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Bluespower to Play at Real Blues Festival Orange County this Weekend

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Ed Simon

There’s a lot of good blues music going on in the LB/OC area these days. And like a hurricane, at the center of things is Bluespower, the power trio consisting of Kenny “Big Daddy” Williams on guitar, Joe Dolci on … Continue reading →

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Singer Barbara Morrison is Ready for Long Beach’s Upcoming New Blues Festival II

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Ed Simon

The New Blues Festival II returns to Long Beach this year, expanded to two days and two stages with an even larger roster of musical stars. James Harman, Bernie Pearl, Teddy Lee Hooker, the New Blues Revolution, the Delgado Brothers, … Continue reading →

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Queen Mary Will Host an Interactive Mixology Dinner and Challenge August 27

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Ed Simon

The Queen Mary, Long Beach’s iconic ship, has announced the newest in their acclaimed Barrel Series Dinners, to be held on Thursday, August 27. This dinner will be a fun, interactive event, the Mixology Dinner. Twain Screiber, Director of Food … Continue reading →

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The Big Bite Bacon Fest is Coming to the Queen Mary this Weekend with a New Young Chef

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Ed Simon

Coming up this weekend is the 2nd Annual Big Bite Bacon Fest. Due to popular demand, the event this year has been expanded to both Saturday and Sunday sessions. Last year’s favorite Chef Rick Garcia of the Dia de los … Continue reading →

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Queer Rockin’ Rules! OK!

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

Last Friday I was able to visit the Queer Rock Camp Southern California that took place at the Temple Israel in Long Beach, the first rock camp of its kind in the Los Angeles area…actually, only one other camp specifically … Continue reading →

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ShipKicker Country Music Festival this Weekend at the Queen Mary features Parmalee

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Ed Simon

This Saturday and Sunday, it’s time to dust off your Tony Lamas, put your hat on straight and head on down to the Queen Mary in Long Beach for the inaugural ShipKicker Country Music Festival. Dustin Lynch will headline Saturday’s … Continue reading →

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The Best Barbecue by the Best Cooks Was Found at the Queen Mary’s 4th Annual West Coast BBQ Classic in Long Beach

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Ed Simon

The 4th Annual Queen Mary West Coast BBQ Classic took place Saturday, May 9 in Long Beach. When the sauce settled, Sterling Ball’s Big Poppa Smokers was awarded the Grand Champion Trophy. “The City of Long Beach, with the Queen … Continue reading →

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Defending Grand Champions ‘Jet Coatings Monkey Style’ Get Ready for the West Coast BBQ Classic at the Queen Mary

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Ed Simon

Coming up on May 9th, the Queen Mary in Long Beach will host the 4th Annual West Coast BBQ Classic. Coming back to Long Beach are the 2014 West Coast BBQ Classic Grand Champions, Jet Coatings Monkey Style. I caught … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Nights are More Fun as Long Beach’s Brix at the Shore Debuts Wednesday Night Wine Flights

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Ed Simon

Starting tomorrow and running every Wednesday night, Brix at the Shore in Long Beach is running a handful of very special events. First, owner and Sommelier Rich Reich is going to lead a set of Wednesday night wine Flights. The … Continue reading →

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The Chowder Barge in Wilmington Lets You Enjoy Your Meal on the Water

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Ed Simon

Los Angeles has no shortage of restaurants at or near the water. There is, however only one restaurant in Southern California that is literally ON the water and that is the Chowder Barge in Wilmington. Built in 1934 as a … Continue reading →

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