Invisible Children sent their music team to SXSW this past March to shoot 25 bands to raise awareness about 25 years of war in central Africa. They've started to release videos on a weekly basis, recently highlighting San Diego's Lesands. Watch their creek-side stripped down version of "Pretenders" below and click through to IC's video page for the likes of Sun Airway, Bahamas, Guards and a ton of other great acts.
Posted By zack | 6/30/2011 | 12:39 PM | Add a Comment
The San Diego Music Awards return August 8th, highlighted by performances from Wavves, The Silent Comedy, and Cuckoo Chaos at the lovely Humphreys by the Bay. Nominees for the 21st Annual SDMAs were announced this evening featuring quite a few familiar names. Chairs Missing and TV Girl are up against a solid crop of New Artists. Writer's "Miss Mermaid" is up for Best Local Recording. The Tree Ring and The Donkeys have records up for Best Alternative and Best Americana.
Cast your vote here, and be sure to secure your ticket to the event early!
Posted By zack | 6/26/2011 | 8:10 PM | Add a Comment
Habitat House is planning a Fourth of July extravaganza featuring a stacked lineup of stripped down performances from 3 to 10pm on Saturday, July 2nd. Out of town visitors Peter and the Wolf, Sean Bonnette of Andrew Jackson Jihad and Twin Brother from Las Vegas will perform along with San Diegans Rafter, Dirty Gold, Drew Andrews, Maren Parusel, Falling Trees and John Meeks. The house has a very limited capacity so get there early to snag a seat, and don't spread the word too far...
Posted By zack | 6/19/2011 | 9:24 PM | View Comments (4)
It's great to see young artists and entrepreneurs starting new businesses in San Diego. We've got two grand openings to celebrate this weekend, Double Break and Bottlecraft. Double Break is a design book retailer and art gallery located on 5th street in Bankers Hill. Recent UCSD MFA grads Louis Schmidt and Matt Coors are behind the new space, which will open this Friday night with an art show and reception.
Bottlecraft, started by Point Loma grad Brian Jensen, is a craft beer retailer and tasting room located on the North end of Little Italy. Their grand opening is this Saturday, and they've generously offered a 10% discount to card-carrying Sezio Members. Get out this weekend and support two new independent businesses!
Double Break Grand Opening // Friday, June 17th @ 7pm
1821 Fifth Avenue - San Diego, CA 92101
Bottlecraft Grand Opening // Saturday, June 18th @ 3pm
2161 India Street - San Diego, CA 92101
Posted By zack | 6/16/2011 | 11:00 AM | Add a Comment
Local troubadour and seamstress, Erika Davies, has a beautiful second album ready for release. You can preview a few tracks below, and then hear the album in its entirety this Wednesday night at El Take It Easy for her listening party. The official release date won't be until July though, when Habitat House will host an intimate evening featuring Erika performing with a variety of different musicians who contributed to her record. Mark Sunday, July 17th on your calendar.
Posted By zack | 6/15/2011 | 12:07 AM | Add a Comment