Here's something you might be interested in.
- Where: The Calypso Café
- When: 8:00 p.m.
- Why: World class talent (songwriter for the Eagles, others)
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NEW COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL MUSIC DATABASE IS LAUNCHED
IT'S DONE!!!! And growing every hour....
If you wanna see a list of over 1,3000 San Diego performers, with links to full profiles, photos, discographies, articles, MP3s, etc, checkout http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/search/
Believe it or not, you can click on ANY MUSICIAN'S NAME, and bring up a list of every notable band they've ever been in!
AND, if that wasn't cool 'nuff, click on an instrument, like "drums" - BAM, a list of EVERY DRUMMER IN SAN DIEGO!!!
We've been working on this massively cross-linked Local Music Database for over two years now, covering a century of San Diego history --- if you're a local performer who wants to add or edit a page, go to http://www.sandiegoreader.com/band/edit/
More anon!!!! JAS
HERE'S THIS WEEK'S NEW Overheard in San Diego
AND THE NEW Famous Former Neighbors
ROCK AROUND THE TOWN TONIGHT/TUESDAY, MARCH 24
Live Music
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Rhett Miller
Belly Up Tavern -
Nathan James
Hensley's Flying Elephant Pub and Grill -
The Anthology House Band
Anthology -
Mambo Salvaje
Café Sevilla -
Trece de la Suerte
Café Sevilla -
Ronnie Lane & the Twisters
Patrick's II -
Jazz Jam Session
Onyx/Thin -
KMMNWLTH
Second Wind (Navajo) -
The Ascetic Junkies
Soda Bar -
Parenthetical Girls - Bar Pink
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Jack Tempchin - The Calypso Café
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These Arms Are Snakes - The Casbah
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Mike Gardner - Cheers
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Eamon Carroll - The Field Irish Pub and Restaurant
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The Bayou Brothers - Humphrey's Backstage Music Club
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Piano Bar - Jack's La Jolla — Ocean Room
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Doug Allen - The Kraken
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The Shawline Expression - Red Fox Steakhouse
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Live R&B and jazz - Riley's Music Lounge
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Charlie Blue - The Round Table Cocktail Lounge
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John Cain - Shooters Bar and Grill
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Tunes by Trent - Tiki House
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La Reyes - The Turquoise, Café-Bar Europa
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The Pepper Pots - Winstons
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Eddie Lenhart, Chad Cavanaugh, Steve Erosky, Lindsay White, Terry Matsuoka - Bare Back Grill Downtown
DJ Events
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Trans Am Tuesdays
9:00 p.m., Beauty Bar -
DJ Famous Dave
9:00 p.m., Whiskey Girl -
Friends Chill
9:00 p.m., Whistle Stop Bar -
DJ Israel
10:00 p.m., Café Sevilla -
Big Sonic Chill
11:30 p.m., Air Conditioned Lounge
MY PERSONAL HOTPICK FOR TONIGHT...
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WHO'S ON LATE NIGHT TV THIS WEEK???
LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, CBS
Tu 3/24: Mary Tyler Moore, Blake Lively, White Lies
We 3/25: Christina Applegate, Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Harris with Norah Jones
Th 3/26: Jason Segel, Brian Kiley, U2 (R 3/6/09)
Fr 3/27: Joe Torre, Demetri Martin, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt (R 2/4/09)
Mo 3/30: Seth Rogen, Tom Dreesen, Adele
Tu 3/31: Bill O'Reilly, Marianne Faithfull
We 4/1: Marg Helgenberger, Ray LaMontagne
Th 4/2: Michael J. Fox
Fr 4/3: Denis Leary, Diana Krall
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO, NBC
Tu 3/24: Condoleezza Rice, Bill Hader, PJ Harvey & John Parish
We 3/25: Halle Berry, Frank Caliendo, Prince
Th 3/26: Paul Giamatti, Emma Roberts, Prince
Fr 3/27: Dana Carvey, Billy Mays, Prince
Mo 3/30: Vin Diesel, Lisa Lampanelli, Gavin DeGraw
Tu 3/31: Amy Poehler, Paul Walker, Fall Out Boy
We 4/1: Michael Caine, Dennis Rodman, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer
Th 4/2: Ben Affleck, Taylor Swift
Fr 4/3: Miley Cyrus
LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON, CBS
Tu 3/24: Virginia Madsen, Jason Ritter, Chicago
We 3/25: Isabella Rossellini, Patrick Pedraja and Tucker Albrizzi, Ra Ra Riot
Th 3/26: Eva Longoria Parker, Neal McDonough (R 10/5/08)
Fr 3/27: Lauren Graham, the Damned (R 10/31/08)
Mo 3/30: William Shatner, Regina King
Tu 3/31: Isabella Rossellini, Linda Cardellini
LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, NBC
Tu 3/24: Rachel Maddow, John Cena, Gambriella Cilmi
We 3/25: Mike Myers, Anna Kournikova, All American Rejects
Th 3/26: Ray Liotta, Cheryl Hines, John Rich
Fr 3/27: Ted Danson, N.E.R.D.
Mo 3/30: Bill Hader, Emma Roberts, Glasvegas
Tu 3/31: Glenn Close, Kristen Wiig, Gomez
We 4/1: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Stevie Nicks
Th 4/2: Seth Rogen
Fr 4/3: Lauren Graham, Cold War Kids
LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY, NBC
Tu 3/24: Chris Cornell
We 3/25: Joe LoTruglio, Chris Cornell
Th 3/26: Iglu & Hartly
Fr 3/27: Jack & Kelly Osbourne, Ben Harper & Relentless 7
Mo 3/30: Charles Hamilton (R 3/3/09)
Tu 3/31: Robin Thicke
THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART, Comedy Central
Tu 3/24: Bruce Springsteen (R 3/19/09)
We 3/25: Ian McShane (R 3/17/09)
Th 3/26: Nandan Nilekani (R 3/18/09)
Mo 3/30: Jack Cafferty
Tu 3/31: Seth Rogen
We 4/1: Peter Orszag
Th 4/2: Tom Zoellner
THE COLBERT REPORT, Comedy Central
Tu 3/24: Jonathan Chait, Neil Gaiman (R 3/16/09)
We 3/25: John McCardell (R 3/19/09)
Th 3/26: David Grann (R 3/17/09)
Mo 3/30: Derrick Pitts
Tu 3/31: David Plotz
We 4/1: Dambisa Moyo
Th 4/2: Biz Stone
Tu 3/24: The latest "Dancing with the Stars" castoff, Zach Braff, Cheryl Hines, Charlie Wilson sits in with the band
We 3/25: John Stamos, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Blue October
Th 3/26: Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly Osbourne, Bobby Cannavale
Fr 3/27: Paul Giamatti, Jim Gaffigan, Keri Hilson featuring Lil Wayne
Mo 3/30: Jaime Pressly, Kirstin McMillan, the Pretenders (R 3/11/09)
Tu 3/31: The latest "Dancing with the Stars" castoff, Will Arnett, Michelle Rodriguez
We 4/1: Amy Poehler, Jordana Brewster
Th 4/2: Vin Diesel, Anna Faris
Fr 4/3: Paul Walker, Lily Allen
Mo 4/6: Dwayne Johnson, Kristin Stewart, The-Dream (R 3/13/09)
Tu 4/7: Portia de Rossi, Melissa Rycroft, Motley Crue (R 3/20/09)
We 4/8: Andy Samberg, Ashley Scott, MSTRKRFT (R 3/18/09)
Th 4/9: The latest "Dancing with the Stars" castoff, Zach Braff, Cheryl Hines, Charlie Wilson sits in with the band (R 3/24/09)
Fr 4/10: Amy Poehler, Jordana Brewster (R 4/1/09)
SECRETS BEHIND AXL VS GN'R PHOTOG, AS TOLD BY LOCAL “ROCKET QUEEN”
“For years, I drank and used drugs out of shame over it,” says Adriana Smith, known by Guns N’ Roses fans as the girl heard having sex with Axl Rose in the recording studio, during the song “Rocket Queen.” “I was dating the drummer [Steven Adler] at the time, and we got in a little tussle about whether or not I was his girlfriend…I was boozing it up in the studio, and Axl propositioned me. Axl and I had always kind of tempted fate, and once we got together, it was like fire and gasoline.”
The track appeared on GN’R’s debut album in 1987. “Axl had visions of taking me on the road with them, and we’d have live sex shows behind a screen onstage. I mean, the guy’s a genius, he has crazy over-the-top ideas.”
However, Smith – then 19 - declined. “I probably lost a lot of money, but I didn’t want to be seen as the groupie lowlife boyfriend-stealing slut.” She says the last time she met up with Rose was a chance encounter at a 1998 party.
Smith’s identity remained unknown for many years. She settled in San Diego nearly 20 years ago, had a daughter, and began working as a drug and alcohol counselor.
“I’m 15 years sober,” she says. “I went public, because I’ve been trying to make my amends to my past. Axl had a girlfriend at the time, who later became his wife…I let Axl down by shooting down his big plans, and I also let Steven down, he was really upset about it.”
Today, Smith fronts the local band Ghost in the Graveyard, which includes guitarist Dave Wagner, brother of famed session guitarist Dick Wagner (Alice Cooper, Tim Curry, etc.). The current lineup made its debut on Halloween, 2008, at Bailey BBQ in Julian.
“There’s a song on our CD [Wars in the Graveyard] called ‘CFM, Come Find Me,’ which is actually written to Axl,” says Smith. “I have no doubt that at some point we’ll meet up again. Maybe the gas will be on the fire again!”
