Fan of reggae? Then Groundation will tickle the little Rasta in your soul
For the Rastafarian band Groundation, three words sum up its musical movement: spiritual, roots and reggae.
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Standing with a half-grin at a towering height on the center stage, a jean-clad, buttoned- up Mason Jennings entered wearing his predictable pair of mountain boots. As he prepped his harmonica for play, the crowd at House of Blues in downtown San Diego cheered and chanted his name.
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Creepy stalkers, finding a pirate’s cave, and being eaten alive by a lake are just some examples of the subject material the band Ludo sang about last Saturday night as part of its “Apocalypse Now On Ice Tour” at Soma.
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The night of Nov. 10, Grammy Award-winning musician Alanis Morissette graced the stage of the San Diego Civic Theatre.
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Her latest performance at PETCO Park was an iconic moment in musical history
Icon. Diva. Sex symbol. Rock star. These are just a few of the words that come to mind when you hear the name Madonna.
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Maylene and the Sons of Disaster attempt to remaster dirty Southern rock, sort of
There’s Southern rock, then there’s dirty Southern rock. And then, there’s dirty Southern rock that’s filthier than hell.
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Long, crazy hair, high-pitched voices singing and dancing to poppy, electronic rock. All these things describe what was going on inside the House of Blues last Sunday as Cobra Starship took the stage, along with the other bands that opened for the SassyBack Tour. For the masses that don’t know what Cobra Starship is, it can’t be easily defined.
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Gaslight Anthem, Thrice and Alkaline Trio urged the crowd to keep moving
With a receding economy, an unpopular war, an even less popular president and one of the most important elections in this nation’s history approaching rapidly, the feeling in the air is just right for an old-fashioned punk rock show. Last Thursday in Cox Arena, that show materialized.
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Legendary artist proves he can definitely 'Keep on Rockin' in the Free World
It felt like 1972 inside Cox Arena last Wednesday when Neil Young walked onstage.
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It’s safe to say that when punk is involved, there is no set age limit for crowd-moshing. On Saturday night, 20-year-olds and 40-year-olds alike enjoyed the raucous show at House of Blues that featured historic punk bands The Adolescents and The Damned. Hailing from London, The Damned has revived its legendary punk sound with several new members and a new edge.
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These girls made love to the audience and even cuddled afterward
The thought of seeing Von Iva at an intimate bar with just the right pink lighting and glittered drum set should make you shiver with excitement. However, last Tuesday night at Bar Pink Elephant in North Park, the turnout was shockingly sparse. Not only would you have been inches from the richest voice since Aretha Franklin, you would have paid a whopping zero dollars to get in.
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The moment the band said “hello,” the power at Epicentre said goodbye. On Friday, Hellogoodbye closed the night, after Say No More, Never Shout Never and Ace Benders warmed the audience up. Teenyboppers decked out in skinny jeans, plastic watches and parental supervision filled the floor. But sadly, the venue had technical difficulties throughout the night and the bulk of the power problems occurred when Hellogoodbye hit the stage.
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Stereolab has been called one of the most influential bands of the ‘90s, and it’s not difficult to see why. Formed in England in 1990, the band has been around for almost 20 years now. It’s dealt with its fair share of complications over the years, but has endured it all, proving the band is more than a one-hit wonder.
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Last Friday night found Cox Arena packed with fans to see Tokyo Police Club, Angels and Airwaves and headliner Weezer. However, in case you didn’t get there early, Weezer guitarist Brian Bell’s side project, The Relationship, went on at 7 p.m. The Relationship, which incorporated a slide guitar into its country-tinged sound, performing a different version of Bell’s song, “Thought I Knew,” released on Weezer’s latest experimental “Red Album.” They were good, but honestly not as good as the headliners. Bell should keep his day job and continue writing songs for Weezer.
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Gym Class Heroes and The Roots kept the energy going by keeping the flow
As part of the Gym Class Heroes and The Roots’ 24-venue tour across the U.S., the alternative hip-hop talents of this amazing duo stopped at 4th and B for the night. This downtown venue was big enough to give the appearance of a large concert while still maintaining a small-concert feel. With promises of this double headliner and happy hour drink prices, the crowd came early and eager.
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If it weren’t for artists such as Santogold, the clothing decisions often made in the ‘80s and early ‘90s would go down in history as hideous, tacky and just unflattering. But thankfully, we are increasingly reminded of the high-waisted pants, floral get-ups and scrunched socks because trendy musicians are bringing back the style as “hip,” thus making us feel less guilty about the wardrobe sins we have committed in our past.
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Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay is a venue tucked away on Shelter Island in picturesque Point Loma. The venue is arguably the most beautiful in all of San Diego, with its open stage and treelined paths. Preluding this week’s recent Duffy performance, the wind blew and the twinkle of lights in the marina kept the crowd at ease while they waited. The fully stocked bar may have helped as well.
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The band’s stage presence and acrobatics enough to impress new and old fans
With no supporting act opening for it, The Mars Volta took the stage at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the San Diego State Open Air Theatre. The crowd may have varied from young indie hipsters to black-shirted metal heads, but everyone was equally excited to see the super-froed, super-genius duo Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala take the stage.
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My Morning Jacket's intoxicating, ephemeral tunes transcended time as the band served their heart to the crowd straight up like a shot of absinth. On Thursday, at San Diego State's Open-Air Theatre, they seemingly entered a zone where time stretched and shrank simultaneously.
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Group members of The Raconteurs are the perfect 'Consolers of the Lonely'
So, what is a "raconteur" anyway? According to Webster's Dictionary, it is "a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly." Obviously Jack White knows exactly just how talented he is, because The Raconteurs exhibit just that.
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Artists from all over the world inspire MSTRKRFT mixers Jesse F. Keeler and Alex Puodziukas, better known as Al-P. They have remixed more than 30 songs, blending every genre of music and attracting audiences who are familiar fans of fused sounds from the retro eras of the '70s and '80s. Their ability is unique and their talent is undeniable, as they have transformed numerous Top 40 pop hits into popular club tracks.
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