lately about what I do at Pacific Records. Besides being a producer and songwriter for artists on the label I am the head of A/R. A/R is a...

Clairemont Act One Needs Your Help!

By Katie Turner, Past President, Clairemont Act One Clairemont Act One is a community theatre group that has been in operation since 2011.  Our mission is to provide quality, affordable cultural events to the Clairemont...


The Week in Pics Clairemont, Linda Vista, San Diego Gulls, 1929 Ford Tri-Motor

The Week Started with a Kickoff Party Welcoming the Hockey back to San Diego & the unveiling of the team name & logo                                 February 22nd I had the honor of hearing Alex Montoya speak at St...

25th Annual Jewish Film Festival Returns to Clairemont

Film Festival Returns to Reading Cinemas 14 at Clairemont Town Square February 5-15  2015 For 11 days you can expect some big crowds in and around Clairemont Town Square as the San Diego Jewish Film Festival...


Gigs & Golf

The first thing I’d like to talk about this month in the Neighborhood Beat is Gig Town. If you’re a solo artist or band trying to get booked in San Diego this new mobile...

Clairemont Act One 3rd Annual Variety Show

Clairemont Act One Presents Theatricks 2015 Variety Show and Fund Raiser Clairemont Act One is proud to present our third annual variety show and fundraiser. Join us for an evening of Music, Comedy and Drama!  The...


An Interview with Pat Pickslay of Pacific Records

Local Record Label Pacific Records are rising up the Charts with Talent So I'm sitting here with Pat Pickslay President of Pacific Records.  I have known Pat for over 10 years and done many musical...

Hall and Oates in San Diego

Hall and Oates in San Diego by Bartley Stratton On Tuesday, October 28th, I turned 28 years old.  My golden birthday request was to see Hall and Oates.  On Saturday, October 25th, that wish came true...


Bright Star

BRIGHT STAR is a new american musical created by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.  The show takes place in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina between 1923 and 1945.  Billy Cane is a...

The Search

I am going to start the Neighborhood Beat this month with what I think is a great opportunity for anyone trying to get in the music business. This is a search for great talent,...


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