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MVM : Mountain Man

I'm up in Los Angeles for the day, getting all hyped up on coffee for Invisible Children's holiday benefit show tonight at The Troubadour.  The evening's extremely stacked lineup boasts the debut performance of Middle Brother, the Delta Spirit + Deer Tick + Dawes side project.  There's another trio on the bill which I'm pretty excited to catch for the first time as well, the lovely ladies in Mountain Man.

Flood Tide: Remixed + Dark, Dark, Dark

It was the summer the gas stations closed. The summer they played music in the old mill. The summer they built a boat. The summer they left.

Flood Tide is a road movie on a river. It tells the story of four musicians who create extraordinary boats out of ordinary junk and set out for open water, fueled by dreams, desperation and a sense of adventure.

The film’s quiet narrative unfolds through fragments of memories, songs, letters and diary entries. Characters played by non-actors from the bands Dark Dark Dark and Fall Harbor chase jobs, dig through the past, and eventually, float out of town in an attempt to escape a life that doesn’t make sense. (Text from FloodTideFilm.com)

Flood Tide: Remixed comes to MCASD La Jolla this Thursday and Friday, featuring a live score from the band Dark, Dark, Dark, who are also characters in the film. Grab your tickets now for what promises to be an amazing pair of evenings. Enjoy a free Stone Brew when you flash your Sezio Card at the box office.

Dark, Dark, Dark - "Daydreaming"

MVM : Dirty Gold

San Diego high schoolers, Dirty Gold, have been gaining a steady amount of blog attention over the past couple months for their single/video, California Sunrise. And deservedly so, the track is a jam. Brothers, Lincoln and John Ballif, have teamed up with drummer Grant Nassif for the band's debut live show(s) this month. Tin Can Alehouse this Friday, December 17th followed by an all ages show at Che Cafe on Thursday, December 23rd. Check out the video for California Sunrise below, and get yourself to Tin Can on Friday.

Throw the kids a buck on their bandcamp page if you'd like to download the track.

Yeller + MCASD = Zine Workshop!

After a number of successful group shows and zine swaps, Yeller Studio's next endeavor is a collaboration with MCASD's Teen Art Council. The fine folks of Yeller will pass on the crafty trade of zine making to a group of teenage creatives. Send your younger brother or tell your high school class to head down to MCASD downtown this Saturday between 11am-1pm. RSVP and details here.

For you over 18 zine-makers, stay tuned to Yeller's blog for updates on their next zine swap, coming to San Diego early next year.

Kelli Murray : Dreamer

The recently revived Habitat House is not only getting back into San Diego's music scene, but the art world as well. Putting the giant living room to use, the Habitat's 24 x 12 foot wall will host a monthly installation kicking off December 15th with artist / illustrator Kelli Murray. The show features a variety of dream-inspired work, with influences ranging from hair braids and slouchy sweaters to Wisconsin cabins and funny animal companions. Swing by the Golden Hill craftsman any time between 6-10pm next Wednesday. Original artwork makes for a great Christmas present.