Issue 8 by Boogie Magazine

Issue 8 June 2016

This Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t No Schoolhouse Rock An In-depth Interview with Anthony Cullins Billy Joel Shinedown Tom Keifer Blackberry Smoke Generation Axe Dennis Jones Falling Doves and much more!

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From the Publisher

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We have ISSUES! Publisher Eli Medellin Designer Jennifer Medellin Chief Music Officer Mark Eppler Director of Photography Nick Abadilla Director of Sales RosaLea Schiavone Project Manager ‘The Whip’ Merch Ellie Medellin Photography Nick Abadilla Frank Rodrick John Naugle John Hancock Kenneth Ray Seals Stephanie Pillar Writers Andi Last Al Gardner John Hancock Stephanie Pillar Cover photo by Nick Abadilla

n May 6th we lost a San Diego icon to cancer. Candye Kane had touched so many lives, local and world wide. She had been battling pancreatic cancer for about eight years but would never let it detour her from performing or even touring. She was determined to perform until the end. I’ll never forget the day I met her during a show at Tio Leo’s. With Bobby Abarca stage right and Laura Chavez stage left and Kurt Kalker keeping the beat, Candye’s stage presents was undeniable. I felt honored to meet her after the show and asked if I could have my photo taken with her.

We had just started publishing Boogie Magazine and when Candye learned this, she introduced me to her son Evan and his girlfriend Casey Hensley. “She sings as well,” said Candye. I really had no idea how all our lives would intertwine as they did, but I think she knew. Last year I asked Ms. Kane to be our feature artist for the August issue. She was already very ill but we managed to work around her hospital visits. Nick carted his lights to her house and took his time capturing her true beauty in the comfort of her own home. Later I was able to visit her at home for the interview. This was not easy for her as the medication and the pain took its toll on her both physically and mentally. I offered to try another time but she insisted that we continue. I do not feel that I got everything I wanted from the interview, but I do feel honored that she even gave us the time. We were at the Gator By The Bay festival in San Diego when we all heard the news of her passing. She had been in the hospital for almost four months this time, with no sign of her getting better, so I guess we all expected the worst. Yet, we mourned, and then, we all celebrated her life. It almost seems as though her passing, while most of her friends were at Gator, was just the way she would have wanted it. As Casey Hensley closed the night with Laura Chavez and Evan at her side, Candye’s friends were there in attendance to show their support. It was obvious that a torch had been passed. It was perfect. As school lets out for summer, we look forward to seeing more of our young friend and this month’s feature artist, Anthony Cullins. Known as the “Fallbrook Kid,” at 15 years old, Anthony is working hard to move away from the guitar players’ kiddie table and become known as one of southern California’s premier guitar slingers. Written up by local radio host and photographer, Andi Last, this in depth interview reveals the hard work and motivation that drives this young man to succeed at what he feels he was born to do. His dedication is inspiring. His goals and dreams are his own and no one else’s, and his future is bright. This ain’t no school house rock!

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS 5 CELEBRITIES Billy Joel Shinedown Tom Keifer Blackberry Smoke Generation Axe

8 FEATURE

Like to Boogie?

CALLING ALL ADVANCED MUSICIANS & MUSIC LOVERS

MON TUE

Anthony Cullins

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SPOTLIGHT Dennis Jones The Falling Doves

AROUND THE TOWN Gator by the Bay Rich Singley Six String Society

Tom’s Band Camp @ Pal Joey’s 5147 Waring Rd, San Diego, CA 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 8:00 - 11:00PM Hosted by Tom Tice Open Mic Night @ Pour House 903 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 8:00PM - 12:00AM Hosted by Whit Aadlan Blues Jam @ at Proud Mary’s Southern Bar & Grill 5550 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA 6:30PM

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Open Mic Night @ Aztec Brewery 2330 La Mirand Dr #300, Vista, CA 6:00 - 10:00PM Pizza Party Blues Jam @ Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant 221 E Main Street, El Cajon, CA 6:30 - 9:30PM Hosted by The Committtee and Friends

21 NEWS The Piano Project First Friday Black Market III Return of Jazz on Cedros

Monday Night Boogie @ Navajo Live 8515 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 7:30 - 11:00PM Hosted by Mark Eppler, Boogie Magazine

Open Mic Jam Sessions @ Navajo Live 8515 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 8:30PM Hosted by Jeff Ousley

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Big Daddy Delux Sunday Funday Jam @PK’s Roadhouse 15573 Grand Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 2:00 - 6:00PM Hosted by The Big Daddy Deluxe Band Blues Jam Patio Party @ Downtown Cafe 182 E. Main St, El Cajon, CA 3:30PM Hosted by Chet & The Committee

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CELEBRITIES

Billy Joel Entertains at Petco Park

Story and photo by John Hancock

SAN DIEGO (May 14) - The Piano Man played his only 2016 California show Saturday night at Petco Park. Billy Joel started the show with “Miami 2017” and the sold out crowd of 42,000 sang and danced along as the hits came one after another until about two and a half hours later when Joel ended his first San Diego appearance in over a decade with, “Only The Good Die Young.” During his performance he played all of his hits including “Pressure,” “Allentown,” “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” “Say Goodbye To Hollywood,” “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” and of course, “Piano Man.” Additionally, he did a few covers throughout the set as well. Starting with a brief reference to his co-headlining tour with Sir Elton John, the last time he was in San Diego back in 1995, he played a brief snippet of “Your Song”. He also covered the Eagle’s “Take It Easy,” “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and actually had one of his road crew come out and sing AC/DC’s “Highway To Hell.”

