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Staff Blog Entries

Second Annual June Gloom

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"The first June Gloom was June of 2010," writes musician and promoter Sam Lopez aka Zsa Zsa Gabor, who has been playing noise music for about five years and promoting for the past three. "The music I pick for June …

Tijuana Bike Ride

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Is cutting off bromobiles downtown and buzzing Hare Krishnas on your bike at Critical Mass no longer giving you that radical renegade rush? Head down to the Tijuana Arch at Avenida Negrete and Calle 1 for an 8 p.m. race …

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Burrito Barato - 24 Hour Eats - Rigobertos

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I don’t think I’ve ever been to Rigoberto’s in the daylight, which makes it a perfect candidate for the 24 Hour Eats edition of Burrito Barato. Be it a testament to my vampirical circadian schedule or the mysterious transmutation of …

Michael McGraw Embraces His Roots

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“I’m an East Coaster,” says Pennsylvania native Michael McGraw at the Alibi in Hillcrest. “I have a little moodiness and I’ve come to embrace it. The music we’re making now is true to that.” McGraw moved to San Diego in …

Sweet Cheeks Wants to Have Your Baby

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Photo at left: Mawkus Rosario “Sweet Cheeks was inspired by the fact that, from my experiences, when one goes out to a bar or venue and wants to hear different music, no one ever thinks of the ladies, let alone …

DUDES Plan Summer Release, Feasts

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“Our lineup is still the same but has been hectic with Joel joining TV Girl in addition to D/Wolves, Paper Forest, and his KYNAN solo project,” writes DUDES guitar/bassist E.J. Binns (ex- Da Bears) via email. “We have a couple …

Art Around Adams

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The 8th annual Art Around Adams will take place next Saturday, June 4th, between Oregon Street in Normal Heights and Vista Street in Kensington from 3 to 10 p.m. The two mile Exodus Studios presentation will feature comedians, interactive walkthrough …

Use Your Sick Days on These Summer Music Festivals

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Because life is just that wonderful, here are a few more festivals you can skip work for this summer: EarthDance – September 18 - This festival goes down simultaneously in over 100 cities around the world. The lineup isn’t posted …

Randy Chiurazzi's Got Talent

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Experimental noise musician and composer Randy Chiurazzi recently auditioned for NBC’s America’s Got Talent reality series in which performers competed for a $1 million prize and a chance to perform in Las Vegas. “They basically hated it,” says Chiurazzi, not …

Shapes of Future Frames Debut LP Nears Completion

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Krauty art rockers Shapes of Future Frames have just finished recording their debut full-length album at White Horse Recorders in Kearney Mesa. You'll recognize singer and bassist Gary Hankins' distinct vibrato from the Scarlet Symphony. Former fellow Scarlet bandmate Aaron …

Latin Jazz Thursdays at Voz Alta

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Thursday's are Latin jazz night lead by trumpeter Bill Caballero at the Voz Alta art space in Barrio Logan. The music starts at 7 and goes till about 10, but show up early to enjoy the art and save a …

Gun Runner adds a Blue Man

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“People are wary of drum machines because they can blow out sound systems,” says Gun Runner guitarist Tommy Graf, who until recently covered guitar and acoustic percussion duties in the band with the help of programmed beats. The addition of …

Retox on Ipecac

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Featuring members of The Locust, All Leather, Rats Eyes, Cattle Decapitation, and Festival of Dead Deer (among others), San Diego punk super group Retox has signed to Ipecac Recordings to release their debut full-length album, Ugly Animals, in August after …

European Market and Deli

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The European Market and Deli by Park and Polk in North Park is home to one of my favorite patios in the neighborhood, perfect for eating lunch in the afternoon sunshine. Sure the place offers delicious, moderately-priced Mediterranean grub such …

Festival Season

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Summer is nearly upon us and that means several awesome things. Besides the ole all night bike & booze in a T-shirt, summer time also hails festival season when, if you know where to look, you can find a gathering …

Sight and Sound Returns

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Get your rapture on tonight at Queen Bee's with the first Sight and Sound art and music night since last July. The JB Creations event features: Live Music Republic of Letters, CD Release Party Kevin Martin (Get Back Loretta), Debut …

Bike the Boulevard

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It’s that time again! The third run of Bike the Boulevard kicks off at noon tomorrow. The leisurely ride spotlights some of El Cajon Boulevard’s grooviest businesses and features food/drink specials, arts, and crafts. The three mile ride is organized …

Wednesday Dollar Wells at Cheers

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“My oldest patron has been coming here since 1986, so the bar’s at least that old,” say Josh, a bartender at Cheers for the past nine years. The building itself has been standing for over 110 years, the former site …

CircaNow Rearranges for Later

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Rockers CircaNow are on hiatus, says frontman/guitarist Josh Pann, and drummer David Tye is moving to Dublin. Pann, meanwhile, has been busy in the studio. He’s cut two new tracks at White Horse Recorders and Big Fish with engineer Alan …

Burrito Barato

Burrito Barato - Bahia Chile Relleno

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I’d like to address what may be the most pressing question on every modern San Diegan’s mind: where can I get the most amazing burrito for the least amount of money possible? If you’re anything like me (of course you …

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