I tell Livvy to be ready. It’s going to be a drive-by pick up. There’s no time to fuck around. A concert that’s on an underway boat means you can’t be late — and I’m …
January 9, 2026
Articles by Jake Peterson
Gonzo Report: Dirt on the boots, country on the water
Dude Cervantes and The Panchos play every show like it's the last show on earth
Daniel Cervantes is a San Diego-born guitarist for bands such as Mrs. Henry, Howlin’ Rain, and Chest Fever. A singer-songwriter, record producer, and label owner, he's also a solo recording artist known as Dude Cervantes. …
December 24, 2025
Gonzo Report: Bill Murray slips in and sings at The Sound
"Ubiquitous" and "elusive" are two words that come to mind when I think of Bill Murray. Or maybe I mean the two qualities that I admire about him, however difficult it may seem to square …
November 6, 2025
Ace Rogers bets big at the 2025 Breeders’ Cup
For the second straight year, Del Mar hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The global event brought royalty, celebrities, and high-stakes gamblers to the grounds over the Halloween weekend. According to the Del Mar Thoroughbred …
November 5, 2025
For Volume 4, Scarlet Moon's Halloween mix goes heavy and cinematic
The arrival of another creepy season calls for a new edition of Scarlet Moon’s Halloween videogame music mix. For its fourth volume since 2022, compilation series founder Jayson Napolitano called up some returning composers to …
October 30, 2025
San Diego FC puts the wood to Portland Timbers in Game One of playoffs
As of this writing, the San Diego FC has yet to taste the bitter dregs of playoff defeat. Sure, they’ve had just one playoff game so far (defeating the #8 seeded Portland Timbers 2-1), but …
October 29, 2025
A look into the second season of the NBA G League San Diego Clippers
The San Diego Clippers have returned — after a fashion. Last year, the developmental NBA G League team moved from Ontario, CA to San Diego County. The Los Angeles Clippers-affiliated team has since been balling …
October 22, 2025
OB gets its own show with End of the 8
Every day, a plethora of peculiar characters weave their way through the sandy streets of Ocean Beach. OB is, of course, known for drawing artists, musicians, spiritual enthusiasts, and folks who are otherwise curious about …
October 16, 2025
Geoff Real doc One-Handed Fighter to screen at San Diego Film Festival
In 1970, Tom Dempsey booted a 63-yard field goal to give the New Orleans Saints a victory over the Detroit Lions. The kick set at NFL record that stood for 43 years; the feat was …
October 14, 2025