Billy dedicated his hit “The Entertainer” to GOP Presidential Nominee Donald Trump. Saying that the candidate had been, at the least, “very entertaining” the last few months. After a brief intermission, Joel came out for an encore with “Uptown Girl,” followed by “It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me,” “Big Shot,” “You May Be Right” (performed with a Padres jersey clad, Jason Mraz) and closing the show with “Only The Good Die Young.” This was my first major concert at Petco Park and I have to say it was quite enjoyable. Sitting outside, enjoying San Diego’s beautiful skyline, drinking one of San Diego’s finest beers and listening to one of my favorite performers. Here’s hoping we won’t have to wait for the longest time for Billy to return to San Diego. Mr. Joel, don’t be a stranger. boogiemagazine.com/2016/05/ billy-joel-entertains-at-petco-park

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CELEBRITIES

Tom Keifer

Once Around The Coach House Story and photos by Stephanie Pillar

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (April 9) - I remember Tom Keifer as the lead singer of Cinderella back in the 80’s/90’s, in the heyday of the hair bands, and, I remember that he was beautiful. I also remember that amazing voice. Saturday night at the Coach House was no disappointment. He still has the same voice. Through all of the surgeries, forced time off from performing, letting his throat heal, hours of rehab, stretching, getting ready carefully for each and every gig, he’s still got that breathtaking voice. His performance was top notch on all fronts, from the music, to his sincere, out-loud, appreciation to his fans, to his interaction with the rest of his band, or perhaps I should say “his family” because that’s what this group appears to be. A family that has weathered growing older and changing with the times together. And I love the more bluesy, soulful music that Tom is playing these days. Tom Keifer’s current band includes Billy Mercer on bass, Paul Simmons on drums, Tony Higbee on guitar and Paul Taylor on keyboards, all amazing musicians in their own right. During the show, Tom was joined by his wife, singer-songwriter, Savannah Snow, for a beautiful, bluesy, acoustic set. His first ever solo album (from 2014) ‘The Way It Goes’ is a work of love written by Tom and Savannah, and their emotional performance of “Ask Me Yesterday” was one of the highlights of the evening. The performance at the Coach House was phenomenal, over the top, amazing. Tom Keifer laid it all out on stage, dripping with sweat from head to toe, totally impassioned in his performance. It’s not an enormous venue, quite intimate really, but the sound is great and being that close to this rockstar was nothing short of spectacular! The 14 song set list included songs from the solo album “Once Around”, “It’s Not Enough”, “The Flower Song”, and “Different Light” and didn’t disappoint us long-time fans by including Cinderella hits, “Heartbreak Station”, “Shake Me” and my personal favorite, “Nobody’s Fool”. The encore was a couple of crowd pleasing covers, “It’s Only Rock-n-Roll” and the oh-so-appropriate, “A Little Help From My Friends”. The evening ended with Cinderella’s “Gypsy Road”, leaving us all breathless for more!! boogiemagazine.com/2016/04/tom-keiferonce-around-the-coach-house-san-juan-capistrano-calif

Shinedown

@The House of Blues Story and photos by Stephanie Pillar

SAN DIEGO (April 17) - This was such a FUN concert! I had really been looking forward to this one. Loved the music, and I’d never seen them perform! On a Sunday night, Shinedown at the House of Blues, and the place was absolutely packed to the rafters. The House was electric! Shinedown arrived on stage to find a very LOUD, very EXCITED crowd already primed and ready to rock for the first notes of “Unity” (one of three from the album Amaryllis). “Asking For It” was next, followed by my favorite, “Diamond Eyes from the Sylvester Stallone movie, “The Expendables”. They played songs from all over their catalog, as well as a weirdly prophetic, acoustic version of “Purple Rain” and Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man”. Mixing selections from four of their five albums, five songs from ‘Sound of Madness’, including “Second Chance”, the band’s first top ten hit. They finished the night with “Sound of Madness” leaving the crowd breathless, exhausted, still screaming for more! Great, great show! Shinedown’s current lineup includes founding members, Brent Smith on vocals and Barry Kerch on drums, with Zach Myers on guitar and Eric Bass on bass and piano. boogiemagazine.com/2016/04/ shinedown-at-the-house-of-blues-san-diego

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Blackberry Smoke Rocks Solana Beach Photos and story by John Hancock

