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Byron Gonzalez

Posts by Byron Gonzalez for The SoCal Sound Music Blog:

The Spicy Green Book

Published 3 years ago by Byron Gonzalez

During the Jim Crow era in America, Victor Hugo Green created The Green Book. Green published the book to help Black motorists navigate throughout cities in the USA by highlighting...

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Newport Academy launches a program to help with COVID-19 mental health.

Published 3 years ago by Byron Gonzalez

Newport Academy’s Orange County outpatient program announces its Teen Wellness Intensive Summer Program to help provide local families with academic and therapeutic support, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In Case You Missed It.

Published 3 years ago by Byron Gonzalez

Times have been tough lately and it’s pretty hard to stay on top of new music, videos, streamable concerts, and/or live sessions.

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Father John Misty releases new cover song EP, ‘Anthem +3.’

Published 3 years ago by Byron Gonzalez

Josh Tillman, A.K.A. Father John Misty, releases “Anthem +3” on Bandcamp. The EP consists of cover songs he has previously recorded, plus “Anthem” by Leonard Cohen.

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Catch Matt Costa on NPR’s Live Sessions

Published 3 years ago by Byron Gonzalez

Matt Costa will be performing a live session for NPR on Thursday, July 9 at 1 PM PT.

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Haim's Virtual Concert

Published 3 years ago by Byron Gonzalez

Haim just released their new album, Women In Music Pt. III and to celebrate they threw a virtual concert!

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The Grammy Museum’s Digital Museum Series

Published 3 years ago by Byron Gonzalez

The Grammy Museum is releasing never-before-seen digital content created while the museum remains closed due to Covid-19. The Grammy Museum's Public Programs digital series features zoom interviews with artists and musicians.

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Summer Social Distancing Option: Concerts In Your Car

Published 3 years ago by Byron Gonzalez

As we continue to social distance, live concerts are a thing of nostalgia. With summer already here, we miss them even more. Concerts continue to be postponed, rescheduled and canceled.

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