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ROCKIN’ THE HOUSE Hawaiian group Hi Roots is a seven-piece group whose sound ranges from dancehall influences to dub rhythms, all meant to spur guests to the dance floor. The band plays at the Typhoon Saloon on April 19. Courtesy photo
Live Music
Guitarist Arnie Vilches performs at the Kona Kai Resort on April 19. Vilches is a stellar guitar player, having performed with everyone from Mark Farner to Blue Oyster Cult. Using backing tracks an...
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ALAN IGLESIAS
Must Hear
Alan Iglesias and Crossfire is the best Stevie Ray Vaughn tribute band you are likely to hear, but the band’s appeal is much broader than that. Appearing at Tio Leo’s on May 3, the trio replicates ...
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JEFFERSON JAY
Jefferson Jay works to nurture dreams of aspiring new talent
San Diego’s music scene has been growing over the last several years, led by a colorful cast of music lovers and promoters. Each makes their own music but also strives to help others in their quest...
Apr 09, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Entertainment Roundup
PENINSULA WINDS MUSIC SHOW SET FOR APRIL 15 The Point Loma High School gymnasium will be alive with the beat of the drums, the bells of the brass and many other wind instruments as three public sch...
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TYRONE WELLS
Live Music
Billy Joel hasn’t released an album of new music since 1993, but he continues to be a force in music, selling out arenas on his rare tours. With such a huge demand, it’s only natural that tribute a...
Apr 03, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
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CHIRIHO YAMANAKA
Must Hear
Japanese jazz pianist Chihiro Yamanaka performs with her trio at Dizzy’s on April 9. One of Verve Records’ leading lights, the prolific Yamanaka has released 17 albums since 2001, each a wonderful ...
Apr 03, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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A.J. KNOX
Curtain set to rise on neighborhood theater in OB
Whatever artistic talent A.J. Knox had as a boy was founded in one core characteristic — boredom. He’d sit in the car and draw while his sister traipsed into a million junior theater rehearsals. Hi...
Mar 26, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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KENNY WEISSBERG
Notable Point Loma music promoter pens autobiography
There have been many notable music promoters in San Diego over the decades, but few have had the impact of Kenny Weissberg. The Point Loma resident is perhaps best known for the 23 years — beginnin...
Mar 26, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Preservationists
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Mission Bay High School’s acclaimed eleven-piece student group The Preservationists will be going to New Orleans from April 17-20 to perform, learn and soak in the culture.  To raise money for the ...
Mar 21, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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Point Loma residents capture prestigious honors in San Diego Watercolor Society’s monthly competition
Point Loma residents Glory Giffin and Julie Anderson won awards at the San Diego Watercolor Society monthly show in January. The show’s juror was Luis Llarina. Giffin was awarded first place for he...
Mar 14, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 | 14 14 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
Must Hear
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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