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Dmitri Matheny
Live music
Jazz flugelhornist Dimitri Matheny brings his tribute to The Great American Songbook to Dizzy’s on Nov. 29, 8 p.m. The one time protégé of Art Farmer will be performing works by the likes of George...
Nov 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sister Speak core duo Sherri-Anne, left, and Lisa Viegas will bring their eclectic sound to Humphreys Backstage Live on Nov. 15. Courtesy photo
Sister Speak brings its varied musical tastes to Humphreys
It’s no secret that San Diego’s vibrant music community, not to mention its great weather, has been a major draw for musicians around the world to relocate to America’s Finest City. This has been p...
Nov 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tigran Hamasyan
Live beach-area music
The second member of the Runaways to perform at Brick by Brick in recent months, Lita Ford appears at the club on Nov. 7, 9 p.m. While the rest of the band’s ex-members went a more pop-edged route,...
Nov 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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A group of volunteers — mostly Obecians — is staging a live-action dinner theater production of the movie “From Dusk Till Dawn” to benefit breast cancer patients. Shows are Nov. 2 and 3 at the Point Loma Masonic Center, located at 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Courtesy photo
OB dinner theater vampire production to give boost to breast cancer victims
In the mid-1990s, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez made the cult classic “From Dusk Till Dawn.” It’s tale of two homicidal brothers who meet their match in an unforgettable Mexican saloon. Ne...
Oct 30, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Musician Chris Leyva of Ocean Beach, left, is quickly becoming a music ambassador for San Diego’s music scene. Courtesy photo
Music ‘ambassador’ Leyva sinks roots deep into performance industry
San Diego has one of the most vibrant music communities in the world, a fact that is drawing both musicians and fans from all over the planet to our sunny shores. A clear indicator of that success ...
Oct 30, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Andy Caldwell
Live music
One of the area’s best venues is also one the least used, so electronic dance music fans will be happy to hear that Mission Beach institution The WaveHouse is having a rare event on Oct. 26. Billed...
Oct 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Eric Sage, who was once world-ranked in tennis, now focuses his time on playing with the Bay City Rollers and other bands, and runs a reality website series called “Tennis Like a Rock Star.” Couresy photo
Sage plys his talent as ex-tennis star, local musician
It’s no secret that Southern California is a haven for musicians, but in recent years, Ocean Beach has become a particularly popular residence for musicians. From Costello tribute band The Distract...
Oct 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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A Frida Hahlo painting of herself and husband Diego Rivera, painted in 1931. Courtesy photo
Largest exhibition of life, art of Frida Kahlo premieres at Liberty Station
The rich and colorful life of Frida Kahlo is revealed in “The Complete Frida Kahlo: Her Paintings. Her Life. Her Story. The Exhibition,” which is making its U.S. premiere in San Diego from Oct. 24 ...
Oct 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Todo Mundo
Live music
It’s safe to say there probably isn’t a more exciting band in San Diego than Lady Dottie & The Diamonds. Performing every Wednesday at Gallagher’s, the band excels at gritty R&B, with elements of f...
Oct 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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A Main Stage and beer garden will be among the centers of attention during the Ocean Beach Oktoberfest, where festivalgoers will find an entertaining mix of musical offerings throughout the day on Oct. 11-12. Courtesy photo by Joe Ewing
OB Oktoberfest’s two-day lineup is music to the ears
With its mix of surf, sun and fun, there are few places on the planet as enjoyable as Ocean Beach. Throw some music into the equation and you have the perfect excuse and location for a party. Such ...
Oct 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Musician Ariel Levine of Ocean Beach has established himself in the tribute-band circuit, where he plays the role of three major rockstars. Courtesy photo
Tribute-band impersonator Levine making a real name for himself
An Ocean Beach resident since 2010, few performers have become as deeply entrenched in the local music scene as quickly as Ariel Levine. Originally from New York, Levine currently plays rhythm guit...
Sep 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Wisteria Cottage, circa 1920. Courtesy of the La Jolla Historical Society
La Jolla arts briefs
Scripps on Prospect: Evolution of Villa and Cottage — The La Jolla Historical Society and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are presenting “Scripps on Prospect: Evolution of Villa and Cottag...
Sep 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Screamin’ Primas perform on Sept. 15 at Tango Del Rey. Courtesy photo
Live Music: A music thing, soul, big band and more
San Diego Music Thing takes place on Sept. 13 and 14. Split into two parts, the daytime part of the event is held at the Sheraton Hotel Mission Valley and is a must for musicians, featuring worksho...
Sep 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Zone of the Interior: Friday, Sept. 20, at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 8 p.m. 21 and up. $10. www.brickbybrick.com
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Rock fans will want to give a listen to Zone of the Interior, performing at Brick by Brick on Sept. 20. Featuring Zachary Apps (vocals/guitar) Nay Maddox (guitar), Sean Drake (bass), Briana Wright ...
Sep 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sara Petite is one of the hottest rising stars over the past decade in the San Diego area. Nominated for “Best Americana Artist” at this year’s San Diego Music Awards, she will perform with The Sugar Daddies on Sept. 7 at Humphreys Backstage Lounge. Courtesy photo
Sara Petite, ‘Best Americana Artist’ award nominee, set to rock Humphreys
Lots of Americana-based artists call San Diego home these days, but only a handful have been able to take things to a national level. Such is the case with Sara Petite, one of the hottest rising st...
Sep 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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