Smith’s MySpace page was recently revised with a post containing her own insider's takeon the ongoing dispute between onetime Guns N' Roses official photographer Robert John and the band's current lead Pharisee Axl Rose, who said some fiery things about John in a recent interview. Excerpts include:
"It seems Robert is attempting to sue Axl for his words. Furthermore, Robert is creating a public spectacle of himself and Axl for his own attention-seeking, without regard to his past mistakes."
"I am someone who has been blessed with being 'in the know' and will not tire until all things untold are told truthfully. Robert John and I met in the '80s when GNR was still playing clubs. He and Axl were like brothers. As a matter of fact, they were almost look-alikes to some degree, with the hair colr, skin tone, and height, except Robert was always heavier, and is even more so now."
"Because of his relationship with Axl, Robert was signed by Geffen Records under exclusive contract to be the only photographer on GNR's tours. This was not kosher with the whole band, or the top industry dogs, but Axl is a very loyal and trusting friend, and would have it no other way."
"Robert's work began to decline as a result of his personal inadequacy to keep current with necessary equipment and technology, and so the effects of his work resulted in crappier pictures. Axl was there to stack the bux behind him for better more expensive equipment, with no avail. The drugs, the pace, the stress, or whatever, lead to Robert's innability to do his job. I was privied to the info that out of 2000 pictures, only two were acceptable, but low quality, and below standard; trash."
"Robert John took Axl Rose to court to sue him for this event recently. It did not go well for Robert. He lost the litigation and lost the best friend he ever had. Did he appologize or try harder? Nope. He, like Slash and Steven, continue to badger and berate Axl & live in denial of their self-made shortcummings just to blame others for where they are in life. This makes me sick!"
"Robert was going through many personal things in the time before he was relieved as photographer for GNR. He was losing his long-time girlfriend Shannon and the house they so desperately loved. Axl bailed him out in the amount of approxiamtely 160,000 bux. That was prior to Robert John suing Axl, by the way. Oh, and the rub is that Robert gave the house to Shannon in the end and lost everything anyway."
"All of us used to hang out and party back in the day. At some point, the party changes, and people usually trade vices for virtue; usually."
"The reason that I am posting this blog is simple. I can't stand liars and people who were supposed to be my friends forever, perpetuating anguish and animosity toward Axl."
"So I want none of you to believe it is Axl's fault Robert John is not on tour with GNR, he gave him everything: a career, the equipment to use, sole photographic rights , and a house, and his credit! Robert John sued him, and is now gonna try again, because Axl repeated what he heard about Robert being on meth. Well Robert, if you are gonna sue anyone it should be me. I am the one who told him about it, and you told me, remember?"
"No one can trust anything you say and that is heartwrenching. Let me know when you are really sorry. By the way, saying sorry isn't best related by trying to sue the person who cared about you most."
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CATHRYN BEEKS' WEEKLY LISTEN LOCAL HOTSHEET
Tuesday 3/24 - Bare Back Grill Downtown with Lindsay White (have you see her footwear?) 7:00 Eddie Lenhart, 7:30 Chad Cavanaugh, 8:15 Steve Erosky, 8:45 Lindsay White, 9:30 Terry Matsuoka - NO COVER
Wednesday 3/25 - Backstage at The Bitter End is our favorite place to rock. 8:00 Paul Cannon, 8:30 Candy is a Weapon, 9:00 Ali Sarijlou, 9:30 Fielding, 10:00 Guitar Jones, 11:00 OPEN for full band! email me to reserve it! NO COVER
Saturday 3/28 - Ian WILL Surf Again - benefit for our little buddy Ian at The Bare Back Grill downtown. Music starts at 7pm with Rusty and Sean followed by The Cathryn Beeks Ordeal and Christopher Dale. For more info about how you can help, go here.
Sunday 3/29 - Couch Sessions is BACK and there's a few spots open! Bring your unplugged stringed instruments, small percussion toys (no hand drums, please) and your voices to The Oasis in Sorrento Valley. Play along or book a featured spot below and hear others playing along to your songs. $5 per person, refreshments available. YOU MUST RSVP to [email protected] to get the address and directions to The Oasis. 6:00 OPEN 6:20 Crystal Goodman, 6:40 Cathryn Beeks, 7:00 Wesley Wilkes, 7:20 Karen Real, 7:40 OPEN, 8:00 Jeffrey Joe Morin, 8:20 OPEN, 8:40 Charlie Imes - Reserve a spot or ask questions.
MUSIC NEWS
Artist of the Week: Catch Charlie Imes in an intimate setting during Couch Sessions this Sunday at The Oasis in Sorrento Valley. Sign up to play or come to watch, $5 for all and everyone must r.s.v.p. to get directions. See you there!
Link of the Week: Listen Local is proud to announce that Chris Virgin Designs has joined the Listen Local family in offering our members amazing work at even more amazing prices. Give Chris a shout to discuss all of your design and printing needs, tell him we sent you!
Hey! Another great house concert at The Oasis with Chris Trapper, Lisa Sanders and Gregory Page this Friday, march 27th. $15 donation, for reservations go here.
From Hilary's blog "Kristen Cusato over at KUSI is the coolest. On March 15th, she invited Maria Degitz, organizer of the "Ian Will Surf Again" benefit, as well as musicians Christopher Dale and Matt Sylvia to be on the morning news so they could promote the event. Click here to read the story of the horrible accident Ian and his family were in, and c'mon down to the Bareback Grill downtown on Saturday, March 28th, after 6pm to help us raise money for Ian's rehabilitation! Cathryn Beeks and Sean & Rusty Jones will play live music too, and a DJ will spin after 10pm. And Sector 9 donated a full skateboard for the raffle! Because nothing goes better with good karma than a nice, juicy burger, are you with me?"
From Bviolin: "The new album has completed production! With Sven the Zen Seaholm's magical touch as producer Bviolin is releasing his next album less than a year after the first release! The new album is entitled "Stretch Reach" and contains Bviolins original Persian Gypsy Funk instrumental dance compositions, the release Date is Late May 2009 Go here for info on the Spring Tour!"
New Dates on the Calendar. We're hosting every Wednesday in May Backstage at The Bitter End. Book a show, bring a crowd and get your own night. Excellent sound, swanky room. Check the calendar for openings, email me to reserve one. No cover
Will you bleed for the blues? Schedule an appointment to give at the 10th annual Spring Harmonica Festival in the Parking lot of 9550 Milden St, La Mesa,CA 91941 on April 11, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sponsor Code: HARP Click here to make an appointment.
Help support a new venue in Chula Vista The Brewhouse awaits! This Thursday hear sets from Elliot Lawrence, Paradigm and Matt ARcher. NO COVER ALL AGESCATHRYN BEEKS MP3S:
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A HUNDRED AND FIFTY FREE UNUSED BAND NAMES -
Free for all who wish to use, here’s a list of band names I’ve been dreaming up, all so far unused (as far as I know). I designed many for maximum internet search possibilities and cult tie-in potential – if anyone ends up getting rich and/or famous using any of my band names, I expect you to at least buy me a large pizza, and maybe a Porsche ---
Oh yeah, I design band logos too, so maybe hire me for that…
Jay Allen Sanford
3-20-09
Danish Plato
Watchers From the Blind
P Test
Duodnym Duo
Same To You Bud
Why You I Oughtta
George LeRoy Tirebiter
Rizzuto’s Revenge
The Hell You Say
Sickon U
Strapon Dickoff
Schwing Kings of Bling
Aiiieeeggg!
Manos Hand of Fate
Zoey Loves Zeus
Aaark Aaark
The Steekin Badgers
There’s No Need To Fear
Restless Natives
Nightmare Feet
The Saggy Baggies
My Fellow Terrariums
Pudding Pipers
Things Won’t Leave
Crooow!
Not Wearing Pants
Spa Fon
Squa Tront
Quitcher Wining
Opposing Bums
MiniMiniMini
Icy
Icy
Eye See Eeew
I.C. Underpants
He’s Dead Jim
Giant Rats of
Monsters Due
Orion Slave Traders
Jenna’s Douche
Way 2 Bigg
Mylar Zone
Bees, She Sees
Lionel and the Security Blankets
Thank You Mask Man
So Far So What
Zoso Mofos
The Whoop Woops
Jerkin Gerkins
WTF Whitey
Alba’s Abs
Overlord Obscura
Yorga Counts
I Said Goode Daye
Broken GayDar
Suckit
Stickit
Takeit
Tara La Bouvier
The Shoephones
Tents On Fire
Bitten by Barnabas
Attaway Castaway
Jay Men Forever
Beware of Torgo
Milk Me Dammit
Freaky Fantasm
Phrankly Phinks
Wish You Were Beer
It Takes Beef
Coconut Radio
Eggplant Revenge
I Got a Rock
Who Killed Todd Loren?
