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)
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
In February, we had the pleasure of hosting John, Jennie, and Peter of John Heart Jackie while the Portland folk outfit was in town opening for The Tree Ring's record release show. They spent an afternoon playing guitars and frisbee at Golden Hill Park and ended up writing a song they debuted that very night at the San Diego Women's Club. You can hear a recent recording of said track below, and see John Heart Jackie perform live at Habitat House this Thursday supported by Tree Ring member John Titterington's project The Roofbeam Carpenters. There might even be some cameos from other Tree Ring members...
Posted By zack | 6/5/2011 | 11:44 AM | Add a Comment
Tape Deck Mountain and Writer are embarking on extensive US Tours this month, one starting at Soda Bar and one ending there. Tape Deck and label mate Woodsman play San Diego tonight, followed by a massive loop around the country. Writer will fly to Philly this weekend to meet up with Cults and Guards. Check out a new track from Tape Deck below, and a new single from Writer on Vice's Noisey.com. Full Writer tour dates here, Tape Deck here.
Posted By zack | 6/3/2011 | 9:19 AM | Add a Comment