Issue 4 August 2015
Candye Kane Coming Out Swingin’
Musicians Showcase Featuring local talent
Steve Miller Band Humphrey’s by the Bay
Tommy Castro
TGIF Concerts in the Park
Lette
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Contents
Feature 5 Candye Kane Musicians’ Showcase 12 The Shifty-Eyed Dogs 13 Head Trip Superstar 14 Chase Walker Band 15 Alania Blair 16 Roni Lee 17 Lindy Crandall 18 Ben Powell 19 Casey Hensley 20 Bubba the Destroyer 21 Rhythm & the Method 23 Lacy Younger Stories 3 Recycle Used Glasses 4 Youth Blues Camp 23 Tommy Castro 24 Salivia 25 Woodstock Tribute 26 Steve Miller Band 29 Local Jams Album Review 10 Vanarchy (Live) 11 Electric Moonshine
The Team
Publisher Eli J. Medellin Design / Technology Jennifer Medellin Photography Nick Abadilla (Cover) Dan Ogas Eli J. Medellin Frank Rodrick John Hancock Jon Naugle Nestor Correa Robert Knight Stephanie Pillar Steven Chen Xavier Bailey Marketing Mark Eppler Videography Brad Anderson
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elcome to the new Boogie Magazine. It seems like we have only been scratching the surface of our potential since we started this idea of a digital publication.
Almost a year ago we were just a bunch of music lovers wanting to promote local live music. We started out with a Facebook page and we called it ‘Boogie Magazine.’ We dabbled with Twitter and Instagram and dove headfirst into YouTube, but something was missing. We were looking for a way to tie it all together. Meanwhile, we noticed a common trend. We kept getting the same question: “Where’s the magazine?” So we created our first digital issue featuring Lacy Younger. This was our first major turning point, with more than 6,000 readers in the first few weeks. We were very excited but again, we kept getting a common question: “Where’s the print?” This one surprised us, but we went with it, and printed a Special Edition to pass around at the Gator By The Bay Festival in San Diego. The prints were incredibly well received, but now it looks like we’ve done started something that our readers expect. We decided that we will print limited editions for special events, and of course, the featured artists will have copies to give out as well. We liked the prints too, but it still felt like there was a missing “link”, so we went back to the drawing board. What we came up with is an interesting mix of web, social media and support for our limited prints. Now, we can’t wait for our readers to join us on boogiemagazine.com. Register, comment, enjoy! Our newly redesigned site is more interactive and has much more to offer our viewers. We encourage bands to send in their quality imagery and graphics for future pages. You work hard at your craft and we want to make sure that it shows with quality input to our magazine. On that note, please submit your events, movie files and high resolution photos to theguys@boogiemagazine.com. This issue we are very proud and honored to feature Ms. Candye Kane. Thank you Ms. Kane for allowing us into your home, and into your life. You are so gracious and giving of yourself. We hope this is only the beginning of a long relationship between you and Boogie Magazine.
Eli Medellin Publisher
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Recycle Your Used Glasses
Lions Club Vision Program by Chet Cannon Do you have an old pair of glasses sitting around there not being used? Bring them to any of our Chet and The Committee shows to donate, we’ll deliver to our pals at San Diego Downtown Lions Club Vision Program. They will find a happy new home for all of them. We’re accepting your donations at our weekly Patio Party and Blues Jam at Downtown Cafe Bar & Grill. Come on out to enjoy some pretty good live blues and help the vision challenged in need. We’ll accept donations at all of our shows through the end of September. Get more info at facebook.com/ ChetAndTheCommittee.
