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FOUR.SEVENTEEN / FEATURES
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FEATURES 49 TUNE TOWN Look who’s rockin’ America’s Finest music scene
60 TUNED IN On the convergence of music and humanity ON THE COVER: Nine Inch Nails and Angels & Airwaves drummer Ilan Rubin is now working on a solo project in San Diego under the pseudonym The New Regime (see story, page 49). Photo by Eduardo Contreras. ON THIS PAGE: La Victrola, a 35-foot-tall art installation at Burning Man. Photo by Andrew Jorgensen (see story and more of Jorgensen’s photography, page 60).
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P A C I F I C R E A L E S T A T E M A R K E T W A T C H
LA JOLLA, 92037 Exquisite single-story 4 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom estate with sweeping ocean views in coveted La Jolla Shores. This 5639 sq. ft. floorplan features a grand foyer entry, expansive windows highlighting stunning views from every room, travertine tile, skylights, recessed lighting, high-end chandeliers and fixtures, custom builtins and cabinetry, granite counters, spacious kitchen with ample storage, high ceilings, all bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a three-car garage. Spanishstyle tiled patio to enjoy ocean sunsets. 8380 Prestwick Dr., La Jolla 92037, $5,500,000
MELISSA GOLDSTEIN TUCCI Broker/Realtor (R)
1820 Monroe Ave., San Diego, CA 92116, 619.787.6852, BRE # 01380034 MelissaTucci.com, Sold@MelissaTucci.com No. 1 ranked Coldwell Banker agent/broker and official real estate agent of the San Diego Padres.
MARKET UPDATE Moving into Spring, more properties are coming on the market. There has been continuous buyer activity and buyers will now find more options to choose from with the increased inventory in the coming months.
MARKET STATS (February 2017 data shown) Homes for sale: 221 Homes sold: 43 Highest price: $22,500,000 Lowest price: $310,000 Median home price: $2,830,372
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DOWNTOWN, 92101 Sweeping walls of glass offer dramatic views of the San Diego Bay, Coronado and Pacific Ocean from this beautiful luxury penthouse property. Enjoy private elevator entry, two generous balconies and a tremendous great room for entertaining. Designer features include honed travertine and hardwood floors, electric window coverings, fireplace, custom designer doors and wall treatments, Insteon Automated Lighting System and built-in closets in the master. Floor-to-ceiling 10-foot windows amplify light and make for amazing views from every room of this exclusive property that occupies half of the 24th floor. Sapphire Tower is an affluent boutique tower with security, fitness center, sauna and steam rooms, pool and spa, private theater and barbecue area. 1262 Kettner Blvd. #2402, San Diego CA 92101; $2,749,900
MARKET UPDATE The Downtown and Little Italy markets are extremely busy going into the spring, with many people moving on from the holiday season and ready to sell their home or purchase one. 2017 is set to be one of the best years in real estate for San Diego. If you are looking to buy or sell property, this is your year.
CHAD DANNECKER Welcome to San Diego Real Estate Dannecker & Associates 875 G. St., Ste. 108, San Diego, CA 92101, 619.356.3099, BRE#01459513 Chad@DanneckerandAssociates.com, @welcometosandiego.com, #welcometosandiego, @WelcometoSD
MARKET STATS (February 2017 data shown) Homes for sale: 179 Homes sold: 51 Highest price: $2,600,000 Lowest price: $270,000 Median home price: $513,400
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D E PA R T M E N T S CURRENTS 24 Four.Seventeen Event calendar 34 Laughing Stock April stand-up comedy shows
PULSE 36 Art Beat April gallery and exhibition openings 42 Curtain Calls Performing arts preview 44 Reel Cool April motion picture preview
TA S T E 70 Stepping Up to the Plates What’s in play this season at Petco Park’s concession stands 82 Take it From the Tap A monthly taste of beer from here 88 Meet Your Matcha North Park’s trendy new tea retreat is the talk of the town
GROOVE 92 Sounds Like a Plan April concert calendar 102 Take a Spin Upcoming EDM and DJ performances LOVE 104 The Rhythm Method An up-tempo interlude at the speed of night
90 Kine, Sealed, Delivered On leaving hospitality for a job where the grass is greener
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RED BULL AIR RACE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Embarcadero Marina Park, redbullairrace.com The famed international flying competition returns to the skies above San Diego. >>>
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PEACE LOVE RUN Mission Bay peace-love-run.com Don’t stop to smell the patchouli during this hippie run around Mission Bay.
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UNCORKED WINE FEST Marina Park North, uncorkedwinefestivals.com Taste more than 50 wines at this bayside festival, featuring live music and gourmet food trucks along the downtown waterfront.
4.1-2 SAN DIEGO CREW CLASSIC
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Mission Bay crewclassic.org Thousands of athletes from around the world will compete at this annual rowing event on Mission Bay.
4.1-2 JULIAN GOLD RUSH DAYS
4.7-9 LA JOLLA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
Julian Mining Company, Julian, visitjulian.com Celebrate the discovery of gold in the former mining town of Julian with a weekend of gold panning, tomahawk throwing and historical re-enactments.
La Jolla, lajollaconcours.com See an incredible array of classic automobiles above La Jolla Cove – including some valued in the millions – at what’s billed as one of the nation’s top luxury car shows. >>>
A DV E RT I S E M E N T
THE HUMAN CONNECTION
THE FUTURE OF WORK A NEW MOVEMENT IN WORKING We live in an age when employees collaborate not just in the boardroom, but on the soccer field, when teams require not just printers, but video conferencing around the world, when candidates compare not just compensation, but company missions. In this modern landscape, recruitment, retention, innovation, and productivity have increasingly tangible needs. As we understand how much more workspace is than a lease—truly, a dynamic environment that shapes the whole employee experience—it’s time to explore space as the next frontier.
WEWORK EVOLVES SPACE INTO EXPERIENCE At the forefront of this movement, WeWork offers companies of all sizes the opportunity to redefine employee experience through refreshing design, engaging community, and leveraged benefits for all.
In our tireless pursuit of independence and technology, we have ended up with a culture yearning for interconnectedness and real-life conversations. WeWork enables companies to grow together—in the local communities of each building, and in the global community of the Member Network. CEOs give each other advice over coffee, employees come in early for yoga on the rooftop, members in Berlin collaborate on projects with members in Bangalore. We’re social animals for a reason, and thrive when we belong.
HOW WE BUILD THE BEST PLACE TO WORK Our teams of artists, interior designers, and data engineers research histories of buildings, patterns of workplace behavior, and legacies of neighborhoods to transform buildings into organic habitats for inspiration and focus. DESIGN FOR DEEP THINKING Incorporating furniture that evokes the comforts of home, or prioritizing natural light through the use of glass walls and atriums, our designers are experts in creating thoughtful environments. RESEARCH FOR REFINED PRODUCT Sizes of conference rooms are determined based on metrics, and our app supports not only the community network, but also the ways members interact with their space. INNOVATE FOR WELLBEING Unique common areas like terraces, brainstorming rooms, and phone booths are responsive to the professional needs of today’s mobile, creative, and entrepreneurial workforce.
BENEFITS FOR ALL By being a part of the WeWork community, companies access the benefits of leveraged negotiation and shared resources. We partner with providers to offer meaningful discounts on business services and lifestyle perks. Passionate onsite WeWork staff handle amenities, events and support—delighting guests and solving logistical headaches. Because these days, what’s more valuable to someone’s business than their own time? WeWork members range from companies of one to companies of thousands. Lawyers, entrepreneurs, developers, graphic designers, satellite sales teams, nonprofits, and forwardthinking corporations all use WeWork as the solution to their workspace experience. What does the future of your work look like?
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4.8 VINDIEGO WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL NTC Liberty Station, Point Loma, vindiego.com More than 70 wineries and 25 San Diego chefs come together to present their finest indulgences.
4.8 SAN DIEGO BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL JOHN AUDLEY
Embarcadero Marina Park South, downtown, sandiegobeerfestival.com Enjoy unlimited samples of craft beer while jamming out to live music by Weezerton (a Weezer tribute band) and Faux Fighters, covering Foo Fighters music.
4.8 TASTE OF JULIAN Julian, visitjulian.com Embark on a self-guided culinary stroll through Julian’s quaint restaurants, wineries, breweries and cafes.
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CORONADO FLOWER SHOW Spreckels Park, Coronado, coronadoflowershow.com The nation’s largest tented flower show is abloom with a wine/beer garden.
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WANDERLUST 108 Preble Field, NTC Park, Point Loma, wanderlust.com This all-day, soulsoothing event series begins with a 5K, which is followed by a DJ-powered yoga flow class and meditation with spiritual leaders. >>>
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4.22 LIFE IN COLOR
4.19 TASTE OF POINT LOMA Point Loma, 2017tasteofpointloma.eventbrite.com Sip and savor Point Loma and Shelter Island’s seafood, desserts and drinks during a self-guided tour of the neighborhoods’ restaurants.
Valley View Casino Center, lifeincolor.com Get splattered with paint while soaking in the EDM sounds of Cash Cash, A-Trak and Rusko.
HANAM DO
4.22 THE BOOB RIDE Solana Beach, theboobride.org This bike ride for breast-cancer awareness begins and ends in Solana Beach, offering routes for various levels of riders.
T H E G R E AT I N F L ATA B L E R A C E
4.22 CABRILLO UNDER THE STARS Cabrillo National Monument, Point Loma, cnmf.org Get a rare chance to see Cabrillo National Monument late at night while enjoying gourmet grub, craft beer and live music under the stars.
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4.22 THE GREAT INFLATABLE RACE SAN DIEGO Qualcomm Stadium, Mission Valley, thegreatinflatablerace.com Run, jump and bounce through an incredible course of inflatable obstacles. >>>
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4.23 LA JOLLA SHORES 5K La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla lajollahalfmarathon.com Soak in seaside views while completing a hilly course that begins at La Jolla Shores Drive and runs along North Torrey Pines Road, Prospect Avenue and Coast Boulevard.
4.23 EARTHFAIR IN BALBOA PARK
4.29 ADAMS AVENUE UNPLUGGED
Balboa Park earthdayweb.org Join other caring citizens of the planet in Balboa Park for what’s being billed as “the largest free annual environmental fair in the world.”
Adams Avenue, Normal Heights and Kensington adamsavenueunplugged.com Watch 100 musical acts perform live on stages inside 30 restaurants, bars, coffee shops and art galleries along Adams Avenue.
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4.30 TACOS & BEER 5K Embarcadero Marina Park South tacosnbeer5k.com Tacos, Baja beer garden, live mariachi music, mechanical bull and piñatas make crossing the finish line worth it.
SAN DIEGO PADRES HOME GAMES Petco Park, downtown sandiego.padres.mlb.com 4.7-9 vs. San Francisco Giants 4.18-20 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 4.21-23 vs. Florida Marlins
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LAUGHING STOCK APRIL STAND-UP ROUND UP
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DAVID KOECHNER “I WILL SMASH YOUR FACE INTO A CAR WINDSHIELD, AND THEN TAKE YOUR MOTHER, DOROTHY MANTOOTH, OUT FOR A NICE SEAFOOD DINNER AND NEVER CALL HER AGAIN.” — David Koechner as Champ Kind in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com
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4.7-8 Shawn Pelofsky “What was really annoying about my high school reunion, is that the girl who was in charge of the slideshow sent a little message on the Facebook. And the message was a little annoying. It read like this: ‘Even if you’re not coming to the high school reunion, please send pictures of you and your kids.’ Presumptuous, isn’t it? So I sent a picture of myself f**king. I was like, ‘Working on it!’” — Shawn Pelofsky on Showtime’s Lip Service @ The Comedy Store, lajolla.comedystore.com
4.8 Sandler/Spade/Swardson/ Schneider “I make a lot of money, but I try to not be a nut about it. In all my movies, in all the contracts I make, I just make sure that my trailer is never bigger than the one my sister lives in.” — Adam Sandler on The Late Show with David Letterman @ Harrah’s Resort Socal, caesars.com/harrahs-socal
4.21 Gary Owen “If you’re a white guy and you’re sleeping with a black girl, there’s only one way you know if you’re putting it down like you should. Don’t listen to ‘Oh, you’re the biggest. You’re the best.’ Don’t listen to that—she says that to everybody. Don’t listen to that. The only way you know is, in the middle of sex, she grabs the back of your head, looks you dead in the face, and calls you the n-word. When you can make her ass forget you’re white, that’s when you know you’re putting it down.” — Gary Owen on I Agree with Myself @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/sandiego
4.21-23 Lil Duval “I’m cheap as hell. Going to the mall with me is just like going to a museum. All we doing is looking and admiring. And I’m the tour guide.” — Lil Duval on Cedric the Entertainer’s Starting Lineup @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com
4.13-15 Michael Ian Black
4.27-29 T.J. Miller
“The beasty is called an American Trump. Its skin is bright orange, its figure is plump; Its fur so complex, you might get enveloped. Its hands are, sadly, underdeveloped.”
