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Live Five: Mike Pinto, Brian Pierini, Ristband, Ben Benavente, Songwriter Sanctuary
Tropical jazz, classic rock, Hawaiian soul, surf-n-ska, and in-the-round in Ocean Beach, Normal Heights, Mission Beach, Shelter Island, La Jolla
Mike Pinto at the Holding Company
May 28
“My shows have a big energy, with the organ and horns blaring at all times,” says surf-n-ska rocker Mike Pinto, who grew up in a suburb of Philadelphia called Fairless Hills. His music blends reggae, ska, dub, and Latin rhythms, while keeping true to his roots with the acoustic guitar. Now based in Ocean Beach, Pinto has played in over thirty states, doing several shows every week, as well as live acoustic performances for various college and on-air reggae radio stations. His album Hotel Rendezvous earned a San Diego Music Award nomination for Best World Music Album. The Ocean Beach bill includes Blaise Guld, who blends reggae and ska with pop and rock. Guld first earned local notice fronting rock-n-reggae group Mad Traffic, later signing with Blindspot Records and releasing a number of solo works, including a full-length called Past Forward that was nominated Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards. Also appearing will be Indica Roots, featuring members from San Diego, Temecula, and Riverside and known for blending reggae with rock, ska, surf, and punk.
Songwriter Sanctuary at Normal Heights United Methodist Church
May 29
The monthly Songwriter Sanctuary series features local songwriters sharing stories behind their songs in a Nashville-style in-the-round format. Hosted in an acoustically outstanding hundred year-old sanctuary that was once home to the Acoustic Music San Diego series and curated by Lovebirds singer-songwriter Lindsay White, the performances emphasize inclusivity by offering ASL interpretation, promoting LGBTQ+ and diverse artists, and operating on a donation basis. Performers for this edition include Tim Flannery, a former San Diego Padre and a longtime local musician. By late 2014, the son of a Kentucky preacher had officially retired from his job as third base coach for the San Francisco Giants and announced plans to increase his focus on his growing career as a singer-songwriter. The following year, he released Three Ring Circus, establishing his crowd-friendly acoustic blend of folk and country music. Also appearing is Gayle Skidmore, who was cited Best Singer-Songwriter at the 2013 San Diego Music Awards, which then gave her full-length Sleeping Bear a trophy for Best Pop Album in 2014. The bill additionally features Jackson Wagner, who blends elements of folk, country, rock, and blues with guitar-driven jams and powerful vocals.
Brian Pierini at Covewood Restaurant
May 30
Saxophone and clarinet player Brian Pierini specializes in tropical house music, incorporating jazz and pop into tunes that often have a romantic Hollywood soundtrack sheen. With over 20 years in the music business, his bands have opened for headliners such as Journey, Gavin DeGraw, and The Funky Meters. His polished tone has infused events for Mercedes Benz, L'Oréal, and luxury venues including Four Seasons, Pelican Hill Resort, Fairmont Grand, Alila Marea, L’Auberge Del Mar, and Paséa. Often performing with a DJ, his setlist is highlighted by soulful jazz tracks and pop top-40 radio hits.
Ristband at Humphreys Backstage Music Club
May 31
Classic rock group Ristband was co-founded by singer-guitarist Dave Gladish, a former member of Roxy Monoxide whose other bands have included the Bobby Sanchez Combo, Charlie Imes’ Hodad Surf Club, Miff Laracy’s Bumbershoot, and an acoustic duo called Gladish-Haala founded with singer Deanna Haala. The first Ristband album Underpowered and Overdriven debuted back in 2010, and they’ve gone on to release several more full-lengths, including Balancing Act and Rally, with the latter album spawning a local radio staple, “Hear Tonite.”