Youth Blues Summer Camp AN ALLSTAR CONCERT 2015 Story by Mary Lewis Blues In The Schools (BITS) is an arts program funded in a great part by BLUSD, a San Diego non-profit organization. BITS is a program that endeavors to expose and inspire our youth to appreciate the blues genre of music. Every year, one popular activity in accomplishing this goal is through the annual summer camp. They begin several months ahead recruiting potential campers. Though there is a tuition that helps to defray the costs, this tuition is waived for very special campers. Janet Blair is the Coordinator and the dynamo of getting this event under way. Janet’s support group includes local musicians Danny Perez as the musical director and bass guitar teacher, Michele Lundeen as a vocals teacher, and Ric Lee as a drum teacher and fundraising coordinator. They have been her cohorts and lead counselors for several years and make this weeklong event the success it has been. They gather together several months beforehand to work out the lesson plan that culminates in a grand all-star concert production at the end of the week. These young musicians always surprise the audience with a performance that leaves everyone in awe. During this year’s camp week, July 27 -31, added on as counselors were Rachel Brand Danto on the keyboard, and Leilani Kilgore and Ryan Clark on guitars. Additional sessional teachers included, Whitney Shay on vocals, John January on guitar, Gerard Nolan on saxophone, David Lewis on harmonica, and Marty Dobson on drums. RJ Lee and DJ, Freestyler added some hiphop flair to entice these young
people. Student Mentors included two summer camp alumni, Mallory Huston on guitar, bass and vocals, and Katie Cole on drums. During the week they were visited by guest instructors, Stoney B and Bill Magee, who enhanced their instruction by relating elements of the blues, while delivering concepts of audience involvement, rhythm and teamwork, music appreciation, and even the therapeutic effects of music. They even had an opportunity to jam with the awardwinning Bill McGee. Photographers --- Nick Abadilla, Tavo Olmos, and Daniel Ogas ---- photographed this weeklong event and the subsequent Allstar Concert. They even had a “red carpet” photo shoot before the concert. Thus, these young people got to experience the feel and glamour that a profession in music can allude. The set list was one to acknowledge the passing of the great blues musician, B.B. King, with such hits as “The Thrill Is Gone” and “Caldonia”. In the end, their performance was grand and, rightly so, culminated with a standing ovation. This was an event to please everyone, not just the families of these talented young musicians. So next time you get a chance, please acknowledge BLUSD/BITS with a good word a donation, or better yet, become a member.
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Candye Kane Coming Out Swingin’ by Eli Medellin Photos by Nick Abadilla She’s a an entertaining power house “jump blues” singer that can capture your soul when she gets on stage. Since the time she began singing in Hollywood, at the age of 17, she has performed among Los Angeles’ elite such as Social Distortion, Dwight Yoakum, Dave Alvin, The Blasters, X, and Los Lobos. She’s recorded on many labels such as Antone’s, Rhino, Enigma, Sire and RUF just to name a few, and she also stared in a sold out stage play about her life. She has won music awards including Best Blues Band, Best Entertainer, Artist Of The Year and has made it to into Billboard’s Top Ten Blues Charts. Her songs are powerful and emotional. She sings about joy, triumph and healing. She’s a lover and a fighter for all who need her. A true superhero. I had the honor of visiting Miss Candye Kane in her home in Oceanside, California, just walking distance from the beach. A modest corner house surrounded by fruit trees and a multicolored picket fence. The inside is decorated with curios from different parts of the world as well as posters from shows gone by. As I look around, I notice Dia de Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead) paraphernalia, and religious art, including a “Our Lady Of Guadalupe” chair and a sticker on the refrigerator that reads, ‘Jesus does not want you to reproduce.’ “I’m not into religion,” she says, “but I am into religious art.” She also has a vast collection of vintage vinyl albums and books that take up much of the wall space in the living room. Some of the albums are of her own recordings and some are compilations that she has sung on. Some of the books on the wall include her own name in their pages, such as “Rolling Stone Guide to Jazz and Blues” and “Elwood’s Blues” by Dan Aykroyd. A few minutes after I arrive so does her ex-husband, Thomas Yearsley (bassist for the rockabilly power trio, The Paladins). Yearsley stopped by to check out Candye’s complaint about her record player. Apparently, the needle was worn and Thomas offered to replace it for her. “He’s such a great guy,” she says. “His studio is close by and if I need anything he comes over to help.”