“I’m dyslexic, and I got really depressed about it recently, so I ended up slitting my ankles. I left a suicide note. It said, ‘See ya later, crocodiles.’”
— Michael Ian Black from “A Child’s First Book of Trump” @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com
— T.J. Miller on No Real Reason @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com
4.14-15 Steve Wilson
4.28-29 Orny Adams
“My doctor told me the reason that I’m not sleeping is that I’ve got this thing called sleep apnea. For those of you that don’t know what sleep apnea is, it’s when you wake up the middle of the night dead. You snore so hard that in the middle of the night, your lungs and throat get together and say, ‘Let’s kill this motherf**ker.’”
“Let me tell you where it all started for me. I was up in wine country, where you go from vineyard to vineyard with your cup. It’s basically trick-or-treating for adults. I was so drunk by the end of the day I was knocking on people’s houses. They’re like, ‘We’re not even a vineyard.’ I said, ‘I don’t care. You’ve got a big backyard, you must be growing something. Let’s go! Fill it up! And don’t be cheap on the pour.”
— Steve Wilson on Comedy Time @ The Comedy Store, lajolla.comedystore.com
— Orny Adams on Takes the Third @ The Comedy Store, lajolla.comedystore.com
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“Becoming Again,” by Linda Mix Yates
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CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 760.839.4125, artcenter.org Hubcaps repurposed into fine art offer a message of environmental awareness and an alternative to over-consumption. >>>
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CLOCKWISE (from top left): Artwork by Ryder Richards; “Combing the Hair,” by Torii Kotondo; image of Ada Lovelace; “700 Million,” by Kenda Francis
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4.1-5.15 “Diverge/Convene: Contemporary Mixed Media” SAN DIEGO ART INSTITUTE 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.236.0011, sandiego-art.org Local and national artists blend sound, sculpture, video and photography, using disparate elements and materials to create multimedia collages.
4.7-29 “Through the Eyes of an Artist” THE STUDIO DOOR 3750 30th St., North Park 619.255.4920, thestudiodoor.com Artists from both sides of the border use their art to communicate ideas about current issues.
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“To Observe and Wonder: A Short History of the Far-Reaching Minds of Women in Science” WOMEN’S MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA 2730 Historic Decatur Rd., Ste. 103, Liberty Station 619.233.7963, womensmuseumca.org This exhibit at the Women’s Museum presents a look at how women have contributed to the advance of science.
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4.7-5.28 “Modern Japan: Prints from the Taisho Era (1912-1926) and Beyond” SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619.232.7931. sdmart.org Images of romantic fantasies, tranquil landscapes and other scenes by prominent Japanese artists capture Japan’s creative print movements from the early 20th century.
OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE (from top left): “Lobo del Cielo”; “Kikeriki”; “Thirsty Koi”; “Corridade Taxi”; “After the Snow Fell”; “Green River Sockeye”; “Francesca”; “Kolkata”; “Licorice.”
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ADELMAN FINE ART 1980 Kettner Blvd., Ste. 40, Little Italy 619.354.5969, adelmanfineart.com In 2010, Iris Scott used her fingers to paint when she didn’t want to stop to clean her brushes. Now, the Brooklyn-based artist is displaying the vibrant “instinctualist” (think impressionism, but with a twist) paintings she created during that time. >>>
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4.8 “Nightmares” THUMBPRINT GALLERY 920 Kline St., La Jolla 858.354.6294, thumbprintgallerysd.com Artists from the Strange Dreams Art Collective present works focusing on the strange and surreal.
CLOCKWISE (from top left): “Welcome to My Circus,” by Evgeniya Golik; “Donkey Cart Altar,” by David Avalos; photo by Paul Nestor; “Perhaps Hand (Spring),” by Mel Davis.
THROUGH 4.13 “Making Communities: Art and the Border” UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY AT UCSD 9500 Gilman Drive (in the biomedical library building), La Jolla 858.534.2860, visarts.ucsd.edu The border between Mexico and the United States serves as a source of creative inspiration rather than fuel for political rhetoric about two countries at odds.
4.8-5.21 “Women Painters” MADISON GALLERY 1055 Wall St., Ste. 100, La Jolla 858.459.0836, madisongalleries.com Abstract artists display paintings centered on movement, color and emotion.
4.29-30 “Vivid Expressions: Mission Federal ArtWalk” FROM BEECH TO GRAPE STS. AND KETTNER BLVD. TO STATE ST., LITTLE ITALY 619.615.1090, artwalksandiego.org/missionfederal/ Hundreds of fine artists will showcase and sell their works across 17 blocks of Little Italy during this two-day festival supporting ArtReach San Diego, a nonprofit providing visual art workshops for San Diego County schoolchildren.
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WHITE BOX 2590 Truxtun Rd., Ste. 205, Liberty Station 619.225.1803, sandiegodancetheater.org San Diego Dance Theater’s annual showcase returns to Liberty Station, packing a bevy of modern to post-modern performances into 10 evenings of live entertainment.
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4.1-2: Seussical CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido Performances April 1, 2017 April 2, 2017 800.988.4253, 2:00 and 7:00 1:00 and 6:00 artcenter.org From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere (on stage) in this musical medley of the most beloved books by Dr. Seuss, performed by Broadway Theatre Arts Academy. California Center for the Arts 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido
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4.4-9: Finding Neverland
SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE 1100 Third Ave., downtown 619.570.1100, sandiegotheatres.org This musical examines the life story of playwright J.M. Barrie, who – leaning on faith, trust and a little pixie dust – dreamed up one of the world’s most favored fictional characters, Peter Pan.
4.8: Black Grace Dance Co.
Enthalpy of Fusion,” by Anna Katherina Scheidegger
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SPRECKELS THEATRE 121 Broadway, downtown 619.235.9500, spreckels.net New Zealand’s contemporary dance company slots San Diego into its North American tour, delivering a performance that breaks down social, cultural and generational barriers.
4.21-5.27: Heathers the Musical
4.8-5.7: Skeleton Crew THE OLD GLOBE THEATRE 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park 619.234.5623, theoldglobe.org Blue- and white-collar boundaries blur when, in 2008, Detroit’s last operating auto plant faces the possibility of foreclosure, a looming misfortune management attempts to hide from its workers.
4.12-5.7: Travels with my Aunt
4.14-5.7: Margin of Error
BALBOA THEATRE 868 Fourth Ave., downtown 619.570.1100, sandiegotheatres.org The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus belts out tunes from some of Broadway’s most raved-about musicals, including “Wicked,” “Hairspray,” “The Book of Mormon,” “Chicago,” “Hamilton,” “The Lion King” and many more.
4.21-5.28: Silent Sky LAMB’S PLAYERS THEATRE 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado 619.437.6000, lambsplayers.org In an era when women are expected to lay low, Henrietta Leavitt reaches for the stars, making an astronomical discovery at the Harvard Observatory.
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SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE 1100 Third Ave., downtown 619.570.1100, sandiegotheatres.org Just as party girl Violetta Valery opts to settle down with the love of her life, an unwelcome visitor challenges her fairytale (or is it tragic?) ending.
4.28-30: Singin’ in the Rain: In Concert CORONADO PLAYHOUSE 1835 Strand Way, Coronado 619.435.4856, coronadoplayhouse.com Take in every tune from the 1952 flick about one silent film company’s comical transition to sound, marking the making of Tinseltown’s first musical.
4.29: Dance Gallery
WHITE BOX 2590 Truxtun Rd., Ste. 205, Liberty Station 619.225.1803, sandiegodancetheater.org Get up close and personal with the San Diego Ballet in this intimate production that spotlights the company’s emerging choreographers and artists.
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LYCEUM SPACE 79 Horton Plaza, downtown 619.544.1000, sdrep.org San Diego’s newest nonprofit theater, The Roustabouts Theatre Co., launches its inaugural season with a play about a scientist, his wife and students bringing love and deceit down to a science.
4.22-23: Broadway Now!
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NORTH COAST REPERTORY THEATRE 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Suite D, Solana Beach 858.481.1055, northcoastrep.org A man must put mourning his mother’s death in the rearview when his eccentric aunt shows up at the funeral to take him on an unexpected crosscontinental odyssey.
ONSTAGE PLAYHOUSE 291 Third Ave., Chula Vista 619.422.7787, onstageplayhouse.org Westerberg High goes haywire and homicidal in this stage adaptation of “Heathers,” the 1989 film about a not-so-popular student and her new boyfriend’s attempt to bury (literally) the school’s in-crowd posse.
4.21-30: The Full Monty DON POWELL THEATRE 5500 Campanile Dr., College Area 619.594.6884, ttf.sdsu.edu San Diego State University students bare all in this cult film-based musical comedy centering on six unemployed steelworkers turning to stripteasing as a means to make cash.
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THE REEL DEAL APRIL MOTION PICTURE PREVIEW
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DRAMA Director: Marc Webb Starring: Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan IN THEATERS: APRIL 12 After a single man solely responsible for raising his orphaned niece learns the young girl has an astonishing IQ, his own unpleasant mother intervenes and attempts to tear the two apart. >>>
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SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE
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They were never alone. FANTASY | ADVENTURE Director: Kelly Asbury Starring: Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Mandy Patinkin IN THEATERS: APRIL 7 When the lone female living among a tribe of tiny, shirtless beings stumbles upon a map to an undiscovered civilization, she squads up with her blue besties and resolves to find the enclave before a sinister wizard beats her to it.
Family will be broken. CRIME | THRILLER Director: F. Gary Gray Starring: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham IN THEATERS: APRIL 14 An enigmatic woman convinces a reluctant outlaw to return to crime and betray his family in the eighth installment of the high-speed Furious franchise.
GOING IN STYLE You’re never too old to get even. CRIME | COMEDY Director: Zach Braff Starring: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin IN THEATERS APRIL 7 Struggling to makes ends meet during the twilight of their lives, a trio of fed-up oldsters quit playing by the rules and plan to rob the bank that stripped them of their pensions.
THEIR FINEST The spirit of the nation is in her hands. DRAMA | ROMANCE Director: Lone Scherfig Starring: Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy IN THEATERS: APRIL 7 Set during the height of World War II, a screenwriter and the married woman working with him develop feelings they can’t fight while producing a propaganda film.
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SPARK: A SPACE TAIL One hero can save the galaxy. ANIMATION Director: Aaron Woodley Starring: Jace Norman, Jessica Biel, Susan Sarandon IN THEATERS: APRIL 14 Following a planetary invasion led by an evil general, an adolescent monkey and his fuzzy buddies attempt to oust the interloper and retake control of the kingdom.
UNFORGETTABLE When love ends, madness begins. DRAMA | THRILLER Director: Denise Di Novi Starring: Rosario Dawson, Katherine Heigl, Geoff Stults IN THEATERS: APRIL 21 An obsessed ex goes nuts when her onetime hubby finds happiness with a new woman.
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All guns. No control. CRIME | DRAMA Director: Ben Wheatley Starring: Sharlto Copley, Armie Hammer, Brie Larson IN THEATERS: APRIL 21 Sh*t hits the fan fast after a sharpshooting woman brokers a sketchy gun deal in a deserted Boston warehouse.
The moderate rise and tragic fall of a New York fixer. DRAMA | THRILLER Director: Joseph Cedar Starring: Richard Gere, Lior Ashkenazi, Hank Azaria IN THEATERS: APRIL 21 An unorthodox optimist, who mysteriously manages to get by, winds up at the center of an epic scandal when he begins advising an important world leader.