The Phoneups
The Homegrownups
Minor Murders
Max Madder
Themes of Josette
Chef Schweaty
The Shaft Workers
Scary Serling
Servants of Sexploitation
Cathouse Theater
The Hairy Poms
See Thru U (abbreviated as C/U)
Put That Thing Away
Robert’s Ridge
Munchin Brady
Mystic
Future Faire
Joel VS Mike
Miss B. Natural
Psycho Tsunami
The Friendly Giants
The Fraidy Scats
Sax Afire
Margo Escargot
The Pullout Nows
Nobody For President
Ducking Howard
Bare Whiz
The Golden Hind
Planxton
Kitten Kundalini
Bunches of Hooey
Knot Insane
Fuggit Forgot
SlamSlam
Fleas on Feet
Peeble’s Pet
Wholly Moley
Cheez Toe
Demons of Demi
Penisaurus
The Tube Grooves
Groovy Groo Bees
Bozo Buskers
The Dwarf Crushers
Rotten Cratchet
Cartman’s Probe
More Science High
Steppenfetch
See Sigmund
The Vulcan Itch
Whynot Measles
Ribsey’s Treat
Clams Got Legs
HellCowz
Highway Bloody Hwy
Starkweathermen
Whacko Mole
R.U. Nutts
Tearaway Newsome
WrongWrongRight
SaveSum
Eyes of
Duz Not Die
Know Duh
Nose Hoes
Ghostly Trioka
Takeout Wrenched Ankle
Gallery of Night
Lowbrow Unibrow
The Unibrowser
Bundy’s Bride
Buddy Buddha Breath
Zeta Zilch
The Beta Rays
Already1
Almighty1
The Crankups
Indoor Outhouse
Freddie Fullasheet
Return of Mr. Hand
Faster Phoebe and the Fallouts
Wot the Hey
V.A. Jay Jay
Gamma Made Me Green
Collector’s Attrition
Lela’s Eyeball
Tubby
Finches of
Busted Chifarobe
Busted by Boo
The Tumblin’ Tombstones
Stewie Luvs Rupert
The Giggity-gigs
YesNoMaybe
Pigga Fuggen Name
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Folding Mr. Lincoln’s release party for their debut album Within My Reach happens March 21 at Rebecca’s coffeehouse in South Park, and the band will play two shows at next month’s Adams Avenue folk and roots fest. “Nancy [Mestyanek, vocals/percussion] and I have expanded the band to a five-piece,” says bandleader Harry Mestyanek. “We’ll play the album live, with guest singers Cathryn Beeks, Randi Driscoll, and guest guitarist Jon Lawton.” The band’s singing fiddler Alicia Previn is the daughter of noted symphony conductor Andre Previn.
Produced, recorded, and mixed by Jeff Berkley (of Berkley Hart) at Berkley Sound, Within My Reach will be available at iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, through Verizon, and at foldingmisterlincoln.com.
U.K. transplant Taz Taylor releases his new album Straight Up on March 27, featuring his self-named band’s new singer Keith Slack, formerly of the Michael Schenker Group (who replaces another MSG vet, Graham Bonnet). Guest players include Don Airey (Deep Purple, Ozzy Osbourne).
Cotton Fever’s release party for their album Tall Tales of the West happens March 28 at Two Roses Tattoo on Logan Avenue.
Realcide release their new CD/LP on March 29.
Bobby Fantasy’s new album (recorded at Jason Hee’s studio) is being prepared for release; he appears March 29 at O’Connells.
The new CD from fusion jazz guitarist Patrick Yandall, A New Day, debuts March 29, with a release party at Humphrey’s. Yandall informs, “I’ll have a guest keyboardist, Kevin Flournoy, an amazing player and producer who tours the world with the Pointer Sisters and Harvey Mason.” The Samoan-born, Michigan-bred Yandall appears regularly at local casinos, a sometimes thankless gig. “A manager at one place — who’s not there anymore — told me to tell the band to turn down, since the people were there for the food and not to listen to us. Makes you feel really special.” A New Day will be available at Amazon, CD Baby, and at patrickyandall.com.
A.J. Croce releases Cage of Muses March 31.
The gigaholics of Likewize are holding a release party for their debut album Real Livin’ on April 3, at 710 Beach Club. “I moved out to San Diego because I’m in the Navy and had orders to the USS Nimitz about three years ago,” says bassist Matt Albrecht, who currently serves a shore command at the 32nd street base.
Albrecht says the local music scene differs from where he grew up near Austin, Texas. “Instead of beach and reggae music, in Austin you’ll see country rock. The biggest difference is the most popular bands in Austin are local original bands, and in San Diego it’s the cover and tribute bands.” Real Livin’ (self-released by Likewize) contains ten tracks and will be available via MySpace, iTunes, likewizemusic.net, and CDs sold at shows.
Nickel Creek fiddler-gone-solo Sara Watkins releases her self-titled debut, produced by Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, on April 7.
As I Lay Dying release a three-DVD set, This Is Who We Are, on April 14, which includes performances taped at the Jumping Turtle in San Marcos.
The Drabs are nearly done with a new album containing ten songs, some of which can be heard when they play March 21 at the Beauty Bar.
Locals with upcoming record release info, please send details thru the Reader link or to me at [email protected] -
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From the Tower Bar's MySpace blog, March 21:
The rebuilding of the tower on top of The Tower Bar and Tower Tattoo Parlor is almost complete. Built to the exact dimensions of the original, it will stand 110 feet high.
The “Euclid tower” was a spire that loomed as a local icon for nearly seven decades until 1999, when the city of San Diego ordered it torn down because it was leaning precariously.
With $225,000 in city redevelopment funds, a South Bay firm was contracted to build an aluminum-alloy replacement of the original wooden tower, designed in 1930s art-deco style to resemble New York's Empire State Building.
The replica was trucked in sections from Chula Vista and hoisted by crane to its rightful perch atop the namesake Tower Bar on University Avenue just east of Euclid Avenue.
The tower's history is almost as colorful as the spire eventually became. Erected in 1932, it rose 110 feet above what was then a hamburger drive-in at the end of the former trolley line from downtown San Diego.
Bob Kennedy, City Heights project manager for San Diego's redevelopment agency, said replacing the tower was one of the most requested and least costly projects identified by community groups in a five-year plan adopted in 2003. Some $20 million to $30 million worth of improvements are planned for the area over the next three to five five years with local property-tax revenue that, as redevelopment funds, must be reinvested back into City Heights.
What it will raise is community morale, said Enrique Gandarilla, executive director of the City Heights Business Association.
“It's a symbol of the revitalization that's taking place in City Heights,” he said. “Every community has special landmarks. For us, this is once again going to be one of those.”
A celebration is planned for Monday, April 20th 2009. San Diego Mayor, Jerry Sanders, is scheduled to speak
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A NOTE FROM ROBIN HENKEL: "My new Egg video is complete and viewable on YouTube.
"A year ago, I wrote a funny song about eggs and chickens. Right off the bat, people liked it. I could tell it had potential for the making of a silly video. A year later, after at least six video shoots, hours of editing and planning (which amounts mostly to getting goofy ideas, gagging around and laughing at ourselves), the video is in a presentable form on YouTube. So if you are up for a little uplifting 'cluck cluck' or a big fat 'pacauck!' check it out. Especially if you are having a crappy day at work. Watch my video and tell your boss 'I want egg!'"
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CHRISTIAN COMES AGAIN - 21ST CENTURY RECORDING CUTS OUT THE MEDDLE-MAN
Cummings teaches occasional recording workshops at the Signature Sound recording studio.
"This might sound strange based on the current trends," he says, "but I have no intention of covering much on Pro Tools, besides answering basic questions. The reason being is that Pro Tools is a piece of logical software that can be explained via textbooks in a very quantitative fashion."
"Despite what your local music retailer would like you to believe, the quality of your gear is only a very small part of the overall equation. Learning to trust your ears, use your equipment properly, and playing your parts well will get you much closer to where you want to be."
"However," he says, "all technology aside, songwriting trumps recording 99 times out of 100. If you write and play a great song, even a bad recording of it will be great.”
(A few of Cummings' recordings)
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Former Dream Theater Singer is Going to the Movies
Over the past few weeks, the band Dominici had frequently held the daily "top downloads" spot here on the Reader website with their song The Calling. The songs are from the musical concept trilogy 03.
“I’m talking to scriptwriters and producers about bringing the story to the big screen,” says former Dream Theater frontman Charlie Dominici, who fronts the self-named band. “The three CDs have a storyline that’s perfect for a movie, and the soundtrack is already done.”
Photography by Veronique Broquet
“He develops a love for the foreign country, where he meets a girl, falls in love, builds his own business, and is living as a free and prosperous man. But then his captors resurface and want him to carry out his sacred mission.”
Dominici says the story ultimately concerns religion, with a touch of sci-fi. “The true nature of the apparent terror plot is something that has been prophesized in the Bible, among other religious and philosophical writings, but involving beings from another world. I don’t want to give away the ending, but some who have figured out the CDs say it’s pretty shocking.”
“A movie version would be sort of a science fiction twist on the Greatest Story Ever Told.”
As for potential casting, Dominici says “I would love to see Michael Chiklis, Russell Crowe, or Denzel Washington become interested in the project. Al Pacino would be great as one of the so-called terrorists; Scarface of the desert.”
Charlie Dominici - the original singer for Dream Theater - spent several years living in an apartment on Spring Street in La Mesa, beginning in May 2003. "I chose La Mesa because it really is a nice place to live and I knew the area well," he says (he also resided in San Diego from 1998 to 2000). "It's very rustic and kind of like an old classic western."
Dominici joined famed prog rockers Dream Theater in November 1987, co-writing seven of the eight songs on the band's debut album When Dream and Day Unite. He was booted in 1989 and replaced by Kevin James LaBrie, reportedly because of "personality conflicts."
Dominici spent the next 15 years as a "virtual recluse" (his description). "I needed to get some financial stability and also wanted to return to music only when it felt good again."
He was asked to leave Dream Theater after their first album. Wikipedia quotes Mike Portnoy saying, "It was like having Billy Joel sing in Queensrÿche."
Only Dominici didn't completely disappear -- he sang at Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy's wedding in 1994 and joined his old band onstage in L.A. for two songs in March 2004 (filmed for the DVD When Dream and Day Reunite). "I was so out of practice, vocally...after that I realized how much I had been like a fish out of water since I had not been doing much musically. I quit the car business and started writing."