Yearsley has a studio in Oceanside called Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio. Although he and Candye have been divorced for 15 years, they continue to maintained a friendly relationship. After Thomas left, I accepted Candye’s offer of a glass of water with a slice of Meyers lemon from her back yard. It had a sweet citrus taste, almost like an orange. As we moved into the living room for the interview she apologized for having to eat while we talked because she had just taken her medication. As many already know, Candye was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about seven years ago and although it has affected her weight (she has lost 150 pounds), she remains adamate it has not and will not detour her from touring. “I’ll keep singing till I drop dead on stage,” she said during her 50th birthday celebration at Tio Leo’s restaurant last November. “It’s the neuroendocrine kind of cancer,” she explained as we sat. “It’s much more slow moving than the other kind.” Life had never been easy for Candye who began her life as Candice Caleb, born to a Jewish family in Ventura, California. She later moved to the north east part of Los Angeles in Highland Park. Considering her family to be dysfunctional, she would hide away with a small record player, listening to her moms 45s to drown out the constant fighting. She began singing along with the likes of Doris Day and Connie Stevens. Candy also recalls her mother taking her to the library every two weeks. She loved books but hated being quiet inside the library. Candice would stand outside of
the building and sing the songs she learned from her mom’s records. People passing by would comment on her singing. They would say things like, ‘that’s beautiful,’ ‘you’re great,’ or ‘shut up, this is a library’ she recalls. Attending junior high school in East LA wasn’t easy either. Candye needed a secret weapon that would keep her from getting beat up. She tried dressing up like a ‘chola’ to blend in with the Mexican kids at school. [Speaking with a Latina accent] “I plucked my eyebrows, I wore, like, kakis, and starched and ironed and stuff,” she said. One day Candye caught a break. One of the hardest ‘cholas’ in school was failing art and she didn’t have an assignment to turn in. “I had made this pencil drawing from ‘Stairway to Heaven’,” she recalls. “You know, the guy holding the lantern.” Candye told her, ‘Here, take mine. I’m new here, and I’ll just say my dog ate it or something.’ Her investment paid off and Candye landed a place with all the hard kids in the school. “I started hanging out with her at the baseball field where all the ‘vatos’ hung out,“ she said. “The toughest vatos, guys from 18th Street, White Fence, HOP and all the ‘Avenues.’” Candye had found a new family who enjoyed her company and… her singing. Hanging out in the baseball field, there would always be a ‘getto blaster’ tuned to the local oldies station. She started learning the songs and would sing them to her new friends. Songs like “Darling Baby” which she recorded on her latest CD ‘Coming Out Swinging’.
Still, Candye had different plans from her friends. “All anybody wanted in Highland Park was to get married, have a lowrider, drive around with their cute husband and drink beers on Sunday.” One day she found a flier from the University of Southern California music conservatory that read, ‘Free Voice Lessons.’ “I didn’t know anything about USC or what kind of school it was, but I knew I wanted to take lessons and these were free with audition.” The lessons were not what she was expecting, however, as it turned out, they were for opera. Although she did not want to sing opera, she kept with it for two years before dropping out at age 17. “Now that I look back on it, I learned a whole lot. Later in life when I found out I had cancer, I had to re-learn how to sing and breath because the the tumor had grown on my diaphragm.” Luckily the lessons she learned at USC gave her the tools she needed to evolve past the limitations caused by the illness. After her lessons at USC, it was time for a new identity. She acquired a fake ID to get into the live music clubs in Hollywood. She began singing with a country band playing in punk rock clubs. “I was a 250 pound girl with gigantic hooters and I could yodel. It’s basically country music played very fast and very loud,” she said. “Back then the punk rock scene was all inclusive,” said Candye. “You could walk into Cafe De Grand or Club Lingerie and see Black Flag, The Circle Jerks, James Harman, Dwight Yoakam or me.” She continued, “I used to love The Carter Family, Kitty Wells and Hank Williams. The emotion that came from those voices, I wanted that, I wanted to be an emotional singer and that is what led me on this path.” Later, Candye