LEAP! Life’s greatest adventures begin with a single... ACTION | MUSICAL Directors: Eric Summer, Éric Warin Starring: Maddie Ziegler, Elle Fanning, Dane DeHaan IN THEATERS: APRIL 21 An orphan girl and her inventive admirer abscond to Paris, whereupon the young lady pursues her dreams of becoming a celebrated dancer.
THE PROMISE DRAMA | HISTORY Director: Terry George Starring: Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac, Charlotte Le Bon IN THEATERS: APRIL 21 Based on actual events that took place during the final days of the Ottoman Empire, this film focuses on a gifted medical student and an accomplished journalist who are each smitten by the same woman.
THE CIRCLE Knowing is good. Knowing everything is better. FANTASY | SCI-FI Director: James Ponsoldt Starring: Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega IN THEATERS: APRIL 28 A bright young woman working for the world’s most powerful company earns the opportunity to partake in a secret project, then quickly learns the corporation’s utopian goals aren’t as innocuous as they appear.
HOW TO BE A LATIN LOVER COMEDY Director: Ken Marino Starring: Eugenio Derbez, Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe IN THEATERS: APRIL 28 While a past-hisprime Casanova waits to inherit the fortune of his elderly, obscenely wealthy wife, she leaves him for a far younger man, forcing the Don Juan to find a new lover to leach off.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): THE CIRCLE (PHOTO COURTESY O F S T X E N T E R TA I N M E N T ) ; F R E E FIRE; NORMAN; THE PROMISE (PHOTO BY JOSE HARO); GOING IN STYLE (PHOTO COURTESY ©2015 W A R N E R B R O S . E N T E R TA I N M E N T I N C . A N D R AT PA C - D U N E E N T E R TA I N M E N T L L C ) ; T H E CIRCLE (PHOTO COURTESY OF STX E N T E R TA I N M E N T ) ; T H E FAT E O F T H E FA S T F U R I O U S ; U N F O R G E T TA B L E (PHOTO COURTESY © 2015 WARNER B R O S . E N T E R TA I N M E N T I N C . ) .
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LOOK WHO’S ROCKIN’ AMERICA’S FINEST MUSIC SCENE BY GEORGE VARGA
San Diego can rock and roll with the best of them – and not just because of the earthquakes. From Jewel, Switchfoot and P.O.D. to Tom Waits, Rocket from the Crypt and Andra Day, this fair city has produced more than its fair share of top talent over the years. On that note, here are 10 local bands and solo artists worth tuning into now.
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Ilan Rubin: bandleader, drummer (and drummer in Nine Inch Nails) Established: 2008 Genre: Alternative rock Record label: Command Music Biggest hit: “I wish I could answer that question. Let me get back to you on that one.” ONLINE: thenewregime.com Facebook: @TheNewRegime (11K followers) Twitter: @IlanRubin (33K followers) / @TheNewRegime (1K followers) Instagram: @IlanRubin (32K followers) / @TheNewRegime (6K followers) Worst day job: “The only job I ever had outside of playing music was giving drum and guitar lessons when I was in high school.” If it weren’t for music, I’d be: “Having a really hard time figuring that out.” What’s next: “I’m in the recording phase for my third solo album as The New Regime right now. I’m playing a July festival date with Nine Inch Nails in New York.” Of note: In addition to The New Regime and Nine Inch Nails, Ilan Rubin’s other credits include albums and tours with Paramore and Angels & Airwaves. “I want to take my music as far as I possibly can. I think my music is diverse, creative and smart, and there’s something there for everybody. It can’t be pigeonholed.”
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VARI Established: 2011 Genre: Pop, electro, jazz, flamenco Label: Formerly Prodisc Records in Mexico; now in negotiations with several labels. Biggest hit: “Habanera” ONLINE: juliavari.com Youtube: JuliaVari Facebook: @JuliaVariOficial (12K followers) Twitter: @JuliaVari (2K followers) Instagram: @JuliaVariMusic (1K followers) Worst day job: “When I was doing musical theater in New York City, I worked at a pastry shop. They did not have ‘artist-friendly’ hours – and I had 6 a.m. shifts. Obviously, that didn’t last long; I was fired after arriving late and half asleep.” If it weren’t for music, I’d be: “Dead.” Next local gig: May 4, The Loft at UCSD (Price Center E, 9500 Gilman Dr., Ste. 0077, La Jolla). Of note: Julia Vari studied voice, piano, theory and composition at the Eastman School of Music and musical theater at New York University. “Probably one of the more unusual aspects of my music is that I sing in eight different languages. I have always loved languages, and it is easier for me to learn, because they say that both bilingual people and musicians are better language learners. Besides the variety of languages, I consider myself a very versatile singer and musician, and people often have a hard time defining my genre, which I think makes my style a lot more interesting.” K.C. ALFRED
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Established: 2013 Genre: Hip-hop Label: RCA Records Biggest hit: “Chill Bill”
Established: 2011 Genre: House, techno Record label: Circulate ONLINE: Facebook: @ThisIsLeeK (11K followers) Twitter: @ThisIsLeeLee (2K followers) Soundcloud: ThisIsLeeK Instagram: @Lee_K_ (8K followers)
ONLINE: youngrobstone.com Facebook: @YoungRobStone (11K followers) Twitter: @YoungRobStone (31K followers) Instagram: @YoungRobStone (41K followers)
Worst day job: “I worked at Home Goods when I was 16 years old. My first and last ‘clock-in’ job.” If it weren’t for music, I’d be: “A chef, maybe. I love food and I cook when I can.” Next local gig: At Bang Bang (526 Market St., Gaslamp) later this spring. Of note: Lee K (short for Krysinski) has a degree in business marketing from California State University, Los Angeles.
Worst day job: “My first job at Sea World. I worked at the Shipwreck Cafe and I hated everything about it – except the free Sea World and Del Mar Fair tickets.” If it weren’t for music, I’d be: “I don’t know, probably lost.” Next local gig: April 9 at The Observatory (2891 University Ave., North Park). Of note: On March 3, Rob Stone performed at a concert headlined by Los Angeles rapper YG at the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater at SDSU. “It’s the best gig I’ve done because it was the biggest crowd yet and it was in my hometown.”
“As an artist, it’s hard to understand exactly how others perceive you. I put my heart into all of my work and I have a somewhat specific taste in music, (and) I think it shows. Short term, I’d like to release a lot of the music I’ve been working on this year. Long term, I’d like to start doing events under my label and also working on a (bigger) live show.”
“My music is me, and only I can do me. I just want to make people feel.”
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voodoo Scott Tournet: vocals, guitar, harmonica Matt Bozzone: drums Ty Kiernan: percussion Evan Lucas: bass Brad Nash: baritone sax Travis Klein: alto sax Willie Flemming: trombone ONLINE: elektricvoodoo.com Facebook: @ElektricVoodoo (2K followers) Instagram: @ElektricVoodoo (600 followers) Twitter: @ScottTournet (1K followers)
Established: 2016 Genre: World beat, rock ’n’ roll Record label: Independent Biggest hit: “‘Secrets’ or ‘Boyfriend’; it’s hard to say. We really love the idea of the album as a whole.” (Scott Tournet) Worst day job: “Certainly not the worst – it was actually one of the better ones – but maybe the one that surprises people was that I was an exterminator.” (Scott Tournet) If it weren’t for music, we’d be: “Lost.” (Scott Tournet) Next local gig: April 29 at Winstons (1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach). Of note: Elektric Voodoo leader Scott Tournet co-founded Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, which he was a member of from 2002 to 2015. “We’re combining elements of world music, American music, focused songwriting and improvised moments in a way that we haven’t heard anyone else do. Our music is rhythmically powerful and fun, but it also has deeper layers underneath, musically and lyrically, if you want to explore it further. We want to create something fresh and timeless, and to not compromise artistically. Most importantly, though, we want to have fun and savor the journey.” (Scott Tournet)
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Established: 2011 Genre: Americana, country, roots rock, jazz, blues, rock Biggest hit: “I Fall in Love Too Fast” ONLINE: nenaanderson.com / brawleyup.com Twitter: @NenaAnderson (1K followers) Instagram: @NenaAnderson (2K followers) / @BrawleyUp Facebook.com: @NenaAndersonMusic (2K followers) / @BrawleyUp (1K followers) Worst day job: “Maybe I’ve been lucky, but I’ve never had a terrible day job. I’ve always tried to make the best of things. There was one time when I worked for a marketing company when I was 19. I lasted one day. That first day of training and work, I discovered it was a door-to-door sales force, trolling the business parks. No thanks.” If it weren’t for music, I’d be: “Designing, cooking, gardening. I still do all those, too. I’d also be stressed out and not very happy – music is the great leveler and release, emotionally and physically. When I’m not playing music, I’m not whole. I don’t play music for other people, I play for my own sanity. Of course, I do need an audience for music to be my job. It’s always astonishing to me that people appreciate what I do.” Next local gig: April 2 (and the first Sunday of every month) at Solace & Moonlight Lounge (25 East E St., Encinitas); April 22 at the Casbah (2501 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy); April 29 at Bar Pink (3829 30th St., North Park). Of note: In addition to her Americana band, Nena Anderson leads the honky-tonk county group Brawley and performs once a month with a string jazz trio in Palm Springs. “I don’t believe in trying to please everyone or smoothing edges to make things palatable. I sing and I write and try to deliver my performances with complete honesty. I want my audience to feel what I felt when I wrote a song. And, for better or worse, I don’t feel confined by any particular genre. I love to nod to my influences, whether with a straight country-style song or jazz-inflected vocal. I often will mix up a set that way. It keeps it interesting for me and for my audiences. Artistically, I’m always trying to find an emotional, gut connection with my audiences, to create an understanding that no one is alone, and that we all share similar ups and downs.”
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white Established: 2006 Genre: Jazz Biggest hit: “Scarlet Tanager” ONLINE: Youtube: JoshuaWhiteMusic Facebook: JoshuaWhite.MusicPage (1K followers) Twitter: @jwNewMusic (1K followers) Instagram: @joshuawhitemusic (1K followers) Vimeo: TheJoshuaWhiteMusicPage Soundcloud: TheJoshuaWhiteMusicPage Worst day job: “I have only pursued music.” If it weren’t for music, I’d be: “Pursuing a Ph.D. in comparative literature at UCLA. I find the study of literature incredibly stimulating, and also how the study of literary texts and traditions from around the world can lead to deeply subtle readings of themes explored, from class, power structures and ideas about what’s most commonly referred to as ‘gender’; to religious beliefs, race and racism, nationalism and xenophobia; to taboos surrounding sex and sexuality.” Next local gig: April 22 at Dizzy’s (1717 Morena Blvd., Morena District). Of note: Jazz and funk keyboard legend Herbie Hancock has hailed Joshua White as “a great artist” with “immense talent” and a “daring and courageous approach to improvisation on the cutting edge of innovation.”
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“It’s not for me to decide what sets my music apart. I want to continue to nourish my love for books and reading, because, ultimately, that is where I find my inspiration for music. Wrestling with challenging text, or even reading for pleasure, I believe, nurtures one’s ability to visualize – and a strong ability to visualize, coupled with a powerful ability to clearly communicate an idea, are invaluable qualities to have as a musician, or more specifically, a musical improviser. For me, the technical aspects of playing an instrument are secondary to the process of cultivating ideas within one’s own mind.”
