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Jonathan Karrant at Lou Lou’s Jungle RoomMarch 5Pop-jazz crooner Jonathan Karrant grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas, but now lives and works in San Diego. He works straight out of the American songbook, citing among …
Michelle Lundeen at Humphreys Backstage Music ClubJanuary 15Dubbed the “Queen of Steam” for her soulful vocals and energetic stage presence, blues singer Michelle Lundeen blends classic roadhouse rhythm & blues, jump swing, Memphis groove, sultry …
Peach Cooler at the Music BoxJanuary 8Fronted by Ocean Beach singer-songwriter Paige Koehler, indie pop-rock band Peach Cooler blends nostalgic 1960s surf culture with modern indie rock and soul, creating a vibrant and retro “beachy” …
Fish & the Seaweeds at Stone Brewing Liberty StationJanuary 1Based in Point Loma, island-themed jam rock band Fish & the Seaweeds blend classic rock covers (especially Jimi Hendrix tunes) with original songs, creating spontaneous, immersive …
B-Side Players at The Lafayette Hotel: Lou Lou’s Jungle RoomDecember 26“We now represent the Brown Majority,” says Karlos Paez, the dreadlocked frontman of Latin funk band B-Side Players, who helped launch the group in 1994. …
Christian Taylor at CannonballDecember 11Singer Christian Taylor is known for his raspy, soulful voice. The grandson of the Ventures drummer Mel Taylor and Las Vegas musician Mary Kaye, he’s also a track and field athlete …
Author & Punisher at the CasbahNovember 13Tristan Shone’s industrial drone-doom one-man band Author & Punisher takes experimental electronic machines and processors and uses his inventions to create a sonic melding of man and machine. The …
Blaise Guld at Rustic Root Solana BeachNovember 6“I make music for people who crave adventure, honesty, and a good laugh, sometimes all in the same song,” says singer-songwriter Blaise Guld. Hailing from the Philadelphia suburbs, …
Moondaddy at M-Theory MusicOctober 30Moondaddy is a dream pop quintet founded in 2020 by singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Cara Potiker. Their debut Poet Lies landed them a tour slot on DeVotchKa’s sold-out West Coast …
Songwriter Sanctuary at Normal Heights United Methodist ChurchOctober 24Hosted at the acoustically majestic former home of the Acoustic Music San Diego series, Songwriter Sanctuary features original music performed in a Nashville-style round, hosted by local …
“We Are A Nation Of Immigrants” video debut at Queen Bee’sOctober 16The video for “We Are a Nation of Immigrants” was shot several weeks ago at the Belly Up Tavern, where hundreds of people joined …
Jesse Ray Smith Record Release at Sunshine Brooks TheatreOctober 10Jesse Ray Smith plays Americana with strong influences of soul, classic rock, heartland folk, and a touch of country. He cites influences such as Chris Stapleton, …
The Touchies at the Tower BarOctober 2The Touchies (slang for cuddling with your special someone) are a beat pop/punk band, founded by Stanze Touchie (formerly of Happy Endings and Of Worlds Long Dead) on lead …
Mercedes Moore at Tio Leo’sSeptember 25Winner of the 2024 San Diego Music Award for Best Jazz Artist and nine time SDMA nominee for Best Blues Artist, Mercedes Moore brings a blend of '50s/60's swingin' soul, …
Secret Fun Club at Soda BarSeptember 18Originally featuring members of Some Girls and Dead Ghosts, the Secret Fun Club began as an experimental bass and drum noise group that uses old-tube electronics and modern computer sound …