A guitar player and singer since he was 12 years old, Dominici was a La Mesa auto finance accountant for several years. "I'm sure there will be some people who'll be looking at my CD and saying, 'Hey, that guy sold me an alarm, a LoJack, paint sealant, and a service contract. '"
In summer 2007, he temporarily relocated from La Mesa to Sardinia, off the coast of Italy, to join his new band Dominici, for recording and touring overseas.
His solo material is acoustic singer/songwriter music reminiscent of Cat Stevens and Harry Chapin, while his rock band Dominici is more influenced by the Queensryche/Dream Theater/Roger Waters school of theatrical, classical metal. 03 part one is acoustic, while the other two CDs in the trilogy are heavy progressive metal, recorded with a full band.
www.myspace.com/charliedominicimusic
sdreader.com/news/2007/may/31/let-music-do-talkingDownload "The Calling"
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Borrowed Look. Borrowed Music. Borrowed Fame. by Jay Allen Sanford In the 2001 film Rock Star, former rapper and underwear model Mark "Marky Mark" Wahlberg fronts a tribute band that pays sonic homage to his favorite hard rockers, Steel Dragon. He takes the gig so seriously that he gets into an onstage fistfight with his guitarist. "There's no solo after the break," shouts the alleged singer. "That's not how the song goes!" POW, right in the kisser ... More |
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After Austin by Barnaby Monk Thursday 19 | SanFran's trad-jazz piano man George Duke appears at Anthology tonight. Duke may have strayed from the hard-bop path when he pioneered synth sounds for nu-jazz goof Jean-Luc Ponty in the '60s, but he touched ... More |
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Parenthetical Girls by William Crain Zac Pennington, leader of Parenthetical Girls, is as skinny, pouty-lipped, and androgynous as a young Mick Jagger. His stage moves are so fey and effeminate that, in comparison, Morrissey looks like Johnny Cash. And his ... More |
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Crocodile Rock by Dorian Hargrove While dance-punk duo Crocodiles were planning a cross-country tour to promote their upcoming debut full-length Summer of Hate, which is set to be released April 28 on Fat Possum Records, they received an unexpected offer ... More |
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Persian Influence by Jay Allen Sanford "We left the country in 1979, when I was four years old," says Iranian-born violinist Bahman Sarram. "My family became exiles overnight, due to the political and social climate at the time, as revolutionaries enslaved ... More |
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Endoxi, Somato Sensory, Bombay Status by Brian Carver Basically, the high point to me was the fact that they used real instruments -- real drums, real bass, real horns -- I liked that part of it. It's nice to hear because so often now music is recorded with synthesized horns or ... More |
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Scat Daddy's Lament by Ollie Name: Steve Scatolini (aka Scat Daddy Surf) | Age: 32 | Years surfing: "too many" | Favorite spot: Jocko's Pre-surf music: "Jimi Hendrix, my own" | Post-surf food: Poma's Deli (in O.B.) Scatolini's song (below) was inspired, he says ... More |
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You Can't Rave All Day by Ken Leighton It's tough for all media outlets that have to sell ads to exist, but it's even worse for XETV/Channel 6 since the local station lost its Fox affiliation last summer. Channel 6 manager Richard Doutre ... More |
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Captures Hinder at 4th & B - The four-camera shoot features hundreds of screaming, slam-dancing fans... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2008/dec/23/hinder-4th-b-gig-goes-global-plus-this-weeks-backs/
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FRANK ZAPPA COMICS AND STORIES - Here's a full length Famous Former Neighbors comic, unfolding the life story of San Diego's most famous and acclaimed musical alum... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/nov/10/frank-zappa-comics-and-stories
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STAR WARS ROCKS – LOCALS WHO FEEL THE FORCE
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WORST AMUSEMENT PARK ATTRACTIONS EVER - http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2008/dec/23/hinder-4th-b-gig-goes-global-plus-this-weeks-backs/
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Worst Musical Halloween Costumes Ever - from Donny and Marie to the Monkees, Kiss, the Village People, Michael Jackson, and more.... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/sep/13/worst-musical-halloween-costumes-ever
Midnight Movie Culture in San Diego - Didja know that the first ever live costumed performance during a screening of Phantom of the Paradise took place at the Ken Cinema on July 29, 1983? Here's part one of a five-part history of local midnight movies .... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/sep/27/midnight-movies-a-local-history-part-1-the-80s
Why Jackson Browne Hates Former Reader Contrib Richard Meltzer - The first time Jackson Browne was profiled Rolling Stone [June 22, 1972], writer Richard Meltzer talked about hanging out with Browne and Velvet Underground icon Nico, who Browne had a serious crush on. Members of Nico’s mostly-gay and/or transvestite entourage were said to have unnerved “innocent” Browne with homosexual advances, and Meltzer went on to call the singer "one hell of a prototype sex symbol for the gay rock underground," pissing off Browne mightily.... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/sep/29/why-jackson-browne-hates-former-reader-contrib
ZZ Top: An Illustrated Rock Tale: the ZZ Top story, in words and artwork! http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/oct/03/zz-top-an-illustrated-rock-tale
Tales of the Palms Hotel - from 1978 thru around 1983, I lived at the floppiest of downtown flophouses, the Palms on 12th and Island. This biographical history of those years includes rare photos and tales like the time Chuck Norris came to the Hotel to film a scene for the 1979 movie A Force Of One. http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/oct/04/tales-of-the-palms-hotel-in-downtown-san-diego-70s
The Day I Sold My Albums - vinyl adventures of an album hoarder! http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/oct/21/the-day-i-sold-my-albums-to-off-the-record
Rockin' Tattos - Locals talkin' rockin' tats! Parlor by parlor coverage... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/oct/27/rockin-tattoos-locals-talkin-rockin-tats
Tijuana Bathrooms - Everybody's Gotta Go Sometime - C'mon along as I explore the bathrooms of our neighbor to the south - bring your own TP! http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/oct/06/an-excrement-job-tales-of-tijuana-bathrooms
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The Story Teller Series at Oasis House Concerts continues...
Message From Oasis: It is our pleasure to welcome Berkley Hart to The Oasis House Concerts for their first full show with us, as the latest in our Story Teller's series. Please join us as the boys play some classics that you don't hear often, as well as newer material mixed in with some of your old favorites, sprinkled liberally with the stories behind the songs and from their adventures on the road.
There's limited seating available and this one should sell out easily, so don't wait (see advance reservation link below). Feel free to share this email with other music-lovers for this unique opportunity to witness the artistry and magic of Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart in the intimate setting of The Oasis, conveniently located just off the I-5 in Sorrento Valley (between La Jolla and Del Mar), and finally on a weekend night!
Berkley Hart have found something that works. The combination of Kerrville New Folk Songwriter Award winner, Jeff Berkley, and stand-out wordsmith, Calman Hart, creates a pairing that, over their ten-plus years together, continues to build fans all over the country.
Beginning with their debut award-winning album, "Wreck 'n' Sow," the duo set a precedent of excellence that they've lived up to with each subsequent award-winning album. The duo is currently at work on their 5th studio album, entitled "Las Vegas", and we can't wait to get our hands on it.
Beginning with their debut award-winning album, "Wreck 'n' Sow," the duo set a precedent of excellence that they've lived up to with each subsequent award-winning album. The duo is currently at work on their 5th studio album, entitled "Las Vegas", and we can't wait to get our hands on it.
Berkley Hart is best known for having also created their own personal "house concert revolution" by encouraging and helping friends and fans to host their own house concerts, using Berkley Hart as their first show, and having them back annually.
Berkley Hart
Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Doors at 7:30pm, Show at 8:00 p.m.
$20.00 Donation
For reservations go to: https://www.applyliberallyenterprises.com/store/scripts/prodview.asp?idProduct=1132
Also:
Oasis House Concerts is honored to present an evening with 3 premier singer-songwriters in an intimate setting, at the Economic Stimulus donation level of only $15!
Chris Trapper may not be a household name yet, but you've heard this Grammy Nominee's songs in films such as August Rush, The Devil Wears Prada, and There's Something About Mary. As the principal songwriter and singer for nationally acclaimed alt-rock trio The Push Stars, Trapper has also been making quite a name on his own, having recorded and released 5 critically-acclaimed solo albums. His words and music can best be described as an interesting blend of 1950's pop, 1990's rock and old-timey jazz with the ever-present understory of Chris' distinctive bari-tenor. It's intricate power-pop with a compelling knack for telling everyday stories. (www.christrapper.com)
Lisa Sanders is a singer/songwriter whose life of joys and sorrows is laid out for all to share through the beautiful and heartfelt songs that she writes and sings. A multiple San Diego Music Award winner, Lisa has gone from knowing the highs of artistic success to the lows of living in her car, and come back again to tell the tales. Lisa has shared the stage and opened for such music legends as B.B. King, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks and Sting and we're pleased to welcome her to the Oasis to sing for you the songs of her soul. (www.lisasanders.com)
Gregory Page has quickly emerged as the artist-in-residence at the Oasis, as he makes his 3rd appearance in our young history... but that's ok. A multiple San Diego Music Award-winner and a nationally known and respected singer/songwriter, Gregory Page is an amazing performer whose songs have a beautifully simple complexity that will take you to places and times like few others can. If the San Diego music scene is a treasure chest of riches (and it is), then Gregory Page is one of the crown jewels. (www.gregorypage.com)
Chris Trapper, Lisa Sanders & Gregory Page
Friday, March 27th, 2009
Doors at 6:30 pm, Show at 7:00 pm
$15.00 Donation (*** Special "Hard Times/Economic Stimulus" pricing)
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Like this blog? Here are some related links:
OVERHEARD IN SAN DIEGO - Several years' worth of this comic strip, which debuted in the Reader in 1996: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/photos/galleries/overheard-san-diego/
FAMOUS FORMER NEIGHBORS - Over 100 comic strips online, with mini-bios of famous San Diegans: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/photos/galleries/famous-former-neighbors/
SAN DIEGO READER MUSIC MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sandiegoreadermusic
JAY ALLEN SANFORD MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/jayallensanford
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NEW COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL MUSIC DATABASE IS LAUNCHED
IT'S DONE!!!! And growing every hour....