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THE SCHIZOPHONICS Pat Beers: guitar, vocals Lety Beers: drums Brian Reilly: bass Established: 2008 Genre: Garage-rock (“but with more of a soul and R&B take”) Label: Pig Baby and Sympathy for the Record Industry Biggest hit: “Red Planet” ONLINE: schizophonics.com Facebook: @TheSchizophonics (3K followers) Twitter: @SchizophonicsSD (1K followers) Instagram: @TheSchizophonics (1K followers)
Worst day job: “Working for a health insurance company and calling hospitals that overcharged. I got fired; I had a big exit.” (Pat Beers) “I was the manager at a back-rehab facility. My staff was fine, but sh***y administrators ruined it.” (Lety Beers) “When I drove a cab in North County; I was robbed several times.” (Brian Reilly) If it weren’t for music, we’d be: “Depressed.” Next local gig: July 14 at the Casbah (2501 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy). Of note: When not performing on their own, The Schizophonics tour with El Vez (the Mexican Elvis) in the Little Richard tribute band The Little Richards. “We try to express ourselves freely on stage and make records we’d enjoy and would like to listen to, with music that makes people move. Music used to be about putting on a show, but a lot of bands now have lost that. We want to combine good music with a visually captivating show.” (Pat Beers)
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Nancarrow Graham Nancarrow: vocals, guitar Joe Weisiger: bass Russel Hayden: pedal steel guitar, lap-pedal and harmony vocals Ron Kerner: drums Established: 2011 Genre: Country Label: Currently independent Biggest hit: “Smokey Tavern” ONLINE nancarrowmusic.com Facebook: @NancarrowOfficial (3K followers) Instagram @GrahamNancarrow (11K followers) / @NancarrowOfficial (1K followers) Twitter: @NancarrowMusic (1K followers)
Worst day job: “I can’t say I’ve had a horrible day job, honestly. Not on record at least.” (Graham Nancarrow) If it weren’t for music, I’d be: “Twenty pounds heavier and playing baseball.” (Graham Nancarrow) Next local gig: April 15 at Belly Up (143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach). Of note: Graham Nancarrow is the son of the late San Diego TV newscaster Loren Nancarrow. “We always talked about music, and my dad would quiz me and see if I could guess whatever song was on the radio,” he says. “He taught me a lot. He was a country-music DJ in New Mexico while he was in college, so he was pretty damn good at music trivia.”
“It’s not easy spilling your guts out onto a piece of paper and then singing it over some chords. I’ve learned that songwriting is a craft that takes hard work; and, oftentimes, it’s painful. Sometimes the songs are therapeutic, like writing in a journal. I see it kind of like painting a picture for one’s ears instead of one’s eyes. I don’t want to paint a crappy picture, so to speak. So I reckon heart is what sets us apart. That constant drive to create and not to settle with mediocrity. A lot of people can play, sing and write, or press ‘play’ on their laptop and turn some knobs, and that’s cool. Good on them. One thing, though, if the heart ain’t there, that’s the first thing that shows. And, without it, there ain’t nowhere to go.”
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GOLDFISH Dom Peters: acoustic bass, keyboards, production David Poole: tenor and soprano sax, samplers, production Established: 2005 Genre: House, jazz, electronica Label: Armada Records and Sony Music Biggest hit: “Honestly, it depends who you ask, since we have five albums to choose from. Our song ‘Fort Knox’ went into the iTunes Top 10 after being featured in the 2010 Kia ‘Soul Hamster’ TV commercial.” (David Poole) ONLINE: goldfishlive.com Youtube: Goldfishlive Facebook: @Goldfishlive (205K followers) Twitter: @Goldfishlive (92K followers) Instagram: @Goldfishlive (34K followers) Snapchat: goldfishlive
Worst day job: “We have only ever been musicians and producers. This is the best job in the world.” (Dom Peters) If it weren’t for music, we’d be: “Probably surfing. That’s one reason we moved here from South Africa.” (David Poole) Next local gig: April 8 at Bang Bang (526 Market St., Gaslamp) Of note: In 2007, Goldfish teamed with South African President Nelson Mandela, Annie Lennox, Peter Gabriel, Ludacris and other stars for the 46664 World AIDS Day Concert at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park. “Our goal is making beautiful music, with artistic integrity, that moves people on and off the dance floor. We’re like a weird combination that’s halfway between two oceans of music – electronica and jazz – and trying to bridge the gap. As far as the EDM world goes, (we’re) outsiders… and jazz musicians don’t necessarily understand what we’re doing. But our audience understands. And they’re not over-thinking it. They’re just digging it. And, maybe, that’s what music always should be about.” (Dom Peters)
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Music festivals bring together legions of adoring fans whose collective heart beats faster in anticipation of world-class headliners taking the stage. When a yearning for unforgettable experiences blends with live performances on this scale, the result is an indelible and harmonic mark on concertgoers’ musical memories. Take a look at the fests rockin’ the West in 2017. By Scott McDonald
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WHEN WE WERE YOUNG APRIL 8 – 9, 2017 The inaugural run of this Orange County festival lives up to its name with veteran co-headliners Morrissey and Descendents boasting a combined 75 years of making music between them. But the rest of When We Were Young’s eclectic 37-band roster includes everyone from Alkaline Trio, Beach Fossils, Cage the Elephant and AFI (on Saturday) to Dr. Dog, Taking Back Sunday, FIDLAR and Silversun Pickups (on Sunday). San Diego will be sending a pair of representatives to the festival debut as well. Redhot surf punk trio The Frights and legendary local indie rockers Pinback will perform on Sunday. THE OBSERVATORY GROUNDS 3503 S. HARBOR BLVD. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA WHENWEWEREYOUNG.NET
STAGECOACH APRIL 28 – 30, 2017 Cleanup from six completely bonkers days of Coachella will barely be complete when glow sticks give way to cowboy boots, and the twang returns to the desert. Once again, some of country music’s biggest names will headline each of Stagecoach’s three nights: Dierks Bentley, Shania Twain and Kenny Chesney. But check the smaller font, and that’s where things get really interesting. Living legends Jerry Lee Lewis and Willie Nelson will perform, and fans will also get to see Cyndi Lauper, The Zombies, Los Lobos and others embrace their country side. And, in the event that anything goes wrong, Kiefer Sutherland (scheduled to perform on Sunday, April 30) will be on hand to save the day. EMPIRE POLO CLUB 81-800 AVENUE 51 INDIO, CALIFORNIA STAGECOACHFESTIVAL.COM
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Girl Talk, Coachella, 2014 (by Andrew Jorgensen)
COACHELLA APRIL 14 – 16 & APRIL 21 – 23, 2017 In a move that caused everyone’s flower crown to collectively wilt, Beyoncé recently decided that maybe it wasn’t the best idea to anchor the middle night of Coachella’s back-to-back weekends while pregnant with twins. Thankfully, fresh from performing at the Super Bowl in Houston, Lady Gaga jumped in. And while there’s sure to be a few fans still upset they won’t get to see Queen Bey, replacing her with the “Poker Face” singer was an incredible save. The rest of the three-day bill still offers a premier lineup, including Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Future, Travis Scott, New Order, Dillon Francis and the XX. EMPIRE POLO CLUB 81-800 AVENUE 51 INDIO, CALIFORNIA COACHELLA.COM
Clockwise from top: When We Were Young, Descendents; “Escape Velocity,” Coachella, 2014 (Andrew Jorgensen); Jason Aldean, Stagecoach, 2014 (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
CALIFORNIA ROOTS MAY 26 – 28, 2017
LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE It took Lighting in a Bottle (LIB) a few years to find the right home, but it seems as if the nomadic gathering has finally located a perfect site in Monterey County. Founded and facilitated by the trio of L.A.-based brothers responsible for The Do LaB at Coachella, the “transformational” music festival features peripheral experiences including yoga classes, guest speakers and group meditation – all carefully orchestrated in a green-as-possible environment. With each passing year, LIB’s list of compelling performers has grown. This year’s lineup continues that tradition, showcasing Kaytranada, Bob Moses, Bonobo, Rüfüs Du Sol, Richie Hawtin, Bassnectar and Jhené Aiko. San Diego representation comes in the form of the B-Side Players and Israel Maldonado.
It has to be tough going up against two other major festivals (Lightning in a Bottle and Bottlerock) in the same general region on the same weekend. Time will tell if they fall so close to each other next year. Presented as “a movement” versus a music festival, California Roots is based on a foundation of reggae and roots, expanding beyond that realm with hip-hop and downtempo acts. So, while Rebelution, Soja, Iration, Yellowman the Easy Star All Star and San Diego’s own Tribal Theory will take the lead this year, acts like Nas, Jurassic 5 and Thievery Corporation will be on hand to broaden the festival’s already all-inclusive vibe.
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Lightning in a Bottle, 2016 (D. Zetterstrom); Damien and Stephen Marley, California Roots, 2016 (Josue Rivas); BottleRock, 2015 (Courtesy of BottleRock Napa Valley)
Set in the heart of wine country over Memorial Day weekend, this three-day festival is billed as the “first taste of summer.” While the region’s best wine and culinary offerings contribute to the draw, the main attraction here is the roster of headliners, which includes Maroon 5, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and Foo Fighters. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Roots, Ben Harper, Modest Mouse and Fitz & the Tantrums are also among the 80-some acts scheduled to play. Some of San Diego’s best and brightest will also be on hand, namely Andra Day, Little Hurricane, Hirie and the Redwoods Revue. 575 3RD ST., NAPA, CALIFORNIA BOTTLEROCKNAPAVALLEY.COM
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Previous page (p.64): (Left to Right): Lightning in a Bottle, 2016 (D. Zetterstrom); Snowglobe, 2016 (Andrew Jorgensen); CRSSD, 2017 (Arlene Ibarra); Billy Idol, Outside Lands, 2015 (Ben Irwin); Distrikt Camp, Burning Man, 2016 (Andrew Jorgensen); Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, KAABOO, 2016 (Misael Virgen / San Diego Union-Tribune); Stagecoach, 2016 (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times); Outside Lands, 2016 (Andrew Jorgensen); Blood Brothers, FYF, 2014 (Ben Irwin) Previous page (p. 65): (Left to Right): The Chainsmokers, KAABOO, 2016 (Chadd Cady / San Diego Union-Tribune); Burning Man, 2016 (Andrew Jorgensen); Outside Lands, 2016 (Andrew Jorgensen); Coachella, 2014 (Andrew Jorgensen); Stagecoach, 2016 (Courtesy of Stagecoach Festival); CRSSD, 2017 (Arlene Ibarra); CRSSD, 2017 (Arlene Ibarra); Rodrigo y Gabriela, BottleRock, 2016 (Courtesy BottleRock Napa Valley); Social Distortion (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
FYF JULY 21 – 23, 2017 Boom. And just like that - FYF is all grown up. Founded in 2004, the one-time acronymless “F--k Yeah Fest” has expanded into three days. Held in L.A.’s Exposition Park since 2009, the annual music-centric festival started as a one-day event across multiple L.A. venues and a record store. But FYF has turned into a juggernaut of its own, with a yearly line-up reveal that’s as highly anticipated as any of its counterparts across the country. This year’s recently-announced roster is arguably FYF’s best, with acts like Nine Inch Nails, Missy Elliot, Björk, Frank Ocean, Iggy Pop, A Tribe Called Quest, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Solange and Run The Jewels scheduled to perform. EXPOSITION PARK 700 EXPOSITION EXPOSITION PARK DR. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA FYFFEST.COM
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Metz, FYF, 2015 (Ben Irwin); Duran Duran, Outside Lands, 2016 (Andrew Jorgensen)
AUG. 11 – 13, 2017 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of this three-day festival held in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Featuring solar-powered stages, a recycling program, refillable water stations and workshops that educate attendees on organic food and farming, this Bay Area music and arts festival aims to be as eco-friendly and green as possible. Last year’s diverse roster of performers included Radiohead, Lana del Rey, Ryan Adams, Major Lazer, LCD Soundsystem, Chance The Rapper and the first-ever festival performance from The Muppets’ Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. (This year’s lineup was not released before press time.) GOLDEN GATE PARK SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SFOUTSIDELANDS.COM
BURNING MAN AUG. 27 – SEPT. 4, 2017 Not a music festival per se, this event is a citizen-created, art-filled temporary city that exists for nine days and culminates with the ritual burning of a gigantic wooden effigy. What started as a few friends celebrating the summer solstice on a beach in 1986 has steadily grown into a cultural phenomenon that drew 70,000 participants to the desert last year. And while there are musical acts that do play during the decades-old gathering, the focus continues to be on the art of the event. 2017 attendees are being asked to create interactive rites, processions, elaborate images, shrines, temples and visions that fall under this year’s theme of “radical ritual.” BLACK ROCK DESERT, NEVADA BURNINGMAN.ORG
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Burning Man, 2016 (Andrew Jorgensen); CRSSD, 2017 (Arlene Ibarra); Eddie Vedder (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
SEPT. 8 – 10, 2017 Tucked along a beautiful stretch of the Pacific, Doheny State Beach has served as a prime festival spot for decades. The annual blues festival held at the scenic locale turns 20 this year, and the longrunning Doheny Days Festival hosted bands including Jane’s Addiction, Weezer and The Flaming Lips over the years. Ohana, which has grown since its inception, now runs for three days, raises money and awareness for coastal parks and has pulled out a lot of the stops in its bookings. This year’s 24-band lineup boasts big names including Eddie Vedder, Jack Johnson, Social Distortion, Fiona Apple, The Pixies and TV on the Radio. DOHENY STATE BEACH, 25300 DANA POINT HARBOR DR. DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, THEOHANAFEST.COM
CRSSD FALL 2017 Although the lineup won’t likely drop until summer, set aside a few weekends in late September/early October for the fall version of CRSSD Fest. In just a few years, this bi-annual festival at Waterfront Park has become a premier EDM destination, attracting some of the biggest DJs and producers on the globe. In March, CRSSD’s spring edition featured Flume, Marian Hill, Bob Moses, Claude Von Stroke, Alunageorge and more. Their yearcloser should be even better. WATERFRONT PARK, 1600 PACIFIC HWY. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, CRSSDFEST.COM
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KAABOO SEPT. 15 – 17, 2017 It’s baaaaaaack. And it’s bigger than ever. Last year, the music, comedy, art and food fest in San Diego’s backyard doubled down on its 2015 debut with a lineup that included Aerosmith, The Chainsmokers, Fall Out Boy, Lenny Kravitz and Cypress Hill. Now, this annual festival-on-the-rise continues its upward trajectory with headlining performances by Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Muse. Weezer, Jane’s Addiction, Ice Cube, Logic, David Guetta, Garbage and Kesha will help to round out the 70-plus band roster. Recent San Diego Music Award winner Trouble in the Wind will also be on-hand to represent Carlsbad, and there will even be a set by 15-time NBA AllStar Shaquille O’Neal. Look for KAABOO’s stand-up comedy lineup to be revealed soon. DEL MAR RACETRACK & FAIRGROUNDS 2260 JIMMY DURANTE BLVD. DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, KAABOODELMAR.COM
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SNOWGLOBE DEC. 29 – 31, 2017 SnowGlobe is the “coolest” of the region’s annual music festivals. Taking place on the Lake Tahoe Community College field, the three-day experience trades warm weather and flip-flops for fresh powder and snow boots, combining skiing and snowboarding with live music and a New Year’s Eve celebration. Last year’s lineup included The Chainsmokers, Flume, Odesza, Marian Hill, RL Grime, Rüfüs Du Sol and Major Lazer. (This year’s lineup was not released before press time.) LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1 COLLEGE WAY, S. LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA SNOWGLOBEMUSICFESTIVAL.COM LEFT: Foster the People, KAABOO, 2015 (Hayne Palmour IV / San Diego Union-Tribune). ABOVE: Snowglobe, 2016 (Andrew Jorgensen). BELOW: Andrew Jorgensen himself.
