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Hip-Hop Hard Time
By Jay Allen Sanford, Published March 17, 2010
“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 ...
Back in the Day
By Ken Leighton, Published March 17, 2010
“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 ...
Pink Army Invasion
By Dorian Hargrove, Published March 17, 2010
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 ...
3again
By Jay Allen Sanford, Published March 17, 2010
“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
By Ken Leighton, Published March 10, 2010
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
By Jay Allen Sanford, Published March 10, 2010
“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
By Chad Deal, Published March 10, 2010
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
By Jay Allen Sanford, Published March 10, 2010
“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
By Ken Leighton, Published March 3, 2010
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
By Jay Allen Sanford, Published March 3, 2010
“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
By David Stampone, Published March 3, 2010
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
By Chad Deal, Published March 3, 2010
“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?
By Jay Allen Sanford, Published Feb. 24, 2010
“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
By Jay Allen Sanford, Published Feb. 24, 2010
“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
By Dorian Hargrove, Published Feb. 24, 2010
“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
By Dave Good, Published Feb. 24, 2010
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
By Jay Allen Sanford, Published Feb. 17, 2010
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
By Ken Leighton, Published Feb. 17, 2010
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
By Dorian Hargrove, Published Feb. 17, 2010
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
By Dave Good, Published Feb. 17, 2010
“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?
By Dave Good, Published Feb. 10, 2010
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
By Jay Allen Sanford, Published Feb. 10, 2010
“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
By Adam Crawley, Published Feb. 10, 2010
“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
By Jay Allen Sanford, Published Feb. 10, 2010
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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