Normandie Wilson Is Painting Memories of August Tour
"All through August, I'm going on a U.S. tour with Since Our First Guitar, an indie pop band from Sweden, and Biggles Flys Again, an indie pop from Ireland," says singer/songwriter Normandie Wilson. During the tour, "I'm creating a 30" …
U19 Battle of the Bands Begins July 31
"We're supporting our annual U19 Battle of the Bands," says Beth Vinas of Studio CCMA (who also plays with Groove Kitty). Bands and musicians with players UNDER 19 years old have been asked to submit a LIVE video, link or …
'80s Big Hair Metal Starz Reunion July 30
The second annual San Diego '80s Big Hair Rock Starz Reunion happens July 30 at 710 Beach Club. "This year's event is a benefit concert," says the San Diego Action Network. "We are dedicating the evening to the late Marc …
Return of the Crawdaddys & Unknowns: Casbah Sept. 2 and 3
The Che Underground presents two classic local garage bands reuniting on two consecutive nights at the Casbah: the Crawdaddys (September 2 with offbeat Beatles tribute the Baja Bugs and the Amandas) and the Unknowns (September 3 with the Sidewalk Scene …
Angels & Airwaves Hitting Theaters August 10 with Feature Film Preview
More than 460 movie theaters nationwide will broadcast a live Angels & Airwaves performance, video screening, and a Q&A session on August 10, with Angels & Airwaves Presents LOVE Live. Their new album Love Part Two will finally arrive November …
Hot Snakes Reunion Gig in December
December's All Tomorrow's Parties fest in Minehead, UK (December 2 through 4) will include a Hot Snakes reunion. "I'm super stokified on this," frontman John Reis posted online this week. "So far just ATP is confirmed. We are talking about …
Comic-Con Days 1 - 4 Photo Funnies
"I just saw a guy dressed as Captain Caveman." "Uh, that was a homeless dude." Girl Scouts in Spaaaaacccce! "Is that a Batarang in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" "I knew I loved him as …
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,” …
John Waters Newbie Screens a Waters Marathon
Until recently, I'd only seen bits and pieces of two John Waters movies, and that was way back in 1981. I'm told that I should consider myself lucky, to have witnessed his early "masterworks" in their native environs, an all-night …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Penetrators Guitarist Jam w/Mudhoney in Finland Last Night/July 13 (With Video!)
Last night (Wednesday, July 13), Penetrators guitarist Gery Heffern jammed onstage with Mudhoney during an encore of The MC5's "Kick Out the Jams" at Tavastia, Helsinki, in Finland where Heffern currently lives. "They were on fire last night," says Heffern. …
Another Unannounced Adam Lambert Performance on July 9
Adam Lambert made yet another unannounced stage appearance on Saturday, July 9, at a charity performance for the Kierrah Foundation, held at Celebrity Centre International in Hollywood. Lambert took the stage to sing Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors" with 10 year-old …
Local Scientists Say Birds and Whales Rock, Too
People aren't the only ones who've got rhythm. Two recent reports published in Current Biology, an online Cell Press publication, reveal that birds, and parrots in particular, can also bob their heads, tap their feet, and sway their bodies along …
How to Win the 2011 Ultimate Music Challenge
Viejas Casino and Jack FM 100.7 are presenting the annual Ultimate Music Challenge, featuring 40 cover bands, three winners, and $40K in prize money. The fifth annual contest will be held at the DreamCatcher at Viejas Casino. The competition will …
'60s Sounds of the Sunset Strip July 30 at Lestat's
On July 30, Lestat’s Coffeehouse will rock and jangle in homage to the Los Angeles music scene centered around the Sunset Strip during the mid 1960s, featuring music by Love, Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, The Grass Roots, and more. This …
What Do YOU Think? Does the Walking Dead Stink, Or ?
Following is an email conversation between myself and comic book scripter (and Blockbuster employee) Jamie Ralph Gardner, that resulted when I commented that I WON'T be tuning in to season two AMC's inexplicably popular series The Walking Dead. JAS: I …