For more than a decade, photographer Andrew Jorgensen has traveled the globe, transforming the way people view live music and festivals worldwide. Based in San Diego, he travels to more than a dozen festivals each year, capturing stolen moments and sprawling panoramas. The compelling imagery he creates manages to convey in two dimensions the musical energy and intense human emotion contained within the festival landscape. Jorgensen holds in-house media team positions with top United States music festivals including Coachella Music and Arts Festival, Bonnaroo and Outside Lands; and shoots transformational festivals including Lightning in a Bottle, Symbiosis and Envision Festival (Costa Rica). His commercial photography clients have included Campbell’s Soup, Hilton Hotels and several of San Diego’s leading hospitality firms. View and purchase exhilarating digital works of art from Jorgensen’s expansive collection at Jorgensen Photography (jorgphoto.com, @jorgphoto).
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Peanuts and Cracker Jack may be immortalized in song as the snacks of choice for American baseball, but fans longing for something more filling have plenty to choose from at Petco Park this year. On April 7, the San Diego Padres host their first home game of the 2017 season. Not counting a few new entries to be announced on Opening Day, here’s a current guide to the ballpark’s culinary offerings, which promise to make game days a home run (even when the home team doesn’t). >>>
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Retired San Diego Padres All-Star pitcher Randy Jones launched this restaurant concession known for its sauce, a sweet/spicy concoction first developed by Jones’ grandfather. Try it on beef brisket, hot dogs and other grillables. Field Level #124; Upper Deck #304, #309, #320.
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San Diego’s favorite homegrown burger joint is known for its big, fat messy burgers, where too much is never enough. Field Level Mercado and #131; Upper Deck #300, #306. >>>
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YOGURTLAND EXPRESS THE BAKED BEAR San Diego pals Rob Robbins and Shane Stanger founded The Baked Bear, which serves gourmet ice cream sandwiches on fresh-baked cookies. Field Level #104
California-based Yogurtland has opened two soft-serve yogurt locations on Petco’s Field Level. One serves six varieties and toppings; the smaller outlet carries two flavors. >>> Field Level #107, #121.
MR. SOFTEE The Philadelphiaborn soft-serve ice cream chain arrived at Petco in 2016, serving its creamy frozen deliciousness in miniature plastic helmets and floats. Field Level #104, #115, #121; Toyota Terrace #215; Upper Deck #311, #320.
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LUCHA LIBRE GOURMET TACO SHOP Named for the colorful Mexican sport of masked wrestling, this family-owned San Diego-born eatery is known for its TJ dog, an all-beef hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with grilled veggies; and its enormous Surfin’ California burrito, stuffed with steak, shrimp, fries and chipotle sauce. Toyota Terrace #211.
MIGUEL’S COCINA From the Brigantine family of restaurants, this Mexican eatery is famous for its fish tacos and white sauce. Field Level #104. >>>
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To say that Trevor Schneider has a cool job is an understatement. As the U.S. Brand Ambassador for Reyka Vodka, he travels the world, educating hospitality heroes about the virtues of the first Icelandic vodka and the only one that leaves the country. “It’s really a dream job for me in a lot of ways,” Schneider says. “The opportunity to get on a plane and be in front of people in a matter of hours presenting and sharing the story of Reyka and my story of hospitality – it’s an amazing thing.” A New Jersey native, Schneider currently calls Manhattan’s lower-east side home during the few times of the year he’s not on the road. DESCRIBE REY KA’S TAST E? It starts off a little bit sweet, moves onto citrus notes and ends with a white-pepper-like taste. It’s very unique. Vodka’s technically supposed to be colorless, odorless and flavorless. But, as it is, Reyka has a little bit of character. I describe it as a ‘vodka-flavored vodka’ because of the resources we use. We want to make sure that the spirit of Iceland stays in the spirit. It’s a terrible pun, but it really works. WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT REYKA’S DISTILLATION PROCESS? Iceland has arctic spring water, which is already some of the purest water in the world – even purer than most bottled waters. The water we use for Reyka is completely untreated and makes up for 60 percent of the final product. There’s also a tremendous amount of geothermal energy in Iceland, and our distillery is 100 percent powered by it, leaving no carbon footprint whatsoever. And we utilize lava rock as our filtration mechanism. It’s a natural, effective and efficient way to remove impurities from our spirit. H OW’D YOU GET T HI S J OB? I fell into hospitality after college. I had a degree in computer science and ended up working in that field for a little while. Not being emotionally or mentally fulfilled, I quit and became a high-school substitute. Then, I decided I wanted to get into TV and film acting. And what happens when you get into entertainment in the (New York) City is you get into hospitality. I booked a couple acting gigs, but wasn’t so successful. Yet, I was making money in hospitality and I was having fun. I fell in love with the job and the bar became my stage. Then I started to travel with this because my personality is a bit larger than life. And I just kept taking it to the next level. That was 10 years ago, and what I do now is what I was attempting to do then.
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THE SOUTHSIDE “This classic cocktail from Chicago includes lime juice, Reyka and a little bit of simple syrup. Shake, add mint and serve in a couple glass. It’s approachable, but sophisticated.”
PEQUEÑO DIABLO “This ‘little devil’ includes Reyka vodka, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, maple syrup and fresh lemon juice, then it’s topped with soda. It’s a long, very refreshing drink. In California, it can be good for all times of the year, but back east, it’s more seasonal.”
B LO O DY M A RY “With a Reyka bloody Mary, there’s not the question of ‘Is there vodka in this?’ Because we don’t strip it away, that character is in there.” Follow Trevor Schneider at facebook.com/trevorschneider and @cocktailninja on Instagram.
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Located on the roof of the Western Metal Supply Co. building, this quick-service outlet serves the San Diego chain’s famed rotisserie chicken, fresh fish tacos, wok bowls and burritos. Western Metal Supply Co. building.
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Overlooking left field, this open-air bar and restaurant has beer on tap and a buffet. Western Metal Supply Co. building.
K STREET GRILL Burgers, chicken sandwiches, beer and hot dogs. Field Level #131.
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CARDIFF SEASIDE MARKET Coastal North County’s favorite supermarket opened an outlet at Petco in 2014. Head there for the market’s famous marinated tri-tip (otherwise known as “Cardiff Crack”). Or check out the flatbreads, sandwich bar, hot bar, cold salads and fruit, as well as fresh juice, organic sodas and craft beers. >>> Field Level #107.
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One of San Diego’s first craft breweries, this Solana Beach-born chain serves its own beer, pizza and ever-so-delicious Beer Buddies – tasty pizza crust bites brushed with garlic or Cajun spice and served with ranch dressing or marinara sauce. Field Level #104, #121; Toyota Terrace #213; Upper Deck #311.
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BOARD AND BREW This San Diego chain serves gourmet sandwiches, including the popular Turkado, a turkey, jack cheese and avocado sandwich on sourdough bread. Field Level #109; Toyota Terrace #207.
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ANDWICHES GAGLIONE BROTHERS In 2004, San Diego brothers Joe, Andy and Tony Gaglione launched this familyowned company known for its cheesesteaks served on imported Philly rolls. Sandwiches, including “The General,” have names inspired by family members. Field Level #125; Upper Deck #319.
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EAFOOD ZENBU SUSHI Enjoy sushi rolls with beer, wine and a view of left field. Roll options include the salmon roll, albacore roll, crunchy roll and more. Toyota Terrace #224.
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VIEWPOINT BREWING COMPANY What happens when two gourmet chefs team up to open a brewpub? The answer to that will be revealed when this brewery-equipped restaurant opens along the banks of the San Dieguito Lagoon, becoming Del Mar’s first beermaking business in the process. Expect approachable, “everyman” eats exhibiting
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BLACK PLAGUE BREWING There was a time when beer was safer to drink than water. Now it’s simply more fun to drink than H2O, enough that a team of entrepreneurs that includes pro skateboarder Jordan Hoffart is getting in on the action of this operation, which is set to JARRED DOSS
PACIFIC: What made Norton a standout 80 schilling Scottish-style ale, a Kolsch, a few candidate and how’s he putting his stamp on single, double and triple IPAs, as well as some Monkey Paw? fun one-offs. I’m just looking to learn, refine Scot Blair: It had less to do with brewing skills and and improve with each brew. more to do with his ethos. Nick carries himself with a humble confidence, and I respect that. It’s far What’s on the horizon for your businesses? easier to teach a smart person to brew good beer I have some plans for Monkey Paw, namely than it is to teach a code of ethics to anyone that getting some core beers produced and packaged doesn’t desire to make people around them better. on a larger scale with some sensible distribution. Success comes This began a from a teamyear and a half I FEEL IT’S TIME first mentality. ago, and it’s FOR US TO CIRCLE close to coming All our beers are becoming to fruition. THE WAGONS TO Nick’s beers. PROTECT THE He is making What are your INTEGRITY AND measured views on the adjustments to state of San QUALITY REPUTATION stay consistent Diego’s brewing OF SAN DIEGO BEER. with and develop industry? beer profiles as Our region’s we see fit. He is going to be great! reputation has been hurt by the infiltration of Big Beer with their fake craft brands, as well as How’s it been taking control over South Park’s crafty businesspeople who care more about silly brewing program? trends and Instagram likes than this city’s history It’s not a complete face-lift, but it’s definitely a and legacy. That said, we are the strongest beer different gear. I’m a completely different person city in the world, and there are still altruistic (from the previous brewer), so obviously things entrepreneurs with brilliant old-school ideologies lean toward my specific tastes, with the beers doing exciting, new-school things. I just leaning towards “balance first” flavor. It’s all about hope more brewers and brewery owners take working hard, building a stronger team and that approach, because I feel it’s time for us to making it all about the story of what is in the circle the wagons to protect the integrity and glass. South Park’s portfolio includes a classic quality reputation of San Diego beer.