Ben Benavente at Duke’s La Jolla
June 2
Ben Benavente specializes in Hawaiian and island style music, citing Jack Johnson, Bruno Mars, and local star Jason Mraz among his influences. He calls his music a “softer reggae,” creating entire songs on the fly by looping and pre-recording the drums, piano, and bass guitar, and then accompanying himself by singing live and playing ukulele. He’s known for playing and emceeing events around town at coastal venues and island-themed locales such as Chief's Tiki Bar, the Bahia Resort, Waterbar, Cannonball, Estancia La Jolla, Herringbone, and Orfila Vineyard. His repertoire includes styles ranging from Fiji to Ka'au Crater Boys, as seen in recording and performance clips that he frequently shares on Instagram and Facebook
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Live Five: Mike Pinto, Brian Pierini, Ristband, Ben Benavente, Songwriter Sanctuary
Tropical jazz, classic rock, Hawaiian soul, surf-n-ska, and in-the-round in Ocean Beach, Normal Heights, Mission Beach, Shelter Island, La Jolla
Live Five: Mike Pinto, Brian Pierini, Ristband, Ben Benavente, Songwriter Sanctuary
Tropical jazz, classic rock, Hawaiian soul, surf-n-ska, and in-the-round in Ocean Beach, Normal Heights, Mission Beach, Shelter Island, La Jolla
Mike Pinto at the Holding Company
May 28
“My shows have a big energy, with the organ and horns blaring at all times,” says surf-n-ska rocker Mike Pinto, who grew up in a suburb of Philadelphia called Fairless Hills. His music blends reggae, ska, dub, and Latin rhythms, while keeping true to his roots with the acoustic guitar. Now based in Ocean Beach, Pinto has played in over thirty states, doing several shows every week, as well as live acoustic performances for various college and on-air reggae radio stations. His album Hotel Rendezvous earned a San Diego Music Award nomination for Best World Music Album. The Ocean Beach bill includes Blaise Guld, who blends reggae and ska with pop and rock. Guld first earned local notice fronting rock-n-reggae group Mad Traffic, later signing with Blindspot Records and releasing a number of solo works, including a full-length called Past Forward that was nominated Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards. Also appearing will be Indica Roots, featuring members from San Diego, Temecula, and Riverside and known for blending reggae with rock, ska, surf, and punk.
Songwriter Sanctuary at Normal Heights United Methodist Church
May 29
The monthly Songwriter Sanctuary series features local songwriters sharing stories behind their songs in a Nashville-style in-the-round format. Hosted in an acoustically outstanding hundred year-old sanctuary that was once home to the Acoustic Music San Diego series and curated by Lovebirds singer-songwriter Lindsay White, the performances emphasize inclusivity by offering ASL interpretation, promoting LGBTQ+ and diverse artists, and operating on a donation basis. Performers for this edition include Tim Flannery, a former San Diego Padre and a longtime local musician. By late 2014, the son of a Kentucky preacher had officially retired from his job as third base coach for the San Francisco Giants and announced plans to increase his focus on his growing career as a singer-songwriter. The following year, he released Three Ring Circus, establishing his crowd-friendly acoustic blend of folk and country music. Also appearing is Gayle Skidmore, who was cited Best Singer-Songwriter at the 2013 San Diego Music Awards, which then gave her full-length Sleeping Bear a trophy for Best Pop Album in 2014. The bill additionally features Jackson Wagner, who blends elements of folk, country, rock, and blues with guitar-driven jams and powerful vocals.
Brian Pierini at Covewood Restaurant
May 30
Saxophone and clarinet player Brian Pierini specializes in tropical house music, incorporating jazz and pop into tunes that often have a romantic Hollywood soundtrack sheen. With over 20 years in the music business, his bands have opened for headliners such as Journey, Gavin DeGraw, and The Funky Meters. His polished tone has infused events for Mercedes Benz, L'Oréal, and luxury venues including Four Seasons, Pelican Hill Resort, Fairmont Grand, Alila Marea, L’Auberge Del Mar, and Paséa. Often performing with a DJ, his setlist is highlighted by soulful jazz tracks and pop top-40 radio hits.
Ristband at Humphreys Backstage Music Club
May 31
Classic rock group Ristband was co-founded by singer-guitarist Dave Gladish, a former member of Roxy Monoxide whose other bands have included the Bobby Sanchez Combo, Charlie Imes’ Hodad Surf Club, Miff Laracy’s Bumbershoot, and an acoustic duo called Gladish-Haala founded with singer Deanna Haala. The first Ristband album Underpowered and Overdriven debuted back in 2010, and they’ve gone on to release several more full-lengths, including Balancing Act and Rally, with the latter album spawning a local radio staple, “Hear Tonite.”
Ben Benavente at Duke’s La Jolla
June 2
Ben Benavente specializes in Hawaiian and island style music, citing Jack Johnson, Bruno Mars, and local star Jason Mraz among his influences. He calls his music a “softer reggae,” creating entire songs on the fly by looping and pre-recording the drums, piano, and bass guitar, and then accompanying himself by singing live and playing ukulele. He’s known for playing and emceeing events around town at coastal venues and island-themed locales such as Chief's Tiki Bar, the Bahia Resort, Waterbar, Cannonball, Estancia La Jolla, Herringbone, and Orfila Vineyard. His repertoire includes styles ranging from Fiji to Ka'au Crater Boys, as seen in recording and performance clips that he frequently shares on Instagram and Facebook