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Balkanfest 2013, cover-band heaven and jazz icon Joe Marillo
Café-Bar Europa continues its celebration of world music with Balkanfest 2013. The event is set to take place from May 24-27. Featuring performers from — and inspired by — traditional music of the ...
May 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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• Johnny V Vernazza: 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the Kona Kai Resort, 1551 Shelter Island Drive. www.resortkonakai.com.
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Lots of blues guitarists call San Diego home, but only one has mastered the Billboard charts. Johnny V. Vernazza, a member of legendary combo The Elvin Bishop Group, hit No. 4 on the Billboard char...
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Cliff Robertson is honored as La Jolla High's homecoming football game grand marshal at Edwards Stadium a few years ago. He graduated from La Jolla High School in 1941. DON BALCH
Former colleague plans documentary on Cliff Robertson
When Steve Thompson, who for years worked as a publicist in the manufacturing sector, decided to give a career in the film industry a try, he never expected where he would end up. When Thompson le...
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Together since 2002, the lineup of guitarist Frank Sanchez, keyboardist Bruce Walker, drummer Michael Aguilar and bassist Frank Cicero, with singer Angel Phipps make up West of 5, which performs at Humphreys Backstage Lounge on May 30. Courtesy photo

LIVE MUSIC: West of 5 to take stage May 30 at Humphreys

While it’s often perceived that performing in a cover band is taking the easy way out for a musician, nothing could be further from the truth. From exacting fans who want to hear every note in pla...
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Frequency Film Festival “Films From Around The World,” is back from May 23-25, 27, 30-31 and June 1, 4-8 at The Ocean Beach Playhouse, 4944 Newport Ave.
OB Film Festival returns for free engagement
The free Ocean Beach Film Festival has returned. The Frequency Film Festival “Films From Around The World,” is back from May 23-25, 27, 30-31 and June 1, 4-8 at The Ocean Beach Playhouse. There ...
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The Richard James Trio
Music calendar, May 10-23
MUST HEAR There is likely no finer location in San Diego to take in an evening of piano-led jazz than Eddie V’s. Boasting a nightly schedule of some of San Diego’s top players, Eddie V’s will be ...
May 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mission Bay High students perform during a previous “Jazz on the Green” event, set for Saturday, May 18 this year. Courtesy photo
‘Jazz on the Green’ to thrill listeners, raise funding
Recognized on both a local and national level, it’s no secret that Mission Bay High School’s music program is one of San Diego’s treasures. Generations of musicians have honed their skills at the ...
May 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sara Groban will compete in a battle of the bands at Brick by Brick on May 16. Courtesy photo by Frank Rodrick
LIVE MUSIC: Girl music power, prime blues and a CD-release weekend party
Does the world need another girl with a guitar? The answer is yes, at least when it comes to a talent like Sara Groban. Appearing at Brick by Brick on May 16 as part of a battle of the bands, Groba...
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Guitarist Johnny “V” Vernazza will play at Gator by the Bay at Spanish Landing Park from May 10–12. Courtesy photo by Sandra Castillo
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A little taste of New Orleans comes to San Diego via the 12th annual Gator by The Bay Festival, taking place May 10-12 at Spanish Landing Park. The celebration of Crescent City culture is expected ...
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The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club will, for the first time in two years, present its OMBAC Beach MusicFest on May 11 at Mariner’s Point in Mission Bay Park from 2 to 8 p.m. Included in the music ...
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The National Comedy Theatre, now in its 14th season, has become so popular with its improvisational workshops that it has expanded from its India Street location in Mission Hills to Truxton Road at Liberty Station. Courtesy photo by Daren Scott
National Comedy Theatre expands to Liberty Station
To make space for a growing demand for its popular improvisational workshops, the National Comedy Theatre has expanded to 2590 Truxton Road in Liberty Station. As it continues into its 14th season...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Few local cover bands are capable of ranging from The Eagles to Rage Against the Machine while also throwing in choice originals. That rare combination is one of the things that makes The Clay Colton Band a standout. The band plays at Humphreys Backstage Lounge on May 9. Courtesy photo
Taking in the musical range of The Clay Colton Band
Few local cover bands are capable of ranging from The Eagles to Rage Against the Machine while also throwing in choice originals. That rare combination is one of the things that makes The Clay Colt...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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ArtWalk to hit the streets
More than 350 artists, six entertainment venues and hundreds of art-loving guests will gather on the streets of Little Italy April 27-28 for the Mission Federal ArtWalk, San Diego’s largest outdoor...
Apr 26, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Students are immersed in art at Pachis Studio at Liberty Station. Courtesy photo by Juliana Flores
Liberty Station art studio helps kids learn about selves, the world
Pachis, located in Liberty Station, offers art workshops designed to teach children about a wide range of topics with the freedom of expression. Pachis owner Juliana Flores developed the concept w...
Apr 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mad Traffic can pen a hook-filled tune and do so repeatedly. The band plays Saturday, April 20 at Mother’s Saloon in Ocean Beach. Courtesy photo
Indie-rock Mad Traffic sets gig in advance of summer tour
There are plenty of indie-rock bands out there trying to get the public’s attention these days. Some resort to gimmicks, some to mass promotion. But the ones that seem to stick it out in the public...
Apr 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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