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y father began instilling an appreciation for music in me at an early age, often to my annoyance. We couldn’t go for a car ride without him challenging me to his version of “Name That Tune,” an old-timey game made obsolete by smartphones and the Shazam app. By the third grade, I could tell Lynyrd Skynyrd from Ted Nugent, and The Eagles from James Taylor. My earliest memories of seeing pride on my father’s face are from when I guessed the songs correctly. As I grew, and developed my own taste for music, I began to despise the square crap my father would play. While I was rocking out to Soundgarden, he was grooving to Tom Petty. While I was Rage-ing Against the Machine, Dad was mellowing out to Daryl Hall & John Oates. He even had a poster signed by the pair hung in his office. I scoffed in disgust every time I passed it. When I was 16, our typical father/son clashes were compounded by a move from San Diego to Seattle. We butted heads for months. I was rebelling (read: being a 16-year-old A-hole) out of resentment for having to move; he was stressed from a major job change and the pressure to make the transition worthwhile for the family. To reestablish common ground, he surprised me with a trip to San Diego and tickets to a Chargers/Raiders game — what had been a yearly tradition for the two of us before the move. On December 15, 2001, my father and I set up our two-strong tailgate party early to soak up the SoCal sunshine (you take what you can get when living in the depths of a Seattle winter). Bugging the people tailgating in neighboring stalls, we blasted The Who’s Who’s Next in its entirety, just jamming-out together and talking. Next we moved on to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. He told me stories about his life surrounding the time the albums were released and confided in me some of the trouble he used to get into. It was the first time I can remember him ever talking to me like a peer, rather than like his son. In traditional Chargers’ fashion, we ended up losing 13 to 6, but all I remember about that game was the two-man tailgate party beforehand that put the rental car’s battery to the test, and my father and I on the path to becoming best friends. Our shared love of music was the catalyst that led to our finally connecting on an adult level, and it’s a subject that continues to bring us closer to this day. I grew to love his favorite bands, the same ones I once despised. I went to Tom Petty and Bob Dylan concerts in college, and introduced him to The Black Keys and The Shins. The last time I was home, I got him hooked on Portugal! The Man. And, as I finish writing this note, I’m listening to “Las Vegas Turnaround” by Hall & Oates. I think it’s about time I steal that signed poster from his office. Kyle Hall Editor-in-Chief

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The Song Remains the Same

y parents gave me a Fisher-Price record player in 1975. They also gave me precisely one 45 (that’s a 45-RPM record single, in case you were born in the age of CDs): “Dueling Banjos,” a 1955 instrumental by Arthur “Guitar Boogie” Smith. I played the record 10 times a day for six months, which freaked me out a dozen years later when I saw the movie Deliverance. In 1978, I heard Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” for the first time — the live version from The Song Remains the Same. Its impact wouldn’t really hit me until college. My brother, Joel, knew every word to The Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” within three days of its release in 1979. He was 11. I slow-danced to three songs in a row at my Bar Mitzvah party in 1983: “Every Breath You Take” by The Police, “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler and “Separate Ways” by Journey. We picked up the pace with Prince’s “1999.” My first concert was the Cars’ Heartbeat City Tour. They played at The Spectrum, in Philadelphia — the stadium was demolished in 2010. “You Might Think” was my favorite tune. I wore that three-quarter sleeve t-shirt all summer in 1984ww. The first time I had a song with a girlfriend was in 10th grade. It was “I’ll Stop the World and Melt With You” by Modern English. I really would have stopped the world. The theme song at my senior prom was Alphaville’s “Forever Young.” That was 1988. Now, most of my high school classmates are 43 years old. I had an 18-inch subwoofer in my 1984 Toyota Celica in college. Bumping Biz Markie’s “Just a Friend,” Digital Underground’s “The Humpty Dance,” N.W.A.’s “F#ck Tha Police” and Beastie Boys’ Paul’s Boutique album made my trunk rattle like a tin can in 1989. My four (or so) years at University of Michigan were filled with Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley and occasional roadtrips to see the Grateful Dead. When the Dead played “Scarlet Begonias” into “Fire on the Mountain” at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, I had an out-of-body experience — and mostly Ds on my report card. Dad was pissed… Mom’s finding out now. Joel and I went to see the movie Groundhog Day a week after dad died in 1993. I had heard Sonny and Cher’s 1965 hit, “I’ve Got You Babe,” a thousand times before, but it struck a different chord that time. In 1994, I got a job at San Diego alternative rock radio station 92.5 The Flash (now Magic 92.5). We were going head-to-head against 91X — look how well that turned out. On our playlist at the time were hits by Beck, Better than Ezra, Björk, Blind Melon, Blur, Bush, Cake, Coldplay, Collective

Soul, Dinosaur Jr., Foo Fighters, Garbage, Gin Blossoms, Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day, PJ Harvey, Jane’s Addiction, Alanis Morissette, Morrissey, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, No Doubt, Oasis, Pearl Jam, Primus, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth, Sublime, Switchfoot, The Cranberries, The Cure, The Offspring, The Smashing Pumpkins, Third Eye Blind, Toadies, U2 and Weezer, many of which I still listen to. Sugar Ray’s “Every Morning” rocketed to the top of the charts when I landed a job at 91X in 1999. The Flash was already long-gone by then. When I met my wife, we listened to Crystal Method’s album Vegas in its entirety almost nightly in 2000. “Trip Like I Do” is the song I fell in love to. We didn’t sleep much back then. These days, Pandora rules my roost. I send Bluetooth signals to portable speakers wherever and whenever I can. I’m still a classic rocker at heart, but I love hip-hop, EDM, jam bands and whatever’s streaming on my Thievery Corporation station. My favorite 2013 song, I’m embarrassed to admit, is probably “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke (featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams). My 16-month-old son, Lex, started clapping last week for the first time when hearing it in the car. When I listen to the songs I used to know way back when, I remember times gone by. The songs, they remain the same — it’s me that’s changed — but the music, and all that has passed, is still inside me. I hope this Music Issue of PacificSD takes you back and pushes you forward. As Mick Jagger says, “It’s only rock ‘n’ roll, but I like it.”

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Celebrity chefs, game-changing mixologists and the planet’s premier food and beverage purveyors are coming together to ensure this year’s San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival is the best one yet. From November 18 through 24, the Festival is celebrating its gastronomically exhilarating 10th anniversary by presenting a collection of 25 events that will bolster the city’s burgeoning reputation as one of the world’s top dining destinations. Everything from $500 glasses of whiskey to decadent edible art to a hands-on fish taco competition will whet whistles and discerning palates… and that ain’t just lip service. Here’s a taste of what’s in store.

The San Diego Classics: Fish Tacos & Craft Beers

Louis Latour Double 9-Year Vertical Tasting

Tues., Nov. 19 (6 - 9 p.m.) Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Casual attire Savor unique craft beers while the city’s top fish taco-makers battle it out to see who’s the best of the West.

Thurs., Nov. 21 (1:30 - 3:30 p.m.) Marriott Marquis & Marina Upscale chic attire Sip exquisite wines and enjoy light victuals as Louis Latour president Bernard Retornaz walks attendees through each of the vintages in his company’s celebrated collection.

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Timeless Beauty: The 10th Anniversary Celebration (presented by Stella Artois)

Weds., Nov. 20 (6 - 9 p.m.) San Diego Public Market Sophisticated casual attire Top Chef All-Stars winner Chef Richard Blais hosts this exclusive party, where guests will mingle while enjoying Simply Naked Wines, Svedka Vodka and the city’s best handcrafted burgers from San Diego and celebrity guest chefs.

Thurs., Nov. 21 (2 - 4 p.m.) Location veiled until purchase Sophisticated casual attire Experience the world’s most soughtafter bourbons — including Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 year-old, the No. 1 whiskey in the world — during an exclusive tasting and bartending seminar presented by Imbibe Magazine.

Sat., Nov. 23 (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Embarcadero Marina Park North Casual attire The grand finale of the sizzling five-day Festival is the star-studded Grand Tasting Event, where 5,000 foodies savor offerings from 170 wine and spirit purveyors. More than 70 of the city’s most talented chefs and 30 gourmet food companies make this the region’s highest-caliber culinary showcase.

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ON THE COVER: San Diego duo Okapi Sun is poised for a rise to the national stage (see story page 97). Photography by Paul Body. Styled by Robert Jeffery, robert-jeffery.com. Clothing courtesy of The Shopaholics Boutique, theshopaholicsboutique.com. THIS PAGE: “The String Theory.” Photo by Dan Dilworth. Wild Wild Wets is set to take the stage at the San Diego Music Thing (see story page 60).

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FIRST THINGS 31 Hit or Myth Pop-culture science gurus explode into San Diego 34 Pie in the Sky Finest City pizza reigns supreme 36 Know Fear Haunting season has officially begun 38 Ten.Thirteen October event listings PULSE ART 41 Art Seen October’s gallery and museum offerings coolture 48 Pulling the Strings Local guitar maker influences musicians worldwide 52 Laughing Stock October’s stand-up comedy shows 54 Home Bass San Diego’s Munitio strikes an international chord 56 Now Ear This More local companies with sound business plans 58 Chari-Tees Clothes-minded rocker puts down the drumsticks to give back

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97 Rising Sun San Diego musicians ascend

blind date 118 Love on the Rocks A dating adventure with a built-in soundtrack

WHAT’S COOKING 90 Shaking in Your Boots A scary-good trick for repurposing Halloween treats DRINK 94 Rocktails Having a drink has never sounded better

102 Sound Decisions October Concert Calendar 110 Spin Cycle October’s EDM shows 114 Under Raps Meet three underexposed San Diego hip-hop artitsts BARTENDER 116 Rocks ‘n’ Rolls Bar/band mates hit the road

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THINK 130 The Reel Deal The San Diego Film Festival returns

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In honor of October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Westfield Mission Valley presents Paint the Night PINK. This not-to-miss Fall Fashion soiree benefits Bright Pink, a nonprofit focused on the risk reduction and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women. The twilight celebration begins with DJ beats amplifying an al-fresco fête at the shopping center’s Dining Courtyard, where exciting fall fashions from Westfield Mission Valley’s premier retailers will be showcased. All in attendance are invited to get expert personal fall styling recommendations in the Fashion Group International Style Bar, featuring looks handpicked by San Diego’s top fashion bloggers. Enjoy complimentary beauty services including chic nail art, mini makeovers and the Cara Delevigne brow treatment courtesy of the Brow Shaping Salon. And be sure to check out the braid bar hosted by Bellus Academy. Entry also includes indulgent bites and craft brews from Gordon Biersch Brewing Co., pink cocktails created by Rumbling Tins Co. and treats courtesy of the Sweet Factory. At the end of the evening, take home a fabulous swag bag with specials from Westfield Mission Valley’s fashionable retailers. Shopping for a cause, just because, is sure to make you feel pretty… in pink.

