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By Jay Allen Sanford — May 5, 2011, 11:37 a.m.
Press illo to play the Overheard theme song! Or click here to ************************************************ **CATHRYN BEEKS' WEEKLY LISTEN LOCAL HOTSHEET** 5/5 - Start your Cinco De Mayo celebration with Happy Hour and Winstons. Contact Katief79@hotmail.com to get your $5 raffle ticket to get in on the cruise give away at 5pm. NO COVER, ... Post a comment
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Pussycat Theaters - a comprehensive history of a California dynasty
By Jay Allen Sanford — June 29, 2010, 10:50 a.m.
When ‘Cathouses Ruled California, Deep Throat and the Mafia, rare photo gallery, and more -- ************************************************** Intro: After this article was posted in 2009, we received so many emails and photos that we decided to rebuild the Pussycat history, with all the new material added and spread out over multiple ... 5 comments
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Stringers Are NOT Reader Reporters, plus Taylor Swift's Taylor Guitar, Local Blogger Silenced By Killers, Wavves Calls SD "Wretched," SDMA Fishwrap, Zappa, Weiland, Axl, Blackheart, Ms. Beatle, Halford, Mower, more
By Jay Allen Sanford — October 27, 2009, 11:09 a.m.
NOTE: Tho this is a Reader staff blog, below is strictly my personal opinion, on a matter that has become increasingly relevant. The Reader site encourages members of the general public to submit "News from Stringers," in return for some nominal payments and with the very best posts getting ... 139 comments
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Pink Floyd in San Diego, Land of the Lost TV Show, Everybody Violet Returns, Bootleg Guitars, New Music Search Engine, Rhythm Turner, more
By Jay Allen Sanford — June 9, 2009, 11:06 p.m.
San Diego Music Encyclopedia & Database Online Now Press illo to play the Overheard song! ********************************************************** NEW COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL MUSIC DATABASE IS LAUNCHED IT'S DONE!!!! And growing every hour.... If you wanna see a list of over 1,5000 San Diego bands, with links to full profiles, photos, discographies, articles, MP3s, etc, ... Post a comment
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25 Rare Local Videos, What/Where I Drink, New Rattpack, Another Hard Rock Hotel Lawsuit, ShindyTV, Cool Local Vids, more
By Jay Allen Sanford — May 10, 2009, 2:28 a.m.
San Diego Music Encyclopedia & Database Online Now Press illo to play the Overheard song! ********************************************************** NEW COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL MUSIC DATABASE IS LAUNCHED IT'S DONE!!!! And growing every hour.... If you wanna see a list of over 1,5000 San Diego bands, with links to full profiles, photos, discographies, articles, MP3s, etc, ... Post a comment
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New Grindhouse Movie Review Column, Last of the All Nighters, White Gold Seduces Tweens, more
By Jay Allen Sanford — April 18, 2009, 10:26 a.m.
San Diego Music Encyclopedia & Database Online Now Press illo to play the Overheard song! ********************************************* NEW COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL MUSIC DATABASE IS LAUNCHED IT'S DONE!!!! And growing every hour.... If you wanna see a list of over 1,5000 San Diego bands, with links to full profiles, photos, discographies, articles, MP3s, etc, ... Post a comment
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Tim Curry Rocks, Tower Bar Rebuilt, Love-In Musical, Local Recording Studios, more
By Jay Allen Sanford — March 30, 2009, 6:54 p.m.
San Diego Music Encyclopedia & Database Online Now Press illo to play the Overheard song! Cathryn Beeks: Vocals www.myspace.com/cathrynbeeksordeal Sven-Erik Seaholm: Vocals, Guitars, Bass www.svensongs.com Bill Ray: Drums www.billraydrums.com ******************************************************** NEW COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL MUSIC DATABASE IS LAUNCHED IT'S DONE!!!! And growing every hour.... If you wanna see a list of over ... Post a comment
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Live at Luce Loft, Missing Assassin, SDSU Concert Contest, Psychotic Tats, Late Night TV, more
By Jay Allen Sanford — March 20, 2009, 7:16 p.m.
The Reader Wants Upcoming Record Release Info Press illo to play the Overheard song! Cathryn Beeks: Vocals www.myspace.com/cathrynbeeksordeal Sven-Erik Seaholm: Vocals, Guitars, Bass www.svensongs.com Bill Ray: Drums www.billraydrums.com ******************************************************** NEW COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL MUSIC DATABASE IS LAUNCHED IT'S DONE!!!! And growing every hour.... If you wanna see a list of over 1,5000 ... Post a comment
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When Tom Jones Met Elvis, Sexy Lyrics, Watchmen Review, Local Band Ch-Ch-Changes, more
By Jay Allen Sanford — March 8, 2009, 12:14 p.m.
The READER wants info about RECORD RELEASES AND UPCOMING RECORD RELEASE EVENTS! And we want to INTERVIEW the performers - rather than just print the when/where/how-much-will-it-cost-me, our new column includes quotes from the band at hand, why Reader readers should checkitout, what yer up to, and maybe we'll ask a ... Post a comment
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Randy California & Spirit in San Diego 1968 to 1996, plus Worst Concerts, History of San Diego Music 1-7, more
By Jay Allen Sanford — February 27, 2009, 5:13 p.m.
Plus the Monroes, Rosie & the Originals, more *************************************************** Press illo to play the Overheard song! Cathryn Beeks: Vocals www.myspace.com/cathrynbeeksordeal Sven-Erik Seaholm: Vocals, Guitars, Bass www.svensongs.com Bill Ray: Drums www.billraydrums.com ******************************************************** NEW COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL MUSIC DATABASE IS LAUNCHED IT'S DONE!!!! And growing every hour.... If you wanna see a list of ... 1 comment
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Hard Rock Hotel Lockout, Sex With Axl Rose, Soft Pack Says Hi From LA, Cattle Decapitation Veggie Burgers, more
By Jay Allen Sanford — February 12, 2009, 10:29 a.m.