SAN DIEGO (April 14) - Georgia based Blackberry Smoke rocked a sold out show at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach with some good old fashioned country rock ala Lynyrd Skynyrd and Allman Brothers Band. From the moment the band hit the stage, starting off with “Six Ways to Sunday” from the 2012 release, ‘The Whippoorwill’, they did not stop rocking, never even pausing between songs to talk. The music just flowed from one song to another. The sold out crowd singing and dancing along with every song. The set included songs from all four of the bands’ albums including the latest, ‘Holding All The Roses’, tour’s namesake. They even included a countryfed cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Sleeping Dogs/Your Time is Gonna Come.” Other songs included: “Let Me Help You Find the Door”, “Testify”, “Good One Comin’ On” (which is about as old school country as you can get), “Payback’s a Bitch” and “One Horse Town”. For an encore the band played “Too High”, “No Way Back to Eden” and closed out the night with “Freedom Song”. Opening act, Charlie Overbey delivered a 40 or so minute set of good old school outlaw country. Overbey, a native of Southern California, looks and sounds more like he came from Tennessee or Georgia. His band is solid and his songwriting is superb. He has a knack for storytelling, a key ingredient in any good country music. Many of his songs like “California Kid” and “1975” sound very autobiographical. Charlie’s mom was in the audience, a point he wanted to make sure everyone was aware of. He obviously shares a tight bond with his mother, whom he thanked profusely for her support. Overall this was a great night of country rock and roll enjoyed by a crowd of rowdy Blackberry Smoke fans dancing and singing the night away and turning the Belly Up Tavern into an old fashioned honky tonk. boogiemagazine.com/2016/04/ blackberry-smoke-rocks-the-belly-up-solana-beach

Generation Axe

A Night Under The Stars with Rockstars Story and photos by Stephanie Pillar

SAN DIEGO (April 10) -It was a star-studded lineup of “Axe” players as Generation Axe performed at the beautiful, Humphrey’s by the Bay! The line-up included Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai and relative new-comer, Tosin Abasi,. Each virtuoso performing on their own, joined by the following man for a song or two, rounding out the evening with some really wonderful music with all (or most) of these legendary guitar greats playing together on the same stage. An amazing night under the stars with the rockstars! boogiemagazine.com/ 2016/04/generationaxe

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This Ain’t No Schoolhouse Rock An In-depth Interview with Anthony Cullins by Andi Last Photos by Nick Abadilla

If you’ve heard about 15 year old blues-rock guitar phenomenon Anthony Cullins, you might assume he’s gifted for his age. After hearing him play for just a few measures, you quickly realize he is simply a gifted guitarist, regardless of age or experience. I sat down with him before a recent gig with the Fallbrook Vigilantes at the Gopher Hole in Escondido and learned that The Fallbrook Kid is also very clear on what he thinks and where he’s going. Andi Last: Is there any one song, or artist, or group that made you want to play guitar? Anthony Cullins: I listened to all the obvious ones, Hendrix, Zeppelin. Watching videos too, I was like, “whoa, that’s so cool, I wanna do that someday.” But after listening to all the obvious groups, you get into the more obscure music that really only musicians know. George Benson, Eddie Hazel, Peter Green, Gary Moore. There’s a huge list of bands that people don’t even know about, never listened to. They only listen to the top 40 on the radio. I’ve always been the total opposite, I’m, like, listening to Robin Trower. I posted a picture [on social media] the other day of all these albums I’ve been listening to lately. Pet Sounds and stuff like that, just a bunch of different stuff. On my way here I was listening to Glen Campbell. So in terms of musical genres it’s not just blues and funk, you’re kind of all over the map, aren’t you? Yeah, a lot of people think it’s strictly blues and

funk, but I never got into blues and funk really hardcore, it’s always been like, “I like that,” but I never really got like, “I’m playing THIS genre.” It’s always kinda been like a wave, where it kinda just goes to whatever I’m feeling. Do you play anything other than guitar? Yeah, drums, and I know a little bass. I’ve done a few shows where I had to do bass. And what is your interest in that, is it just wanting to learn how to play a song completely? I was focusing on what the whole meat and potatoes are doing, the drums and the bass. And I was so interested in, “how are they doing that?” And then it got to the point where I started playing bass and drums. A lot of guitar players only play guitar, but some others play other instruments too. A lot of people tell me I have really good rhythm. Maybe it’s because I drum. I just like to learn different rhythms and incorporate them into my playing. How often do you practice? Oh, every day. I wake up at six to get ready for school and I play guitar from 6:30 ‘til 7… I do my homework at school, so when I get home, I play from 3 ’til 6, and then I take a shower at 6, then I eat dinner, then when I’m done eating dinner, I play guitar until “my bedtime,” which is like 10. How much time do you dedicate to playing other instruments besides guitar? Whenever I’m looking for inspiration, it’s like “okay, I need to go to the drums for a little bit.” So for a whole week, I’ll be drumming every day. And then I’ll come back to the guitar and I’m like, “okay this is what I’m digging on.” Everybody is comparing you to... everybody. Santana, Joe Bonamassa, Jonny Lang, Stevie Ray Vaughn… what