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A perfect porker from Cook Pigs Ranch sustainable farm in Julian. Fresh produce from Suzie’s Farm in Imperial Beach. An elegant Crispin Hard Cider, made with fresh-pressed apple juice from West Coast apples. These are the makings of unforgettable culinary affair. At the helm of this homegrown gastronomic adventure is Pete Servold, head chef and co-owner of San Diego-based Pete’s Paleo, and a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. Servold supports local ranchers and farmers, and believes it’s important to have a relationship with them — and to know where your food is coming from.

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yneman, Savage and their science-loving cohorts are known for building off-the-wall contraptions and setting off grandiose explosions. They’ve blown to smithereens everything from a lawnmower to a cement truck to a model home. Hopefully, they’ll leave downtown’s Civic Theater and its patrons intact. “Obviously, the use of high-explosives and automatic weaponry is not appropriate for a stage-show,” says Hyneman, who nonetheless promises fans an element of danger. “I can’t spoil things, but in several scenarios, the people we bring up will be required to wear protective gear.” To keep the crowd engaged despite the lack of C-4 explosive, the show is loaded with laughs. “We have a high-speed camera that works real-time,” says Hyneman. “We bring audience members up to use it, and it’s pretty much guaranteed to be hilarious.” On MythBusters, the series, Hyneman and Savage often encounter unforeseen malfunctions with their experiments, forcing them to improvise on the spot. The live show will be no different. “Sometimes, stuff just simply doesn’t work. Things break down,” says Hyneman. “We’ve assembled something that has a little room for

making mistakes and errors, and the audience sees how we deal with it.” Given MythBusters’ popularity over the past decade, special-effects wizards Hyneman and Savage may have done more to popularize science and critical thinking than anyone else in modern times. But the brilliant duo remains humble. “We’re just a couple of kids with a very large playroom and some pretty advanced toys, so the fact that people are really learning stuff from what we’re doing is just a gift,” says Hyneman. “It’s not something that we intended to do.”

10/13: MythBusters: Behind the Myths Tour Civic Theatre 1100 Third Ave., Gaslamp mythbusterstour.com, 619.570.1100 Tickets: $47.50 - $77.50

Air Males MythBusters takes flight Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage are currently constructing a flying machine with a 35-foot wingspan, flapping wings and an electric motor the size of a grapefruit. Set to debut on MythBusters in early 2014, the contraption is being built in collaboration with Dr. Todd Reichert, a Canadian professor who recently won the $250K Sikorsky Prize for achieving human-powered flight. Reichert produced the power for his invention by himself, pedaling a modified bicycle to rotate four large propellers. Check it out on YouTube.

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n arguably the most contentious ranking in the history of rankings, TripAdvisor (tripadvisor.com) has named San Diego the Number One spot in the nation to bite into one of America’s favorite foods — pizza. That’s right; America’s Finest City beat out the traditional pizza meccas of New York (No. 4) and Chicago (didn’t even place!). “Better known for burritos and beaches than marinara and mozzarella, San Diego is now giving travelers yet another reason to visit,” says Brooke Ferencsik, director of communications at TripAdvisor, who should be forgiven for forgetting the obvious alliterative addition of “beer” to San Diego’s claims to fame. Other media outlets were quick to disagree. Business Insider says, “TripAdvisor has got to be kidding.” Eater.com called the list “ludicrous baloney.” The rest of the country must be jealous, but here in paradise, culinary victories have become a slice of life.

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10 U.S. PIZZA cities 1. San Diego 2. Las Vegas 3. Boston 4. New York City 5. Seattle 6. Austin 7. San Francisco 8. Indianapolis 9. Philadelphia 10. Phoenix

Home Slice PacificSD’s hometown pizza picks Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria 897 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas 760.634.7671, blueribbonpizzeria.com The wood-fired pies at this North County pizzeria were some of the first to elevate the city’s pizza game.

Urban Pi 2673 Via De La Valle, Del Mar 858.792.8000, urbanpi.com Don’t be fooled by the stripmall location or the fast-casual ordering counter. This spot imports organic ingredients from Italy. The prosciutto/grilled onion combo is a winner.

Bronx Pizza 111 Washington St., Hillcrest 619.291.3341, bronxpizza.com With San Diego’s now having better pizza (according to TripAdvisor) than the actual Bronx, this is the go-to spot for foldable, thin-crust slices and pies. Be prepared to wait in line.

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Buona Forchetta 3001 Beech St., South Park 619.381.4844, buonaforchettasd.com Translating to “good fork” in Italian, Buona Forchetta is a new-ish South Park pizzeria. A three-time World Pizza Champ consulted on the menu, which is prepared by a chef trained at New York City’s famed Keste Pizzeria.

Pizza Port 135 N. Hwy. 101, Solana Beach 858.481.7332, pizzaport.com Pizza and beer is a classic combo. Pizza and great beer is a more recent trend that started at Pizza Port’s original Solana Beach location. If the phrase “Beer Buddies” remains meaningless to you, Dear Reader, it’s time to get thee to a Pizza Port.

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The scariest time of the year has arrived in San Diego once more. Oh, wait… Black Friday’s actually in November. Well, until then, keep the fear-based adrenaline pumped with this frightening collection of All Hallows haunts.

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9/27-11/2: The Haunted Trail Sixth Ave., Bankers Hill hauntedhotel.com, 619.231.0131

This outdoor experience takes scare-seekers through a mile-long section of Balboa Park, where shloads of monstrosities lie in suspended de-animation for the perfect time to strike. An all-new maze called The eXperiment promises to house “what happens when Mother Nature takes her eye off the ball for even just a second.”

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9/27-11/2: The Haunted Hotel 424 Market St., Gaslamp hauntedhotel.com, 619.231.0131

In operation since 1992, San Diego’s best-known haunt (no offense, Whaley House) is turning 21 and offering new additions including the “Walking Dead Dungeon” and “Evil Dead Cellar.” It’s horror movies come to life in the depths of the Gaslamp underground, where Hollywood-quality makeup and serial killers toting chainsaws create lines around the block throughout October, year after year.

10/3-11/2: Savage House

5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa savageproductions.org, 619.599.5075 Debuting this year, Savage House is a 10,000-square-foot, diseaseinfested warehouse packed with zombies. Surviving the monstrous maze requires avoiding the infected, undead test-subjects and staff that used to inhabit this former (and now CDC-condemned) scientific research lab. For a mellower experience, visit the onsite horror movie museum, where scaredy-cats can pose with childhood-ruining memorabilia like Freddy Kruger’s machete from Friday the 13th.

10/4-10/31: BOOmont Park 3146 Mission Blvd., Pacific Beach belmontpark.com, 858.228.9283 Not to be confused with what everyone yells when the Giant Dipper rollercoaster is closed for maintenance, this all-ages festival of fear is Haunted Hotel, Inc.’s (the company behind the Haunted Hotel, Del Mar Scream Zone and Haunted Trail) freshest undertaking. Belmont Park’s full Halloweenification includes a kid-friendly haunted house called Boomont Manor, zombies (for target practice) in the RUSH Laser Tag arena, spooky accouterments on the rollercoaster and free trick-or-treating for an hour each night.

10/10-11/2: Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare @ The L.A. County Fairplex 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona greatamericannightmare.com, 949.373.5721 If shooting fake zombies (see The Scream Zone, below) doesn’t sound killer, venture a bit farther north to check out this trio of haunted houses designed by a real-life Zombie — Rob Zombie. One ticket grants access to three haunted houses modeled after horror films Zombie wrote and directed: Lords of Salem, The Haunted World of El Superbeasto and House of 1,000 Corpses. Plus, because he’s all about the soundtrack, Zombie has lined up major musical acts to rock the house(s) each night. He’ll cap off the haunting season by performing with The Eagles of Death Metal on November 2.

9/27-11/2:The Scream Zone 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar thescreamzone.com, 858.794.1004

The Scream Zone

The scariest thing to hit the Del Mar Fairgrounds since race-season traffic, The Scream Zone is back and bigger than ever. The three mainstay attractions — The Haunted Hayride, The House of Horror and The Chamber maze — will be made-over in the most horrific way possible. A new attraction, the Zombie Paintball Safari, will make its death-defying debut, providing a twisted take on the Haunted Hayride by arming the living with paintball guns to shoot hordes of attacking undead.

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10/2-6

San Diego Film Festival Locations: ArcLight Cinemas, La Jolla; Reading Cinemas, Gaslamp Admission: $60-$350 Info: sdfilmfest.com Watch more than 100 films from 55 countries, hobnob with filmmakers at slick parties and catch a glimpse of legendary producer/director/screenwriter Judd Apatow and other Hollywood celebs as the 12th San Diego Film Festival takes over the city’s screens and scenes. (See story, page 130.)

10/4-6

La Mesa Oktoberfest Location: La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa Admission: Free Info: lamesachamber.net If seeing East County denizens wearing lederhosen, drinking beer and eating bratwurst is your thing, join the 200,000 people heading to La Mesa for this annual event.

10/4-6

El Cajon Oktoberfest Location: South Mollison Ave., El Cajon Admission: Free Info: oktoberfestelcajon.com See 10/4 calendar entry, make it 12,000 people and add ox-on-thespit (which is food?) and a few more minutes of driving on Interstate 8.

10/5

Pacific BeachFest Location: PB boardwalk, between Diamond St. and Thomas Ave. Admission: Festival is free; $35 to run Info: pacificbeachfest.org Enjoy a day of fun in the sun with beach volleyball tournaments, a fish taco challenge, a Blue Moon beer garden (with live music and DJs) and San Diego’s only 5K that actually takes place on the beach.

10/5: Taste of North Park

Location: Restaurants throughout North Park (West Coast Tavern pictured above) Admission: $35 Info: tastenorthpark.com Sample entrées, desserts and drinks at the more than 40 eateries participating in this self-guided culinary walking tour of North Park.

10/5-6

Julian Apple Days Festival Location: Menghini Winery, Julian Admission: $5 Info: julianappledays.com Enjoy a slice of hard-core Americana at this annual celebration of Julian’s award-winning fruit, where live music, gold-panning demonstrations, antique tractors and apple pie abound.