If you wanna see a list of over 1,3000 San Diego performers, with links to full profiles, photos, discographies, articles, MP3s, etc, checkout http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/search/
Believe it or not, you can click on ANY MUSICIAN'S NAME, and bring up a list of every notable band they've ever been in!
AND, if that wasn't cool 'nuff, click on an instrument, like "drums" - BAM, a list of EVERY DRUMMER IN SAN DIEGO!!!
We've been working on this massively cross-linked Local Music Database for over two years now, covering a century of San Diego history --- if you're a local performer who wants to add or edit a page, go to http://www.sandiegoreader.com/band/edit/
More anon!!!! JAS
HERE'S THIS WEEK'S NEW Overheard in San Diego
AND THE NEW Famous Former Neighbors
ROCK AROUND THE TOWN TONIGHT/TUESDAY, MARCH 24
Live Music
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Rhett Miller
Belly Up Tavern -
Nathan James
Hensley's Flying Elephant Pub and Grill -
The Anthology House Band
Anthology -
Mambo Salvaje
Café Sevilla -
Trece de la Suerte
Café Sevilla -
Ronnie Lane & the Twisters
Patrick's II -
Jazz Jam Session
Onyx/Thin -
KMMNWLTH
Second Wind (Navajo) -
The Ascetic Junkies
Soda Bar -
Parenthetical Girls - Bar Pink
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Jack Tempchin - The Calypso Café
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These Arms Are Snakes - The Casbah
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Mike Gardner - Cheers
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Eamon Carroll - The Field Irish Pub and Restaurant
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The Bayou Brothers - Humphrey's Backstage Music Club
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Piano Bar - Jack's La Jolla — Ocean Room
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Doug Allen - The Kraken
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The Shawline Expression - Red Fox Steakhouse
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Live R&B and jazz - Riley's Music Lounge
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Charlie Blue - The Round Table Cocktail Lounge
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John Cain - Shooters Bar and Grill
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Tunes by Trent - Tiki House
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La Reyes - The Turquoise, Café-Bar Europa
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The Pepper Pots - Winstons
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Eddie Lenhart, Chad Cavanaugh, Steve Erosky, Lindsay White, Terry Matsuoka - Bare Back Grill Downtown
DJ Events
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Trans Am Tuesdays
9:00 p.m., Beauty Bar -
DJ Famous Dave
9:00 p.m., Whiskey Girl -
Friends Chill
9:00 p.m., Whistle Stop Bar -
DJ Israel
10:00 p.m., Café Sevilla -
Big Sonic Chill
11:30 p.m., Air Conditioned Lounge
MY PERSONAL HOTPICK FOR TONIGHT...
- Where: The Calypso Café
- When: 8:00 p.m.
- Why: World class talent (songwriter for the Eagles, others)
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WHO'S ON LATE NIGHT TV THIS WEEK???
LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, CBS
Tu 3/24: Mary Tyler Moore, Blake Lively, White Lies
We 3/25: Christina Applegate, Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Harris with Norah Jones
Th 3/26: Jason Segel, Brian Kiley, U2 (R 3/6/09)
Fr 3/27: Joe Torre, Demetri Martin, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt (R 2/4/09)
Mo 3/30: Seth Rogen, Tom Dreesen, Adele
Tu 3/31: Bill O'Reilly, Marianne Faithfull
We 4/1: Marg Helgenberger, Ray LaMontagne
Th 4/2: Michael J. Fox
Fr 4/3: Denis Leary, Diana Krall
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO, NBC
Tu 3/24: Condoleezza Rice, Bill Hader, PJ Harvey & John Parish
We 3/25: Halle Berry, Frank Caliendo, Prince
Th 3/26: Paul Giamatti, Emma Roberts, Prince
Fr 3/27: Dana Carvey, Billy Mays, Prince
Mo 3/30: Vin Diesel, Lisa Lampanelli, Gavin DeGraw
Tu 3/31: Amy Poehler, Paul Walker, Fall Out Boy
We 4/1: Michael Caine, Dennis Rodman, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer
Th 4/2: Ben Affleck, Taylor Swift
Fr 4/3: Miley Cyrus
LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON, CBS
Tu 3/24: Virginia Madsen, Jason Ritter, Chicago
We 3/25: Isabella Rossellini, Patrick Pedraja and Tucker Albrizzi, Ra Ra Riot
Th 3/26: Eva Longoria Parker, Neal McDonough (R 10/5/08)
Fr 3/27: Lauren Graham, the Damned (R 10/31/08)
Mo 3/30: William Shatner, Regina King
Tu 3/31: Isabella Rossellini, Linda Cardellini
LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, NBC
Tu 3/24: Rachel Maddow, John Cena, Gambriella Cilmi
We 3/25: Mike Myers, Anna Kournikova, All American Rejects
Th 3/26: Ray Liotta, Cheryl Hines, John Rich
Fr 3/27: Ted Danson, N.E.R.D.
Mo 3/30: Bill Hader, Emma Roberts, Glasvegas
Tu 3/31: Glenn Close, Kristen Wiig, Gomez
We 4/1: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Stevie Nicks
Th 4/2: Seth Rogen
Fr 4/3: Lauren Graham, Cold War Kids
LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY, NBC
Tu 3/24: Chris Cornell
We 3/25: Joe LoTruglio, Chris Cornell
Th 3/26: Iglu & Hartly
Fr 3/27: Jack & Kelly Osbourne, Ben Harper & Relentless 7
Mo 3/30: Charles Hamilton (R 3/3/09)
Tu 3/31: Robin Thicke
THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART, Comedy Central
Tu 3/24: Bruce Springsteen (R 3/19/09)
We 3/25: Ian McShane (R 3/17/09)
Th 3/26: Nandan Nilekani (R 3/18/09)
Mo 3/30: Jack Cafferty
Tu 3/31: Seth Rogen
We 4/1: Peter Orszag
Th 4/2: Tom Zoellner
THE COLBERT REPORT, Comedy Central
Tu 3/24: Jonathan Chait, Neil Gaiman (R 3/16/09)
We 3/25: John McCardell (R 3/19/09)
Th 3/26: David Grann (R 3/17/09)
Mo 3/30: Derrick Pitts
Tu 3/31: David Plotz
We 4/1: Dambisa Moyo
Th 4/2: Biz Stone
Tu 3/24: The latest "Dancing with the Stars" castoff, Zach Braff, Cheryl Hines, Charlie Wilson sits in with the band
We 3/25: John Stamos, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Blue October
Th 3/26: Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly Osbourne, Bobby Cannavale
Fr 3/27: Paul Giamatti, Jim Gaffigan, Keri Hilson featuring Lil Wayne
Mo 3/30: Jaime Pressly, Kirstin McMillan, the Pretenders (R 3/11/09)
Tu 3/31: The latest "Dancing with the Stars" castoff, Will Arnett, Michelle Rodriguez
We 4/1: Amy Poehler, Jordana Brewster
Th 4/2: Vin Diesel, Anna Faris
Fr 4/3: Paul Walker, Lily Allen
Mo 4/6: Dwayne Johnson, Kristin Stewart, The-Dream (R 3/13/09)
Tu 4/7: Portia de Rossi, Melissa Rycroft, Motley Crue (R 3/20/09)
We 4/8: Andy Samberg, Ashley Scott, MSTRKRFT (R 3/18/09)
Th 4/9: The latest "Dancing with the Stars" castoff, Zach Braff, Cheryl Hines, Charlie Wilson sits in with the band (R 3/24/09)
Fr 4/10: Amy Poehler, Jordana Brewster (R 4/1/09)
SECRETS BEHIND AXL VS GN'R PHOTOG, AS TOLD BY LOCAL “ROCKET QUEEN”
“For years, I drank and used drugs out of shame over it,” says Adriana Smith, known by Guns N’ Roses fans as the girl heard having sex with Axl Rose in the recording studio, during the song “Rocket Queen.” “I was dating the drummer [Steven Adler] at the time, and we got in a little tussle about whether or not I was his girlfriend…I was boozing it up in the studio, and Axl propositioned me. Axl and I had always kind of tempted fate, and once we got together, it was like fire and gasoline.”
The track appeared on GN’R’s debut album in 1987. “Axl had visions of taking me on the road with them, and we’d have live sex shows behind a screen onstage. I mean, the guy’s a genius, he has crazy over-the-top ideas.”
However, Smith – then 19 - declined. “I probably lost a lot of money, but I didn’t want to be seen as the groupie lowlife boyfriend-stealing slut.” She says the last time she met up with Rose was a chance encounter at a 1998 party.
Smith’s identity remained unknown for many years. She settled in San Diego nearly 20 years ago, had a daughter, and began working as a drug and alcohol counselor.
“I’m 15 years sober,” she says. “I went public, because I’ve been trying to make my amends to my past. Axl had a girlfriend at the time, who later became his wife…I let Axl down by shooting down his big plans, and I also let Steven down, he was really upset about it.” Today, Smith fronts the local band Ghost in the Graveyard, which includes guitarist Dave Wagner, brother of famed session guitarist Dick Wagner (Alice Cooper, Tim Curry, etc.). The current lineup made its debut on Halloween, 2008, at Bailey BBQ in Julian.
“There’s a song on our CD [Wars in the Graveyard] called ‘CFM, Come Find Me,’ which is actually written to Axl,” says Smith. “I have no doubt that at some point we’ll meet up again. Maybe the gas will be on the fire again!”