Feature do you think of all that? It all goes back to when people started calling me The Fallbrook Kid. I never said anything. At first I was like, “oh it’s like bragging,” but the thing is, I learned after a while it’s like, “know what? Everyone else is saying it, I haven’t said a word.” You know? And leave it at that. I let people say what they want to say. I just let my playing do the talking and let people talk about, I guess, what they hear. I don’t know. Tell me about the Minors in a Major Key show at Gator By The Bay. (On May 8, Cullins performed at Gator with Serena Geroe, Benji Davis, Angelica Pruitt and Wesley Biasi, a group of musicians aged 12-17.) It’s a whole different project. As you can see (gestures to his band), I usually play with older musicians. At first I was worried, because I had a band when I was 12, 13, and they were my age, but the thing was, they weren’t as committed as I was. And so it got to the point where it was like, “don’t you guys love playing?” But they didn’t. The drive wasn’t there, they just didn’t mesh, and so then I ended up doing this. But that’s what I kind of worried about. We were getting ready to rehearse [for Gator], I was like ‘I hope this is gonna work well.’ And then at the end of the rehearsal I was like ‘okay, that worked WAY better than I thought.’ And I’m not trying to sound cocky or anything, it was just I was worried because I wanted it to sound really good, you know, because we’re playing at Gator and there’re a lot of people and we need to sound good! And they all had the same attitude as me so I was like, ‘okay, this is gonna be good.’ How many times have you rehearsed with them? Once. So one practice, is that enough, do you feel confident going into it? Oh yeah. Whenever I’m rehearsing with these guys (The Fallbrook Vigilantes), we probably rehearse once or twice and then we go do gigs for about 3 to 4 months until the next time we rehearse again. So, I can hold my own, and that’s what I was worried about. Like I said, I’m not trying to sound cocky or anything, I just hoped they could hold their own. That’s why one rehearsal was enough, because I knew they all had the drive and they’re all committed like I am. We’re all like each other, we all have similar ideas, and it was like, “okay this is good.” A lot of people probably think you have to rehearse to really get something really down and really tight. From my experiences, it’ll only take one rehearsal to really get things down if everyone is going in with the same mindset, having similar ideas. Do you know (17 year old Riverside-based guitarist and bandleader) Chase Walker? Yeah, we’re really good buddies. What do you think of him, what do you think of what he’s done, what do you think of the direction he’s going? I dig what he’s doing. I DIG what he’s doing. Whenever we play

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Feature together, he does a lot of melodic lines and I’m like, “what are you doing?” And then by the second verse around I pick it up and I’m like “whoa, okay, I would’ve never thought of that, that’s a whole different mindset.” And it really just goes to show that everyone’s different, the way they play, everything. I’m just totally digging what he’s doing, it’s just so far out, I dig it. Have you heard the opinion that in order to really be able to really play the blues, you have to have experienced the blues? Yeah, about that… Some people, they have the happiest life and they’re just one of the best blues guitar players. We all have bumps, ups and downs... there’s always a little situation, at least, where it’s like “shoooo” (motions downward) you know? I don’t know. Like what I said to a few people before when they ask me “what do you think blues is?” You can’t really label it as a genre. A lot of people say it’s I-IV-V, well that’s the root, what it’s based off of, and I believe it’s really expression. It’s music that allows you to expose your emotions. A lot of other genres, I don’t think really give musicians the opportunity to do that. I think with blues it’s a whole different thing, because it’s more of a feel. The guys you’re playing with, there’s a whole vibe being fed off of each other and that’s what’s creating that emotion. Blues is just pure emotion. That’s what I believe. Short term, what are your music goals? Music theory. I wanna learn how to read music. Do you not know how to read music at all at this point? A few notes. Like, five or six. But I want to learn how to read. Now, it’s like, “okay just give me the key” and then I do it. My goal is, you put a chart in front of me, and I want to be able to read it the first time. What about long term? I wanna go to school for music, because I know whatever I’m gonna do with my life, it’s gonna be music related. So I figured the one thing that can really help me out is going to school for music and figuring out what I wanna do from there. Are you writing originals? Oh yeah, all the time. I just came out with my first album a month ago. And so now we’re already getting ready to go into the studio and put out another album. We’re getting ready to go to work. They’re all originals. There’re some stages where I’m in a whole period where it’s like, “I ain’t got no inspiration, I can’t write, oh my God.” Then I’ll go through a whole phase where every day I’m writing. I’m like, “this isn’t gonna come around again for a while” because I’m not the type of person that tries to write just because I wanna write. I write when I’m feeling like, “okay I have these ideas, and I feel like this” or whatever, and then I write. This whole week was like that for me, I was writing every day. So I’m writing whenever I have that inspiration. In terms of music, what do you think you really excel at? Not just guitar playing, but specifically, what is it that you think that you do really, really well? I like learning, so I’m always picking up as much as I can, just incorporating it into my guitar playing, but I don’t know. I guess I’m really good at collaborating with other musicians, working with other musicians. I like learning new things, new techniques... What do you think you need to work on? What do you consider your

