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After the End of the World: 2013 San Diego Opera Season
San Diego Opera has released its 2013 season. The operas are:Daughter of the Regiment, Samson and Delilah, Murder in the Cathedral, and Aida. Samson was last here in 2007 and Aida was in 2008. Daughter of the Regiment was here …
Dan Clucas's Lost Iguana Ensemble: Do You Know The Ways
L.A. cornetist/flutist Dan Clucas' new release with his Lost Iguana Ensemble, Do You Know The Ways contains just four pieces, though two of them clock in at more than 20 minutes each. Those two were composed by the hornman while …
31G Offers Free Music, Via Facebook
The San Diego based independent record label, 31G, is giving away 5 MP3s in exchange for sharing 31G from your Facebook account. "Who doesn't like free stuff, especially good free stuff," says Justin Pearson, founder of 31G. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/apr/23/23379/ It is …
Richter the Enigma
“I never played scales. No exercises either. Never. I began with Chopin’s first Nocture and then, the E minor Etude. I’ve been watching a documentary about Sviatoslov Richter. He is a confusing character. He always went his own way and …
Mundell Lowe marks milestone with concert at Tango Del Rey
Don't let the white hair or the huge, thick glasses fool you, even with 90 candles on the birthday cake, guitarist Mundell Lowe remains a vital force in the pantheon of jazz guitar. Last night's birthday concert celebration at Tango …
Hills Like Elephants Music Video Debuts on CMJ
Three weeks after being released, Hills Like Elephants’ debut album, The Endless Charade, broke the CMJ Top 200 Chart at #191 and premiered its “Invisible Ink" music video on CMJ's blog. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK4VNTAp2Ck Directed by Eric Casas from the Visualists. As …
Liquid Geometry Label Debut: Mastah Syphe Bullrider EP
For the past year-and-a-half, forward-thinking electronic music collective Liquid Geometry has been playing a huge role in cultivating San Diego’s beat scene with a monthly showcase at the Kava Lounge curating local and out-of-town luminaries including Free the Robots, Freddy …
Ogd_S(11) Translation Has Failed debuts This Middle Ground April 28 @ 98 Bottles
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/apr/19/23204/ Former San Diegan, drummer, vibraphonist, composer Nathan Hubbard will be making the trip from his new home in Arizona to debut a new release from his highly original group Ogd_S(11) Translation Has Failed titled, This Middle Ground. The band …
The Hives Buzz About San Diego
Swedish garage-rock group the Hives is in the midst of a four-day Coachella intermission, fitting in a few Southern California shows between the festival’s two weekends. The self-described “punk-rock aristocrats” blew through San Diego on Tuesday, squeezing in some beach …
Next Generation Barber at San Diego Opera
Barber of Seville opens on Saturday the 21st at San Diego Opera. It has been a favorite of audiences for years because of its sparkling wit and vocal fireworks. Having YouTubed the cast, I’m stunned at how young and phenomenal …
Marillo/Lefebvre Quintet April 20. Mundell Lowe Quartet April 21.
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/apr/18/23146/ One of the greatest things one learns from developing a taste for jazz is an inherent respect for your elders and the magnificent body of work that has been forged long before you came into the picture. When I …
Tupac Hologram @ Coachella Courtesy of Local Company
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/apr/18/23095/ Local firm AV Concepts are responsible for bringing Tupac back from the dead via hologram to perform with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg at the 2012 Coachella Music Festival. The firm specializes in "immersive technology solutions," as a provider …
Reverend Stickman Returns - New Music Debuts 4-20 @Mission Bay
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/apr/18/23091/ Reverend Stickman is recording a full-length with co-producer Bob Bartosik on the SDJazz label. Says the right Reverend, “This album moves in the blues/jazz direction, while remaining true to Reverend Stickman’s eclectic roots.” "It includes great new original material …
Road Work Ahead: Reunion at Tango Del Rey
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/apr/17/23083/ The all-star San Diego lineup known as Road Work Ahead recently reunited and landed in Pacific Beach on the last stop of a 9 date tour. Comprised of NYC pianist Bill Mays and SD bassist Bob Magnusson, guitarist Peter …