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July 28, 2024 by Mikey Rhude This year’s ska family reunion known as Supernova International Ska Festival is quickly approaching, and rudies around the world are finalizing plans to attend the 10th anniversary of the ska extravaganza. Beginning the second weekend in September, the three-day outdoor festival is the largest ska gathering in the UnitedContinue reading “SUPERNOVA INTERNATIONAL SKA FESTIVAL 2024”

Release Music Video Ahead of New Album July 28, 2024 by Kevin Gomez The Linda Lindas have had a storybook, whirlwind tale in just the past three years. The band was originally formed at an LA music festival called Girlschool LA, highlighting young musicians. Featuring sisters Lucia de la Garza (guitar, vocals) and Mila deContinue reading “NEW MUSIC FROM THE LINDA LINDAS”

Live from Waterfront Park | San Diego July 25, 2024 Review by Kevin Gomez Bayfest returned to the beautiful Waterfront Park with an eclectic lineup of punk, ska, and reggae music that was set so wonderfully against the sunny San Diego beach backdrop. Despite a few early technical hiccups, all the bands sounded fantastic, andContinue reading “SAN DIEGO BAYFEST | LIVE FROM WATERFRONT PARK”

Live at The Wiltern July 24, 29024 Review by Kevin Gomez An all-star lineup gathered Friday night at the Wiltern promising a night of punk and ska music, with most acts bringing nostalgic memories of the mid-‘90s. What looked on paper to be an incredible night far exceeded expectation with even more surprise guests throughoutContinue reading “GOLDFINGER | LIVE AT THE WILTERN”

Live at Honda Center July 23, 2024 Review by Todd Markel I have to admit I was excited as I made my way to The Honda Center in Anaheim for The Summer Camp with Trucks Tour featuring Hootie & the Blowfish. Having been an ardent fan since their 1994 breakout album “Cracked Rear View,” IContinue reading “HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH | LIVE AT HONDA CENTER”

The Return of July 23, 2024 by Traci Turner The “uniquely curated celebration of music and art” festival known as Desert Daze returns after taking 2023 off, and you will definitely want to join them “in the physical realm” this October. Desert Daze 2024 will have you packing the car to Lake Perris thanks toContinue reading “THE RETURN OF DESERT DAZE”

The Fifth Annual Dia de Los July 23, 2024 by Kevin Gomez Deftones, the prolific hard rock band from Sacramento, have announced the lineup for their fifth annual Dia De Los Deftones taking place November 2nd, and it is impressive! The band’s sound has evolved over the years, and each member’s musical tastes spans variousContinue reading “FIFTH ANNUAL DIA DE LOS DEFTONES LINEUP ANNOUNCED”

Helping Hands Concert & Auction July 22, 2024 by David Jackson Metallica’s M72 Tour is slowly winding down. From the tour’s first show last year to where we are now, the atmosphere has been nothing short of numbing to the core. While they already stopped by our area last year, eyes are set on theContinue reading “METALLICA | HELPING HANDS CONCERT AND AUCTION”

Returns to Pacific Amphitheatre July 23, 2024 by Michelle Cooper This is a tour that brings me back to my roots and my love for music. Saturday mornings, while the rest of the house was asleep, I would be downstairs alone, standing on my green-shag carpet with my black and white TV on, waiting forContinue reading “KOOL & THE GANG RETURNS TO PAC AMP”

featuring The Afghan Whigs Live at the Observatory North Park July 22, 2024 Review by Samuel Hill  A musical masterclass was delivered by neo-psychedelic elder statesmen The Church and The Afghan Whigs at San Diego’s Observatory, a dark, sumptuous venue that was perfect for the sound that night. A stark, moody stage lighting set theContinue reading “THE CHURCH | LIVE IN SAN DIEGO”