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weaknesses? Writing lyrics. I get so brain locked, where I’m like, “I can’t do this!” And I feel like that’s one of my weaknesses. I don’t know what it is, it’s just so hard for me to write lyrics. I end up writing lyrics that work and that I’m happy with, but there are other people that are so good at it and they’re not even having to try! That’s my weakness. I’m having to try so hard it’s like doing homework or something! What kind of constructive criticism have people given you that you’ve been able to take and turn into something of value for yourself? (pauses) Let me think about this for a minute. That’s a good question. I guess one of the things was - and this was a while ago when I was like 12, so it’s not even a long time ago, just a few years ago - people were singing, and when they weren’t, I would try to fill in that space. But I learned you don’t always have to be filling in the space, you kinda wanna keep that space. One of the other things I learned, and this was right around the same time, was dynamics. Bringing it way down, and then bringing it way high.You know, that whole thing. One thing I learned, from playing with Bill Magee, was phrasing. I knew phrasing, how to put things together, but he told me this, and a lot of other people told me this: [it’s like] talking. Give the other person some time to speak. What I do, it’s just however I feel. I’ll do the conversation thing, or [play] like a person that’s really angry: “blalalala!” What about stage presence, who do you look at, ‘idolwise’, for pulling the crowd in, for getting them with you? Oh, that’s funny. So the whole stage presence thing hasn’t really been happening until this year. What changed? Oh, my whole mindset changed. A whole bunch of different things changed. I was like, “THIS Anthony wants to change and do something totally different. Totally different.” And so the whole stage presence thing, who do I look up to? The really flashy characters like Bootsy Collins, and, I don’t mean to sound cliché, but James Brown and Jimi Hendrix. Really, a lot of the funk guys. I call ‘em characters because you look at them and they don’t look like no person, they look like they came out of a cartoon, like they just jumped out of the TV screen. So mainly funk people, and just a lot of different musicians. I just look at things they do and I take a little bit from everybody. Have you gotten a giant head from all of this(jumps in) No. Do you have to make an effort to remember to be humble? I don’t feel like I really have to make an effort because the people who really took me under their wing were very humble people, and they never talked about who they really were. And that just really amazed me. And this was when I was first learning, when I was ten. Like these crazy, crazy people who you would’ve never guessed who

they were unless you looked up their name or something. They never talked about it. And I picked up on that from when I first started playing. These days, people post a video of some kid on YouTube playing like crazy and they end up becoming stars. Do you see something like that happening for yourself or are you going to do it the old fashioned way of playing in bars? There’s a book called “When We Were The Boys” and it’s about Stevie Salas, he’s a good buddy of mine. One of the things he writes about in his book is, he was a kid in a group called “This Kids”, and they were playing the whole local scene, and they were huge around San Diego and Southern California. Then one day he just got picked up and was in Rod Stewart’s band. The band members didn’t like him because they said he didn’t pay his dues. But the thing is, he really did pay his dues, because look, he was playing the whole scene, doing everything. So my whole thing about it is, and the mindset I have is, “going old school.” Really just straight paying my dues and just going the whole old school way. Have you come across seasoned musicians who really don’t give you the time of day, don’t consider you as the real deal? Yeah, there are always some; and this is funny, they’re usually like that before I play with them. Then by the time the set’s over, then they start talking to me. They hear that I’m playing, I’m doing the work. Because most people a lot of the times when they first meet me they don’t think I’m doing the work. They think “someone got him in, someone hooked him up.” What is it that you want people to take away from your gigs? What is it that you want people to know about you, to think about Anthony Cullins? Be true to yourself. There have been times where people say, “oh you didn’t work hard to get where you’re at” or “everything’s been handed to you.” But the thing is, they only see the good side of Anthony Cullins, they don’t get to see the parts that go wrong. There’s also been some cats that say, “you don’t play blues the right way, you don’t do this the right way, you don’t do that, you’re doing this wrong, da da da da da.” And so with some people it’s constructive criticism and it’s really good, and other people it’s just “blaaaaaahhh!” (mimes getting dumped on) and it’s like, “okay I hear you out on some things” and then there’s other people where it’s like, “uh... okay, thank you, nice to meet you...” But that’s my thing, just be true to yourself, that’s what I want people to get from it. No matter what people tell you, just do what makes you feel good. It’ll be interesting to have this conversation with Anthony Cullins again in 10 years, to see how time and experience change his responses. I have a feeling he will still be very clear on what he thinks and where he’s going. It may simply be from a loftier vantage point. boogiemagazine.com/ musicians/anthonycullins

Editor’s Pick Feature

Editor’s Pick

Jamie Shadowlight by Frank Rodrick

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Dennis Jones Sizzling hot guitar solos. Smooth and soulful vocals. High-energy stage performance. Backed by a rhythm section that is second to none, this IS Dennis Jones. Check out a live show, and you’ll instantly agree, this band ROCKS the blues like NO other! Dennis’s feet are firmly rooted in the past, yet his heart and soul are connected to the present. He writes songs that seamlessly blend the best of both worlds, presenting a unique and contemporary style of American rock and blues. And unlike others, he isn’t afraid to tackle the controversial issues of today. In January, 2014, Dennis Jones was honored to accept an invitation from the Blues Foundation to serve as a Judge at the International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN, as well as to host its annual All Star Jam on Beale St. Previously, in May, 2012, Dennis served as an onstage Awards Presenter at the Blues Music Awards. Back in 2004, Dennis Jones played in the Zac Harmon Band when they won the IBC! See the Dennis Jones Band live, July 9, at Tio Leo’s in San Diego starting at 8pm.

