A music blog dedicated to music and the independent artist industry. Coverage of music events and interviews with bands and music artists including photos and exclusive music available on this site.

The artist spotlight of the week goes to Narcolepts. Lead singer, Craig Lawrence and guitarist, Aaron Wilson created the rock band, Narcolepts in early 2009. Listen to this 4 track preview.

In light of the tragic loss of Michael Jackson, I compiled a special podcast of remixes in rememberence of the King of Pop. So, I hope you enjoy this 50 minute special episode of the Great Unknowns.

The artist spotlight this week is an Indie band from Louisville, KY. They are currently with label Doghouse records, but new in the industry. Mansions is an awesome band.

For seasoned and new wine drinkers alike that want to experience the events of this week, here are the upcoming events for the Inland Empire area and info on the Santa Barbara Wine Festival

This weeks artist is DJ Dru West. This Progressive Tribal House Tech DJ is a former native of Milwaukee. He’s performed in Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco.

Located at the Vino Piazzo in Lockeford, five miles east of Lodi and 100 miles east of San Francisco, Pasos Vineyards is one of the rare treasured boutique wineries among the 75,000 plus acres

Since April, I have produced and published my own podcast. In this podcast, I interview band members and select tracks from their library and put together what is called an Artist Spotlight

This weeks artist spotlight is with a rock band from Jacksonville, FL. They did give me a brief bio and the new songs before it was even released to the public, so that was awesome!

For seasoned and new wine drinkers alike that want to experience the events of this week, here are the upcoming events for the Inland Empire area

Father’s day is just around the corner and you might be puzzled what to get him. Here are a few recommendations for the avid or even the inexperienced wine

In this podcast, I interviewed Christine the guitarist from Finest Dearest. They are an Indie Rock band from San Francisco, CA.

This weeks wine of the week goes to the 2007 Cline Zinfandel for its rich fruity, but yet bold deliverance of delicious aroma and succulent flavors.

Located 45 minutes east of Los Angeles, Inland Empire residents don�t have to venture far for good inexpensive seafood cuisine.

This weeks artist spotlight is a band from LA. They started in 2008, but Abeline did not turn into the band they are today until guitarist, Joe Reza III joined the band. Music from their first EP.

The artist spotlight for this week is Shadow Fax. Shadow Fax aka Jason Rivers is a music creationist from Northern California. See more of my shows at http://www.thegreatunknowns.tk

The Artist Spotlight is for the Indie Rock group, Sotospeak from Hammonton, NJ. Enjoy the show!

The Artist Spotlight of the week goes to Love, Resonate of Chino Hills, California. They are a Christian Rock band with a mission to create awarness for disadvantaged children all around the world.

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If you have limited income while you re in college, but want more than microwaved or fast food, I have the perfect idea that will save you big bucks

A review of the Azo Vino wine bar and art gallery in Covina, CA. Located 22.9 miles east of Los Angeles with great wine and beautiful art work

To make your meal more delightful, here s an illustration of the types of wines to drink with your favorite dish.