signed with CBS/Epic Records singing country western music, but the relationship with the record label was short lived. After Candye had her first child, Evan, she began raising him as a single mom. To support her small family and continue her music career, she accepted some nude modeling jobs and began working the strip clubs. When CBS found out, they dropped her. Then one day she went to see the Paladins. Back when theatrics was a big part of the shows. Thomas would start the show by running across the room, catapulting onto the stage and grabbing his bass guitar. Candy was impressed with the band’s showmanship and especially impressed with Thomas. After a short courtship he offered to let Candye stay at his place in San Diego. “I
didn’t even know where our relationship was at that time,” said Candye. She moved to San Diego with her son Even, then 4 years old, kicking and screaming the whole way. By the time she got there, Thomas had already left for the road again but she found a note on the bed that read, ‘Welcome home beauty. This is your house now. Help yourself to anything. I love you… Thomas.’ “The first time he told me that he loved me was in that note,” she said. Candye took this move as a new lease on her life and career. She began watching The Paladins, learning how they worked as a band and networking with the clubs they played. “That was invaluable experience,” said Candye. “There’s nobody giving lessons in that.” Thomas and Candye were eventually married and had a huge wedding at the Palomino. Of course, being musicians there had to be music. “It was a who’s who of musicians sitting in,” said Candye. “James Harmon was there. Billy Zoom (guitarist from the punk rock band X) played the “Dollar Dance” and the the bar ran out of beer. “It was the only time in history that the Palomino ran out of beer,” said Candye, “Everybody got so ripped, except me ‘cause I was pregnant.” Indeed Candye was pregnant with another son she named Tom, after his father. The next day they played again in the afternoon and later that night at a benefit for Jesse Jackson who was running for president. “We always did that. We’d squeeze in as much activity as we could and if we could do something in the middle of all that, for free, we would.” When Tom was born Candye decided to stay home with him. She wrote songs, started playing guitar, going to open mic nights and singing by herself. Thomas would join her when he was home off the road. During this time, Candye also began to further her education by attending Palomar College. She started out as a music major but quickly acquired math anxiety when she walked in the classroom and on the board were fractions of 3/4, 4/4, and so on. “I just panicked and left. I was so flipped out,” she said. After realizing there’s a difference between music and music theory, she then turned to Women’s History, making that her focus. It was in her Women’s History class that she met keyboard player Sue Palmer. Sue was already playing in bands around town. The two bonded through their love of music and soon began playing together. Candye remembers Sue, back then, as a very shy person and took it upon herself to help her transform into the stage persona that she is today. “I told her to start wearing the bee hive,” said Candye. “It’s so funny to see her morph into this
different person.” Sure enough, Sue started wearing shorter dresses, fishnet stockings and getting a lot of attention. “Sometimes I would get jealous because people would come to the show and think that SHE was Candye Kane.” Flamboyancy became a competition between the two, leading Candye to get more outrageous in her show, even to the point of playing piano with her boobs. “But we Loved each other, and had a wonderful time on the road together,” said Candye, “ and we still love each other. She would still jump up for me in a pinch.” Sue was also the keyboard player in Candye’s first full recording, ‘Burlesque Swing’ recorded at the Belly Up. After Sue left to form her own band, Candye replaced her with guitar players. First came Kyle Jester, then Heine Andersen. When Heine left the band to play for his wife, Missy Anderson, Candy called her friend, guitar player, Sue Foley. “I called to ask her if she could recommend anybody who played like her,” said Candy. Foley recommended a guitar player from the San Jose area, Laura Chavez. Candye invited Laura to fly down and play some gigs over the weekend. “When I picked up Laura at the airport we were wearing the exact same white shirt with skeletons all over it.” Candy took Laura to a restaurant and they noticed more similarities between them. Of course, music was the biggest thing they had in common. Laura did two shows sitting in with Heine and then took over from there.
