Independent artists abound in Long Beach, CA. But no one does rock, folk and blues like Cory Joseph Clark, Singer/Songwriter/Musician and host of a new weekly songwriter showcase The Hum House. SolShock: What inspired your latest project? Cory: My latest project was my EP “Throwing Stones”. This one was a 1st for me in a few different ways. It’s the first […]
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They’re Back! Armchair Generals Live at The Mezz June 4
Nu-Soul Magazine kicks off another ART+ SOUL event Saturday, June 4, featuring a live performance by the Soul/Electronic/Downtempo band Armchair Generals. The AG’s will join Seattle-based indie artist Choklate in the line up, along with special guest DJs, Art and more. If you haven’t seen the Armchair Generals live, don’t miss this show! Visit Nu-Soul for details. Catch the latest news, […]
1st Collaborative Autism Summer Picnic
What do local skateboarders, BMXer’s, Autism in Long Beach, Skatedogs, LB Skate, ASK Long Beach and Autism Youth Sports League have in common? They’re all partnering to host the 1st Collaborative Autism Summer Picnic Sunday, June 12 at Bixby Park. This family friendly event will include a mobile skatepark and skateboard jam, live music, workshops, guest speakers […]
Meet Francisco Araya and Cecille Simons-Araya
Just when “Momagers and “Dadagers” seem to be getting a bad rap in recent pop culture news, we’re highlighting two of the best in indie music. Meet Francisco Araya and Cecille Simons-Araya, the proud, happy parents of teen indie rock duo The Potential Lunatics. The hard-working couple made time in their busy schedule for an exclusive SolShock Q&A: SolShock: What inspired […]
Bringing Dance to the People April 9
In December 2010, Dancing With Long Beach (DWLB) set out for a yearlong series of semi-impromptu dance performances in public spaces throughout the city of Long Beach. Since then, various contemporary dance companies and collectives have joined DWLB in “bringing dance to the people” with monthly dance demonstrations in places like Belmont Shore, Birdcage coffeehouse, The Pike and more. […]
Agents of Social Change Report to The Expo April 2
On Saturday, April 2, where will five collaborative communities, over 40 partner organizations, eight fiscally sponsored groups and dozens of their friends, family, neighbors, and networks be? — at The Expo for the first-ever Assembly of the Catalyst Network of Communities. You’re invited too!