Music

80 musical performers on six stages! By Bart Mendoza The 37t​h​ Annual Adams Avenue Street took place September 29-30, with 80 musical performers on six stages along Adams Avenue in Normal Heights. The street fair is the traditional end of summer...

By Bart Mendoza There are few musical genres as popular in San Diego as the blues. With numerous events and stellar players all around, it’s only natural that new bands emerge regularly, and one drawing particular attention over the last...

By Bart Mendoza It’s no secret that San Diego’s current music scene is thriving. That success, however, comes through the hard work of many earlier musicians and industry folk who laid the groundwork to today’s burgeoning music community. It’s for...

KAABOO 2019 is now in the history books, with the sold-out, three-day event once again delivering an incredible experience for music fans. As always, the event was a feast for the senses, with incredible art and amazing food to...

LA MESA OKTOBERFEST 2019 By Sandra Castillo Even though La Mesa Oktoberfest is less than a month away, it’s not too early to start gearing up for the event, when the quaint city of La Mesa transforms itself into an epicenter...

Heavy metal combo As I Lay Dying is embarking on a three leg world tour, With Latin America kicking off September 7 in Sao Paolo Brazil, Europe on September 27 in Liepzig, Denmark and North America on November...

September 13 Come to San Diego on Iconic guitarist Adrian Belew performs at the Music Box on September 13. It’s impossible to understate the importance of Belew’s playing on the music world. Though he only scored one hit in his...

September 13 Soul singer Rebecca Jade hosts an album release show at the Casbah on September 13. Jade has spent part of the past year touring with percussionist Shiela E.’s band, but for this show the focus will be squarely...

August 26 Trumpeter Jason Hanna performs at Bar Pink on August 26. Although known for his jazz and lounge playing as well as his Blue Note cool persona, Hanna also has impeccable taste in rock songs, transforming the likes of...

August 24 Japanese garage pop rock trio, Shonen Knife stop in at the Soda Bar on August 24. Formed in 1982, the band is touring behind their new album, Sweet Candy Power. It clearly shows that though the years have...