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10/4-5: Miramar Air Show

Location: Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar Admission: $90-$125 Info: miramarairshow.com See fighter jets flying in formation, the Shockwave Jet Truck rocketing down the runway, and an incredible fireworks display that erupts into the “Great Wall of Fire” at this annual show of military force and piloting prowess that draws a crowd of 700,000 to Miramar.

Old Town Art Festival Location: San Diego Ave., Old Town Admission: Free Info: oldtownartfestival.com Stroll the streets of Old Town as more than 150 local artists display their work during this annual outdoor exhibition of art, food and fashion.

10/6

Del Mar Village Taste & Art Stroll Location: Downtown Del Mar Admission: Free art stroll; $25-$30 taste tickets

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Info: taste. delmarmainstreet. com Restaurateurs and artists collaborate in showcasing their masterpieces so attendees can get a taste of Del Mar’s art and food scenes.

10/6

Mission Bay Triathlon Location: Ski Beach, Mission Beach Admission: $100-$175 Info: kozevents.com Run, bike and swim around Mission Bay, the birthplace of the triathlon in 1974.

10/9

San Diego Music Awards Location: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, Shelter Island Admission: $35 Info: sandiegomusicawards.com See San Diego natives Sara Watkins, Tristan Prettyman and more perform live in concert at this annual awards ceremony recognizing and celebrating the local music scene. Proceeds benefit the Guitars for Schools program.

10/5: Del Mar Mud Run

Location: Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar Admission: $65 Info: delmarmudrun.com Get dirty for a cause (the Challenged Athletes Foundation) at this annual military-style 5K obstacle course through the mud.

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10/13 Fifth Avenue Auto Showcase JOHN ANDLEY

Location: Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Admission: Free Info: gaslamp.org Fifth Avenue transforms into an autolover’s paradise lined with classic cars, motorcycles, the latest Ferraris and everything in between.

10/11-12

World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Admission: $25-$40 Info: comedypet.com Gregory Popovich and his slew of rescued dogs, cats, birds and mice perform acrobatic stunts during this circus-like show.

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O.B. Oktoberfest Location: Newport Ave. and Abbot St., Ocean Beach Admission: Free Info: oboktoberfest.com Bidding farewell to any shred of dignity their lederhosen leave intact, thousands of honorary Germans will fill up their steins and shout “Auf Wiedersehen!” while competing in a Sausage Toss contest.

10/12-13

la la la Jolla Art & Wine Festival Location: Girard Ave., La Jolla Admission: Free Info: ljawf.com

Shop for art, drink beer and wine, and check out roving circus performers at this annual event benefitting La Jolla school programs.

10/16

A Taste of Coronado Location: Various Coronado Restaurants Admission: $35-$40 Info: atasteofcoronado.com Catch a complimentary trolley ride to taste your way through this selfguided tour of Coronado restaurants.

10/19

Exhibit Ambush Phase 2 Location: Broadway Pier, Downtown Admission: $40 Info: ambushevents.com Fashion designers, artists and DJs collaborate to ambush the senses and benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego.

10/22

America’s Got Talent Live Location: San Diego Civic Theatre Admission: $50-$60 Info: sandiegotheatres.org The singers, artists and entertainers from NBC’s hit show perform their Howard Stern-approved acts live.

10/13:19th Annual Little Italy FESTA

Location: India St., Little Italy Admission: Free Info: littleitalyfestasd.com The West Coast’s largest Italian American festival lures 120,000 people to the streets of Little Italy for Italian cuisine, music and arts.

Chargers Home Games 10/14: vs. Indianapolis Colts

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10/19-10/31: Integral Players

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9/28-10/26: Adjacent Possible II Space 4 Art, East Village sdspace4art.org Five teams of artists, scientists and educators are coming together to create Space 4 Art’s biggest event of the year. Works on display include “Mechanical Grace,” described as “a biomedical exploration of the kinesiology, anatomy and form in movement through circus arts and illustration.”

10/5-10/15: STICK EM UP Visual Shop, Normal Heights visualshopsd.com

Installation by Stephanie Lie BELOW: Wooden Chair, bequest of Alice Di Gesu

For this third annual sticker-and-zine swap, local creators of each are invited to attend, admire and trade each other’s work. The event culminates with the artists plastering an indoor “street” installation (benches, signs, etc.) with their adhesive-backed art.

10/5-3/30: Please Be Seated Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park mingei.org This exhibition spotlights sitting devices from various cultures and eras, showcasing floor mats, pillows, stools, benches and thrones — from quirky to comfortable, and common to strange.

BELOW: “Square” by Neill Orje

10/5-10/26: Neill Orje Gym Standard, North Park gymstandard.com Being from the 1980s Nintendo generation, Neill Orje has a special fondness for the pixilated, flat aesthetic of video games and computer screens. The Los Angeles-based painter creates scenes that look like they’re from a digital world, but are actually the products of meticulous color-mixing and rigid painting. {continued on page 44} F O R T Y - t wo [ O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3 ]

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pulse { ARTS } CLOCKWISE (from top): “Ogoni Boy” by George Osodi; “Dérive (monument)” by Timothy Earl Neill and Robert Andrade; “An Educated Guess” by Gabe Leonard; “Goldmine: Diamond: Coral (Stereographic)” by John Chiara

{continued from page 42} 10/12-11/17: Art of Photography Museum of the Living Artist, Balboa Park artofphotography show.com

10/8-1/26: Staking Claim — A California Invitational Museum of Photographic Arts Balboa Park mopa.org

Each year, a different world-class curator sifts through thousands of photographs submitted from across the globe, whittling them down to a couple hundred images in an attempt to display the world’s best photography. During the October 12 opening, $10,000 in grants will be awarded to the top artists.

Sixteen California photographers display their recent works shot on film alongside images that embrace photography’s modern technological trends.

10/13-11/6: Phantom Gardens Fortified Cities Helmuth Projects, Bankers Hill helmuth-projects.com Local artists Timothy Earl Neill and Robert Andrade are setting up large installations for this exhibition, including a living wall made of plants and a faux mall kiosk. Their installations explore the ideals society aims for in the architectural design of public places, and the realities of those intentions as reflected in said architecture’s destruction, abandonment and decomposition.

10/16-11/2: “Luck” by Gabe Leonard Distinction Gallery, Escondido distinctionart.com Gabe Leonard’s paintings look like movie stills, this particular series being that of a casino flick that portrays the highs and lows of gambling life. The Los Angeles painter is known to sell out shows and has acquired celebrity collectors including Quentin Tarantino, John Travolta and Arnold Schwarzenegger. {continued on page 46} F O R T Y - fo u r [ O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3 ]

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10/19-2/2: My City, Your City Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park mopa.org Local kindergarten through high school students showcase what it means to call San Diego home in this display of their photography and videos.

CLOCKWISE (from top left): photo by Emily Bergersen; “Up For Air” by William Sager; “Village” by Michael Field; “Progress Thru War I” by Miyoshi Barosh.

10/25-11/24: “Catch & Release” by William Sager Subtext Gallery, Little Italy subtextgallery.com This artist’s background in graphic design and oceanic lust give rightful context to his clean combinations of photography and painting. Full of geometric patterns, vintage coastal photography, aquatic motifs and images of surfing, William Sager’s works are a hip mix of organic chaos and calculated composition.

10/19-2/18: Women, War and Industry San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park sdmart.org Focusing mainly on World War I and II, these historical and modern images present real and fictionalized ways women have been portrayed and treated during wartime.

10/26-2/23: Nature Improved — San Diego Artists Interpret Our Landscape Oceanside Museum of Arts, Oceanside oma-online.org This invitational exhibition showcases works from 25 regional artists inspired by and celebrating San Diego’s landscape, natural or otherwise. The project is being conducted in conjunction with the San Diego History Center, which will display half of the exhibition’s works at its space in Balboa Park.

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owers is the head luthier (stringedinstrument builder) at Taylor Guitars, an El Cajon-based manufacturer with a second factory located across the border in Tecate, Mexico. Jason Mraz and Jewel are just two of the well known musicians whose loyalty lies with the local brand, which began with two guys — Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug — making a few guitars, and evolved into a big-time player on the international music scene, with 700 employees churning out approximately 600

guitars a day. “I’m just happy there are that many musicians out there who enjoy playing the guitars,” says Powers, a modest, down-to-earth guy who takes time to sit down and play every guitar he makes. Powers crafted his first guitar when he was 8. The son of an Oceanside musician/carpenter dad and a mom who played music, he began selling guitars in his teens. At UCSD, where he studied music, many of his professors and classmates became his customers. By the time

he graduated, he had a waiting list, and Andy Powers Instruments Co. was born. Over the years, Powers crossed paths with Taylor Guitars, which eventually convinced him to join the growing company in El Cajon. He has been handcrafting guitars for Taylor ever since. “Even today, the company is still driven by the guitar maker standing at a workbench with a bunch of hand tools and a big chunk of a tree,” Powers says. “And he knows where the guitar lives inside of that tree... and how to get it out.”

Andy Powers test-drives every Taylor Guitar he builds.

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“Keep it neat, trim, clean and call it a day, you know? Because you need the protection there. It’s like the eyebrow of the lower region.” —Mary Lynn Rajskub

“I dated one guy from every race. You know, except the Asian guys, ‘cause nobody wants that. C’mon I’m trying to have an orgasm not get my computer fixed.”

