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Nate Jarrell CD-Release Party in North Park
Add Nate Jarrell to the list of top-flight San Diego jazz guitarists. His CD-release party at Architecture last night for The Next Chapter placed him in the direct lineage of guys like Mundell Lowe, Peter Sprague, Bob Boss and Jaime …
Augustana Losing Sales, Major Label Support, & Members, But Will Tour in 2012
"There has been some confusion regarding the current state of Augustana," says founding frontman Dan Layus. "While some members have parted ways, Augustana will continue to tour and perform. We'll be playing songs from all three albums and new material. …
Jeff Kaiser's Ockodektet Celebrate his big 5-0 Nov. 19
Turning 50 is a milestone in anyone's life, few of us have the wherewithal, though, to celebrate the occasion like free jazz trumpet master Jeff Kaiser will on Nov. 19, when he assembles a large cast of the world's most …
New pfMENTUM Release: Dick Wood- Not Far From Here
Free jazz trumpeter/composer/independent label impresario Jeff Kaiser's pfMENTUM has a new release by alto saxophonist Dick Wood out this week called, Not Far From Here. After five or six listens, here's my assessment : crazy good ! Featuring a cast …
Sisyphus or Not
If you have any interest, at all, in living a fulfilling life, go to Mahler's Ninth Symphony this weekend at The San Diego Symphony. If you want to continue pushing your rock up the same mountain every day in the …
Jarabedepalo: Back for More at 4th&B
For the second time in four months, the band previously known as Jarabe De Palo showered their faithful SoCal/TJ followers with Spain-pop love on Sunday night. Opener "Yep" was played by an exhausted band who managed to make an energetic …
Russell Bizzett Trio : "Dream Street" on CD-Baby!
North County drummer Russell Bizzett already has a long and storied career, having rose to prominence the mid 70s, when he toured and recorded with rock music legend Tommy Bolin, (Deep Purple, James Gang). Along the way, he studied with …
Joni Mitchell Tribute=S.R.O. at Dizzy's
Last night's Joni Mitchell tribute concert by vocalist Robin Adler and her talent-rich ensemble, Mutts Of The Planet, performed, as it were, on the eve of Mitchell's birthday, was a triumph in every meaningful sense. Adler and crew worked for …
San Diego Symphony: Top Shelf
We saw the best of professionalism on Sunday at The San Diego Symphony. Pianist Stephen Hough played both of the piano concertos by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt. Liszt is most known for his virtuosic piano music and Mr. Hough happens …
Happy Ron's 1,500th Gig @ Lestat's November 23
Native San Diegan Happy Ron Hill says his 1500th performance will happen at Lestat's on Wednesday, November 23. Though his local stage debut was back in 1998, he kicked it into high gear around 2004, averaging five performances per week, …
Surfing Canines Star in "San Diego Dogs" Music Video
Two musical California Gurls and their dog-surfer friend Ricochet, along with other San Diego Surf Dogs, have made a music video for the song "San Diego Dogs," to spread their message: "Adopt Your Dog from a Rescue or Shelter!" Local …
Four Queens of Boogie Woogie at the Saville
"I'm looking forward to a night of fun, soulful, rootsy music with loads of female charm, smiles and intertwined arms," says KSDS Jazz 88 radio personality and Jazz Live emcee Vince Outlaw about the next Jazz Live concert on Nov. …
Mojo Nixon Says, "My Doll Head Is Throbbing!" (Not What You're Thinking)
A Mojo Nixon bobblehead doll is now available from Aggronautix, limited to 500 numbered “throbble”-heads and priced at $19.95. Nixon was born Neill Kirby McMillan, Jr., on August 2, 1957 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A part of the psychobilly …
Jefferson Jay's "Gift to be Alive" Debuts Nov. 11 @ The Griffin
On November 11, Jefferson Jay's fifth CD, Gift to Be Alive, will debut at the Griffin, with For the Faint and Charbra also on the bill. "The story behind the album title is I think life is a precious gift, …
Kittens and Dilettantes
I stated that amateurism is more important than professionalism. Having thought about it, I'm not sure that's always the case. However, both are preferable to dilettantism, which I'd like to discuss. Is there anything more annoying than a dilettante? Perhaps …