Smith’s MySpace page was recently revised with a post containing her own insider's takeon the ongoing dispute between onetime Guns N' Roses official photographer Robert John and the band's current lead Pharisee Axl Rose, who said some fiery things about John in a recent interview. Excerpts include:
"It seems Robert is attempting to sue Axl for his words. Furthermore, Robert is creating a public spectacle of himself and Axl for his own attention-seeking, without regard to his past mistakes."
"I am someone who has been blessed with being 'in the know' and will not tire until all things untold are told truthfully. Robert John and I met in the '80s when GNR was still playing clubs. He and Axl were like brothers. As a matter of fact, they were almost look-alikes to some degree, with the hair colr, skin tone, and height, except Robert was always heavier, and is even more so now."
"Because of his relationship with Axl, Robert was signed by Geffen Records under exclusive contract to be the only photographer on GNR's tours. This was not kosher with the whole band, or the top industry dogs, but Axl is a very loyal and trusting friend, and would have it no other way."
"Robert's work began to decline as a result of his personal inadequacy to keep current with necessary equipment and technology, and so the effects of his work resulted in crappier pictures. Axl was there to stack the bux behind him for better more expensive equipment, with no avail. The drugs, the pace, the stress, or whatever, lead to Robert's innability to do his job. I was privied to the info that out of 2000 pictures, only two were acceptable, but low quality, and below standard; trash."
"Robert John took Axl Rose to court to sue him for this event recently. It did not go well for Robert. He lost the litigation and lost the best friend he ever had. Did he appologize or try harder? Nope. He, like Slash and Steven, continue to badger and berate Axl & live in denial of their self-made shortcummings just to blame others for where they are in life. This makes me sick!"
"Robert was going through many personal things in the time before he was relieved as photographer for GNR. He was losing his long-time girlfriend Shannon and the house they so desperately loved. Axl bailed him out in the amount of approxiamtely 160,000 bux. That was prior to Robert John suing Axl, by the way. Oh, and the rub is that Robert gave the house to Shannon in the end and lost everything anyway."
"All of us used to hang out and party back in the day. At some point, the party changes, and people usually trade vices for virtue; usually."
"The reason that I am posting this blog is simple. I can't stand liars and people who were supposed to be my friends forever, perpetuating anguish and animosity toward Axl."
"So I want none of you to believe it is Axl's fault Robert John is not on tour with GNR, he gave him everything: a career, the equipment to use, sole photographic rights , and a house, and his credit! Robert John sued him, and is now gonna try again, because Axl repeated what he heard about Robert being on meth. Well Robert, if you are gonna sue anyone it should be me. I am the one who told him about it, and you told me, remember?"
"No one can trust anything you say and that is heartwrenching. Let me know when you are really sorry. By the way, saying sorry isn't best related by trying to sue the person who cared about you most."
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CATHRYN BEEKS' WEEKLY LISTEN LOCAL HOTSHEET
Tuesday 3/24 - Bare Back Grill Downtown with Lindsay White (have you see her footwear?) 7:00 Eddie Lenhart, 7:30 Chad Cavanaugh, 8:15 Steve Erosky, 8:45 Lindsay White, 9:30 Terry Matsuoka - NO COVER
Wednesday 3/25 - Backstage at The Bitter End is our favorite place to rock. 8:00 Paul Cannon, 8:30 Candy is a Weapon, 9:00 Ali Sarijlou, 9:30 Fielding, 10:00 Guitar Jones, 11:00 OPEN for full band! email me to reserve it! NO COVER
Saturday 3/28 - Ian WILL Surf Again - benefit for our little buddy Ian at The Bare Back Grill downtown. Music starts at 7pm with Rusty and Sean followed by The Cathryn Beeks Ordeal and Christopher Dale. For more info about how you can help, go here.
Sunday 3/29 - Couch Sessions is BACK and there's a few spots open! Bring your unplugged stringed instruments, small percussion toys (no hand drums, please) and your voices to The Oasis in Sorrento Valley. Play along or book a featured spot below and hear others playing along to your songs. $5 per person, refreshments available. YOU MUST RSVP to [email protected] to get the address and directions to The Oasis. 6:00 OPEN 6:20 Crystal Goodman, 6:40 Cathryn Beeks, 7:00 Wesley Wilkes, 7:20 Karen Real, 7:40 OPEN, 8:00 Jeffrey Joe Morin, 8:20 OPEN, 8:40 Charlie Imes - Reserve a spot or ask questions.
MUSIC NEWS
Artist of the Week: Catch Charlie Imes in an intimate setting during Couch Sessions this Sunday at The Oasis in Sorrento Valley. Sign up to play or come to watch, $5 for all and everyone must r.s.v.p. to get directions. See you there!
Link of the Week: Listen Local is proud to announce that Chris Virgin Designs has joined the Listen Local family in offering our members amazing work at even more amazing prices. Give Chris a shout to discuss all of your design and printing needs, tell him we sent you!
Hey! Another great house concert at The Oasis with Chris Trapper, Lisa Sanders and Gregory Page this Friday, march 27th. $15 donation, for reservations go here.
From Hilary's blog "Kristen Cusato over at KUSI is the coolest. On March 15th, she invited Maria Degitz, organizer of the "Ian Will Surf Again" benefit, as well as musicians Christopher Dale and Matt Sylvia to be on the morning news so they could promote the event. Click here to read the story of the horrible accident Ian and his family were in, and c'mon down to the Bareback Grill downtown on Saturday, March 28th, after 6pm to help us raise money for Ian's rehabilitation! Cathryn Beeks and Sean & Rusty Jones will play live music too, and a DJ will spin after 10pm. And Sector 9 donated a full skateboard for the raffle! Because nothing goes better with good karma than a nice, juicy burger, are you with me?"
From Bviolin: "The new album has completed production! With Sven the Zen Seaholm's magical touch as producer Bviolin is releasing his next album less than a year after the first release! The new album is entitled "Stretch Reach" and contains Bviolins original Persian Gypsy Funk instrumental dance compositions, the release Date is Late May 2009 Go here for info on the Spring Tour!"
New Dates on the Calendar. We're hosting every Wednesday in May Backstage at The Bitter End. Book a show, bring a crowd and get your own night. Excellent sound, swanky room. Check the calendar for openings, email me to reserve one. No cover
Will you bleed for the blues? Schedule an appointment to give at the 10th annual Spring Harmonica Festival in the Parking lot of 9550 Milden St, La Mesa,CA 91941 on April 11, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sponsor Code: HARP Click here to make an appointment. Help support a new venue in Chula Vista The Brewhouse awaits! This Thursday hear sets from Elliot Lawrence, Paradigm and Matt ARcher. NO COVER ALL AGESCATHRYN BEEKS MP3S:
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A HUNDRED AND FIFTY FREE UNUSED BAND NAMES -
Free for all who wish to use, here’s a list of band names I’ve been dreaming up, all so far unused (as far as I know). I designed many for maximum internet search possibilities and cult tie-in potential – if anyone ends up getting rich and/or famous using any of my band names, I expect you to at least buy me a large pizza, and maybe a Porsche ---
Oh yeah, I design band logos too, so maybe hire me for that…
Jay Allen Sanford
3-20-09
Danish Plato
Watchers From the Blind
P Test
Duodnym Duo
Same To You Bud
Why You I Oughtta
George LeRoy Tirebiter
Rizzuto’s Revenge
The Hell You Say
Sickon U
Strapon Dickoff
Schwing Kings of Bling
Aiiieeeggg!
Manos Hand of Fate
Zoey Loves Zeus
Aaark Aaark
The Steekin Badgers
There’s No Need To Fear
Restless Natives
Nightmare Feet
The Saggy Baggies
My Fellow Terrariums
Pudding Pipers
Things Won’t Leave
Crooow!
Not Wearing Pants
Spa Fon
Squa Tront
Quitcher Wining
Opposing Bums
MiniMiniMini
Icy
Icy
Eye See Eeew
I.C. Underpants
He’s Dead Jim
Giant Rats of
Monsters Due
Orion Slave Traders
Jenna’s Douche
Way 2 Bigg
Mylar Zone
Bees, She Sees
Lionel and the Security Blankets
Thank You Mask Man
So Far So What
Zoso Mofos
The Whoop Woops
Jerkin Gerkins
WTF Whitey
Alba’s Abs
Overlord Obscura
Yorga Counts
I Said Goode Daye
Broken GayDar
Suckit
Stickit
Takeit
Tara La Bouvier
The Shoephones
Tents On Fire
Bitten by Barnabas
Attaway Castaway
Jay Men Forever
Beware of Torgo
Milk Me Dammit
Freaky Fantasm
Phrankly Phinks
Wish You Were Beer
It Takes Beef
Coconut Radio
Eggplant Revenge
I Got a Rock
Who Killed Todd Loren?