10/3-6: Mary Lynn Rajskub @ The American Comedy Company, americancomedyco.com

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“I try to spice things up once in a while. Like, I took a Viagra, which was the worst idea I’ve ever had in my life. Do you know what Viagra does to a guy my age? I made a four-hour contract with my guy downstairs and I had no idea.” —Steve Rannazzisi

—Lisa Lampanelli

10/18: Lisa Lampanelli @ Pechanga Resort & Casino, pechanga.com

10/4-5: Steve Rannazzisi @ The Comedy Store, La Jolla, lajolla.thecomedystore.com

“I’m trying to be a better Mexican; I really am. I’ve got the CDs in my car of how to be a better Mexican. It’s a six-CD set, and I’m on the third CD now, called “Stab and Twist.” —Al Madrigal 10/10-12: Al Madrigal @ The American Comedy Company, americancomedyco.com

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“I like Condoleezza Rice. She’s a smart woman. She knows four or five languages. Plus, her name sounds like a side dish at Kentucky Fried Chicken.” —Loni Love

10/11-13: Loni Love @ Mad House Comedy Club, madhousecomedyclub.com

“Men have nice cars, not ’cause they like nice cars, because they know women like nice cars. That’s how it goes. Because men are hunters and the car’s the bait. And a woman comes and says, ‘Ooh you gotta nice Porsche’ — gotcha, bitch!” —Dave Chappelle 10/18-19: Dave Chappelle @ Spreckels Theatre, spreckels.net

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“I just hate waking up more than anything. It’s like Number One on my list. Number Two is, uh... racism. It goes: waking up, then racism — got priorities — then small dogs.” —Baron Vaughn

10/18-19: Baron Vaughn @ Mad House Comedy Club, madhousecomedyclub.com

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“Mexicans are the most patriotic people to a country we don’t live in. We couldn’t wait to get outta there, but we took the flag with us.” —Paul Rodriguez

10/19: Paul Rodriguez @ Sycuan Casino, sycuan.com

“Isn’t it the most beautiful creature on Earth, the pig? I mean it is smarter than a dog, makes great company, and it can hunt for truffles and sh!t and make a living. And if you get hungry... your best friend is delicious.” —Rex Navarrete 10/24-27: Rex Navarrete @ The American Comedy Club, americancomedyco.com

“I know where Tiger Woods is. If he’s smart and he’s learned his lesson, he’s in a brothel, banging hookers. Yes, because hookers shut up. That’s right. Not like sluts, sluts talk.” —Christina Pazsitzky on Chelsea Lately

10/25-26: Christina Pazsitzky @ Mad House Comedy Club, madhousecomedyclub.com

“There are packs of baboons running around Africa that take better care of themselves than we do. You know what health insurance is for me? I’ve got Band-Aids in my car.” —Lewis Black 10/26: Lewis Black @ Pala Casino, palacasino.com

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peed, precision and volume have enthralled Daniel Massaro for as long as he can remember. The La Jolla native grew up racing motorcycles, playing drums and mixing hip-hop tracks with live rock instrumentation. Massaro has worked in sound studios in San Diego, Los Angeles, Mexico and Japan, producing songs for other musicians and laying down his own EDM tracks under the alias “Weapons.” The fact that he later established Massaro, Inc. in a former weapons prototyping facility (to build racing components for Ducati motorcycles) was pure coincidence. “It was a very specialized field, so it was not a booming business, per se,” says Massaro.“But it did give me all the insight and training I would need in manufacturing to merge along with my audio-design experience to create a line of highperformance headphones.” In 2007, Massaro began developing in-ear headphones and found that a 9.5mm driver gave the broadest range of sound. A driver of that size, it turns out, fit perfectly inside the shell of 9mm bullet casing. “The form came after the functionality,” says Massaro, who now manufactures the bulletshaped “Nines” at his Munitio workshop in Little Italy. “Sound was always the very first thing, so this did not start as a gimmick — though it easily could have been, if I would have made it cheap. But I wanted this to be the cornerstone for a serious audio company with serious products.” Massaro’s eye-catching creation experienced rapid success, which culminated in a collaboration with the most successful video game of all time, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. In August, Munitio officially made the jump into the “serious” category with the release of its PRO40 (with 40mm drivers), high-performance, over-the-ear headphones that have been worn by Kobe Bryant, DJ Chuckie and Portuguese soccer

Munitio founder Daniel Massaro in the company’s offices in Little Italy.

star Christiano Ronaldo, among other celebs. Massaro says San Diego provides perspective for him, and that it’s a place where he can work symbiotically with the connections he’s made in the Southern California music industry. “The support-structure and network I’ve acquired throughout the years, along with the level of entrepreneurship in this city, are F if t y - fo u r [ O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3 ]

abundant,” he says. “There are so many experts from different industries to tap into. I feel anything can be done in this city.” These days, Munitio is working to expand its line to include Wi-Fi-enabled speakers and Bluetooth headphones, all of which will be loud, fast and exact. “Everything I get involved in is because I’m passionate about it,” Massaro says.

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We Are Frends

Headphones rarely make fashionistas smile from ear to ear. We Are Frends set out to change that by creating high-quality electronics that provide a stylish look for listeners. “We believe a women’s headphone should function as a fashion accessory and seamlessly integrate into their lives without having to give up sound quality,” says marketing manager Sheen Moaleman, who works at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Encinitas. Crafted using techniques common to jewelry design, We Are Frends headphones incorporate genuine leather and finished metals. The ear buds sport gold accents. Overear versions are designed with a slim silhouette that looks sleek while preventing hair snags, and angled ear cushions that allow the wearer to rock her favorite pair of earrings while rocking out to her favorite tunes. $99-$199, wearefrends.com

JLab Audio – The Shaker

JLab’s new portable Bluetooth speaker, The Shaker, turns a table (or wall, countertop or other flat surface) into an instant amplification device. “The size of this product and the sound it delivers will truly blow you away,” says Win Cramer, president of the Oceanside-based company. “You could pay double for a competitor’s product and not come close the audio experience.” The Shaker sports a 10-hour battery, suction cup or screw-mount and impressive, decidedly un-flat sound. $69.99, jlabaudio.com

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a stylish summer for Louis XIV. In July, the local rock bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drummer, Mark Maigaard, and his business partner, Erin Goss, launched Sound Off Apparel (soundoffapparel.org), an online clothing company that enables bands to express themselves artistically while raising awareness and cash for their causes. F if t y - e igh t [ O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3 ]

Members of local band Transfer, spoorting the t-shirt they helped design for Sound Off Apparel. OPPOSITE: Sound Off Apparel’s Mark Maigaard and Erin Goss, standing outisde The Casbah in Little Italy, where they often sell their company’s band t-shirts.

Transfer has received San Diego Music Awards nominations for Artist of the Year, Best Music Video, Song of the Year and Best Pop.

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“A lot of bands have causes and charities they’re passionate about, but they don’t always have the right avenue,” says Goss, who lives with Maigaard in South Park. “We’re helping bands give back by making it easy and accessible.” Sound Off Apparel creates limitededition band t-shirts in collaboration with local artists. Each month, the company enlists the help of a different local band, which assists in conceptualizing the t-shirt design and picking the charity that will

receive nearly 50 percent of proceeds from sales of the tees. One of Sound Off Apparel’s goals is to educate fans as to their favorite bands’ causes. Maigaard says supporters of certain causes also stumble upon bands that share their passion, potentially becoming new fans in the process. “It’s about raising awareness all around,” he says. San Diego bands Transfer, Low Volts, Flaggs and Blackout Party have

collaborated with Sound Off Apparel so far. The Silent Comedy’s t-shirt will be featured in October, with proceeds benefitting International Justice Mission, a nonprofit that helps victims of human trafficking. The clothing company is still young, but initial feedback has been good — so good, plans for going global are already in the works. “We definitely want to keep the ball rolling on this,” Maigaard says.

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C heck o ut the array o f musical gr o ups r o ckin ’ the S an D ieg o scene Now hear this… or that. San Diego’s music scene seems to be growing as fast as the city’s beer industry, but instead of hops and yeast, we’re talking pop and beats. The annual San Diego Music Thing brought 150 bands to 16 venues on September 13 and 14. Here’s a look at eight of those bands caught in the act.

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Little Hurricane has received San Diego Music Awards nominations for Artist of the Year and Best Live Band.

Little Hurricane Anthony “Tone” Catalano — dirty guitar, vocals Celeste “CC” Spina — drums Established: 2010 Genre: Dirty Blues/Rock Label: Australia’s Shock Records & Unknown Breakthrough Records Biggest Hit: “Haunted Heart” littlehurricanemusic.com “We call our sound ‘Dirty Blues.’ There’s only two of us in the band, so we each have to play like a little hurricane.” — Anthony “Tone” Catalano

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Burning Rome Adam Traub — vocals, keyboards Joe Aguilar — guitar, vocals Aimee Jacobs — keyboards, vocals Keveen Baudouin — bass, vocals Lee Williams — drums Established: 2005 Genre: Death Pop Label: Surfdog Records Biggest Hit: “The Battle of an Onion Sprout” theburningofrome.com “We derive influence from an eclectic span of genres and a wide range of music history, tying it together with a common musical thread. San Diego is our home, and the fans and other local bands have been a big part of our success. Our aggressivefriendly stage presence has connected us with many, and having the opportunity to play with bands like The Psychedelic Furs and Volto this year has earned us new fans across the country. We’re looking forward to being on the road a lot more.” — Joe Aguilar GREG CALI

The Burning of Rome has received San Diego Music Awards nominations for Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Best Alternative, Best Live Band and Best Alternative Album.

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Timothy Hines — vocals, guitar, organ Chase Elliott — bass Kyle Whatley — guitar, organ Ryan Hand — drums, rattles Established: 2011 Genre: Psych/Rock Label: Volar/Lollipop Biggest Hit: “The Tethers” tropicalpopsicle.bandcamp.com

Tropical Popsicle has received a San Diego Music Awards nomination for Best Alternative.

“Our sound straddles between psychedelia, Tropicalia, post punk, folk and minimal wave. Some people say pop. I think what really sets us apart from other bands is the diversity from song to song, and how we are influenced from different genres that span pretty wide. — Timothy Hines

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Mike Turi — vocals, synthesizer, percussion Ryan Bohan — guitar Marco Piro — drums Taejon Romanik — bass Priscilla Castro — keyboards, percussion John Kelley — projectionist Established: 2012 Genre: Party Psych Label: Grizzly Records Biggest Hit: “Totem” facebook.com/wildwildwets

Wild Wild Wets has received a San Diego Music Awards nomination for Best Alternative.

“We play what we like to call ‘Party Psych’. Our sound is based off ’60s Garage Rock and Psychedelia, but with a spin of proto/postpunk with a pop sensibility, but not too safe.” — Mike Turi

Manuok Erik Berg — bass, vocals Geoff Hill — drums, glockenspiel Andrew Trecha — guitar Jeff Grasmick — drums, guitar, bass, glockenspiel Scott Mercado — producer, engineer, mixing, instrumentation Established: 2004 Genre: Experimental Pop Label: 3 Ring Biggest Hit: “No Me Toucher Pas” manuok.com

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“What sets us apart? Our drummer, Geoff, says it’s his snare drum. We’ve toured more in Europe than in the States — that’s kind of funny. Perhaps it’s that we write whatever song, style, genre, or weirdness we want. One album is Folk, the other Rock or Electronica. It doesn’t make things easy, but it sure is fun.” — Scott Mercado

The Silent Comedy has received San Diego Music Awards nominations for Artist of the Year, Best Music Video, Best Live Band, Song of the Year and Best Pop.