Laura has defiantly made her place with Candye. The 27 year old is a real guitar slinger and shows no sign of leaving Candye’s side. “We’re a team,” said Candye, “We play off of each other. It’s not just Candye Kane and she’s not just anybody, she’s a one of kind guitar player” In fact, Laura is featured in Candye’s recent CD, ‘Coming Out Swinging’. Laura’s energetic guitar style and attention to detail are not the only qualities that bond her and Candye. She’s also a pre-med student that has studied everything about the cancer that plagues Candye. She goes with her to appointments and hospital visits, and spends the night when Candye is ill. Laura Chavez is amazing to watch on stage. She has co-produced Candye’s CD ‘Superhero’, nominated for a 2010 National Blues Foundation Award for Best Contemporary Blues CD. Together with Bobby Abarca on bass and Kurt Kalker on drums, the band make up a super group that any singer would be proud to front. At any point Candye can walk off the stage and the band takes over, bringing the event to a boil and leaving audiences screaming for more. Candye and her group continue to tour through out Europe and the United States. As this story is being written, they are playing for crowds of hundreds and thousands in Israel, Spain, France, Sweden, Finland, Bosnia and Belgium. More than anything Candye Kane is a fighter. She has become an activist and philanthropist in recent years. She appears and sings for many causes and her CD ‘Coming Out Swinging’ is a metaphor about the ongoing battle that she deals with everyday. Her recording ‘The Power In You’ is a powerful statement of encouragement to others with similar illnesses to hers. She uses the power of music to heal herself and those around her. She declares that she will continue performing through her illness because it keeps her alive.
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‘VANARCHY’ (live) By Black Market III
Recorded live March 13th and 14th, 2015 at the Pier View Pub and Brick By Brick. A CD that captures lightening in a bottle, the energy and excitement only a live performance can give when the band and audience feed off each other. ‘Vanarchy’ is a term coined by Roxy Coverdale that describes life in a touring band. This live CD is a culmination of years of hard work, thousands of shows, and touring the states and all through Europe many times over. Produced By Scottie ‘Mad Dog’ Blinn Engineered By Jeff Chergosky (Pier View Pub, Oceanside, CA) and Mason Proud (Brick By Brick, San Diego, CA) Mixed & Mastered By ‘Mad Dog’ (Grease Punk Studio, Lakeside, CA) Art Design By Jackson ‘Naisu’ Blinn Introduction By Sam Diego
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‘Electric Moonshine’ By SickString Outlaws
Those outlaws of country music have done it again! The Sickstring Outlaws have released their new CD, ‘Electric Moonshine’ (A tribute to Popcorn Sutton). In contrast to their last CD, in which they honored all their outlaw country music heroes, this one is a hilarious reflection of Ron Houston’s life. Tearing out pages from his his own personal experiences, from altercations with the police to a deranged love affair with “Cocaine, Cigarettes and Lone Star Beer.” Along with the current “Sick” line-up, Ron Houston, Ben Zinn, Lance Dieckmann, Drew Zollo, Gavin Glenn and Lisa Winston, There are some familiar guest on this recording. Drew’s brother Jimmy Zollo returns to fill in some of the guitar parts and Grammy Award winner Dennis Caplinger lends his talents on fiddle and banjo. After a roller coaster ride of songs about outlaw living, this CD ends with a well arranged tribute to Popcorn Sutton, an American Appalachian moonshiner who . . . continued online.
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The Shifty-Eyed Dogs The Shifty-Eyed Dogs are a swinging blues power trio with frontman Scott Mathiasen on guitar and vocals, Peter Knochel on bass and Isaac White on drums. The recently recorded, self titled, CD was released July 9th through Blindspot Records. order it through their Facebook page, or ReverbNation page. Recorded at Grease Punk Studios produced by the great Scottie Blinn and Scott Mathiasen. This is a great choice for blues fans who would like a little something different from the standard 12 bar call and response format.
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Head Trip Superstar Time off from making music turned out to be a good thing for Head Trip Superstar. Founder and front man Rich Varville had only recently re-tooled his dream band after a seven-year hiatus with all new members when, almost immediately, good things began to happen. The first year they were back in business, the San Diego Music Awards nominated HTS for Best Hard Rock Band. Head Trip Superstar’s fresh lineup featuring Charlie Bouchonnet on guitar, bassist Paule Joubran, James Raub on drums, and Varville’s vocals and guitar made a lasting impression with their fiery new hard rock-metal core blend . . . continued online.