The Phoneups
The Homegrownups
Minor Murders
Max Madder
Themes of Josette
Chef Schweaty
The Shaft Workers
Scary Serling
Servants of Sexploitation
Cathouse Theater
The Hairy Poms
See Thru U (abbreviated as C/U)
Put That Thing Away
Robert’s Ridge
Munchin Brady
Mystic
Future Faire
Joel VS Mike
Miss B. Natural
Psycho Tsunami
The Friendly Giants
The Fraidy Scats
Sax Afire
Margo Escargot
The Pullout Nows
Nobody For President
Ducking Howard
Bare Whiz
The Golden Hind
Planxton
Kitten Kundalini
Bunches of Hooey
Knot Insane
Fuggit Forgot
SlamSlam
Fleas on Feet
Peeble’s Pet
Wholly Moley
Cheez Toe
Demons of Demi
Penisaurus
The Tube Grooves
Groovy Groo Bees
Bozo Buskers
The Dwarf Crushers
Rotten Cratchet
Cartman’s Probe
More Science High
Steppenfetch
See Sigmund
The Vulcan Itch
Whynot Measles
Ribsey’s Treat
Clams Got Legs
HellCowz
Highway Bloody Hwy
Starkweathermen
Whacko Mole
R.U. Nutts
Tearaway Newsome
WrongWrongRight
SaveSum
Eyes of
Duz Not Die
Know Duh
Nose Hoes
Ghostly Trioka
Takeout Wrenched Ankle
Gallery of Night
Lowbrow Unibrow
The Unibrowser
Bundy’s Bride
Buddy Buddha Breath
Zeta Zilch
The Beta Rays
Already1
Almighty1
The Crankups
Indoor Outhouse
Freddie Fullasheet
Return of Mr. Hand
Faster Phoebe and the Fallouts
Wot the Hey
V.A. Jay Jay
Gamma Made Me Green
Collector’s Attrition
Lela’s Eyeball
Tubby
Finches of
Busted Chifarobe
Busted by Boo
The Tumblin’ Tombstones
Stewie Luvs Rupert
The Giggity-gigs
YesNoMaybe
Pigga Fuggen Name
*****************************************Record Release Roundup
Folding Mr. Lincoln’s release party for their debut album Within My Reach happens March 21 at Rebecca’s coffeehouse in South Park, and the band will play two shows at next month’s Adams Avenue folk and roots fest. “Nancy [Mestyanek, vocals/percussion] and I have expanded the band to a five-piece,” says bandleader Harry Mestyanek. “We’ll play the album live, with guest singers Cathryn Beeks, Randi Driscoll, and guest guitarist Jon Lawton.” The band’s singing fiddler Alicia Previn is the daughter of noted symphony conductor Andre Previn.
Produced, recorded, and mixed by Jeff Berkley (of Berkley Hart) at Berkley Sound, Within My Reach will be available at iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, through Verizon, and at foldingmisterlincoln.com.
U.K. transplant Taz Taylor releases his new album Straight Up on March 27, featuring his self-named band’s new singer Keith Slack, formerly of the Michael Schenker Group (who replaces another MSG vet, Graham Bonnet). Guest players include Don Airey (Deep Purple, Ozzy Osbourne).
Cotton Fever’s release party for their album Tall Tales of the West happens March 28 at Two Roses Tattoo on Logan Avenue.
Realcide release their new CD/LP on March 29.
Bobby Fantasy’s new album (recorded at Jason Hee’s studio) is being prepared for release; he appears March 29 at O’Connells.
The new CD from fusion jazz guitarist Patrick Yandall, A New Day, debuts March 29, with a release party at Humphrey’s. Yandall informs, “I’ll have a guest keyboardist, Kevin Flournoy, an amazing player and producer who tours the world with the Pointer Sisters and Harvey Mason.” The Samoan-born, Michigan-bred Yandall appears regularly at local casinos, a sometimes thankless gig. “A manager at one place — who’s not there anymore — told me to tell the band to turn down, since the people were there for the food and not to listen to us. Makes you feel really special.” A New Day will be available at Amazon, CD Baby, and at patrickyandall.com.
A.J. Croce releases Cage of Muses March 31.
The gigaholics of Likewize are holding a release party for their debut album Real Livin’ on April 3, at 710 Beach Club. “I moved out to San Diego because I’m in the Navy and had orders to the USS Nimitz about three years ago,” says bassist Matt Albrecht, who currently serves a shore command at the 32nd street base.
Albrecht says the local music scene differs from where he grew up near Austin, Texas. “Instead of beach and reggae music, in Austin you’ll see country rock. The biggest difference is the most popular bands in Austin are local original bands, and in San Diego it’s the cover and tribute bands.” Real Livin’ (self-released by Likewize) contains ten tracks and will be available via MySpace, iTunes, likewizemusic.net, and CDs sold at shows.
Nickel Creek fiddler-gone-solo Sara Watkins releases her self-titled debut, produced by Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, on April 7.
As I Lay Dying release a three-DVD set, This Is Who We Are, on April 14, which includes performances taped at the Jumping Turtle in San Marcos.
The Drabs are nearly done with a new album containing ten songs, some of which can be heard when they play March 21 at the Beauty Bar.
Locals with upcoming record release info, please send details thru the Reader link or to me at [email protected] -
******************************************TOWER BAR REBUILD NEARING COMPLETION!
From the Tower Bar's MySpace blog, March 21:
The rebuilding of the tower on top of The Tower Bar and Tower Tattoo Parlor is almost complete. Built to the exact dimensions of the original, it will stand 110 feet high.
The “Euclid tower” was a spire that loomed as a local icon for nearly seven decades until 1999, when the city of San Diego ordered it torn down because it was leaning precariously.
With $225,000 in city redevelopment funds, a South Bay firm was contracted to build an aluminum-alloy replacement of the original wooden tower, designed in 1930s art-deco style to resemble New York's Empire State Building.
The replica was trucked in sections from Chula Vista and hoisted by crane to its rightful perch atop the namesake Tower Bar on University Avenue just east of Euclid Avenue.
The tower's history is almost as colorful as the spire eventually became. Erected in 1932, it rose 110 feet above what was then a hamburger drive-in at the end of the former trolley line from downtown San Diego.
Bob Kennedy, City Heights project manager for San Diego's redevelopment agency, said replacing the tower was one of the most requested and least costly projects identified by community groups in a five-year plan adopted in 2003. Some $20 million to $30 million worth of improvements are planned for the area over the next three to five five years with local property-tax revenue that, as redevelopment funds, must be reinvested back into City Heights.
What it will raise is community morale, said Enrique Gandarilla, executive director of the City Heights Business Association.
“It's a symbol of the revitalization that's taking place in City Heights,” he said. “Every community has special landmarks. For us, this is once again going to be one of those.”
A celebration is planned for Monday, April 20th 2009. San Diego Mayor, Jerry Sanders, is scheduled to speak
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A NOTE FROM ROBIN HENKEL: "My new Egg video is complete and viewable on YouTube.
"A year ago, I wrote a funny song about eggs and chickens. Right off the bat, people liked it. I could tell it had potential for the making of a silly video. A year later, after at least six video shoots, hours of editing and planning (which amounts mostly to getting goofy ideas, gagging around and laughing at ourselves), the video is in a presentable form on YouTube. So if you are up for a little uplifting 'cluck cluck' or a big fat 'pacauck!' check it out. Especially if you are having a crappy day at work. Watch my video and tell your boss 'I want egg!'"
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CHRISTIAN COMES AGAIN - 21ST CENTURY RECORDING CUTS OUT THE MEDDLE-MAN
Cummings teaches occasional recording workshops at the Signature Sound recording studio.
"This might sound strange based on the current trends," he says, "but I have no intention of covering much on Pro Tools, besides answering basic questions. The reason being is that Pro Tools is a piece of logical software that can be explained via textbooks in a very quantitative fashion."
"Despite what your local music retailer would like you to believe, the quality of your gear is only a very small part of the overall equation. Learning to trust your ears, use your equipment properly, and playing your parts well will get you much closer to where you want to be."
"However," he says, "all technology aside, songwriting trumps recording 99 times out of 100. If you write and play a great song, even a bad recording of it will be great.”
(A few of Cummings' recordings)
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Former Dream Theater Singer is Going to the Movies
Over the past few weeks, the band Dominici had frequently held the daily "top downloads" spot here on the Reader website with their song The Calling. The songs are from the musical concept trilogy 03.
“I’m talking to scriptwriters and producers about bringing the story to the big screen,” says former Dream Theater frontman Charlie Dominici, who fronts the self-named band. “The three CDs have a storyline that’s perfect for a movie, and the soundtrack is already done.”
Photography by Veronique Broquet
“He develops a love for the foreign country, where he meets a girl, falls in love, builds his own business, and is living as a free and prosperous man. But then his captors resurface and want him to carry out his sacred mission.”
Dominici says the story ultimately concerns religion, with a touch of sci-fi. “The true nature of the apparent terror plot is something that has been prophesized in the Bible, among other religious and philosophical writings, but involving beings from another world. I don’t want to give away the ending, but some who have figured out the CDs say it’s pretty shocking.”
“A movie version would be sort of a science fiction twist on the Greatest Story Ever Told.”
As for potential casting, Dominici says “I would love to see Michael Chiklis, Russell Crowe, or Denzel Washington become interested in the project. Al Pacino would be great as one of the so-called terrorists; Scarface of the desert.”
Charlie Dominici - the original singer for Dream Theater - spent several years living in an apartment on Spring Street in La Mesa, beginning in May 2003. "I chose La Mesa because it really is a nice place to live and I knew the area well," he says (he also resided in San Diego from 1998 to 2000). "It's very rustic and kind of like an old classic western."
Dominici joined famed prog rockers Dream Theater in November 1987, co-writing seven of the eight songs on the band's debut album When Dream and Day Unite. He was booted in 1989 and replaced by Kevin James LaBrie, reportedly because of "personality conflicts."
Dominici spent the next 15 years as a "virtual recluse" (his description). "I needed to get some financial stability and also wanted to return to music only when it felt good again."
He was asked to leave Dream Theater after their first album. Wikipedia quotes Mike Portnoy saying, "It was like having Billy Joel sing in Queensrÿche."
Only Dominici didn't completely disappear -- he sang at Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy's wedding in 1994 and joined his old band onstage in L.A. for two songs in March 2004 (filmed for the DVD When Dream and Day Reunite). "I was so out of practice, vocally...after that I realized how much I had been like a fish out of water since I had not been doing much musically. I quit the car business and started writing."