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Few beers embody the breweries that produce them as succinctly as this crisp, aromatic crowd-pleaser. Infusing a traditional Bavarianstyle pilsner recipe with copious amounts of Amarillo and Citra hops gives a nod to the original Eppig Brewing, which was opened by a German immigrant in New York in the mid1800s, then brought back to life in San Diego by the original owner’s descendants last year behind Old World lagers augmented by hoppy West Coast ales. The best of both these worlds can be found in this brilliant brew. Eppig Brewing, 3052 El Cajon Blvd., Suite C, North Park. eppigbrewing.com
The seventh annual edition of this dual exploration of craft beer and compatible cuisine will bring some thunder and lightning to the house the Bolts bolted from. Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd., Mission Valley, noon (VIP) & 1:30 p.m. (general admission), mvcbf.com
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APRIL 22 | SAN DIEGO CITYBEAT FESTIVAL OF BEERS Live musicians band together with an orchestration of craft ales and lagers to raise money for the San Diego Music Foundation at this annual outdoor brew-haha. The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., North Park, 1 p.m. (VIP) & 2 p.m. (general admission), citybeatbeerfest.com
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UNI STOUT Stouts brewed with oyster shells — and sometimes the bivalves that occupy them — originated in the U.K. and have been revitalized by American brewers within the past few years. That base-recipe receives a simultaneously ultra-local and out-there spin at the recently opened Pariah Brewing, where brewmaster Brian Mitchell infuses his stout with freshly harvested uni from sea urchins sourced at Linda Vista’s Catalina Offshore Products. That oceanic delicacy and sea-salt add a salinity that keeps this roasty brew dry and extra-drinkable. Pariah Brewing Company, 3052 El Cajon Blvd., Suite B, North Park, pariahbrewingco.com
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PROMOTION
CHEERS TO YOU!
If you’ve ever spent a good time out at The Duck Dive, PB Shore Club, Miss B's Coconut Club or The Fish Shop in PB or Encinitas, you’ve gotten a little taste of what our establishments are all about. Beyond what meets the eye and passes through the lips, however, is a behind-the-scenes sensation that has been a main ingredient in our recipe for success. Since we hired them in 2012, an incredible full-service public relations agency in San Diego has made us shine through strategic brand creation, intuitive marketing, media relations and social media. We’re talking about Alternative Strategies, and no, this isn’t an advertisement for them. It’s a huge thank you to its owner and operator, William Lopez and his multi-faceted, talented team. We put them through the ringer—not only during our grueling selection process—but every day since then, as they relentlessly churn out compelling words and relevant visuals to elevate our exposure and pump up each and every one of our unique restaurants and bars. They understand who we are, and how important it is that we stay true to a signature style as we continue to build our brand.
Cheers to you for partnering with us over the past five years as brand ambassadors who have an innate sense of what works. You have helped make our establishments very So, thanks Alternative Strategies.
much of what they are today, and our success in this competitive industry, is yours as well. Billy Ramirez
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Matcha NORTH PARK’S TRENDY NEW TEA RETREAT IS THE TALK OF THE TOWN
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ith an exquisite pink interior balanced by fluorescent green beverages, Holy Matcha is among the hottest new spots to open in San Diego this year. Not bad, considering the café’s drink menu consists of just four items. As the city’s only café specializing in matcha (an ancient beverage made from powdered tea leaves), Holy Matcha opened in March, serving both traditional and contemporary versions of the antioxidant-rich drink Asian cultures have enjoyed for ages. And customers have been lining up to imbibe. “Since this is San Diego’s first
matcha café, I wanted to offer some variation, because there are so many different grades to matcha,” says owner Geraldine Ridaura. “But, at the same time, I didn’t want to complicate it too much.” For starters, there’s the ceremonial version of the tea, served hot in a traditional bowl called a chawan. And then there’s the premium-grade matcha, which retains more of an umami (savory) flavor. “The ceremonial matcha has a smoother taste and almost sweet notes to it at the end,” Ridaura says, “where the premium is a bit more earthy and has some bitter notes to it.” In the brief time Holy Matcha’s been open, however, the café’s other two drinks seem to have been more popular among locals. The much-loved matcha latte can be prepared hot or cold, and with either almond milk or
coconut milk. The shop’s unique citrus-forward beverage has also been a smashing success. “The matcha lemonade is very refreshing,” says Ridaura. “We hand-squeeze fresh lemons every day, add some mint leaves, then add a little bit of soda water to give it a kick. It’s perfect for a warm, sunny day.” New to the world of matcha? Don’t fret. The cafe’s matcharistas are more than happy to help first-time customers place their orders. And all of Holy Matcha’s drinks are prepared in a Japanese bowl by hand. “Everything is made to order, prepared and served traditionally and unsweetened,” says Ridaura. “Even if you get a lemonade, we will ground the powder, add the lemon water, whisk it by hand, then serve it in a cup.” Matcha’s growing popularity in recent years means the
drink now appears on menus at more local coffee shops and restaurants. But Ridaura assures San Diegans her green powder is the best around. “This isn’t Starbucks’ matcha,” she says. “All of our matcha is 100 percent natural and shadegrown in Japan, so it lacks the sun’s light and overproduces chlorophyll. That’s why it’s so rich in antioxidants and amino acids.” Still need another reason to try matcha? “The benefits are endless,” Ridaura says. “Matcha fights inflammation and calms the brain, yet still keeps you focused. It also relieves stress (and) aids in weight-loss.” Coffee may turn green with envy. HOLY MATCHA 3118 University Ave., North Park holymatchasd.com, @holymatcha
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KINE,SEALED ON LEAVING HOSPITALITY FOR A JOB WHERE THE GRASS IS GREENER
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company. As one of M Delivers’ nearly two dozen drivers, she helps downtown, Uptown and Point Loma cannabis patients pack their pipes and enjoy their edibles. In honor of 4/20, here’s insight into what drives this driver. PACIFIC: What do you love most about your job? CASSANDRA PEARSON: Just getting the patients what they need to feel comfortable and medicate. It’s very demanding and it’s hard being on the road all day, but when you get to help this little old lady who’s going through chemo and you’re providing her something that actually makes her feel better, it’s pretty rewarding.
Given the stigma that still surrounds marijuana, does your family support your chosen profession? Yes, actually. My parents are very supportive. I was very secretive about it in the beginning but I realized, if I can’t be open and positive about this, how is anybody else ever going to either? So now I tell everybody. What distinguishes M Delivers from other delivery companies? Customer service and professionalism. With a lot of delivery services out there, you have some kid show up in a tie-dyed T-shirt hours late. When you order through us, you’re going to
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D, DELIVERED have somebody professional, on time and welleducated about the products. What’s your preferred method of consuming cannabis? Obviously, when I’m on the road and driving to see patients, I’m not medicating. But I do use a high-CBD, low-THC cartridge from Mighty Pen. It’s non-psychoactive, which gives you an overall calming effect without actually being high. It keeps my stress level down; I smoke mostly for anxiety. It does just what I need without all the other nasty side effects of being too high and stoney.
All-time favorite strain? Jack Herrer. I love the smell and the effect. It’s a really great sativa and it’s my Saturday go-to when cleaning the house. Typically, if I’m smoking flower, I’m definitely rolling a joint. It’s kind of like a whole ritual of sitting down, grinding up the weed and rolling it up. It’s the end-of-the-day reward to take the day away. Some people sit down and have a glass of wine, and I feel like I definitely am one to more turn to that whole ritual of the joint. If you were a strain of marijuana, what would your name be? Wild Child.
If you could smoke up with anyone, who would it be? The group of kids from That ’70s Show, in a basement smoke session. I’ve always loved their random banter. Need to re-up? M Delivers offers home-delivery across San Diego County and mail order service throughout California. Dope!
M DELIVERS mdelivers.com @FollowMDelivers 1.800.CANNABIS
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4.18 @ CAL COAST CREDIT UNION OPEN AIR THEATRE, AS.SDSU.EDU/CALCOAST The Doggfather returns once again to San Diego – this time with fellow weed enthusiasts Method Man, Redman, and Cypress Hill in tow. >>>
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Brit punk legends take a victory lap to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic debut, “Damned Damned Damned.” L.A. pop-punk sister act Bleached opens the show.
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4.1: Squirrel Nut Zippers
@ Music Box, musicboxsd.com Bandleader Jimbo Mathus and drummer Chris Phillips reformed the swing revivalists last year to coincide with the 20th anniversary of their 1996 smash LP, “Hot.” Things went well and they’re back for more. B.
4.1: DJ Quik
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The rapper and producer hasn’t released a solo album since 2014’s “The Midnight Life,” but the West Coast hip-hop legend did collaborate with fellow Compton rapper Problem on last year’s “Rosecrans” EP. C.
4.2: Passenger
@ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/sandiego Smash single “Let Her Go,” from the English singer’s 2012 fourth record “All the Little Lights,” has more than 1.3 billion views on YouTube. His latest album, “Young as the Morning, Old as the Sea,” came out in September. D.
4.3: Tiffany
@ Belly Up, bellyup.com The ’80s “I Think We’re Alone Now” singer has continued to write and perform while working in TV and film, even releasing her first full country record, “Rose Tattoo,” in 2011. She wrote and produced her latest album, “A Million Miles,” last year.
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@ Belly Up, bellyup.com The Academy Award-winning actor released four solo albums before hooking up with the Boxmasters in
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4.6: Alina Baraz
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The young singer is opening for Coldplay this fall and counts Sam Smith as a fan. And if that isn’t enough, her latest single, “Electric (feat. Khalid),” is nearing 10 million streams. G.
4.6: Jeezy
@ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/sandiego Atlanta rapper Jay Wayne Jenkins (aka Jeezy) released his seventh studio album, “Trap or Die 3,” in October. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The widely announced follow-up, “Snow Season,” has been pushed back to later in 2017. H.
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@ Valley View Casino Center, valleyviewcasinocenter.com Grammy Award-winning rock trio and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees hit the road on their Revolution Radio North American Tour. Led by Laura Jane Grace, Florida rockers Against Me! open the show. K.
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@ Belly Up, bellyup.com Originally the singer of Black Uhuru, the vocalist and composer has gone on to release more than a dozen solo albums. The Jamaican legend stops in San Diego as part of his 2017 Peace and Love Africa Tour. L.
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@ SOMA, somasandiego.com The Seattle band released their third album, “Signs of Light,” in September. They also honored Tom Petty recently with a performance at the Musicares Person of the Year gala.
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@ Belly Up, bellyup.com The local band’s latest, “Wandering Soul,” hit the top spot on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart and also got them nominated for a pair of San Diego Music Awards. I. 4.8: Coastal Country Jam SD
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4.9: Desiigner
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The 19-year-old Brooklyn rapper hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with his single “Panda.” His highly anticipated debut album, “The Life of Desiigner,” is rumored to be coming soon. >>>
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@ Waterfront Park, coastalcountryjamsd.com Save a horse and ride a cowboy along the downtown waterfront at this country music festival for ages 21+. Justin Moore, High Valley, Jordan Rager, Stephen Wesley and Daniel Bonte will perform live, while cowgirls and boys enjoy full bars, BBQ, beer, food, a mechanical bull and line-dancing on a grand scale.
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4.10: of Montreal
@ Music Box, musicboxsd.com Songwriter and front man Kevin Barnes is still going strong with his Athens, Ga., psych-rock outfit. He released their 14th studio album, “Innocence Reaches,” last August. He followed it with the surprise release of an EP, “Rune Husk,” earlier this year.
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@ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/sandiego The Atlanta-based rapper made his name with mixtapes, but released an official EP, “Savage Mode,” with St. Louis beatmaker Metro Boomin last year. He recently signed to Epic Records, so expect a proper full-length in the near future.
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4.10: Kristin Kontrol
@ The Hideout, casbahmusic.com/venues/hideout/ Former San Diego-based singer Kristin Welchez (aka Dee Dee of the Dum Dum Girls) returns to her onetime home to promote her debut solo album, “X-Communicate.” C.