The Silent Comedy Chad Lee — percussion Jeremiah Zimmerman — piano, guitar, vocals Joshua Zimmerman — bass, vocals Justin Buchanan — banjo, guitar, mandolin Established: 2010 Genre: Indie/Folk/Rock Label: Singleton RMI Biggest Hit: “Bartholomew” thesilentcomedy.com “Something that sets The Silent Comedy apart from a lot of other folk-inspired music happening right now is how aggressive and rowdy we are. As much as we love banjo, mandolin and fiddle, we can’t help but run those instruments through amps with rock ‘n’ roll distortion. The show takes on more of a punk energy than your average folk revival performance.” —Joshua Zimmerman

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Hills Like Elephants Sean Davenport – keyboards and vocals Andrew Armerding – guitar Daniel Gallo – bass Greg Theilmann – keyboards and guitar Juan Carlos Ortiz – drums Established: 2011 Genre: Rock Label: Requiemme Records Biggest Hit: Invisible Ink facebook.com/HillsLikeElephants “All the members of the band are not only very active musicians, but also avid listeners as well, and we tend to get a large variety of ideas based on what were listening to at that time. When you compile it all together, you end up with an interesting result.” — Sean Davenport

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Hills Like Elephants has received a San Diego Music Awards nomination for Best Rock Album.

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Body/ Head Kim Gordon — guitar Bill Nace — guitar Established: 2012 (New York-based group) Genre: Dirty Guitar Label: Matador Records Biggest Hit: “Actress” bodyheadmusic.com

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Consisting of two former members of Sonic Youth, Body/Head recently played Yoko Ono’s Meltdown Festival in London.

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BASS T o u c h i n g

Imported EDM jock picks his favorite domestic DJs

By Chad Deal / Photo this page by Kristina Yamamoto / Photos on subsequent pages by Greg Cali

f you’re a fan of Electronic Dance Music (EDM), you’ve probably heard of DJ Tristan D. The Jammin’ Z90 host blew the top off San Diego’s booming EDM scene in October 2012 with the debut of #ZDM, the first non-play-listed, all-EDM radio show in Southern California. Hailing from Brighton, England, Tristan (the “D” stands for Dorlan) now lives in Little Italy. He made

the move to San Diego after meeting his fiancée, Nicole — a resident of Pacific Beach at the time — while touring the West Coast. These days, the 25-year-old rising FM star draws on his childhood obsession with pirate radio, his immersion in Europe’s forwardthinking electronic scene and his world travels as a DJ to bring San Diego the best of EDM, from groundbreaking underground producers to classic bangers and anthems. Local venues that have

caught Tristan’s ear include FLUXX and Voyeur and, of course, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s Intervention Pool Parties. He’s also looking forward to the arrival of Avalon San Diego (on the former site of downtown’s 4th & B) later this year. “Avalon Hollywood holds an internationally legendary reputation, which I envision becoming a game-changer over the forthcoming months in San Diego,” he says.

Catch Tristan D’s ZDM

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Tristan plans to attend the October 5 HiFi Festival 2013 at Petco Park, especially to see Above & Beyond spin the masses into a dance frenzy. “I hold a lot of love and respect for the guys, not only as amazing performers and artists, but as truly nice guys,” he says. “Their music has truly defined an international Trance generation.” As for what San Diego talent he’s got his ear on, Tristan calls out four local DJs: CaliParis, IDeaL, Innovade and Nomad. And the beat goes on…

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Innovade (Adrian Budomo and Ken Lin) facebook.com/innovade.music

“Two guys that take after my own musical belief system — their style ranges in the more Progressive/Trance direction, with a hint of something dark and spooky. These guys are truly emerging, and their enthusiasm and energy is brilliant. I know the guys have been busy in the studio recently. I really hope to be signing some of their forthcoming material in 2013/14. Watch out for these guys.” Innovade says… “The San Diego EDM scene is basically going through puberty right now. There’s been so many changes and so much progress in just the past few years, and it’s only gonna get bigger, better and stronger as it matures. Because it is in its early stages, the scene primarily emphasizes Electro-Progressive/Pop House, which is smart, because it’s easily accessible, making it a great gateway genre into the dance music world. However, this preference effectively puts all other styles in the corner. So, now that EDM is catching more ears and moving more feet in San Diego, what we would like to see in the future is a wider range of styles being featured in EDM clubs and events. There’s just so much more good music outside of that mainstage sound waiting to be heard.”—Adrian Budomo

Innovade’s Faves

EDM genre: “Trance/Progressive. We believe that there’s more to dance music than jumping and clapping to festival bangers. And with its dynamic range of styles and tempos, Trance and Progressive sets can take you on a musical journey through a wide spectrum of emotions and moods, all while keeping that energetic, four-on-the-floor that we all know and love.”—Ken Lin Musical equipment: “USB Flash Drives. These are crucial in helping us organize music for our gigs. They save us from having to spend time burning a ton of CDs, and they’re super portable.”—Adrian Budomo Five EDM acts: Gareth Emery, Armin van Buuren, Cosmic Gate, Myon & Shane 54, Simon Patterson. Five non-EDM acts: Anberlin, Keane, Boys Like Girls, Snow Patrol, OneRepublic. S E V ENT Y - t wo [ O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3 ]

Tristan says…

“Stemming from the Hard Dance scene in the Bay Area, Nomad has made a radical style adjustment in recent years. Now producing and playing the deeper edge of Progressive Trance, his style is truly hypnotic. I hold big respect for this guy, a true ace at opening up for big Trance acts. I’m a big believer of the original values, which brought guys like Nomad into the scene. I’d definitely slot him into the ‘legendary’ category. My hope is to see this guy propel onto the bigger line-ups in S.D. over the next 12 months. He certainly deserves it.” Nomad says… “San Diego’s EDM scene is about to really take off, especially with the opening of the new Avalon San Diego. Plus, the quality of shows and talent that has come through this area within the last 12 months is really exciting to see. We are finally starting to emerge from the long shadow cast by LA and are starting to get the respect we deserve as a vibrant scene encompassing a multitude of genres within Electronic Dance Music. That being said, in order to keep the ball rolling, it would be nice to have a more active after-hours scene here in San Diego to match LA, New York, Miami and San Francisco. In order to distinguish yourself as having a truly well-rounded nightlife, a bustling afterhours scene is imperative.”

Nomad’s Faves

EDM genre: “The most exciting genre for me at the moment would have to be Psytrance. The futuristic sounds and arrangement are so forward-thinking and original. I’ve been playing Psy for years, but it’s now finally emerging from the underground.” Musical equipment: “I can’t live without Pioneer CDJ turntables and a Vestax mixer. If I didn’t have those in the house, it would quickly drive me insane. I try to have a mix at least a few times a week.” Five EDM acts: Nick Sentience, John 00 Fleming, Phaxe, Maetrik, Pan-Pot. Five non-EDM acts: The Rolling Stones, Radiohead, Queens of the Stone Age, RJD2, and Del the funky Homosapien.

NOMAD (Damon Hutt) facebook.com/damon.hutt.1

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“This awesome duo came through the SDSU ranks, helping to showcase a raw edge of the emerging scene to a fresh audience. Their progressive, yet uplifting sounds always captivate the audience. Producing solid, original and exciting new music, these guys have created a cult following, to which I always tip my cap. I predict big things for the guys, and I’m undoubtedly behind them every step of the way.” CaliParis says: “We feel like EDM really blew up in San Diego around 2010 to 2011. At first, everyone was all about the big names coming from Europe, such as David Guetta and Tiesto. We feel like this phase is coming to an end. People want to hear something different now. They have developed a more skilled ear and are looking to differentiate from one another. People are way more open to underground house music, and we love to see that.”—Leo Goldstein

CaliParis’ Faves

EDM genre: “We have always loved groovy stuff with a good rhythm and warm bass lines. The Techno/Tech House/Deep House scene is greatly expanding, and the music being made by Europeans at the moment is mind-blowing. No doubt that San Diegans are going to love this music.” —Miguel Angel Rios

caliparis (Leo Goldstein and Miguel Angel Rios) soundcloud.com/caliparis

Musical equipment: “Our computer and headphones. Our computers are the essential parts of our life — we use them to make music, find music and network with other artists all the time. Headphones, to keep working on music when we aren’t at our studio.” —Leo Goldstein Five EDM acts: Carl Cox, Hot Since 82, Leon Bolier, Khomha, Chiquito. Five non-EDM acts: Portishead, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Purity Ring, Massive Attack.

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DJ IDeaL (Tomas Serrano) djideal.com

Tristan says…

“Although he’s been on the SD scene for a while, IDeaL’s unique style of mixing and production sets him apart in a league of his own. I affectionately like to call him the Hispanic Eddie Halliwell. IDeaL’s prolific involvement with international EDM festivals such as UMF Miami, Pride and Life In Color, to name a few, has propelled him around the globe. His recent productions have also received plenty of support from the big runners.” IDeaL says: “I’m really excited to see what I call my home city, San Diego, blossoming the way it has been the last three to four years for the dance music scene. My roots in dance music come from when I started

listening to it when I was 8 years old, to experiencing the rave scene in Northern and Southern California, as well as being involved in the late-’90s TJ/Baja house scene. Presently, San Diego not only feels like it’s catching up to the rest of the world… but it’s caught up and passing everyone quick. It’s amazing to see the city and venues embracing it so much, to have, at times, more headlining talent in SD than LA and Hollywood — or for events like Life In Color, Tiesto or Tramps Like Us to be selling out Valley View Casino Center.”

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underground sounds more openly, like Deep and Tech House, as well as steady Drum & Bass nights. It’s also nice to know that there has been a weekly House Music event for over 10 years now at Bar Dynamite [in Mission Hills], which is a big feat in itself. But what excites me overall is seeing that DJs are finding their way through the dance floors to sounds and genres in their home studios, expanding beyond DJing and intro production. It really is the key nowadays, because long-gone are the days of artists being just DJs. If you want your name to be out there, representing whichever genre you are pursuing, others better be playing your tracks.” Musical equipment: [OCTOBER 2013]

“My essential gear to perform on would be three CDJ-2000s — so that I can mix two tracks and use the third effects and a capellas; it’s also the closest to playing on turntables, digitally — and a Pioneer 900 mixer and my Pioneer RMX-1000 FX machine that allows me to recreate tracks live. No laptop, no Serato, no Traktor or anything that pre-mixes or matches BPMs for me… nor distractions from being able to connect with the crowd.” Five EDM acts: Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox, Mace, PlexDann, Tenaglia, Erick Morillo. Five non-EDM acts: Bob Marley, The Beatles, Aerosmith, Snoop Dogg, Yanni.