Want some more? dennisjonescentral.com

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SPOTLIGHT

Falling Doves Born from Hollywood’s jaded streets of Sunset, Christopher Leyva, Mike Dorsey, Clint Feddersen, and Kyle Mueller make up the Falling Doves who all share a passion for reviving classic rock with their own twist of today’s pop music. In the past two years the Falling Doves have taken their music on a trip throughout the west coast. They’ve played to ever-increasing crowds, bigger and louder each time; opening for acts such as Gilby Clark, (Guns and Roses) Echo & The Bunnymen, Scott Russo (Unwritten Law), Sidhharta, Story of the Year and Alien Ant Farm. Since that time, the band has managed to take over the San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles and the Las Vegas music scene. In between all this action, the group took a leap across the pound to London, for their 2015 Wildcard Fall Tour and took Europe by surprise. They were invited back to the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool for four nights in a row.

Recording the follow up to their acclaimed debut album, ‘Ready to Go’, which has picked up substantial airplay around the globe. The album established the band as high octane rockers, and was nominated for Best Pop Album at the 2014 San Diego Music Awards. Falling Doves set out to a make an album that reflects their experience of traveling and being lost in love and lust, to make for a relatable album. Produced by Rick Parker (BRMC, Scott Weiland, Lord Huron and The Dandy Warhols), and Skyler Lutes in San Diego, with additional production by Jason Hill (Louis XIV, Jett, The Killers, Muse, and Bowie). The album is sure to hit you with some rock infused music. The new songs give you a taste of what pop/rock is all about, and begs the listener to bang their head and makes them doubt what they were doing wasting time on anything less, from a band that doesn’t know how to play it safe. Want some more? fallingdoves.com

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Gator by the Bay 2016 Story by Al Gardner, photo by Nick Abadilla

SAN DIEGO (May 5-8) - I was born and raised in New Orleans and have lived there all my life until my recent move a few years ago to San Diego. Gator By The Bay is like flying home without getting on a plane. The music of Louisiana takes me home every time. But it’s not just Louisiana music, it’s all sorts of music: blues, latin, roots, swing, you name it, there is something for everybody. Now as far as the prices, I would say they are in line or a bit lower than other festivals with this much entertainment. And if you want to listen to some great music or dance in an awesome safe waterfront environment, this is the place to be. Festivals are at the top of my entertainment list, but they aren’t cheap, but if you can’t afford it, that’s not the fault of the festival. I often have to pass on things I can’t afford, but that’s on me. I attend at least 10 different festivals each year including those in my hometown of New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana, and I have to say Gator By The Bay is my favorite. Yes, the great weather with cool breezes off the harbor has a lot to do with it. So does the great music and dancing, without feeling like you went for a run in a sweat suit like in my beloved New Orleans. 18

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Now I will say that I enjoy the food and I have my favorites, and know which ones are authentic. I do take issue with some of the vendors, but I could name several festivals I attend each year where I have faced the same issue when it comes to food. You do have to be a bit savvy if you want a real Louisiana experience. Some people will say the food prices are high. I would say they are inline with typical festival pricing, no higher and in some cases less. Some people complained about the cost of parking, but if they would have just looked at the Gator By The bay website they would find free parking with shuttles back and forth. I would agree it cost a few coins to bring a family to any festival. But if you love great weather, great music, dancing and cool people, Gator by The Bay is the place for you. It’s easy to find fault with any event. But that’s not what I go to a festival for.. I say check it out for yourself.

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Six String Society

Brings New Orleans to Solana Beach

All this New Orleans style fun would turn out to be a precursor to the upcoming San Diego Gator By The Bay festival to follow weeks later.

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. (April 24) - Kenneth Rexrode produced another amazing Six String Society show at the Belly Up on Sunday. Lady Rogo entertained with beautiful singing and guitar. For her last song of the set, she was joined by Daring Greatly’s Patrick Croome.

Sometimes you just never know what’s going to go down at a Six String show; it would be hard to imagine any more talent on one stage for their mesmerizing set. Leonard Patton, Paul Nowell, and Peter Sprague are three of the finest in the world. Together it was about as perfect as perfect can get. I will never forget the opening Stevie Wonder song... About the best thing I have ever heard live.

