PhotosVideo:The Music of Carole King and more in La Jolla, Carlsbad, & Little Italy.San Diego-based pianist Ed Kornhauser holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. His debut album The …
April 18, 2024
Jay Allen Sanford co-created the comic book line Rock 'N' Roll Comics for Revolutionary Comics, publishers of the Beatles Experience 8-issue series (among the titles reprinted in graphic novel form, beginning in 2010), and his publishing company Re-Visionary Press is known for its line of Carnal Comics — True Stories of Adult Film Stars; the titles were among the top-selling independent comic books of the '90s. He also created the comic strip "Rock Tales," which began in Rip Magazine before beginning a 15-plus year run in Spin magazine. Since selling off his publishing interests in 2000, he likes to scribble and type stuff every day, and rumor has it that people actually pay him to do this, including MTV/VH1, for whom he writes TV shows and specials like Pop Up Video, 100 Most Metal Moments, etc.
For the San Diego Reader, he serves as Music Section editor and writes cover stories and musician interviews, as well as contributing each week to the Blurt music column for over 20 years. He draws two comic strips created specifically for the Reader: Overheard in San Diego (debuted 1996 and collected in book form in 2013) and Famous Former Neighbors (since 2004). His column Just Announced, previewing upcoming local concerts, debuted in early 2017, and his Local Five/Live Five column debuted in 2019.
Articles by Jay Allen Sanford
Ed Kornhauser, Peter Sprague, Stepping Feet, The Thieves About, Benches
Tim Flannery, Pete “Pops” Escovedo, Roger Clyne, Orion Song, Jeff Berkley
Video:LIVE FIVE: Tim Flannery, Pete “Pops” Escovedo, Roger Clyne, Orion Song, Jeff BerkleyThis edition of Acoustic Evenings at the Athenaeum features former Padres star Tim Flannery. By late 2014, he had officially retired from his …
April 11, 2024
Kristi Krause, Billy Galewood, Headphone, The Highwayman Show, Israel Maldonado
Video:LIVE FIVE: Kristi Krause, Billy Galewood, Headphone, The Highwayman Show, Israel MaldonadoSan Diego native Kristi Krause is a singer-songwriter who performs regularly all over town as part of the Acoustic Spot lineup of nightclub talent. …
April 4, 2024
Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas, Terry Matsuoka, Aquile, Blaise Guld, Back to the Garden
Video:LIVE FIVE: Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas, Terry Matsuoka, Aquile, Blaise Guld, Back to the GardenAss Pocket Whiskey Fellas was formed in 2011 by members of the Fairfield Fats Band, Superkeltic, Enuf, and the Clairemonsters. The …
March 28, 2024
San Diego Reader 2024 Music & Arts Issue
Some musicians see forming a tribute group as a way to get into the music industry. Copping someone else’s successful act may seem their only chance at earning a bit of applause, adulation, and — …
March 27, 2024
Croome Brothers Trio, Jack Tempchin, Ricky, Swami & the Bed Of Nails, Kahlil Nash
Video:LIVE FIVE: Croome Brothers Trio, Jack Tempchin, Ricky, Swami & the Bed Of Nails, Kahlil NashThe Croome Brothers Trio features three members from local Americana band Daring Greatly; brothers Patrick Croome and Liam Croome, alongside …
March 21, 2024
Gilbert Castellanos, Buddha Trixie, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Shane Hall, Brian Jones Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival
Video:LIVE FIVE: Gilbert Castellanos, Buddha Trixie, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Shane Hall, Brian JonesBorn in Guadalajara, Mexico, trumpet whiz Gilbert Castellanos first earned local cred with the Charles McPherson quintet. He attended Berklee College of …
March 14, 2024
Joanna Gerolaga, Kai Kalama, The Drug Hunt, Mike Myrdal, Lauren Leigh
Video:LIVE FIVE: Joanna Gerolaga, Kai Kalama, The Drug Hunt, Mike Myrdal, Lauren LeighJoanna Gerolaga is a solo performer whose covers of island vibe R&B and pop classics feel right at home on the Mission beach …
March 7, 2024
Sitting On Stacy, Matte Blvck, Zack Oakley, Hexa, Jakobs Castle
Video:LIVE FIVE: Sitting On Stacy, Matte Blvck, Zack Oakley, Hexa, Jakobs CastleSka-flavored alt rockers Sitting on Stacy won the 2018 Kaaboo Discovery competition, as well as opening for the Jonas Brothers in Chula Vista circa …
February 29, 2024