Giants put an end to Padres streak
David Dodd 10:27 a.m., June 19
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Record-release roundup
The Touchies’ release party for Mess with the Unicorn, Get the Horn happens June 20 at the Casbah, on a bill that includes Dirty Sirens and Chica Diabla. With its first single “Freak Time” now ...
Shakeup at the Shakedown
“No — Dead Ted’s not actually dead.” Josh Barnes is on the phone to explain the sudden change of ownership of the Shakedown Bar in Point Loma. Former owner Ted Thompson, aka “Dead Ted,” is ...
Something in the air
Interview with Jason Farnan (aka Lieutenant Facemelter, the 2010 and 2012 San Diego air-guitar champion) about this year’s U.S. Air Guitar competition.
Tolan Shaw's home turf
Interview with Encinitas resident Tolan Shaw, who’s releasing his first album, inspired by a seven-and-a-half-month-long trip to South and Central America.
Accidental Bachelor: A perfect vessel
Interview with author Tim Holsten about his book The Accidental Bachelor, which touches on San Diego’s ’80s scene and pop culture.
Rookie vamp
Interview with Encinitas resident Nathan Young about his storytelling showcase called VAMP, held at the Whistle Stop in South Park.
John Moores: Radio King?
Former Padres owner John Moores reputedly in talks to buy radio stations 91X and FM94/9.
Yello aspirations
(Charles)Book&Record’s Zack Wentz and wife Shelby create a song using Yellofier (an app), part of a contest orchestrated by the band Yello.
Pantsless in the streets
Touring tales from Mad Traffic
“We wanted to have something that represented chaos and congestion that is often the life we live, with the diverse traffic of our everyday lives,” says Mad Traffic singer Blaise Guld of their new City ...
