It’s fairly safe to say that no other state has been honored in song as many times as California. Texas? It may be a close ...

Whether you're a California native, a transplant, or simply dream of living there, the world of music offers no shortage of tunes written in tribute to the Golden State. These songs span a wide range ...

Get into the sunny, beachy Christmas spirit. By Soumya Karlamangla Members of the Burlesque Band of San Francisco performed at Union Square this month.Credit...Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle ...

"California," the debut single from Big & Rich's Did It for the Party album, was written by John Rich, along with two of his favorite co-writers, Vicky McGehee and Rodney Clawson. The tune, a twist on ...

The ever-evolving playlist includes about 20 new tracks recommended by readers. By Soumya Karlamangla A road trip along the length of our state, from the sun-baked beaches of San Diego to the lush ...

Paradise City was a song written by Guns N’Roses after a successful gig in San Francisco. The song featured on their debut album and peaked at the 5 th position of the charts. The lyrics “Take Me Down ...

Kassi Ashton's new song "California, Missouri" is the one song she always knew she had to write, just like the town that inspired it was the one place she knew she had to leave. The country newcomer ...

We're listening to new or notable music from San Diego musicians Nonexistent Night, Tasha Smith Godinez, Cali the Dreamer and Steven Schick, and touring Americana singer Margo Cilker. San Diego ...