4.11: Subhumans
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The hardcore Brit punks (not to be confused with the Canadian punk rock band of the same name) have gone through multiple hiatuses and haven’t released an album since 2007. But vocalist Dick Lucas (also of Citizen Fish) continues to lead the almost all-original lineup through multiple tours.
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4.11: A Perfect Circle
@ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast Maynard James Keenan’s (Tool, Puscifer) super group hasn’t released an album since 2004’s “Emotive,” but new music is said to be on the way. The band still includes original lead guitarist Billy Howerdel, as well as Smashing Pumpkins co-founder James Iha. F.
4.12: Father John Misty
@ Humphrey’s, humphreysconcerts.com Fresh from an appearance on “Saturday Night Live” in March, the former Fleet Foxes drummer released his third album as Father John Misty, “Pure Comedy,” this month. He also produced an accompanying 25-minute short film about the process of recording the album.
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@ Humphrey’s, humphreysconcerts.com The former CRSSD headliner returns to San Diego in support of her second studio album, “The Altar,” released in September. It was produced in conjunction with Brit singer/producer SOHN.
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4.16: Little Dragon
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The Swedish electro-pop quartet hasn’t released an album since 2014’s “Nabuma Rubberband,” but they just dropped a new single, “High,” in February. They hit San Diego between weekend appearances at Coachella. I.
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@ Belly Up, bellyup.com The reggae legends return once again to San Diego with indomitable bandleader Frederick “Toots” Hibbert leading the charge. He still brings it like he just turned 34 instead of 74, but it’s probably smart to see these innovators while you still have the chance.
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New York prog rockers broke with their tradition of concept albums and released “The Color Before the Sun” last year. It was their first album not connected to The Amory Wars storyline. H.
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4.17: Local Natives
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The L.A.-based quintet released their third full-length, “Sunlit Youth,” last September. It was recorded in Thailand, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Hawaii and California. K.
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4.19: Mitski
@ The Irenic, theirenic.com The 26-year-old singer/songwriter released her critically acclaimed fourth studio album, “Puberty 2,” last year. She hits San Diego in between appearances at Coachella. M.
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4.20: Lil’ Wayne
@ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast Weezy hits San Diego as part of the 2017 Kloser 2U Tour, one of three separate tours the rapper has planned for the year. He’s also set on releasing four separate projects, including the highly anticipated “Tha Carter V.” >>>
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Tech N9NE
@ HOUSE OF BLUES, HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO Kansas City rapper Aaron Dontez Yates (aka Tech N9ne) returns to San Diego in support of his 17th studio album, “The Storm,” released in December. It features collaborations with everyone from Logic and Gary Clark Jr. to Bizzy Bone and Boyz II Men.
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4.20: Reverend Horton Heat
@ Belly Up, bellyup.com Founder and namesake Jim Heath (along with longtime members Jimbo Wallace and Scott Churilla) continues to lead this long-running psychobilly trio. Their last release was 2014’s “REV.” B.
4.20: Califone
@ The Hideout, casbahmusic.com/ venues/hideout/ Los Angeles-by-way-of-Chicago bandleader Tim Rutili brings the long-running Califone back to San Diego. The band is touring on the release of their “Insect Courage” EP from last year, as well as celebrating two decades of making music.
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4.20: Twin Peaks + Hinds
@ The Irenic, sodabarmusic.com A double dose of awesomeness as Chicago’s Twin Peaks joins forces with Spain’s all-girl rockers Hinds. Both bands released albums in 2016. D. 4.20: Lee Fields & The Expressions
@ Music Box, musicboxsd.com Last here in November, the man who loves the soul and funk of James Brown so much they call him “Little JB” brings his highenergy show back to San Diego for another round.
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4.22: Pixies
@ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast Frank Black and the gang return to San Diego after the pioneering indie rock outfit released their sixth studio album, “Head Carrier,” last year. F.
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@ Sycuan, sycuan.com Although he was just here in October, the award-winning country superstar returns once again to support his latest studio album, “On Purpose,” released in 2015. >>>
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The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and actress continues to tour in support of her 2015 release, “Balas y Chocolate.” It features appearances from Juan Gabriel and Juanes.
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4.24: Chance the Rapper
@ Valley View Casino Center, valleyviewcasinocenter.com Despite the Chicago-based rapper releasing his albums for free, his latest, 2016’s “Coloring Book,” took home the Grammy for Best Rap Album. This show is sold out. B.
4.25: Jamey Johnson
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The Grammy-nominated country singer from Alabama was last here in October and has been working on his seventh studio album for a while now. C.
4.25: The 1975
@ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast Another act that hit SD in October but just can’t stay away, the Brit rock quartet released their sophomore LP, “I like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It,” a year ago. D.
4.26: Willie Nelson & Family
@ Humphrey’s, humphreysconcerts.com The 12x Grammy Award winner, 9x CMA Award winner, and Kennedy Center Honoree returns once again to San Diego. E.
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4.28: Kings of Leon
@ Mattress Firm Amphitheater, livenation.com The Nashville-based family affair keeps rolling with their seventh album, “WALLS,” released in October. G.
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4.30: The Wedding Present
@ Casbah, casbahmusic.com David Gedge is the only remaining original member of the veteran Brit indie rockers, but the singer and musician continues to add to their legacy with the release of their ninth album, “Going, Going…” last year.
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@ CASBAH, CASBAHMUSIC.COM The son of Malian Grammywinner Ali Farka Touré, Vieux
4.28: Sallie Ford
@ Casbah, casbahmusic.com The Portland singer and songwriter no longer performs with her band The Sound Outside, and she just released her second album without them, “Soul Sick,” last month.
has continued his father’s musical legacy with a solid catalog of his own. His latest, this month’s “Samba,” features all new songs recorded live in front of an audience.
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WOMEN+WHISKEY MEET TWO BARTENDERS WHO SAY YOU DON’T KNOW JACK UNTIL YOU MEET THEIR GENTLEMAN.
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Where are you from? Born and raised in Sunny San Diego. What’s awesome about the bar you work at? I love the people I get to work with and work for. However, the whiskey list, with almost 300 whiskies, is a nice benefit to working here as well. With a couple of different bars inside Urge Gastropub & Whiskey Bank, there is something for everyone. What cocktail are you making today? This is Treating Connie, named for my mom, who is a loyal Jack Daniels drinker and has been since before I was born. She keeps a bottle of Gentleman Jack in her liquor cabinet for when she wants to treat herself. This cocktail combines Gentleman Jack with blackberry liqueur, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and a house-made mixed berry marinade. I garnish it with more berries and some fresh mint to brighten it up. Why does Gentleman Jack work well for this cocktail? The soft citrus notes marry well with the berries, and the oak and vanilla round the cocktail out as a whole. What makes this a great cocktail for women who are just getting into whiskey?
Gentleman Jack is beautifully smooth and slightly sweet, which lends to an easy sipping experience. Pairing it with the berries sweetens it up a little more and makes it approachable for even the most novice of whiskey drinkers. What makes this a great cocktail for women who are already experienced whiskey drinkers? The Gentleman Jack is the star in the cocktail. The ingredients are there to enhance the flavors, not to cover them up. What is your first experience with whiskey? My most memorable experience involves a bottle of whiskey, my beautiful friend Jill, a stoop and a Thanksgiving dinner we walked out on because everyone was annoying us. We talked for hours, passed the bottle back and forth and became some of the best friends that night. What advice would you give to women wanting to get into drinking whiskey? Start with something a little sweeter like a “wheated” whiskey, a sweeter bourbon or a Tennessee sipping whiskey. If you ever want to try, come see me at any one of our three locations: Urge Gastropub & Whiskey Bank, 101 Proof or Urge Gastropub & Common house. I’m here for you.
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Where are you from? Locally planted and grown in San Diego. What’s awesome about the bar you work at? Dumpling Inn Shanghai Saloon is a unique gem that brings together western flair with oldworld Shanghai. We don’t just make great cocktails, but also serve amazing Chinese food. With 30 beers on tap and wideselection of whiskies, it’s unique for a Chinese restaurant. What cocktail are you making today? I am making something I call Lady of the House; it features Gentleman Jack, lemon juice, lavender syrup and honey. I wanted to make something that was elegant and sophisticated – but not overly complex – that someone would be able to replicate it at home. Why does Gentleman Jack work well for this cocktail? Gentleman Jack gives this cocktail its kick. Its warm, sweet nature helps to pull together all the different layers and flavors. What makes this a great cocktail for women who are just getting into whiskey? It has just enough of whiskey that you know your sipping on something with some oomph, but not so much that you don’t want to take a second sip. It’s romantic and fun, with no strings attached. What makes this a great cocktail for women who are already experienced whiskey drinkers?
Lady of the House highlights how versatile Gentleman Jack can be. In this particular cocktail, it shows how it can help to highlight flavors while adding depth and warmth. Whiskey doesn’t always have to be associated with cigars and dark mahogany walls. It can be light, refreshing and sipped outside in the San Diego sun. What is your first experience with whiskey? My first experience with whiskey was with Mr. Jack Daniels. I had never had alcohol before and ended up buying a bottle of Jack Daniels. I have very fond memories of my first tryst with whiskey and Jack. What advice would you give women wanting to get into drinking whiskey? I highly suggest getting some friends together and tasting a few side-by-side. You don’t have to take shots of it, just enough to coat your pallet to savor the flavors. Sharing the experience with someone makes it less intimidating and more fun. Or join us for one of our Woman and Whiskey events at Shanghai Saloon. ADVERTISEMENT SPONSORED BY JACK DANIELS.
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4.1: PEGBOARD NERDS
@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com The Scandinavian super squad (Danish DJ Michael Parsberg and Norwegian DJ Alex Odden) just released their single “Voodoo (feat. Tony Junior)” and remixed The Chainsmokers’ “Paris.” San Diego is the third stop on the pair’s current 25-date “Revenge of the Nerds” tour.
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@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com Also part of the duo FAED with Las Vegasbased DJ Five, this co-writer of the hit “Shots” with LMFAO and Lil Jon got his start at L.A. radio station Power 106 FM.
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@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com This Brit electro-pop trio was founded at the University of Cambridge and won a 2015 Best Dance Recording Grammy for their single “Rather Be.” Their recent collaboration with Sean Paul and Anne-Marie, “Rockabye,” has hit No. 1 in 13 countries and is still currently charting across the globe.
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@ Valley View Casino Center, valleyviewcasinocenter.com This 18-and-up, two-night, EDM paint-party extravaganza celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Life In Color concert series. It features N.Y.based EDM trio Cash Cash, Canadian turntablist A-Trak, British DJ/producer Rusko and more.
4.19: SOHN
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The London-born producer, singer and songwriter released his second album of electrosoul, the 10-track “Rennen,” in January. It’s a follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2014 debut “Tremors” and translates as “to run” in German.
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4.28: UZ
@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com Little is known about the true identity of the constantly masked DJ, but he did just team with Two Fresh for the release of the single “Stockholm White (feat. Elliphant)” in February. His new EP, “Moments of Life,” is out this month.
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4.7: TOKIMONSTA
@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com The L.A.-based DJ, also known as Jennifer Lee, released her fourth solo album, the seven-track “Fovere,” last year. It features collaborations with fellow Angeleno up-and-comers Anderson .Paak and Gavin Turek.
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4.7: ABOVE & BEYOND
@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com Founders of the Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep record labels, the Grammy-nominated Brit DJ trio of Tony McGuinness, Jono Grant, and Paavo Siljamaki released their fifth studio album, “Acoustic II,” last year.
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4.28: LIL JON
@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com The Grammy-winning King of Crunk returns to San Diego. The DJ and actor released the single “Take It Off” with Yandel and Becky G last year, and recently appeared on AMC’s “The Walking Dead” discussion show, “Talking Dead,” to speak about sixth-season episode “Hostiles and Calamities.”
4.21: JULIAN JORDAN
@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com This 21-year-old Dutch DJ has already collaborated with EDM powerhouses like Sander van Doorn and Martin Garrix in his young career. And he’s apparently wasting no time in 2017. He’s already released two singles this year: “Always” with CHOCO and “Say Love” with Sj.