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Chase Walker Band
Exploding into the indie scene with genuine hell raisin’, vinyl-worthy American Rock, The Chase Walker Band released their full-length debut album ‘Unleashed’ on Revved Up Records. The Chase Walker Band is a three piece band hailing from Southern California, formed by 16 year old guitar virtuoso Chase Walker with Matt Fyke (15 drums) and Randon Davitt (16 bass). Influenced by greats like Warren Haynes, Amos Lee and Tab Benoit, this tight trio’s sound and performance is polished well beyond their collective years. They are often compared to bands like The Black Keys, The Black Crowes, Band of Gypsies and Humble Pie. This group of teens has spent the past twenty-four months launching their explosive assault on the clubs and festivals across the United States, including the Vans Warped Tour, The International Blues Challenge, House of Blues, BB King’s Memphis, Ground Zero Blues Club, Buddy Guy’s Legends, The El Rey, The Roxy and more. Opening for greats such as Kenny Loggins, B.B. King, Coco Montoya, Eric Sardinas, Tab Benoit . . . continued online.
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Alania Blair
From the quaint town of Carlsbad, CA Alaina describes her music as country/pop with some rock and soulful influences. Many have said her voice is a blend of Jennifer Nettles, Sheryl Crow and a rasp like Janis Joplin. At only 22, she is already on album four! She has been honored to work with amazing producers, and cowriters in both LA and Nashville. Alaina is a season seven Blind Audition Contestant for NBC’s The Voice and was honored to be named in a CBS article as an artist to watch. Her awards and accomplishments are fueled by her soul driven guide to succeed. On stage her performances are captivating, which is probably why she is continually asked to support national acts. When she was opening for Marc Cohn he waited off stage and hugged her after her set, complimenting and congratulating her! Alaina’s show list is impressive: Jonny Lang, Macy Gray, 3 Doors Down, Aaron Lewis, Anna Nalick, Jason Michael Carroll, Lukas Nelson and Promise Of The Real, Lee Rocker, Martha Davis and The Motels, Casey Abrams of American Idol and she supported on the VIP Stage for Miranda Lambert . . . continued online.
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Roni Lee
Just nominated “Best Hard Rock Band” 2015 SDMA, Roni Lee began her career in Hollywood, CA as Lead Guitarist for Venus and the Razorblades; a rock band created by the legendary Kim Fowley. Venus and the Razorblades, would team up with Van Halen as their opening act for a number of shows as well as the Motels, the Runaways, Devo, and many others. Van Halen later recorded another of Venus and the Razorblades’ songs, “Young and Wild.” “I Want to Be Where the Boys Are,” co-written by Roni Lee and Kim Fowley, became a regular part of the Runaways’ live set. The song was included on the 1977 “Live in Japan” album. It went gold. “I Wanna Be Where the Boys Are” most recently has been featured in the 2010 Runaways biopic and sung by actress Kristen Stewart and in 2011, “I Wanna Be Where the Boys Are” was covered by punk band F-13 on a Runaways tribute disc. Roni’s vocals and guitar techniques span various genres. She has lent her talents on numerous recordings on gospel, funk and rock . . . continued online.
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Lindy CrandalL Lindy Crandall is a singer and songwriter based out of San Diego. She has been trained in voice and piano since childhood. Her background on stage, in both musical theatre and dance has helped her take control of an audience as a musical performer. While still in school, Lindy started journaling and writing poetry, which eventually developed into songwriting. Her influences come from a variety of genres including Jazz, Blues, Classic Rock, RnB, and 90’s Alternative. Lindy’s soulful voice and thought provoking lyrics draw listeners in, while her catchy hooks with piano driven accompaniment linger in the minds of her audience long after the show has ended. Lindy says, “Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been enthralled with music making–learning the tools, working through the creative process, and experiencing the finished product. Finding my way as a female musician is an ongoing journey. I have collaborated with some of the most talented artists and musicians in the industry and have found my own voice through years of study. Each day, I strive to create the truest sound I can. When I sing, my soul comes alive in people’s hearts and they can feel my creative passion flowing through them.”