A guitar player and singer since he was 12 years old, Dominici was a La Mesa auto finance accountant for several years. "I'm sure there will be some people who'll be looking at my CD and saying, 'Hey, that guy sold me an alarm, a LoJack, paint sealant, and a service contract. '"
In summer 2007, he temporarily relocated from La Mesa to Sardinia, off the coast of Italy, to join his new band Dominici, for recording and touring overseas.
His solo material is acoustic singer/songwriter music reminiscent of Cat Stevens and Harry Chapin, while his rock band Dominici is more influenced by the Queensryche/Dream Theater/Roger Waters school of theatrical, classical metal. 03 part one is acoustic, while the other two CDs in the trilogy are heavy progressive metal, recorded with a full band.
www.myspace.com/charliedominicimusic
sdreader.com/news/2007/may/31/let-music-do-talkingDownload "The Calling"
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Borrowed Look. Borrowed Music. Borrowed Fame. by Jay Allen Sanford In the 2001 film Rock Star, former rapper and underwear model Mark "Marky Mark" Wahlberg fronts a tribute band that pays sonic homage to his favorite hard rockers, Steel Dragon. He takes the gig so seriously that he gets into an onstage fistfight with his guitarist. "There's no solo after the break," shouts the alleged singer. "That's not how the song goes!" POW, right in the kisser ... More |
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After Austin by Barnaby Monk Thursday 19 | SanFran's trad-jazz piano man George Duke appears at Anthology tonight. Duke may have strayed from the hard-bop path when he pioneered synth sounds for nu-jazz goof Jean-Luc Ponty in the '60s, but he touched ... More |
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Parenthetical Girls by William Crain Zac Pennington, leader of Parenthetical Girls, is as skinny, pouty-lipped, and androgynous as a young Mick Jagger. His stage moves are so fey and effeminate that, in comparison, Morrissey looks like Johnny Cash. And his ... More |
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Crocodile Rock by Dorian Hargrove While dance-punk duo Crocodiles were planning a cross-country tour to promote their upcoming debut full-length Summer of Hate, which is set to be released April 28 on Fat Possum Records, they received an unexpected offer ... More |
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Persian Influence by Jay Allen Sanford "We left the country in 1979, when I was four years old," says Iranian-born violinist Bahman Sarram. "My family became exiles overnight, due to the political and social climate at the time, as revolutionaries enslaved ... More |
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Endoxi, Somato Sensory, Bombay Status by Brian Carver Basically, the high point to me was the fact that they used real instruments -- real drums, real bass, real horns -- I liked that part of it. It's nice to hear because so often now music is recorded with synthesized horns or ... More |
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Scat Daddy's Lament by Ollie Name: Steve Scatolini (aka Scat Daddy Surf) | Age: 32 | Years surfing: "too many" | Favorite spot: Jocko's Pre-surf music: "Jimi Hendrix, my own" | Post-surf food: Poma's Deli (in O.B.) Scatolini's song (below) was inspired, he says ... More |
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You Can't Rave All Day by Ken Leighton It's tough for all media outlets that have to sell ads to exist, but it's even worse for XETV/Channel 6 since the local station lost its Fox affiliation last summer. Channel 6 manager Richard Doutre ... More |
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Captures Hinder at 4th & B - The four-camera shoot features hundreds of screaming, slam-dancing fans... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2008/dec/23/hinder-4th-b-gig-goes-global-plus-this-weeks-backs/
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FRANK ZAPPA COMICS AND STORIES - Here's a full length Famous Former Neighbors comic, unfolding the life story of San Diego's most famous and acclaimed musical alum... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/nov/10/frank-zappa-comics-and-stories
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STAR WARS ROCKS – LOCALS WHO FEEL THE FORCE
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WORST AMUSEMENT PARK ATTRACTIONS EVER - http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2008/dec/23/hinder-4th-b-gig-goes-global-plus-this-weeks-backs/
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Worst Musical Halloween Costumes Ever - from Donny and Marie to the Monkees, Kiss, the Village People, Michael Jackson, and more.... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/sep/13/worst-musical-halloween-costumes-ever
Midnight Movie Culture in San Diego - Didja know that the first ever live costumed performance during a screening of Phantom of the Paradise took place at the Ken Cinema on July 29, 1983? Here's part one of a five-part history of local midnight movies .... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/sep/27/midnight-movies-a-local-history-part-1-the-80s
Why Jackson Browne Hates Former Reader Contrib Richard Meltzer - The first time Jackson Browne was profiled Rolling Stone [June 22, 1972], writer Richard Meltzer talked about hanging out with Browne and Velvet Underground icon Nico, who Browne had a serious crush on. Members of Nico’s mostly-gay and/or transvestite entourage were said to have unnerved “innocent” Browne with homosexual advances, and Meltzer went on to call the singer "one hell of a prototype sex symbol for the gay rock underground," pissing off Browne mightily.... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/sep/29/why-jackson-browne-hates-former-reader-contrib
ZZ Top: An Illustrated Rock Tale: the ZZ Top story, in words and artwork! http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/oct/03/zz-top-an-illustrated-rock-tale
Tales of the Palms Hotel - from 1978 thru around 1983, I lived at the floppiest of downtown flophouses, the Palms on 12th and Island. This biographical history of those years includes rare photos and tales like the time Chuck Norris came to the Hotel to film a scene for the 1979 movie A Force Of One. http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/oct/04/tales-of-the-palms-hotel-in-downtown-san-diego-70s
The Day I Sold My Albums - vinyl adventures of an album hoarder! http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/oct/21/the-day-i-sold-my-albums-to-off-the-record
Rockin' Tattos - Locals talkin' rockin' tats! Parlor by parlor coverage... http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/oct/27/rockin-tattoos-locals-talkin-rockin-tats
Tijuana Bathrooms - Everybody's Gotta Go Sometime - C'mon along as I explore the bathrooms of our neighbor to the south - bring your own TP! http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/oct/06/an-excrement-job-tales-of-tijuana-bathrooms
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The Story Teller Series at Oasis House Concerts continues...
Message From Oasis: It is our pleasure to welcome Berkley Hart to The Oasis House Concerts for their first full show with us, as the latest in our Story Teller's series. Please join us as the boys play some classics that you don't hear often, as well as newer material mixed in with some of your old favorites, sprinkled liberally with the stories behind the songs and from their adventures on the road.
There's limited seating available and this one should sell out easily, so don't wait (see advance reservation link below). Feel free to share this email with other music-lovers for this unique opportunity to witness the artistry and magic of Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart in the intimate setting of The Oasis, conveniently located just off the I-5 in Sorrento Valley (between La Jolla and Del Mar), and finally on a weekend night!
Berkley Hart have found something that works. The combination of Kerrville New Folk Songwriter Award winner, Jeff Berkley, and stand-out wordsmith, Calman Hart, creates a pairing that, over their ten-plus years together, continues to build fans all over the country.
Beginning with their debut award-winning album, "Wreck 'n' Sow," the duo set a precedent of excellence that they've lived up to with each subsequent award-winning album. The duo is currently at work on their 5th studio album, entitled "Las Vegas", and we can't wait to get our hands on it.
Beginning with their debut award-winning album, "Wreck 'n' Sow," the duo set a precedent of excellence that they've lived up to with each subsequent award-winning album. The duo is currently at work on their 5th studio album, entitled "Las Vegas", and we can't wait to get our hands on it.
Berkley Hart is best known for having also created their own personal "house concert revolution" by encouraging and helping friends and fans to host their own house concerts, using Berkley Hart as their first show, and having them back annually.
Berkley Hart
Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Doors at 7:30pm, Show at 8:00 p.m.
$20.00 Donation
For reservations go to: https://www.applyliberallyenterprises.com/store/scripts/prodview.asp?idProduct=1132
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Oasis House Concerts is honored to present an evening with 3 premier singer-songwriters in an intimate setting, at the Economic Stimulus donation level of only $15!
Chris Trapper may not be a household name yet, but you've heard this Grammy Nominee's songs in films such as August Rush, The Devil Wears Prada, and There's Something About Mary. As the principal songwriter and singer for nationally acclaimed alt-rock trio The Push Stars, Trapper has also been making quite a name on his own, having recorded and released 5 critically-acclaimed solo albums. His words and music can best be described as an interesting blend of 1950's pop, 1990's rock and old-timey jazz with the ever-present understory of Chris' distinctive bari-tenor. It's intricate power-pop with a compelling knack for telling everyday stories. (www.christrapper.com)
Lisa Sanders is a singer/songwriter whose life of joys and sorrows is laid out for all to share through the beautiful and heartfelt songs that she writes and sings. A multiple San Diego Music Award winner, Lisa has gone from knowing the highs of artistic success to the lows of living in her car, and come back again to tell the tales. Lisa has shared the stage and opened for such music legends as B.B. King, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks and Sting and we're pleased to welcome her to the Oasis to sing for you the songs of her soul. (www.lisasanders.com)
Gregory Page has quickly emerged as the artist-in-residence at the Oasis, as he makes his 3rd appearance in our young history... but that's ok. A multiple San Diego Music Award-winner and a nationally known and respected singer/songwriter, Gregory Page is an amazing performer whose songs have a beautifully simple complexity that will take you to places and times like few others can. If the San Diego music scene is a treasure chest of riches (and it is), then Gregory Page is one of the crown jewels. (www.gregorypage.com)
Chris Trapper, Lisa Sanders & Gregory Page
Friday, March 27th, 2009
Doors at 6:30 pm, Show at 7:00 pm
$15.00 Donation (*** Special "Hard Times/Economic Stimulus" pricing)
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