Photo by Kenneth Ray Seals

As they left the stage, we were treated to a brass band funeral procession “Old New Orleans” style, complete with coffin and pallbearers. As the coffin was placed on the stage, American singer songwriter Gregory Page emerged to start the show. After completing a set, he sat down at the side of the stage with the beautiful Alethea Navarro to let us enjoy some of the other musical guests. The night was filled with fun and music from all guests including Eurphoria Brass Band, The Bayou Brothers, Douglas Fransisco, Nathan James & Rhythm Scratchers, Nathan Rivera & Jessie Andra Smith, Paul the Trombonist, Steve Cochran, Leonard Patton, Paul Nowell, and Peter Sprague. It was a real treat to see Navarro compelled to grab a tambourine and dance with Sista Judy and The Bayou Brothers. Leonard Patton, Paul Nowell, and Peter Sprague performed some amazing music including a beautiful rendition of Stevie Woder’s “As.” For the last set we were treated to a powerful set by the Casey Hensley Band featuring the incredible Laura Chavez on guitar. There’s no denying that this team-up is a giant force to be reckoned with.

It was great having the Rhythm Scratchers in the Big Easy. Nathan James, Troy Sandow, and Marty Dodson brought down the house! Alethea Navarro as the French maid. Not too many dull moments at last night’s show! “The show at the Belly Up was awesome! Peter Sprague was incredible. His spirit was soaring and you could feel the music. Leonard Patton was superb on vocals and percussions. It was a show not to miss. Wow! Ken, you got it, and master-mind Gregory Page delivered New Orleans right to our door step here in San Diego, California. Impressive to say the least!” -Mert Russell It was almost otherworldly listening to Leonard Patton, Paul Nowell, and Peter Sprague in the Six String Society this past Sunday. Individually they are each virtuosos, but together they were simply magnificent. I will never forget the Stevie Wonder song they opened with at the show. Mind blowing- really! boogiemagazine.com/2016/04/six-string-societybrings-new-orleans-to-solana-beach

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AROUND THE TOWN

The Piano Project SAN DIEGO - Coleman Tech Charter High School was the site of the first unveiling of Rexrode Production’s “Piano Project”. The project is the brainchild of Kenneth Rexrode, to find homes for repurposed pianos. Rexrode was inspired by a video he saw of a French pianist, Henri Herbert, playing a public piano at Charles De Gaulle Airport. “That’s part of the program too,” said Rexrode, “installing pianos in places like public airports, train stations, and even bus stations in San Diego, so as people come to San Diego, they’re welcomed by music.” Chula Vista resident, Carol Campbell, was the first to donate her piano to this cause. Her piano had been in her home since her daughter was young and after her daughter had moved away, Campbell was thrilled to find that her gift could bring so much joy to the students at the school. “It’s so much better to really put it to use,” said Campbell, “to give it to kids who really want to use it,” she said. Vice Principal, Neil McCurdy, said that the piano was a welcomed addition to their common space. “We call it the ‘Lion’s Den’,” he explained, “it’s [the piano] been there for the past twenty four hours and so before school and during lunch it’s been played non stop.” Rock band Daring Greatly were on hand for the official unveiling to sing some of their original songs and encourage the students to follow their passions. Piano donations are now being accepted as well as money and time to help move donated pianos. Also those with piano tuning skills are much needed to volunteer some time. Anyone wishing to help out can contact Kenneth Rexrode at rexrodeproductions@gmail.com or call (760) 822-2185 boogiemagazine.com/2016/05/ news-the-piano-project

Rich Singley’s 70’s Party SAN DIEGO (April 28) - Award winning guitarist and songwriter Greg Douglass and San Diego’s hottest new band ‘Daring Greatly’ came together to recreate the magic of the Steve Miller Band during Rich Singley’s 70s party at the Music Box. The debut of the new Steve Miller Project was simply “Groovy.” Many in attendance were dressed in seventies fashion, complete with bell bottoms and fuzzy hairdos, to “get down” to the sounds of former Steve Miller guitarist Greg Douglass combined with the musical talents and harmonies of ‘Daring Greatly’ was more like an experience than just a show. The project is yet another idea from the world of Kenneth Rexrode. “A couple of months ago Greg Douglass and I decided to put together an amazing group to honor the music of the Steve Miller Band.” Said Rexrode. Of course the idea of it was the easy part of it....The real challenge though was getting the right musicians to actually pull it off

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musically. About that time Kenneth had just met a great new group that had recently moved from Calgary to Fallbrook of all places. They turned out to be the Daring Greatly band. It was as if the stars aligned for this all to come together. Douglass and the band rehearsed for only a few weeks but the magic was definitely “Copacetic.” Since this show they’ve decided to call this project, Pompitous of Love. On top of being a fun night, the show also raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The audience was treated to a reenactment of the popular 70’s TV hit “The Gong Show” with judges; Former IBF Light Middleweight Champion Paul Vaden, KyXy 96.5FM Morning DJ Laura Cain, Former NBC News Anchor Vic Salazar, Fox 5 Movie Critic Josh Board, and the “Babe-olicious” Singer/Musician Lacy Younger making this show really “Outta Sight!!!” Want some more? boogiemagazine.com/event/rich-singleys-70s-party-san-diego