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Ben Powell Currently Ben Powell makes his way through this world like a one man band of years past, but with a fresh, new, vibrant sound. Ben has created a truley unique sound playing his resonator guitars, stomping on a homemade winebox footboard, playing rack-harmonica, and singing his old style blues and his original tunes about any issues of the day. Ben’s show’s are high energy, uplifting and should not be missed! Ben has recently played such festivals as Telluride Brews & Blues (where he won 1st place in their blues contest), Gator By The Bay, San Diego Blues Fest, SXSW and opened sold out shows for Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang. Ben Powell has made North County San Diego his home since 1991. Ben began performing as a solo act in 1998 after picking up some experience working in a couple bands. Powell occasionally works in a duo, trio or small band situation but for the last seven years Ben has been making a name for himself as a riveting live performer as well as a slide guitar virtuoso . . . continued online.
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Casey Hensley Casey is a young, gifted, and experienced young singer and songwriter from Oceanside, California. When you hear Casey sing, you feel the soul in her rich and bluesy voice. Many are calling her the new, American Adele. Casey has been singing on stage and in the studio since she was 5 years old and shows no signs of slowing down. She has made two albums and is currently working on a third with her new, self titled, Casey Hensley Band. Her band is a combination of blues, soul, and rock n’ roll that will keep you wanting more. Throughout most of her career she has worked with Grammy winning producers who have guided and developed her into the artist she is today. In addition to her new album with her band, Casey has also been recording vocals for movies, movie trailers, commercials, and video games. She has been working along side of the producers that have made the trailer music for The Hunger Games, Transformers, and countless other major motion pictures . . . continued online.
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Bubba The Destroyer Bubba the Destroyer began as an improvisational studio jam between three music veterans that grew into a fullfledge, fully realized rock project. Honing their sound at local San Diego Headtrap Music Studios, Bubba McCoy (harp), Jon Bleyer (drums), and Michael Head (guitar) have been experimenting and developing a sound that is modern and unique, raw and articulate. With songs that are simple, direct, honest, and sometimes R rated, they pull from influences as wide as classic rock, jazz, dirty blues and even the DIY ethos of punk. Using both vintage and modern musical gear, BTD makes creative use of technology to mold and create inspired, sometimes improvised musical ideas. Songs like “Chew” and “Rat City” have an almost classic rock/surf-like edge that indicates the bands west coast disposition and displays wide musicality. The slinky licks of “Hole in My Pocket” and full scale assault of “Palamino” show the band in a darker light, while the frightening “Bad Man” is a theatrical heavy rock nightmare brought to musical life . . . continued online.
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Rhythm & the Method
Rhythm and the Method is a San Diego-based band specializing in original music that is in a genre all its own. The band had its beginnings in the dreams and imagination of Rhythm Turner who shares the same passion as the rest of her family: to make music that moves people. Fronted by Rhythm’s soulful voice, “The Method” is comprised of several talented, accomplished musicians- including her own father and younger brother! Together, Rhythm and the Method skillfully blend sounds of rock, blues, indie, and folk to create a unique, revolutionary sound. With raw, poetic lyrics, and undeniable grooves, the group creates the kinds of songs people from all walks of life can appreciate and enjoy. Whether it’s a solo performance, duo, or the whole band, Rhythm and the Method can always stay in-tune to the specific needs of each venue and it’s patrons.The band’s desire to spread positive messages and bring awareness is exemplified in their collective creativity and captivating stage presence. The band looks forward to more tour and travel opportunities, and to share these positive vibrations that only live-shows can provide!
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Lacy YOunger With looks to kill and voice to match Lacy Younger sings about life and life’s lessons. ‘Still Wild’, the singersongwriter’s debut CD on Big Deal/Big Pond Records is Lacy’s open rockin’ book on live, love and surviving the ride. A Scandinavian decent born in San Diego, California, Lacy grew up with the sound of surf and The Stones. “I was always a big Keith Richards fan, I always go for the melancholy, Comin’ Down kinda thing . . . the way he plays guitar, those dirty, hooky riffs just inspire me like crazy,” says Lacy. “I wanted to be Mick Jagger or Paul Rogers, not Janis.” Keith, Bonnie Rait and southern rock may have influenced Lacy but much of her natural ability came from her mother who was a gifted singer. “My mother had a beautiful voice and played the piano a lot when I was young. Music was always in our house.” A powerful presence on stage, Lacy is no stranger to the spotlight. “I started taking requests at the age of three. My Grandma Goldie would grab me out of bed, stand me on the coffee table in my footie pajamas and insist I belt out “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” for a house for of martini clad party guests.” . . . continued online.
