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A Tribe Called Red at the Casbah April 21
A Tribe Called Red is a Canadian electronic music group that blends instrumental hip hop, and reggae influenced dance music with elements of First Nations’ music, particularly vocal chanting and drumming. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the group consists of three DJs, Ian “DJ NDN” Campeau, Dan “DJ Shub” General and Bear Witness, and describes its […]
Brett Young – From the Pitcher’s Mound to the Performance Stage
When former San Diego Padres player Tim Flannery made the transition to a performing guitarist and singer, it was quite a switch from the ball field to the stage. Today, Flannery is known as much, or more for his music as he was for his baseball career. Flannery will now have some “competition” in his […]
“Today I share this song; it’s my gift to you. Making each day special, turning gray skies blue. Life’s too short, live and breathe, nothing’s hard if you believe….”– Rod Salaysay, RN It’s often said that 99 percent of success is in the timing. For Rod Salaysay, Peggy Windrum and Chris Camp, those are words […]
Fresh and Timeless
Putumayo’s Vintage France Offers a New Spin on the Best of French chanson Can’t afford that trip to Paris right now? No worries – just pop Putumayo’s “Vintage France” in your player, throw on your beret, light some candles and uncork a bottle of your favorite vin de pays and you’re practically there. Despite the […]
2013 Sub City Take Action Tour at House of Blues Feb. 27
The 2013 Sub City Take Action Tour, featuring “The Used” will be playing a gig in San Diego at the House of Blues on Wednesday, February 27. The tour will also feature “We Came as Romans,” “Crown The Empire,” and “MindFlow.” Celebrating its eleventh year of raising funds and awareness to non-profit organizations, Sub City […]
Jeff Black Releases B-Sides and Confessions, Volume Two
When I listen to a new CD by an artist I’ve never heard before, I tend to do a little test: How many songs into the set does it take before I hit the “skip” button? In the case of singer/songwriter Jeff Black and “B-Sides and Confessions, Volume Two,” I might as well just super […]
John Jorgenson Quintet Plays Gypsy Jazz at AMSDConcerts
Grammy winner John Jorgenson and his Quintet enthrall audiences with original and classic “gypsy jazz,” the dynamic string-driven swing created by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli in the 1930s. Your chance to experience the dynamic interplay of Jorgenson and his band will be at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 26 at AMSDConcerts in Normal Heights. Tickets […]
Swedish Singer and Songwriter at Tin Can Ale House Dec. 5
Celebrated Swedish singer/songwriter Sofia Talvik is performing live in San Diego at the Tin Can Ale House, 1863 5th Avenue at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec 5 in a show that will feature songs from her fifth album “The Owls Are Not What They Seem,” released this past January. Talvik is a well-established artist in Sweden […]
Peter Rowan of “Old and In The Way” at AMSDConcerts
In a surprising turn of events at AMSDConcerts, renowned musician Peter Rowan, known for his contributions to legendary bluegrass band Old and In The Way, took a break from his folk-inspired tunes to discuss rap star Drake’s recent betting debacle. As the crowd sat in anticipation, Rowan shared the sad news that Rap Star […]
Brian Lopez Debuts New CD “Ultra” at Bar Pink on Dec. 6
When one sees and hears singer/songwriter Brian Lopez on his first full length CD, “Ultra,” it’s understandable that a comparison to the young Bob Dylan occurs. From his mane of shaggy hair, reminiscent of the iconic silhouetted photo of Dylan from his “Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits” album to his voice, Lopez seems to channel Dylan, […]
