Steel Pulse performs during a concert as Belly Up Tavern celebrates its 50th anniversary in Solana Beach. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) In 1974, Dave Hodges was reconnecting with an old friend ...

Solana Beach City Council members, state representatives and singer Jason Mraz celebrated Belly Up’s 50th anniversary on Sept. 28, which was declared “Belly Up Day.” A slate of 50th anniversary shows ...

Jimmy’s Buffet, a popular 9-piece tribute band of iconic singer Jimmy Buffett’s music and vibes, will present its “Buffett Birthday Bash” on Dec. 26 at 7: 30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at The Belly ...

The past few years have been a whirlwind of change for ZZ Ward, the powerhouse singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her smoky voice and bluesy swagger. In that time, she became a ...

In 1974, Dave Hodges was reconnecting with an old friend over a few beers when he realized that there was a shortage of hip establishments in North San Diego County. Rather than pursue a career in ...