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Tommy Castro CARLSBAD, July 31st - Tommy Castro and his band The Painkillers killed it at Poinsettia Park. Tommy and the band are touring to promote their latest recording, ‘The Devil You Know.’ The event was part of the Carlsbad TGIF Concerts in the Park series, and they take place in various parks in the community, including Stagecoach, Alga Norte, Poinsettia and Calavera Hills.
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Salivia By Stephanie Pillar RAMONA, July 31st - Memphis rockers Saliva rocked the Ramona Main Stage while on tour to promote their latest album, ‘Rise Up.’ This is their eighth recording but the first with new lead singer Bobby Amaru. They rocked the audience with their latest hits from their newest CD along with some of their songs from earlier recordings such as “Ladies and Gentlemen” and “Click, Click, Boom.” Opening the show that night were San Diego rockers, Seventrain who recently released their self-titled debut CD, and Sledd who recently returned from their tour with Tesla.
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Woodstock Tribute By Nick Abadilla
SAN DIEGO, August 8th - Rhythm and the Method once again exposed their range of talent with a rousing evening of 60’s music paying homage to the artists of Woodstock. Playing to the packed Back Room at 98 Bottles, the father/daughter/son family band with dear friend Laura Payne, outfitted appropriately in Woodstockinspired regalia, slowly fueled the intensity in the room as they covered the likes of Carlos Santana, Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who. Rhythm, completely immersed in the music and dreadlocks whipping the air, and brother Evan pumping the wah-wah pedal and ripping through licks that would’ve made Jimi proud, more than did justice to rock royalty of years past. Influenced and nurtured by their father, the ever-humble Papa John Turner, it’s particularly impressive that these young musicians pull from the past for creative inspiration. Impressively holding the backline were Gavin Glenn and Julie Unternahrer on percussion and Nina Leilani on keyboard.
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Steve Miller Band By Eli Medellin SAN DIEGO, July 29th - It was a full house on a beautiful summer night at Humphrey’s by the Bay. Steve Miller gave a command performance singing some of his most popular hits such as “Take The Money And Run,” “Fly Like An Eagle,” and “The Joker.” In the middle of his show, he paused to do an acoustic set and reflected on his early days when people would come to see him play for “five dollars.” Opening for the Steve Miller Band was Lacey Younger singing some of her original songs with an acoustic set featuring Kevin Whelan, Austin Bunn, and Pete Mechalas.
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“Kickstands Up” BY BLACK MARKET III
“Kickstands Up” is an anthem meant to inspire motorbike riders of all ilk & creed to ride united for kids & families fighting rare forms of cancer. Performed by Black Market III, produced & arranged by Scottie Blinn & written by Sam Diego founder of Sons Of Charity Inc, all proceeds help kids & familes in need.
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CALLING ALL INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED MUSICIANS
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Monday Night Boogie @ Navajo Live 8515 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 7:30 - 11:00PM Hosted by Mark Eppler
Tom’s Band Camp @ Pal Joey’s 5147 Waring Rd, San Diego, CA 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 8:00 - 11:00PM
Hosted by Tom Tice
Jamminout @ House of Blues
1055 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 7:00 - 11:00PM Hosted by BLUSD
Open Jams @ The Shamrock 39252 Winchester Rd, Murrieta, CA 7:30 - 10:30PM
Open Mic Night @ Pour House
903 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 8:00PM - 12:00AM Hosted by Whit Aadlan
THURSDAY
Open Mic Night @ Aztec Brewery 2330 La Mirand Dr #300, Vista, CA 6:00 - 10:00PM
Blues & Brews Jam @ Bolt Brewery
8179 Center St, La Mesa, CA 6:30 - 9:30PM Hosted by Chet & The Committee
Sunday
Sunday Afternoon Open Jam @ PK’s Roadhouse
15573 Grand Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 2:00 - 6:00PM Hosted by The Big Daddy Deluxe Band
The Blues Jam Patio Party @ Downtown Cafe 182 E. Main St, El Cajon, CA 3:30PM Hosted by Chet & The Committee
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