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Sugar Cane Shrimp at Saigon on Fifth (see description, page 84).

Even when it’s late, you gotta eat great, no matter where the night takes you. So, as the witching hour approaches (as it’s bound to do at some point in October), check out the county’s bounty of full-service restaurants keeping their stoves ignited into the wee hours. (In order from south to north, kinda…) s e v e n t y - s e v e n [OCTOBER 2013]

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Night and Day Café’s Garbage Omelet.

Night & Day Café 847 Orange Ave., Coronado 619.435.9776, thenightanddaycafe.net (Kitchen open all night on Fridays and Saturdays; until 1 a.m., Sunday through Thursday) This teeny café has been feeding islanders griddle grub well into the night since 1927. Thanks to its graveyard menu, Coronadoans need not growl across the bridge into San Diego for a late meal. The Garbage Omelet is a doozy. It’s made with four eggs, ham, chili, veggies and two types of cheese. Another, called The Porker, envelops the big three: bacon, sausage and ham. In addition to breakfast fare, the fryers come alive for Buffalo wings, zucchini sticks and other victuals that go {continued on page 80} crunch in the night. S E V ENT Y - E I G H T [ O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3 ]

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Brian’s 24 828 6th Ave., Gaslamp 619.702.8410, brians24.com (Open 24/7) The lights never go out at Brian’s 24, which greets late arrivals from downtown bars and nightclubs with sobering doses of house-made corned beef hash, pesto chicken wraps, tuna melts, egg dishes, you name it. If your sweet tooth nags, look no further than the s’mores pancakes; or the outrageous triple-decker PB&J cream cheese club made with peanut butter and two types of preserves, all layered between thickly sliced sourdough toast.

PB&J Cream Cheese Club at Brian’s 24.

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Starlite 3175 India St., Mission Hills 619.358.9766, starlitesandiego.com (Kitchen open until midnight daily) A sunken cocktail bar under a chandelier that mimics twinkling stars, and an outdoor patio that opens up to real ones set the stage for flame-broiled hanger steaks and ice cream sandwiches. For those opting to drink more and eat less, the late-night menu treads lightly with olive bowls, red lentil veggie burgers and fruited cheese plates. But when barreling toward midnight with a bellyful of gin, equilibrium is gleefully restored with Starliteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heavier dishes, which extend to Brandt Beef burgers and grilled cheese made with Gruyere. E I G H T Y - t wo [ O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3 ]

Angus hanger steak at Starlite.

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Turf Supper Club 1116 25th St., Golden Hill 619.234.6363, turfsupperclub.com (Kitchen open until 1 a.m., daily) Passing through Turf Club’s campy, green, windowless façade means entering an indoor cookout, where customers unite around a central gas grill that burns past midnight. Steaks, chicken breasts and spicy sausages arrive raw from the kitchen before patrons put their spatula skills to work. The meals are consumed at the bar or in Naugahyde booths, oftentimes to resurrected jukebox tunes by The Yard Birds, Etta James and Bob Dylan. Prepkitchen 1660 India St., Little Italy 619.398.8383, prepkitchen.com (Tapas menu available from 10 p.m. until midnight, nightly) After stillness descends upon India Street in the heart of Little Italy, the second-floor Prepkitchen serves as a passport to Spain, with a late-night tapas menu boasting mussels with chorizo, Catalan-style shrimp, olive bowls, salmon skewers and more. Confections such as Meyer lemon cheesecake and whoopie pies also start flying around the night sky. The victuals, available only in the bar lounge, extend sometimes past midnight, depending on customer traffic. The 3rd Corner 2265 Bacon St., Ocean Beach 897 S. Coast Highway, Encinitas 619.223.2700, 760.942.2104, the3rdcorner.com (Kitchen open until 1 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday; until 11 p.m., Sundays and Mondays)

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Amid rivers of wine hailing from vineyards across the planet are culinary match-ups that afford night owls braised short ribs, pan-seared scallops and a newly revised Cuban sandwich accented with arugula and chimichurri sauce. In addition to the full menu, customers can graze from late-night happy hour bargains that kick into gear at 10 p.m. (Tuesday through Saturday), when dishes such as duck confit mac-n-cheese, farro with lemon butter and charcuterie boards cost on average $10 apiece. Saigon on Fifth 3900 5th Ave., Hillcrest 619.220.8828, saigononfifth.menutoeat.com (Kitchen open until 3 a.m., daily) Saigon on Fifth’s tranquil atmosphere, marked by Buddha statuary and darkred draperies, is like feng shui for a brain that’s been steeping in the bustle of nearby bars. The wind-down is advanced by an ambitious menu of Vietnamese favorites such as piping-hot pho and various proteins doused in sweet or spicy sauces. If dexterity still prevails, try the sugar cane shrimp, which requires wrapping into rice casings frilly lettuce, fresh mint leaves, squiggly noodles and ground shrimp that’s cleverly conformed to sticks of sugar cane. {continued on page 86} Saigon on Fifth’s Sugar Cane Shrimp.

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Amarin Thai 3843 Richmond St., Hillcrest 619.296.6056, amarinsandiego.com (Kitchen stays open until 3 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays; until 2 a.m., Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; until 10 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays.)

Located one door away from The Alibi bar, where nary a nibble is served, Amarin fills the void with an array of Thai specialties served late by hospitable waitresses dressed in tailored silk. Common to these linen-draped tables are flaming hot pots of Tom Kah soup, minty pork larb and large filets of swai fish mantled in herbs, apples and spicy chilies. The menu also spotlights the usual suspects such as colored curries, drunken noodles and pad Thai.

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With fish-bowl windows, folksy waitresses and entrées that many assumed had tumbled into restaurant extinction, Rudford’s is a museum to its time. Since 1949, the diner has accommodated customers around the clock with allAmerican fare touted as “home-cooked.” In the dead of night, find such classics as poultry croquettes with creamed peas, breaded veal with gravy, and grilled liver with bacon and onions. For better or worse, here marks the spot. Studio Diner 4701 Ruffin Rd., Kearny Mesa 858.715.6400, studiodiner.com (Open 24/7)

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The Spot 1005 Prospect St., La Jolla 858.459.0800, thespotonline.com (Kitchen open until midnight Friday through Sunday; until 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday) Yes, full meals are still served in these necks after 10 p.m., even though Jack’s La Jolla disappeared from the landscape a couple years back. The Spot actually beat most other restaurants to the late-night chase, as it’s been around since the 1970s. Cozy and casual, it features big sellers like lamb burgers, garden paninis and Chicago-style pizzas. To end the evening with a gustatory bang, look no further than the lobster tails, filet mignon and local halibut. The Compass 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad 760.434.1900 (no web site) (Kitchen open until 1:30 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays; until midnight Sunday through Thursday)

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Zel’s Del Mar 1247 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 858.755.0076, zelsdelmar.com (Kitchen open until 11:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; until 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; until 9:30 p.m. on Sundays) Call them radical, but Jenn Powers and her husband, Greg Glassman, say they keep their kitchen open after most Del Martians hit the hay because of the live music featured at Zel’s Del Mar a few days a week. And nobody’s complaining. The restaurant is named after Glassman’s late grandfather, Zel Camiel, who owned the city’s first liquor store and endeared himself to the local residents. In Grandpa’s honor is a full menu that includes Porterbraised short rib poutine over hand-cut Kennebec fries, venison meatloaf and quinoa burgers. The best part is that customers who stroll in and place orders even five minutes before the kitchen closes aren’t sent to Denny’s. E I G H T Y - e igh t [ O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3 ]

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U Betcha Fulfilling nightlife fantasies and bellies since 2007 When thinking of U31, people typically (kinda) remember dancing the night away to San Diego’s best DJs. Two years ago, the ever-popular North Park bar enhanced its nightlife offerings with 24 HDTVs and a full kitchen, satisfying the maturing appetites of the neighborhood’s hipsters and young professionals. In its kitchen’s latest creation, U31 has re-imagined a childhood favorite, Top Ramen. To complete this culinary masterwork (aka modern bar food) Oriental flavored top Ramen is cooked, chilled, and then flat-griddled with sesame seed oil, creating two Ramen buns. The buns are finished with a secret Asianinfluenced sauce, and topped with arugula,

green onions and cheese… and a giant, all-beef hamburger patty. Introducing the U31 Ramen Burger, a fun and delicious spin on an American favorite, served with onion-crusted green beans. (Available with a veggie patty.)

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Candy Bourbon Milkshake Ingredients To make the salted bourbon caramel: 2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp. light corn syrup 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup good quality bourbon (I used Woodford Reserve) 1 tsp. flaky sea salt (or kosher salt)

always seem to have a handful of leftover candy after an evening of Halloween festivities. This small mound of treats typically dwindles via a process I call “casual grazing.” This year, I have a more ambitious plan for my surplus sweets: a Candy Bourbon Milkshake. Frosty scoops of vanilla ice cream are blended with chilled espresso, smoky bourbon, chopped candy and a dark, salted bourbon caramel sauce. Bitterness from the espresso and caramel sauce cut the sweetness of the ice cream and candy, creating a balanced sip that goes down nice and easy. The flavor of this milkshake will vary based on the type of candy added. I used Twix Fun Size here, and the resulting milkshake had a pleasant nuttiness with a chocolate undertone. You can also blend in Snickers, Milky Way, Almond Joy (one of my favorites) or KitKat. Cookies and/or candies with chocolate, nuts, caramel or salt will pair perfectly with the base flavors of vanilla, espresso and bourbon. Avoid fruit-flavored candies like Starburst, Nerds, Mike and Ike and Laffy Taffy.