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4.28: LOUIS FUTON
@ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com Building his name on official remixes for the likes of Future, Logic, Mos Def, Wiz Khalifa and more, this 23-year-old Philadelphia-based DJ just released his latest single, “Surreal (feat. RKCB),” last month.
4.14: BASSJACKERS
@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com First meeting in high school, the Dutch DJ duo of Marlon Flohr and Ralph van Hilst have released singles on their home country’s Spinnin’ Records since 2010. Their latest for the label is the song “Can’t Take It,” which features Denver electro-trio Breathe Carolina and 20-year-old Florida-based singer Cade.
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4.22: EDX
@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com Swiss-born Italian DJ and producer Maurizio Colella (aka EDX) released his latest single, “Dharma,” in February, and alongside Nora En Pure, released a remix of Alok’s “Hear Me Now” last month.
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@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com The London-based, hip-hop and trap DJ/ production duo Stööki Sound (DJ Lukey and Jelacee) joins forces with the Slovenian-born, Austria-based DJ Joker for a dual performance in San Diego.
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PHOTOS AND VIDEO* BY DAVID BROOKS MATCHMAKING BY JESSICA PELLIGRA
THE RHYTHM METHOD
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mainstay on America’s Finest music scene, DJ/ producer Schoeny (aka Justin) spins at Analog, Backyard Kitchen & Tap, Bootlegger, Florent, Oxford Social Club and Vin de Syrah, among other popular local venues. In March, he also had show dates scheduled for New York, Chicago and Tucson. This evening, however, Justin’s got a big date – a blind one – with Andrea, a yogi from the Midwest. The two met half an hour ago in the Epic Limo that’s about to drop them off at downtown’s new Lionfish for dinner. Before they arrive, let’s review the pre-date interviews. PACIFIC: Where are you from and where do you live now? ANDREA: I’m from a small, one-stoplight town in Indiana. I currently live in Little Italy, San Diego. JUSTIN: I’m from Northern California, Hayward to be exact, and I’m currently living in San Diego.
*Yep, video. And this one’s really good. Watch it at pacificsandiego.com.
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What do you do for a living? ANDREA: I sell tea on Instagram. JUSTIN: Music producer, DJ, Instagram model and meme god. Check me out on Instagram @schoenypony. Why are you going on a blind date in PACIFIC magazine? ANDREA: Because I didn’t get accepted on “The Bachelor.” JUSTIN: Because I’m single and 33 – the f*** you think? Ha! Who am I? What am I doing with my life? But seriously, let’s make some babies. I’m joking. Chill out. What do you do for fun? ANDREA: I spend most of my time being active, whether it’s outdoors hiking or dancing on the tables at Parq. JUSTIN: Play golf, travel, stalk my exes on Facebook – normal-guy stuff. What are you best at? ANDREA: Taking tequila shots with no hands. JUSTIN: Gettin’ liiiiiit. What do you suck at? ANDREA: Adulting.
JUSTIN: Being attentive. What are you looking for in a date, physically and/or otherwise? ANDREA: Abs – a guy who is fit and active is sexy. Also, someone who makes me laugh. If you know how to change a tire, that’s pretty cool, too. JUSTIN: I’m looking for someone that’s well put together and confident. A woman that is comfortable in her own skin – you’d be amazed how hard that is to find in San Diego. Shout out to my exes. Physically, she’s got to be fit, or at least be into herself enough to take pride in what she looks like. Basically, I want to date Lady Gaga. >>>
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Describe your special brand of sex appeal in five words or less. ANDREA: A ball of sloppy seduction. JUSTIN: Jeff Goldblum meets Nic Cage. What do you like least about yourself? ANDREA: My ability to lose everything. Like, thankfully my head is attached. JUSTIN: Being right all the time. It gets really annoying and makes it hard to be humble. I’m really, really, really humble. Rate yourself on a scale from one to ten for looks. ANDREA: Sixty-nine. JUSTIN: Pi. Rate yourself on a scale from one to ten for personality. ANDREA: Ninety-six. JUSTIN: A solid 3.5. That’s a nine on the f***-boy scale, by the way. What’s your biggest fear? ANDREA: My parents seeing my phone photo
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album. JUSTIN: Chris Hansen walking into my kitchen. What traits could your date exhibit that would be complete deal-breakers? ANDREA: Being boring or a virgin. I don’t know which is worse. JUSTIN: Selling Fit Tea on Instagram is a deal-breaker. Will the night end with a kiss, something more or something less? ANDREA: I don’t kiss and tell, but I cleaned my sheets … in case. JUSTIN: Not sure. I don’t usually kiss on the first date, but this is PACIFIC mag, so maybe I gotta step out my comfort zone. Or take my shirt off – either, or. What’s the most important thing in the world? ANDREA: Love. And money, because money can buy yoga pants. JUSTIN: Send nudes.
When their limo pulls up to the new Pendry San Diego hotel, Andrea and Justin step out onto Fifth Avenue and head inside Lionfish to enjoy a seafood-forward presentation by Chef Jose “JoJo” Ruiz. Oysters, a Big-Eye Tuna Pizza and MapleSriracha Pork Belly BLTs arrive at their table as they talk over cocktails for an hour or so. >>>
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y the time they’re ready to leave the restaurant, the daters appear to be on-track to making sweet music together. They jump back into the limo and head up the street to House of Blues to see a concert. Before heading inside, they’re split for mid-date debriefings. PACIFIC: How’s it going so far? ANDREA: Going great. I have had a fantastic time. He has been super enthusiastic, fun and witty – very witty – which is exactly what I wanted. JUSTIN: It’s going spectacularly. What were you first impressions? ANDREA: My first impression when he opened the door was actually very relieved, because he was tattooed. I like that, like a lot. That means he is very open to everything. I have a few tattoos, too, so I thought, “We are going to have a great time together.” JUSTIN: She’s cute. She’s wearing a really nice dress. Is this the type of person you’d normally date? ANDREA: Absolutely.
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JUSTIN: No. I don’t know what my type is, just a little different, I guess? But, I mean, she’s bangin’. I don’t know, just not really my style, but at the same time, I can see myself being with her. What do you think of the way your date is dressed? ANDREA: I like the way that he is dressed. I think he could have dolled it up a little bit more for a date, however, casual is always good. JUSTIN: Really nice f***in’ dress. How was your experience at Lionfish? ANDREA: It was amazing. The food was so fantastic, I don’t know if there is any place in San Diego that can top it. The appetizers were amazing. JUSTIN: Everything was great. We had a lot of appetizers. I actually didn’t know it was more seafood, but I love seafood, and it was great. What did you eat/drink/do there? ANDREA: We had this tuna appetizer pizza. The lobster was amazing; the oysters were fantastic. The drinks – oh, my gosh – beyond amazing. I had a few vodka cucumber drinks that were great. JUSTIN: We had some oysters – not sure what
kind; they were exotic oysters. The drinks were really good; I was really impressed by the drinks. Everything else was good. I think we had sea bass and some pork; both were spectacular dishes. What’s the most attractive thing your date has done so far? ANDREA: I think feeding me my food at one point was attractive. We had a fun time feeding each other and playing around with it and the sushi and the chopsticks. JUSTIN: Shove some seafood down my throat – she fed me. >>>
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What’s the least attractive thing? ANDREA: That he was saying he doesn’t drink; that’s a bummer – not necessarily unattractive, but bummed me out. Something else unattractive is he doesn’t really say “please” and “thank you.” He could use a little more pleases and thank-yous. JUSTIN: She grabbed my dick while we were walking to the bathroom, which could be on either end of the spectrum – it could be on the “that was really hot” or it could be “least attractive.” I’ll leave that up to the audience that’s reading.
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Rate your date on a scale from one to 10 for looks. ANDREA: Nine. JUSTIN: Eight, solid eight. And for personality? ANDREA: 9.5. JUSTIN: Solid eight. Do you want to kiss your date right now? ANDREA: I think it is questionable. I could possibly kiss him. JUSTIN: I do. I don’t think I am going to have to make the move. I feel like she is going to do it.
Does your date want to kiss you? ANDREA: I think he is thinking about it. JUSTIN: Oh, 100 percent. Now if I’m going to kiss her back, I’m not sure. I might just turn the cheek and let her know what time it is, keep it interesting. TBD. Actually we already kissed in the bathroom. We told you we were leaving the table to go make-out. How and when will the date end? ANDREA: I think it will end with either a good-night kiss or him in my bed – because I am not ending up in his bed, that’s for sure. JUSTIN: Not sure. It’s kinda whatever is going to happen is going to happen, but it’s looking pretty promising for me. I don’t know about her. >>>
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A LIVE SHOW AND A SURPRISE ENDING… OR IS IT?
hen Andrea and Justin arrive at House of Blues after the mid-date break, they grab a table on the balcony. Then, as rapper Shwayze takes the stage, the crowd goes wild – and the magazine crew finally leaves the couple alone to enjoy the rest of their evening away from the camera. The next day, we call to see what we missed.
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JUSTIN: Great. I’ve always loved that venue.
PACIFIC: How was your experience at House of Blues? ANDREA: House of Blues was a great vibe. It was my first time there, so I was really excited. The music was fantastic. I’m a huge Shwayze fan.
When did you get home? ANDREA: At some point between 2 a.m. and sunrise. JUSTIN: Late
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Where did you go after the concert? ANDREA: After leaving House of Blues, we went to the opening of the Oxford Social Club in the new Pendry. JUSTIN: We went to the grand opening of Oxford Social Club, and it was amazing.
Was there a kiss or romantic exchange?
ANDREA: My memory is a little hazy, but I believe there was a kiss or make-out session in the limo for the camera. Oh, wow – I can only imagine how sloppy it was. Sorry, Justin. JUSTIN: Yeah, she forced a kiss on me at the House of Blues. I felt like I was kissing my cousin. Not into it. How and when did the date end? ANDREA: It ended as soon as we arrived at the Oxford Social Club. We split after I found my friends and forgot his name while introducing him. JUSTIN: It ended at Oxford. I ditched her five minutes after we arrived. >>>
Fill in the blanks: I wish my date had a bigger “blank” and a smaller “blank.” ANDREA: Bigger feet and a smaller neck tattoo. JUSTIN: I wish my date had a bigger tolerance for alcohol and a smaller appetite for drinks.
What was the worst part of the date? ANDREA: My date being completely sober; me drinking double. The hangover sucked. JUSTIN: She tried to feed me dessert and jammed the f***in’ fork into my teeth.
What’s the funniest thing that happened during the date? ANDREA: I forgot his name, maybe a few times. I thought it was funny. I don’t think he did. JUSTIN: She grabbed my crotch while I was walking to the bathroom.
Will there be a second date? ANDREA: No. He was really cool, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t do DJs. They always one-up me with the AUX cord. JUSTIN: Are you serious? I could barely make it through the first one. She seems like a rad chick, just not my type.
What was the best part of the date? ANDREA: It was really fun trying out the new restaurant Lionfish. The food was amazing, and I had a guy hand-feeding me oysters. JUSTIN: Oxford Social Club, because that’s where I ditched her, and I love that place. Their slogan is “Be sophisticated, or not.” Obviously, I chose the latter.
What’s one thing your date should know before going on another date? ANDREA: Warn her you don’t drink, so that, when you show up, she can already be drunk. JUSTIN: Don’t get so drunk. Or, if you’re going to get drunk, be nice and don’t yell at the limo driver.
What could have made this date better? ANDREA: Roofies. JUSTIN: Drugs. Anything else you’d like to add? ANDREA: Hey, guys, I’m still single. Hit me on the DM. JUSTIN: For more updates on my incredible single life, follow me on Instagram @schoenypony. AFTERMATCH: Whoa. This music issue blind date sure had more face-biting, d***-grabbing and cousin-kissing than previous episodes, huh? Luckily, the PACIFIC crew brought a video camera (watch a PG-13 version at pacificsandiego.com). Andrea and Justin may not have found love in each other, but these two hard-rockin’ singles are sure to be back in the swing soon enough – probably before the next song comes on. And the beat goes on…
Thank you to (and promotional consideration provided by): Epic Limo, 858.270.LIMO (5466), epiclimo.com; House of Blues, 619.299.2583, houseofblues.com/sandiego.com; Pendry San Diego, 619.738.7000, pendryhotels.com/san-diego.
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