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Hip-Hop Hard Time

Hip-Hop Hard Time

“Young Mass is booked at the City of Las Vegas Detention Center for a domestic issue and for giving false info to the police,” says 40oz Chris at Massterpiece Entertainment. The local hip-hop artist — real ...

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Back in the Day

Back in the Day

“The band started in 1980, but I didn’t join until February 1981,” says Social Spit singer Cliff Cunningham. “The singer just couldn’t remember the lyrics, so I got in. My first show was at the [Fifth ...

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Pink Army Invasion

Pink Army Invasion

On March 15, one day after receiving Child Actor Recognition Awards at Universal Studios, San Diego electro-pop “tweenie” boppers Pink Army marched into Sonikwire Studios in Irvine to record what will be the first track on ...

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3again

3again

“3against1 split in 2008, after playing for seven years,” says guitarist Arnaud Lemaire. “Each member was personally evolving, whether it was a need to make ... More Comment (1)

Jonny Be Good

Jonny Be Good

The first time Jonny Donhowe (fluf, Jalopy, Olivelawn, Diablo Dimes) heard the Mikey Show “testimony,” he thought it was a morning-show bit that lampooned televangelists. ... More Comments (8)

Recession-Proof Rock

Recession-Proof Rock

“The strippers were breaking it down next door and kept us all very entertained when the band wasn’t onstage,” says Caustic Felon guitarist Matt Arbaugh ... More Comments (19)

Burning of Bridges

Burning of Bridges

Burning of Rome gave a surprise show at U-31 on Friday, February 26, for former bandmate Tracy Morris. The band’s energetic stage presence, however, was ... More Comments (33)

Music Zirconia

Music Zirconia

“Many of our tribute acts look like the original artists in their hungry glory years,” says Brent Meyer, co-owner of Music Zirconia, “not the tired, ... More Comment (1)

I Just Like to Party, Man

I Just Like to Party, Man

The just-released Bullet is the first new CD for the Screamin YeeHaws in four years. It was recorded at Doubletime and mixed by Jeff Forrest ... More Post a comment

Strike a Good Pose

Strike a Good Pose

“The bass player and I hooked up on Facebook, and I made a joking comment about how I guess we’ll be getting back together,” says ... More Comment (1)

Passing Strange

Passing Strange

The short and stocky black performer perked up in conversation at a Brooklyn bar last month. “San Diego? Heidi and I were just talking about ... More Post a comment

Now You Know: Paper Forest

Now You Know: Paper Forest

“I’m kinda a quiet guy, but it was really coming out of me the other night,” says Paper Forest bassist Trevor Mast (Joy) about a ... More Comments (3)

What's with the Paparazzi?

What's with the Paparazzi?

“SDGossipScene is more than understanding when it comes to respecting other’s requests,” says website operator Felicia Canales, “but we find it mind-boggling that photographers, who ... More Comments (46)

That's So Un-Punk

That's So Un-Punk

“Vinnie Udo did not start Diatribe,” says guitarist Julius, who cofounded the influential all-vegetarian, antiwar punk band with bassist Sean in 1984. “[Vinnie] provided vocals ... More Comments (24)

Blues for White

Blues for White

“The treatments are completed, and my taste buds are returning, so I’m happy chappy,” wrote North County blues guitarist, harmonica-player, and vocalist Steve White in ... More Comment (1)

Mario's New Hat

Mario's New Hat

One thing that’s clear from the start is that Mario Escovedo is not all that comfortable talking about himself. After 13 years of playing guitar ... More Comments (2)

Psycho Willie vs. the Pyrate Punx

Psycho Willie vs. the Pyrate Punx

Phone messages posted January 31 on YouTube are alleged to be recordings of promoter-performer Willie Carter Tuckerson, aka Willie Psycho, threatening rival promoter Captain Sid ... More Comments (22)

North County's Dying Cabaret

North County's Dying Cabaret

Three longtime North County music venues are silenced. One promises to return. The Calypso Mediterranean Cafe in Leucadia had live music since it opened in ... More Comments (2)

Nothing Serene About It

Nothing Serene About It

San Diego screamo band a City Serene has had an eventful 2010 so far. In January, the band discovered they were voted the third top ... More Post a comment

The Six-String Circle of Life

The Six-String Circle of Life

“Suzy Bogguss and I knew each other when we were teens,” says Jessica Baron. “I was a music teacher who gigged a little bit. Suzy ... More Post a comment

Who Got the Jams?

Who Got the Jams?

The Onyx Room’s website says there is a live jazz jam on Tuesday nights. But as of this writing, the site has not been updated ... More Post a comment

Hating on Day Jobs

Hating on Day Jobs

“This album was supposed to come out last December,” says Lualta singer Michael Roger Hernandez, “but, when we were in the studio fixing up the ... More Post a comment

Hair Products and Narcotics

Hair Products and Narcotics

“The BombPops started in 2008,” says Jen Raz, the singer-guitarist for the female-fronted North County punk-rock band, “but Poli [guitar-vocals] and I met in 2005 ... More Comments (2)

Record Release Roundup

Record Release Roundup

Flautist Holly Hofmann debuts her new CD Three’s Company with a performance at the Athenaeum Wednesday, February 10. Gregory Page’s release party for Heartstrings happens ... More Comment (1)

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