To make the milkshake: 3 scoops good quality vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup brewed espresso, chilled (or strongly brewed coffee) 2 tbsp. good quality bourbon (I used Woodford Reserve) 1 tbsp. salted bourbon caramel (recipe below) 2 small candy bars, chopped (I used Twix Fun Size, but many others would work well here) Whipped cream, for topping Flaky sea salt, for topping

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Make the caramel. Add sugar, water and corn syrup to a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. As soon as the mixture comes to a boil, clamp on a lid and cook for 6 minutes. Remove the lid and check the color and texture of your caramel. It should still be clear, and the bubbles should be large. Continue to cook with the lid off. As the mixture starts to brown and darken in color, gently swirl the pan to mix — do not stir here. Once the mixture is a dark amber color (not black), remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully add the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble up violently. Let the caramel settle for one minute, then stir in the bourbon and flaky sea salt. If the caramel has seized up a bit (hardened), simply return the saucepan to a low flame and stir until the mixture softens. Let the caramel cool completely before adding to the milkshake. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake it up: Add ice cream, chilled espresso, bourbon, 1 tbsp. of salted bourbon caramel and chopped candy bars to a blender. Blend until smooth and well combined. The texture should be thick, but still drinkable. Finish and serve. Pour milkshake into a chilled glass and top with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

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usicians have long relied on alcohol for inspiration. Without booze, the world would be bereft of such hits as Snoop Dogg’s “Gin & Juice,” Willie Nelson’s “Whiskey River” and Oasis’ “Champagne Supernova.” The folks at Sycamore Den in Normal Heights are turning the tables on this tradition, making boozy concoctions to pair with music, rather than the other way around. Instead of booking DJs to launch the week’s

revelry each Monday night, Sycamore bartenders play a classic rock album in its entirety, beginning at 10 p.m. While the music is playing, they mix and pour an album-inspired cocktail, which is available at a discount until the last song ends. “The idea was to let the bartenders promote what they listen to,” says shepherd-of-drink Eric Johnson. “It’s fun for the whole crew here and gives them some creative room to come up with new cocktails.” As any moderate alcoh… um, bar regular will tell you, a bartender having fun is way more likely to pour stiff drinks. So pump up the volume!

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Rocktail: Jack Rudy Can’t Fail Album: The Clash’s London Calling (1979) Referencing the song “Rudie Can’t Fail,” this cocktail skips the Jamaican “rude boys” the ditty’s actually about (probably because Rihanna ruined them for everybody) and swaps in Jack Rudy — an eccentric WWII vet who enjoyed making bullets to shoot into the dirt wall of his basement, and a small-batch tonic syrup to pour into his gin. Rumor has it, London’s like, always calling to reorder the stuff. 1 1/2 oz. gin 3/4 oz. Jack Rudy Small Batch Tonic 3/4 oz. Becherovka (Czech herbal bitters) 3/4 oz. lemon 1/4 oz. simple syrup Angostura Bitters

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Rocktail: Pinky Lady Album: Elton John’s Caribou (1974) This play on the classic Pink Lady cocktail nods to Elton John’s 1974 hit, “Pinky,” which contains the line: “Pinky’s as perfect as the Fourth of July.” Judging by the fact that America’s Independence Day has kinda horrible connotations for Elton John and the other Brits, Mr. John probably isn’t a big fan of Pinky. Fortunately, this cocktail’s made in ‘Merica.

Monday 10/19

Rocktail: Big Shot Album: Billy Joel’s 52nd Street (1978) Sycamore Den’s ode to the Piano Man is a variation on a classic. “If you think of a traditional Old Fashioned, it’s pretty much a big shot with a giant cube of ice,” says Johnson. This version combines cognac and rye for a New Orleansstyle take, which is perfect, considering what the song is about: a drunk person acting a fool during a crazy night on the town, or the average person spending a typical night on Bourbon Street.

1 oz. gin 1 oz. apple brandy 3/4 oz. lemon 3/4 oz. grenadine Egg white

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Rocktail: Who’s cRYEing Now? Album: Journey’s Escape (1981) Certainly not the first opportunity to play Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” in a bar, October 26 will feature a punny creation called the Who’s cRYEing Now? The only people who will actually be crying about this mash-up will be those who’ve ever worked in karaoke bars.

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1 1/2 oz. rye 3/4 oz. lemon 1/2 oz. Orchard Pear liqueur from Austria 1/2 oz. simple syrup Angostura Bitters

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Okapi Sun performs at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s 207.

eo and Dallas comprise the electro-pop twosome that’s been inciting sweaty dance fests at venues across the city. Armed with a quiver of instruments including a viola, synthesizer and DJ mixer, the two are a breath of fresh, wild air on the local music scene. “There aren’t a lot of electronic music projects in San Diego right now,” says Leo. “We haven’t really run into anyone who can resist the Okapi Sun magic.” In 2011, Leo (then Maren Parusel, the name she was born with in her home town of Tübingen,

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Germany) won Best Pop Album for “Artificial Gardens” at the San Diego Music Awards, having moved to California just five years prior. At the time, Dallas (then Gabriela Sanchez) played keyboards and viola in Parusel’s band. Their sound back then was a less-electronic, indie rock version of the untamed tunes they create together today. Inspiration for the new band came when the two saw an okapi at the Los Angeles Zoo. “It has zebra stripes on its

legs, and the physique of a horse It’s an amazing visual mixture,” says Dallas. “That magical beast started singing to us. And the rest is history.” The okapi’s hodge-podge physical mash-up represents the duo’s current genre-mixing musical stylings. Both have classical music educations (Dallas earned a Music Education degree from Point Loma Nazarene University; Leo is a classically trained pianist), and neither can deny their lust for pop music.

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“We write what we feel,” says Dallas. “And I guess we constantly feel like dancing. It’s all just one big dance party.” Unlike many pop acts, this fashion-forward pair uses actual instruments to create every beat, clang and tone in their songs. Often singing through a Vocoder, which lends computerized effects to their voices, Okapi Sun has an electronic sound with hands-on musical backing. “If we each had another arm, there would probably be even more instruments,” says Leo. As the sun shines on their burgeoning careers, it seems Puma, too has seen the light, having recently licensed Okapi Sun’s song, “Wasteland,” for use in the company’s advertising campaigns. There’s also talk of using the women in promotional photo shoots for the brand. Okapi Sun, which formed in January, has been nominated for Best Pop act at the San Diego Music Awards (to be held October 9 at Humphreys by the Bay, on Shelter Island). The band played the famed SXSW musical festival in Austin earlier this year and plans to release its first full-length album in 2014. As Leo puts it, “All in all, we’re just dancing along.” okapisun.com

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10/4: Anathema @ The Casbah, casbahmusic.com This English rock band changed its tune from gothic/doom metal to a more alternative sound in 2001.

10/2: Jake Bugg @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com This 19-year-old’s indie rock sound is often compared to Bob Dylan’s.

10/4: Yellowcard @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com Still cashing in on their one recognizable hit, “Ocean Avenue,” a decade after its release, these pop punkers are currently in the midst of their Ocean Avenue Acoustic fall tour.

10/3: Saxon @ Ramona Mainstage, ramonamainstage.com Heavy metal dudes on a world tour to promote their album Sacrifice.

10/4: And So I Watch You From Afar @ Soda Bar, sodabarmusic.com These punk rock instrumentalists hailing from Ireland released their third studio album, All Hail Bright Futures, earlier this year.

10/5: You Me At Six @ SOMA, somasandiego.com Not just the manliest way to ask a girl out on a date, You Me At Six is a British rock quintet that played last year’s VANS Warped Tour. 10/6: Calexico @ The Belly Up, bellyup.com Named after the heel of California, this alt. folk band played the Bonnaroo 2013 festival a few months back. 10/6: Travis @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com Coldplay frontman Chris Martin credits this Scottish foursome with being the reason Coldplay exists.

10/8: Conor Oberst @ The Belly Up, bellyup.com This indie rock singer-songwriter is one of the founders of Saddle Creek Records, the frontrunner of multiple bands (Bright Eyes, Desaparecidos and more) and one of the godfathers of emo. 10/8: Pet Shop Boys @ San Diego Symphony, sandiegosymphony.org The UK’s most successful duo (as named by The Guinness Book of World Records, in a slight departure from the typical listing of fingernail lengths) is wrapping up their Electric tour. {continued on page 104}

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10/3: 38 Special @ The Belly Up, bellyup.com These Southern rockers opened for Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams on 2007’s Rowdy Frynds Tour.

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10/1: Toro Y Moi @ The Belly Up, bellyup.com Fuse TV called this indie pop singersongwriter a must-see act at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival.

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10/9: Steve Earle @ The Belly Up, bellyup.com Songs written by this country singersongwriter have been recorded by Travis Tritt and Emmylou Harris. 10/9: Tony Lucca @ The Griffin, thegriffinsd.com After finishing in Third Place on season two of NBC’s The Voice, this rocker signed on to judge Adam Levine’s record label. 10/10: Lee Dewyze @ The Griffin, thegriffinsd.com Upon hearing that this rocker was the season nine winner on American Idol, millions of Americans were shocked, exclaiming, “Seriously, there have been nine seasons of American Idol?!”

10/11: Easton Corbin @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com This country singer-songwriter/driverof-questionable-skill is currently enjoying the success of his latest hit, “All Over the Road.” 10/11: Red Fang @ Brick by Brick, brickbybrick.com These heavy-metal dudes played at 2011’s Mayhem Festival with Megadeth, Godsmack and Disturbed.

10/13: Saves The Day @ The Irenic, sodabarmusic.com New Jersey boys best known for their upbeat hit, “At Your Funeral.” 10/13: Kylesa @ Brick by Brick, brickbybrick.com Sludge metal band whose name is a variation of the Buddhist term kilesa, which means “demons of defilement.” Watch your six.

10/12: We Came As Romans @ SOMA, somasandiego.com The most recent album from these rockers, Tracing Back Roots, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock chart earlier this year.

10/14: City and Colour @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com This acoustic rock singer-songwriter put many of the songs he’d written as a teenager on his first album, Sometimes.

10/13: Blue October @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com Alt. rockers from Texas who gained mainstream success with their 2006 hit, “Hate Me.”

10/15: Primal Scream @ The Belly Up, bellyup.com In June, these alt. rockers opened for the Rolling Stones at the UK’s Glastonbury Festival 2013.

10/13: Billy Ocean @ Sycuan Casino, sycuan.com This 60-something R&B crooner is responsible for the “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” jingle.

10/15: Frank Turner @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com Folk rocker currently on tour to promote his fifth and latest album,Tape {continued on page 106} Deck Heart.

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This indie rock band is comprised of three Haim sisters (Este, Danielle and Alana) and one really alienated drummer (Dash Hutton).

10.15 Yo Gotti UCSD Porter’s Pub porterspub.com

Mario Mims, aka Yo Gotti, is a rapper (in case his name didn’t give it away) from Tennessee.

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10/15: Chris Cornell @ Balboa Theatre, sandiegotheatres.org The former Audioslave frontman reunited with his original band mates from Soundgarden to release the group’s first album in 16 years.

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sandiegotheatres.org This folk rock singer-songwriter decided to hone his guitar skills after a surfing accident left him with 150 stitches in his head… and no front teeth. Don’t worry ladies, he had them replaced.

10/16: Disclosure @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com Two brothers from England comprise this dance music duo. 10/17: The Wanted @ Humphrey’s Concert by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com With more than five million “likes” of this boy band’s Facebook page, the moniker seems spot-on.

