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"Gala Flamenca" will be performed at the Spreckels Theatre on Thursday, March 13. Courtesy photo
Must See
La Jolla Music Society continues this season’s dance series with “Gala Flamenca” at the Spreckels Theatre on Thursday, March 13 at 8 p.m. Directed by Ángel Rojas, “Gala Flamenca” brings together fo...
Mar 07, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Live Music
• Gabriel Apraricio, singer/songwriter, 4 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Allegra, acoustic covers, 5 p.m., Beaumont’s • Tomcat Courtney, blues legend, 6 p.m. Café-Bar Europa • Campbell, singer/songwriter ...
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NORMANDIE WILSON
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The La Jolla Athenaeum’s popular Acoustic Evenings music series kicks off its latest three-show run on March 7 with a bill that includes pianist Normandie Wilson and singer/songwriter team Katie Le...
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CHUCK PERRIN
Live Music: Feb. 21-March 6
Rock fans looking for a bargain might be hard pressed to top the appearance this week of New York rockers Semi Precious Weapons at The Griffin on March 7. Though perhaps best known for its associat...
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DAZED AND CONFUSED
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Led Zeppelin aficionados won’t want to miss Dazed and Confused, appearing Friday, March 7 at the 710 Beach Club. The quartet always strives to re-create the feel of a Led Zeppelin show, but this sh...
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Larry Zeiger, kneeling at right, a legend in the theatrical world at Point Loma High School, hosted a book-signing party for “Nice Legs! A Pairing of Wine and Words” at Barons Market on Feb. 15 with co-author Jim Beddows, kneeling left. Courtesy photo
Wine is the word of choice in Larry Zeiger’s ‘Nice Legs’
Larry Zeiger — a legend in the theatrical world at Point Loma High School and far beyond — likes to interpret real-life situations as big, bawdy blockbuster musicals. The big, bawdy Broadway kind. ...
Feb 26, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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STEVE SCHICK
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Anyone who is interested in jazz or classical music in particular should check out UCSD’s many music events. Ranging from free student concerts to reasonably priced shows for gospel choirs, the she...
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Live Music: Feb. 21-March 6
FRIDAY, Feb. 21 • Allegra, acoustic covers, 5 p.m., Beaumont’s • Tomcat Courtney, blues legend, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Campbell, singer-songwriter covers, 6 p.m., Prospect Bar & Grill • Chris Ce...
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HANK EASTON
Live Music: A music thing, soul, big band and more
Against all odds, Sprung Monkey — formed in 1991 — is still going full strength. Following a successful run that saw the band appear in an episode of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” as well as landing ...
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JOEY HARRIS
Must Hear
Featuring Joey Harris and Paul Kamanski — two of the area’s best-ever songwriters — it would be just about impossible to catch a set from the acoustic trio of Joey, Caren & Paul without being thoro...
Feb 24, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Blues icon Johnny “V” Vernazza takes musicians of all skill levels under his wing during jam sessions/group workshops on Mondays at Rock and Roll San Diego on Sports Arena Boulevard. Courtesy photo
Johnny ‘V’ turns lifetime of blues stage work into musical mentoring in Point Loma
Along with reggae, the blues probably has the biggest pull among San Diego music fans. True, there are only a few local venues like Patrick’s II that specialize in the music, but it’s also true the...
Feb 13, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS) senior class of 2014 takes a break from rehearsals at Dance Place in Liberty Station for their upcoming charity show Mar. 20-22. Courtesy photo by Ryan Beck
Tickets soon available for latest MADCAPS benefit soirée
Tickets are poised to go on sale for the 2014 version of an annual benefit show put on by a highly active and selfless Peninsula organization. For the Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthr...
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Paul Bell is the keyboardist for Alley Cat Street, an offshoot of the local Grateful Dead tribute combo Electric Waste Band. Alley Cat Street’s repertoire focuses on the solo work of Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead’s late lead guitarist and lyricist. Courtesy photo by Alan Hess
Alley Cat Street struts flair for Jerry Garcia’s solo work
Lots of great bands emerged during the 1960s, but only one drew fame for its audiences as well as its music — the Grateful Dead. Still one of the world’s most famous groups, despite the passing of ...
Jan 29, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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James Ruelas infuses his music with a vintage sound. His recently released debut album, “I Shall Not Be Moved,” is available only on vinyl or iTunes. Courtesy photo
Crown Point musician making a name for himself with love of vinyl
It’s true much of today’s music seems overly processed, so polished it has lost some of its vitality. Luckily, a growing number of musicians is beginning to buck that trend, taking things back to a...
Jan 23, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Guitarist Meir Shitrit, a transplanted musician from Israel, lives in Ocean Beach and is a member of the world band Todo Mundo. He has discovered new horizons with the band in San Diego’s music business, where the musical atmosphere differs greatly from that of Israel. Courtesy photo
Israeli guitarist finds breath of fresh air with band Todo Mundo, local music scene
San Diego’s pop cultural reputation continues to grow by leaps and bounds. The word is not only being spread by musicians and artists who live here, but by musicians who pass through on tour. Often...
Jan 16, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
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