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Theo Saunders Sextet: Scorchin' at the Saville
Pianist Theo Saunders brought a sextet into the Saville Theatre on July 5, that combined the wisdom of experience and the exuberance of youth into an ideal vehicle of post-Coltrane expressionism. Representing the experience factor were Saunders, trombonist David Dahlsten, …
Symphonic Vedder
Eddie Vedder was the subject of the opening soliloquy at yoga class on Wednesday. Josh Vincent, the instructor, had been to the concert the previous night and claimed he was still buzzing from it -- in an emotional/spiritual manner not …
Want Some Free Overheard in San Diego Artwork?
A couple of months ago, the Reader ran the 1000th comic strip I've done for the paper...wow, suddenly my drawing hand is tired! As you may or may not know, I depend on tipsters to email me stuff they've overheard …
Stars and Stripes on Roids
I wasn't familiar with the Horowitz transcription of the Stars and Stripes Forever until New Orleans Opera Director, Todd Simmons, put it up on Facebook. It is a fireworks display of virtuosic, finger numbing, piano playing. I fully expected the …
Ziggy Played Surf Guitar with Local Lost Boys
David Bowie will finally receive the surf-instrumental treatment when locals the Lost Boys of Penzance and 20 other artists from around the world release their unique surf-guitar takes on classic David Bowie tunes, on an album called Ziggy Played Surf …
Sezio Sez to Ron Roberts: "Give Us Money"
Nonprofit visual arts and music collective Sezio wants a piece of the county's Community Enhancement Program pie. Unfortunately, county supervisor Ron Roberts hasn't included the nonprofit on his list of recipients. The county program takes $2.5 million from hotel tax …
Anthology Jazz Institute Opens Doors in July
Successful real estate developer and life-long jazz fan Howard Berkson, who also owns the Anthology nightclub, is giving back to the music youth community in San Diego with the Anthology Jazz Institute, aimed at educating student musicians from ages 12 …
The Touchies Take to Touring
The Touchies (“slang for cuddling with your special someone”) were launched in late 2008 by Anthony Stanze (AKA Anthony Touchie) on lead vocals and guitar, and Mishey Moreno (AKA Mishey Touchie) on bass and backing vocals. The duo has played …
America the Beautiful
Before we wrap ourselves in the flag, aka: drink beers, get a sunburn, and watch fireworks, I'd like to share a few verses. While reading the second and third verses of "America the Beautiful," I found myself moved by the …
Scribe Amidst the Lions Check Out Betty’s Back Door
Photo at left: from Backdoor Betty video Scribe Amidst the Lions have a new 6-track EP, The Lidless Kind. “This one was completely recorded, produced, and mixed by the band at our own Controls for the Sun Studio,” says bandleader …
Jazz Live: Theo Saunders, July 5
San Diegans have a unique opportunity to experience one of jazz's best kept secrets on Tuesday, July 5 at City College in the Saville Theatre as a part of the KSDS Jazz Live series. Native New Yorker Theo Saunders moved …
The Not-So Silent Comedy
On their website, 1920's cabaret-inspired music troupe The Silent Comedy announced that they will be playing the Dave Matthews Band Caravan festival on September 2 at the Gorge in George, Washington -- yes that is correct. At the fest, the …
Grand Funk Axeman Talks San Diego & July 2 Del Mar Gig
"I love playing San Diego, you can’t beat the weather and the laid back atmosphere,” said guitarist Bruce Kulick earlier this week. He'll be performing with Grand Funk Railroad on Saturday, July 2, at the Fair in Del Mar. After …
Jazz Choices For The Extended Weekend
Friday, July 1, brings an unusual amount of choices for the jazz lover. Those lucky enough to have planned ahead can attend the sold-out Anat Cohen Quartet show at the Athenaeum Music and Arts Library in La Jolla; tickets are …