<![CDATA[The Daily Aztec - Street Scene RSS]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/se/the-daily-aztec-street-scene-rss-1.1096624 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:57:10 -0400 en <![CDATA[STREET SCENE RECAP]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-recap-1.1859053

By: Photos by Lindsey Martin, Mariam Bier & David J. Olender


]]> 1.1859053 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:28:07 -0400 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: San Diego tradition makes a scene]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-san-diego-tradition-makes-a-scene-1.1853365

By: Anya Moberly, Tempo Editor


Last weekend was not only the hottest weekend of the year. Aside from the heat, our quaint downtown quarter played host to a long-standing San Diego tradition -- Street Scene. The Faint Devendra Banhart Donald Glaude The Dead Weather Thievery Corporation ...

]]> 1.1853365 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 10:50:38 -0400 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: One writer's take on Street Scene bands]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-one-writer-s-take-on-street-scene-bands-1.1852906

By: Paul Hernandez, Staff Writer



While the sun was going down and struggling to set, I steadily made my way to the Fulano Stage for Band of Horses, a band I’ve never seen before. But rumors of country twang and clever harmony always keep my curiosity pumping....

]]> 1.1852906 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 02:24:36 -0400 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: Lighted leg stands signature to duo]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-lighted-leg-stands-signature-to-duo-1.1852902

By: Anya Moberly, Tempo Editor



It wouldn’t be a musical Pu Pu platter without a splash of electronic spice to Street Scene. ...

]]> 1.1852902 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 02:22:50 -0400 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: Dub DJs add a worldly way]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-dub-djs-add-a-worldly-way-1.1852900

By: Tanya Dracolakis, Managing Editor



Take one part lounge music, one part electronic beats, one part political consciousness and a thick spoonful of international flair and you have Washington D.C.-based DJ duo Thievery Corporation.  As one of the last acts on the second day of Street S...

]]> 1.1852900 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 02:21:13 -0400 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: DJ performed intimate set on Casbah Stage]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-dj-performed-intimate-set-on-casbah-stage-1.1852896

By: Tanya Dracolakis, Managing Editor



If you don’t know Donald Glaude, you don’t know entertainment. This dreadlocked DJ was probably Friday night’s MVP, creating quite the stir on the Casbah Stage at Street Scene 2009. While he may be better known for his onstage antics tha...

]]> 1.1852896 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 02:19:36 -0400 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: White's new jam-band makes the weekend]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-white-s-new-jam-band-makes-the-weekend-1.1852891

By: Anya Moberly, Tempo Editor


A super-group like none other, The Dead Weather blends blues and rock perfectly

An unquestionable highlight of this year’s Street Scene was the performance of Jack White’s recent project, The Dead Weather. Gracing one of the headliner stages at 8:35 p.m. on  Saturday night, guests of this music festival were treated ...

]]> 1.1852891 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 02:17:27 -0400 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: Despite a broken rib, Banhart woos and coos crowd]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-despite-a-broken-rib-banhart-woos-and-coos-crowd-1.1852866

By: Tanya Dracolakis, Managing Editor


Singer-songwriter made a soothing appearance Friday

Venezuelan-raised Devendra Banhart is one of the artists connected to the New Weird America musical genre, as well as a variety of folk styles. Despite his quirkiness, he may be best remembered for dating Natalie Portman, who even gave quite the performan...

]]> 1.1852866 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 02:15:34 -0400 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: Elecro-rock legend The Faint shatters dance floor]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-elecro-rock-legend-the-faint-shatters-dance-floor-1.1852860

By: Tanya Dracolakis, Managing Editor



Four guys. Guitar, bass, keyboards, drums. Such a simple equation has been taken by Nebraskan natives The Faint and electronically warped into a unique indie rock sound unlike any band. It’s hard to believe from the rock-out performance at day two o...

]]> 1.1852860 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 02:13:11 -0400 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: Vampire Weekend invokes all]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-vampire-weekend-invokes-all-1.1096637

By: Carissa Casares, Staff Writer

Ivy League prepsters were impeccable, upbeat and pleasing to new and old fans

There is quite a buzz about Vampire Weekend here in San Diego, and the buzz rang true as the crowd in front of the Zarabanda stage swelled with the passing minutes, creating a ruckus up until the moment before their set was scheduled to begin....

]]> 1.1096637 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:25:17 -0500 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: Two turn tables and a 'Diplo']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-two-turn-tables-and-a-diplo-1.1096636

By: Anya Moberly, Staff Writer


The East Coast native electro psych DJ known as Diplo graced the Casbah stage as Friday evening progressed hazily....

]]> 1.1096636 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:24:30 -0500 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: TV on the Radio is a flavor of candy to be sampled]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-tv-on-the-radio-is-a-flavor-of-candy-to-be-sampled-1.1096633

By: David J. Olender, Contributor


From Nigeria to Street Scene, TV on the Radio, a musical genius, is waiting to erupt. It's not just the band's lyrics or diverse instrumentation that keeps viewers engaged, but rather the raw and undetermined talent this band has to offer.  TV on the...

]]> 1.1096633 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:23:55 -0500 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: Top five things that sucked about Street Scene]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-top-five-things-that-sucked-about-street-scene-1.1096631

By: Carissa Casares, Staff Writer

How Street Scene 2008 made me realize I don't like music festivals

Music has its way of drawing me to it, no matter the location. I have braved all kinds of venues just to see musicians I am fond of. A music festival seemed to be the most idealistic place to go for a person like me who enjoys music, especially if the lin...

]]> 1.1096631 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:23:08 -0500 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: The GZA is genius]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-the-gza-is-genius-1.1096630

By: Lauren Ventura, Tempo Editor


If you heard the name Gary Grice deemed a genius, you'd probably wonder who the heck Gary Grice is....

]]> 1.1096630 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:22:04 -0500 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: Hot Chip, the new Brit invasion]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-hot-chip-the-new-brit-invasion-1.1096628

By: Faryar Borhani, Features Editor

Without hesitation quintet gets people jumping, singing and begging for more beats

Under the shadows and cityscape of high-rises and PETCO Park, one weekend transformed downtown San Diego into a mecca of hipsters, scenesters and American Apparel enthusiasts alike. And on that Friday evening, they danced together to the audible beats of ...

]]> 1.1096628 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:21:24 -0500 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: Ghostland]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-ghostland-1.1096627

By: Anya Moberly, Staff Writer


If you haven't seen Ghostland Observatory, it's recommended that you keep that atrocity to yourself.  The Austin, Texas, based electropop rock duo's performances are stimulating to the feet, soul and everywhere in between. ...

]]> 1.1096627 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:20:31 -0500 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: Beck beckons all]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-beck-beckons-all-1.1096626

By: Sandy Chase, Staff Writer


Walking around downtown San Diego for Street Scene this year, it was easy to see how excited everyone was to have the music festival return to its roots. Many people were heard shouting, I love Street Scene! to no one in particular. This free and easy spi...

]]> 1.1096626 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:19:42 -0500 <![CDATA[STREET SCENE: 'Justice' has been served]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/street-scene/street-scene-justice-has-been-served-1.1096625

By:

Chase Beckwith, Senior Staff Writer

If you thought that the rave music scene was out of control, you haven't witnessed the half-an-hour of controlled chaos that is the freaky French electronic duo, Justice....

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