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Black Market III

Pays Homage to Led Zeppelin Scottie Blinn and Roxanne Coverdale of Black Market III have announced their soon to be released Led Zeppelin project, recorded at their Grease Punk Studio for the Double Barrel Records label. “It’s our version of Headley Grange, where Led Zeppelin recorded some of their finest songs.” “I don’t know of anyone else who has had Led Zeppelin CD’s in their car exclusively for the past 3 years,” said Blinn, “not to mention, both Roxy and I have shared in our deep love of Led Zeppelin since day one, and it reaches back to our childhoods. When we tour, we start with Led Zeppelin I and chronologically work our way through them all. Then we repeat.” The duo have teamed up with local musicians, Jackson Blinn on drums (who also performed on their last 3 month European tour), Erdis Maxhelaku on cello, Jamie Shadowlight on violin, Joey Harris on mandolin, and Ian McCartor on cajon to record some of their favorite Led Zeppelin songs to be released sometime in July. More special guests are slated to appear on the CD as well. In August, BMIII embarks on a 4 month European tour to support the CD titled “Black Country”, a reference to the part of England where Robert Plant and John Bonham are from. Black Market III have already released the song “Kashmir” on Reverbnation and will soon be recording a video for the same song. They have also put out a video for the acoustic instrumental “Black Mountain Side”, which can be seen on YouTube and Reverbnation as well. “For me personally, this (recording of Kashmir) is the pinnacle of my musical career,” said Scottie. “It speaks for itself, and the musicians all nailed their parts without sounding like they set out to copy the original.” He goes on to explain, “All of the songs we chose are among our personal favorites, although we love all of their songs!” “It should come as no surprise that we are paying homage to our all time favorite and most influential, inspiring band. We’re not a cover band, nor a tribute band. Of course writing, recording, and having our own music reach the world is above all the most surreal and satisfying, but actually producing, recording, and dedicating a full CD to the music of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham is the ultimate way for us to say thank you to them.” “We are constantly digging deeper, finding more rare tracks and videos, and delving into the mystique and intricacy that is Led Zeppelin. We have therefore made the selection of songs as diverse and sometimes as eclectic as the band is, choosing from most of their albums.” boogiemagazine.com/2016/05/newsblack-market-iii-pays-homage-to -led-zeppelin-in-latest-recordings

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First Friday TEMECULA, Calif - A new day has dawned in the Temecula wine country area with the opening of the amazing Carriage House and amphitheater on the grounds (over 240 acres!!) at Galway Downs. It’s formerly been known as an equestrian center that held some music events but they recently completed a fantastic venue that will hold up to 1,000 people in the Carriage House and another 1,000 at the amphitheater. We will be christening the new building publicly on June 3rd with the first edition of the new FIRST FRIDAY Singer-Songwriter concert series that will be held on the first Friday of every month. This will feature some of the greatest artists in the Temecula and San Diego region. There will be food and beverages on site along with carriage rides!!!! Come spend a beautiful summer evening outdoors under the stars in this one of a kind venue. This family friendly event will exceed all expectations. It all starts Every First Friday at 6 PM and will go until 10 PM, so come on and check it out!!! boogiemagazine.com/2016/05/ news-announcing-first-friday

Return of Jazz on Cedros SOLANA BEACH, Calif - Anna Danes Presents is excited to announce the long-awaited return of Jazz On Cedros to Carruth Cellars on June 17th. The extremely popular local urban winery is officially open for business at its newly renovated events space located at 118 South Cedros Ave., Suite C. For Jazz on Cedros, this will be the 10th performance at Carruth Cellars and both the winery and Anna Danes are happy to be back into the swing of things! Jazz on Cedros is a sophisticated happy hour bringing the best and brightest performers from the burgeoning San Diego jazz scene together in an intimate listening environment where the music and musicians can truly shine. June 17th will be a night to remember, with such talent as Daneen Wilburn and Sarah Ingraham already confirmed to appear. This event will likely sell out, so anyone planning to attend is encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Anna Danes, the producer and curator of this successful live music series, reminisces about the very first Jazz on Cedros back in December of 2014. “Wow! I can’t believe the growth we have seen in just a short year and a half. We’ve gone from a small group of people not quite knowing what they were in for to standing-room-only audiences who return again and again.” Jazz on Cedros continues to wow the North County community and will be a monthly ongoing event. boogiemagazine.com/2016/05/ news-return-of-jazz-on-cedros

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Candace ‘Candye Kane’ Caleb 1961 - 2016 “This is the hardest thing to ever have to deal with let alone write, I’m really sorry to have to inform everyone that my mother Candye Kane passed away last night at 10pm. She went peacefully and pain free, and Laura Chavez was there by her side. Mom will continue to live in all of us and give us all her strength, and her love that she so willingly gave to everyone that was touched by her. She was and always will be the most amazing mother in the world and I can’t begin to express how much our family, friends and her fans all truly love her and are going to miss her! So please light a candle, play her records, love big and celebrate her life because that’s what she would want us all to do. I just want to say I know you are looking down on all of us, and I can’t wait to be with you again someday. Heroes live forever. I love you Mom. Godspeed and rest in paradise Candye Kane.” - Evan Caleb Yearsley

(May 7, 2016)

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