3 women I've known had Axl Sex... ************************************** Press illo to play the Overheard song! Cathryn Beeks: Vocals www.myspace.com/cathrynbeeksordeal Sven-Erik Seaholm: Vocals, Guitars, Bass www.svensongs.com Bill Ray: Drums www.billraydrums.com ******************************************************** NEW COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL MUSIC DATABASE IS LAUNCHED IT'S DONE!!!! And growing every hour.... If you wanna see a list of over ... 1 comment
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Che Cafe Underground Documents Local Music History, Misheard Lyrics, Local Radio History, Penetrators Reunion, Obscenity VS Parody, more
By Jay Allen Sanford — January 20, 2009, 3:45 p.m.
Press to play the Overheard song! Cathryn Beeks: Vocals www.myspace.com/cathrynbeeksordeal Sven-Erik Seaholm: Vocals, Guitars, Bass www.svensongs.com Bill Ray: Drums www.billraydrums.com *********************************************** NEW COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL MUSIC DATABASE IS LAUNCHED IT'S DONE!!!! And growing every hour.... If you wanna see a list of over 1,5000 San Diego bands, with links to full ... Post a comment
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Top 50 Historic San Diego Concerts Ever 1925 to 2009, more
By Jay Allen Sanford — December 29, 2008, 2:03 p.m.
Singing songs and carrying signs..... Press to play the Overheard song! Cathryn Beeks: Vocals www.myspace.com/cathrynbeeksordeal Sven-Erik Seaholm: Vocals, Guitars, Bass www.svensongs.com Bill Ray: Drums www.billraydrums.com *********************************************** NEW COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL MUSIC DATABASE IS LAUNCHED IT'S DONE!!!! And growing every hour.... If you wanna see a list of over 1,5000 San Diego ... 1 comment
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Confessions of a Concert Bootlegger, plus My Worst (and best) Interviews Ever
By Jay Allen Sanford — November 10, 2008, 5:20 p.m.
Confessions of a Concert Bootlegger Press to play the Overheard song! Cathryn Beeks: Vocals www.myspace.com/cathrynbeeksordeal Sven-Erik Seaholm: Vocals, Guitars, Bass www.svensongs.com Bill Ray: Drums www.billraydrums.com ******************************************** NEW COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL MUSIC DATABASE IS LAUNCHED IT'S DONE!!!! And growing every hour.... If you wanna see a list of over 1,5000 San Diego ... Post a comment
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Battle of the Peeps - An Insider History of San Diego Porn Shops (newly revised 10-23)
By Jay Allen Sanford — October 23, 2008, 10:45 p.m.
Confessions of a pornographer Contents: 1 - Battle of the Peeps: Confessions of a Local Pornographer (revised/updated 10-23-08) 2 - Peep Shows: A Cartoon History 3 - Local Musicians and Porn - Get Out The Wah-Wah Pedal! ************************************************************ CONFESSIONS OF A LOCAL PORNOGRAPHER: Battle of the Peeps - the inside ... 2 comments
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The History of Comic Books In San Diego: The ‘90s
By Jay Allen Sanford — September 22, 2008, 12:41 a.m.
I told Todd Loren in 1988 that I thought his newest brainstorm was the dumbest idea I’d ever heard Comic books about rock and roll bands? I'd seen it already. In the Seventies, Marvel Comics released two magazine-sized Marvel Super Specials featuring the band Kiss as cosmic powered superheroes. Alice ... 2 comments
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The History Of Comic Books In San Diego: The '80s
By Jay Allen Sanford — September 14, 2008, 4:42 a.m.
The Rocketeer and other famous '80s comics began right here in San Diego.... ************************************* 1 – Pacific Comics: The inside story of a legendary local comic book company (including a history of indie comics and the Creator’s Rights revolution) 2 - RIP Dave Stevens, famous former neighbor who created the ... 1 comment
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Drive-In Theaters in San Diego: Complete Illustrated History 1947 thru 2008 (45 new pics added 7-4-09!)
By Jay Allen Sanford — August 1, 2008, 5:45 p.m.
Field of Screens Illustrated Expanded Director’s Cut - new material and graphics added 7-4-09 ************************************************************* FIELD OF SCREENS – A COMPLETE HISTORY OF SAN DIEGO DRIVE-IN THEATERS, 1947 Through 2008 This summer marks the 75 anniversary of the opening of the world’s first drive-in theater (see "Drive-In Timeline" after main ... 6 comments
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When Kids Go To Prison, plus 100 Rockin' Lawsuits
By Jay Allen Sanford — July 30, 2008, 2:14 a.m.
When Kids Do Life, plus Lawsuits Rock and Backstage Busts 1 – 15 Years Old & 25 To Life: When akids Do Life 2 – Danielle Barcheers “How I Ended Up Where I Am Today” (courtesy www.myspace.com/juvielaw) 3 – Rockin’ the Law: Clubs in Court 4 – Rockin’ the Law: ... Post a comment
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Before It Was the Gaslamp: Downtown's Grindhouse Row (updated 8-22-09)
By Jay Allen Sanford — July 23, 2008, 7:01 a.m.
Book length history of downtown's grindhouse theater row in the '60s thru '80s BEFORE IT WAS THE GASLAMP - Balboa's Last Stand The Reader's June 21, 2007, cover feature "Before It Was The Gaslamp" detailed the local life and turbulent times of Vince Miranda. In the '70s, Miranda ran a ... 3 comments
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