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Castellanos Birthday Bash Jam Session at El Camino
Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos will celebrate his 39th birthday with his regular Wednesday night jam session at El Camino in Little Italy--expanded with surprise guests comprising "my favorite players from around town," said Castellanos. The music begins at 9:00 p.m. with …
Uninspired Mountain Climbing
I went up to the top of Cowles Mountain. It was, how shall I say this? Hot? Yes, it was hot. Furthermore, it's not much of a mountain but I'll take it since it comes with a San Diego climate. …
This Just In: Beer Festival Off
Sorry folks, but America’s Finest Beer Festival has been canceled at the last moment. The three-day grog n’ music get-together, from this Friday 22 thru Sunday 24, was billed as “the largest brew festival in southern California.” It was supposed …
Saville Theatre "Souled" Out for Scott Martin
Saxophonist Scott Martin and his Latin Soul Jazz Sextet stopped by the Saville Theatre on Tuesday, July 19, to record a live album and lay down some dance party grooves, with varying degrees of success. Martin, who spent 14 years …
UC Presents Brave New World of Telematics
The University of California has been deeply involved in the development of state-of-the-art video, audio and networking technology over the last ten years to present to the public the brave new world of "Telematic" concerts. Telematics, also known as "Telepresent-performances", …
Fifth Season
Besides Pachelbel and his canon, Vivaldi might be the most obvious classical one-hit-wonder. Even people who don't know The Four Seasons, know The Four Seasons — they just don't realize it. Look at almost anyone's music collection, regardless of their …
Writer Returning To SD w/Cults on July 29
With a new single out, “Family Dinner,” Writer's U.S. tour with Cults will hit San Diego on July 29, at Soda Bar. Writer revolves around brothers Jayme and Andy Ralph. “We play indie rock, with a little Southern guitar picking,” …
Jon Ji Back in the Studio (Minus Stolen Gear)
"I have finally begun tracking the next album for real," says singer/songwriter Jon Ji. "The object this time is create a recording that sounds just like it feels and sounds to me while I'm playing it. I have been experimenting …
Saturn Never Sleeps - Experimental Beats and Soundscapes
Photo on left: Sun-Ra Saturn Never Sleeps is a collaboration of Philadelphia music producer King Britt and singer/artist Rucyl which formed in 2009 for two improvisational performances dedicated to the music of Sun-Ra. Pushing the tradition of electronic innovators like …
U.S. Sandcastle Open Band Lineup July 23 - 24
This two day event in Imperial Beach attracts sandcastle builders in the world who compete for a top prize $21,000. The competition attracts over 300,000 people, with over 140 vendors, entertainment, a firework display, food, arts, crafts, and a Kids-N-Kastles …
Scott Martin Latin Soul Band
Heads up for lovers of Latin jazz-- Tuesday, July 19, KSDS brings saxophonist Scott Martin and his Latin Soul Band to the Saville Theatre as the next installment of the Jazz Live concert series. Martin's got six CD's out under …
Vokab Kompany's New Tour & Fresh Kut
Having been nominated for three 2011 San Diego Music Awards (Best Hip-Hop, Best Hip-Hop Album, and Album of the Year for Quit Sleep), Vokab Kompany embark on a new tour this week, taking them through Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California. …
Benefit Concert Will Pay Tribute to John Kuhlken
The July 23 Class of ’94 Reunion at Bar Eleven will double as a John Kuhlken Tribute and Benefit Concert for City of Hope. Five bands with '90s roots (sans mullets) will be hookin’ back up to reunite and rock …
Elgar Coming Up
As requested, here's some more Elgar. We all know Pomp and Circumstance. Elgar knew it was going to be popular when he wrote it. At its premiere at a London Promenade Concert, it was given a double encore. No other …
Multiple Sclerosis
Jacqueline du Pre was best known for her definitive interpretation of the Elgar Cello Concerto. She was 20 years old when she recorded it for EMI and it has remained in print since it was recorded in 1965. In the …
Local Wally Invites You & SD Musicos to Save La Jolla's Seals
"I just launched a new site that features local, unsigned musicians who donated songs to help the La Jolla seals," virtual tour guide Local Wally tells the Reader. "It's a labor of love site, and all download money goes to …