10/17: Steve Vai @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com This Grammy Award-winning guitarist is an avid beekeeper and sells his honey to raise money for his Make A Noise Foundation. It’s kind of like Make A Wish, but sounds way easier.

10/17: Trivium @ SOMA, somasandiego.com Vengeance Falls, the newest album from this heavy metal band, is due out October 15.

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10/16: Sleeping With Sirens @ SOMA, somasandiego.com Post-hardcore band currently promoting their new album, Feel, on a world tour.

10/17: Evidence @ The Griffin, thegriffinsd.com Hip-hopper who’s produced tracks for Beastie Boys, Linkin Park, Kanye West and more.

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10/18: Attila @ SOMA, somasandiego.com This heavy metal outfit sings about its favorite hand gesture in “Middle Fingers Up,” the first single from its recent album.

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10/18: Pepper @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com Locally based reggae rock band that has toured with Flogging Molly, Slightly Stoopid and The Expendables.

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10/19: MS MR @ Soda Bar, sodabarmusic.com The indie pop sound from this duo has been compared to that of Lana del Ray and Florence and the Machine.

Singin’ about a Big Green Tractor paid off for this country hit-maker, who’s enjoyed countless No. 1 hits, awards and nominations.

10/19: Scream It Like You Mean It 2013 @ SOMA, somasandiego.com Screamo bands Story of the Year, Like Moths to Flames, Hawthorne Heights and more make a pit stop in S.D. 10/20: Three Dog Night @ The Belly Up, bellyup.com This American rock band continues to ride the success of its ’70s hits, including “Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog.” 10/21: Jerrod Niemann @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com Best known for his 2010 hit, “Lover, Lover,” this country boy has also written songs for Garth Brooks. james minchin I I I

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10/25: Crystal Fighters @ The Casbah, casbahmusic.com Alt. dance band from Spain, currently on a world tour to promote its recently released sophomore album, Cave Rave. 10/26: Countryfest II @ Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, kson.com Country music stars Josh Turner, Uncle Cracker, Jana Kramer, Aaron Lewis and John Pardi take the dusty East County stage for Part Two of the annual Countryfest concert series.

10/27: New Found Glory @ SOMA, somasandiego.com These pop punk Floridians will release their album Kill It Live on October 8. 10/27: Billy Currington @ Pechanga Resort & Casino, pechanga.com This country crooner founded the Global South Relief organization, which benefits people in Central American countries.

10/30: Moody Blues @ Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com These classic rockers will set sail next April on their second annual Moody Blues Cruise, along with bands The Zombies and Lighthouse.

10/28: The Neighbourhood @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com Fresh off a tour with Imagine Dragons, these alt. rockers will continue to hit the road with Lovelife and Ghost Loft through November.

10/31: Falling In Reverse @ SOMA, somasandiego.com After canceling many 2012 tour dates (due to the inconsiderate birth of lead singer Ronnie Radke’s child), this hardcore rock band is back on tour to promite its Fashionably Late album.

10/28: Buddy Guy @ The Belly Up, bellyup.com In a career spanning six decades, this blues singer cranked out more than 60 albums. He also placed 30th on Rolling Stone magazine’s roundup of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”

10/31: Two Door Cinema Club @ Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Songs from this Irish indie rock band have popped up in everything from Microsoft Outlook commercials to the film Soul Surfer.

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10/24: James Blake @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com This 24-year-old English singersongwriter created his own record label, 1-800-Dinosaur, earlier this year. Don’t bother calling, the line’s always busy.

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10/23: Wednesday 13 @ Brick by Brick, brickbybrick.com Wednesday 13, aka Joseph Poole, has fronted a number of gothic rock outfits including Murderdolls and Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13.

10/26: Emilie Autumn @ UCSD’s Porter’s Pub, porterspub.com This singer-songwriter and violinist is very open about her bipolar disorder, and even penned an autobiography about her life with the disease while in a psychiatric hospital.

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10/23: Paramore @ SDSU Viejas Arena, events.sdsu.edu These alt. rockers from Tennessee are taking Metric and Hellogoodbye along with them for the The Self-Titled Tour throughout the fall.

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10.22Phantogram Two high school friends from New York ditched their restaurant gigs to form this high-energy indie pop twosome.

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10/5: GHOSTLY INTERNATIONAL TOUR @ CASBAH, CASBAHMUSIC.COM A night of up-and-comers in the electronic scene, including Shigeto, Beacon, Night Moves and more.

10/3: LAIDBACK LUKE @ HOUSE OF BLUES, HOUSEOFBLUES.COM Dutch house DJ Laidback Luke will be dropping another set of bombs. 10/4: BENOIT & SERGIO @ BASSMNT, BASSMNTSD.COM In their debut San Diego performance, Benoit & Sergio will be putting on a live electronic pop performance.

10/6: TIGER & WOODS @ EL DORADO, ELDORADOBAR.COM Tiger & Woods will live-remix funk and fresh house. 10/10: ZEDD @ SOMA, SOMASANDIEGO.COM This Russian-German progressive house DJ’s hit “Clarity” has become a monster Top 40 EDM banger.

10/5: HIFI FESTIVAL @ PETCO PARK, EVENTVIBE.COM The HiFi Fest is going above and beyond with… Above & Beyond, an English trance trio.

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This house DJ’s single “Cross the Dancefloor” has been remixed by big names like Chromeo, Lifelike and Laidback Luke.

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Also known as Gary Richards, Destructo is the founder and CEO of HARD events: HARD Festival, HARD Halloween and more.

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10/12: PETE TONG @ BANG BANG, BANGBANGSD.COM The host of England’s famous BBC Radio 1 station will be dropping some of the best songs you’ve never heard. Getting featured on this guy’s radio show is a DJ’s dream. 10/19: KAYTRANADA @ EL DORADO, ELDORADOBAR.COM Kaytranada blends EDM with R&B and hiphop influences. 10/24: NICK VAN DE WALL @ VOYEUR, VOYEURSD.COM Nick Van De Wall (aka Afrojack) brings the progressive electro heat. 10/25: DADA LAND @ VALLEY VIEW CASINO CENTER, VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM A Halloween-themed electronic spectacle, featuring Swedish electro house duo Dada Life, among many others.

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This electronic duo will perform live earlier in the evening at House of Blues, and then hit the sound board at Bang Bang.

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10/25: DJ VICE @ 207, 207SD.COM Taking a break from his residency at Tao nightclub at The Venetian in Las Vegas, DJ Vice will be rocking his genre-bending mix of EDM in the more intimate confines of 207. 10/26: ROCK WITH THE DEAD @ HARD ROCK HOTEL SAN DIEGO, HRHSDHALLOWEEN.COM Check out downtown’s 12-DJ Halloween mega-fest — three floors, four venues and big EDM names including Quintino, Chris Garcia, Tony Arzadon, Duffle Bag Divas, Loczi and many more. 10/26: EDX @ BASSMNT, BASSMNTSD.COM This guy was ranked in Beatport’s Top 3 progressive house DJ’s list along with Eric Prydz and some no-namer called Deadmau5. 10/31: MORGAN PAGE @ HARD ROCK HOTEL SAN DIEGO, HARDROCKHOTELSD.COM This progressive house DJ plays the main stage at nearly every major EDM festival around the world. 10/31: HALLOWEEN @ HARD ROCK HOTEL SAN DIEGO, HARDROCKHOTELSD.COM Costume-up for back-to-back sets by EC Twins, Designer Drugs (of the DJ variety, don’t get too excited) and Dijital, plus a DJ set by Irish indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club.

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You’d be forgiven if you thought a hip-hop act named Old English took their moniker from the popular malt liquor brand of the same name. In reality, inspiration for the name came from the fifth-century form of English most famously associated with the epic poem Beowulf. As it turns out, the National City duo splits the difference between malt liquor and classic literature. Their music is rife with seedy tales that prove the “Nasty City” nickname right. On the other hand, they wrap these tales up in artful, moody soundscapes that mesh jazz, punk, garage rock, psychedelic and down-tempo influences. Both members of Old English are currently out of town, working on solo projects. Look out for their local performances in 2014.

Marty MacPhly Blame One has received a San Diego Music Awards nomination for Best Hip Hop act.

Rappers like acting way cooler than they actually are. So, it’s refreshing when you run across one willing to name himself after a nerdy, supporting character from Back to the Future. Hip-hop could probably use a little more self-deprecation and humor. Thankfully, Southeast County rapper Marty MacPhly is one funny dude. His rhymes cover familiar ground — getting money, getting women, smoking herb — but they do so in new and interesting ways that make his audiences laugh. In his song “Hit Me,” for example, MacPhly boasts that he “gets laid, you get laid-off,” which may be he best use of parallelism in the history of the English language. See Marty MacPhly perform at UC San Diego’s Porter’s Pub October 26. T homas T yrell

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Conventional wisdom says hip-hop is a young man’s game, but good luck telling that to Vista rapper Blame One. At the ancient (by hip-hop standards) age of 38, he just released his sixth full-length album, Walk In The Sun, with beats from Brooklyn-based producer J-57. Blame One prides himself on making what he calls “grown-man rap.” Far from the drug dealer fantasies portrayed in much of hip-hop, his music takes a more honest, blue-collar approach, often focusing on parenthood, spirituality and the meaning of life. Of course, when he’s not in the mood for maturity, he still likes to flex his verbal muscle with dizzying displays of battle-ready lyricism. See Blame One perform at Access Hip Hop, in Pacific Beach, October 5 at 3 p.m. o n e

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Barbarian members behind the bar at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach (from left): Seton Edgerton, Phillip Dupasquier, Dan Nichols, Darrin Lee and Andrew Mills.

rocks ‘n’ rolls Bartending band mates hit the road

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hen the five band members of Barbarian left town for their first touring gig in late August, all had jobs in San Diego as bartenders or other hospitalityindustry workers. When the sevenshow, 10-day gig was over, only three were still employed. “Me and Dan (Nichols) lost our jobs after the tour,” says the band’s founder and lead vocalist/guitarist, Andrew Mills. “So, if you know anybody that’s looking...” Barbarian was formed in late 2011 by San Diego State alums Mills and Seton Edgerton (lead guitar). They live in Ocean Beach, as does Nichols (keyboards). Bassist Phil Dupasquier and new drummer Darrin Lee live in North Park. Collectively, the five band members have slung drinks at Analog in the Gaslamp, Seven Grand Whiskey Bar and URBN in North Park, Wonderland Ocean Pub in O.B., Firehouse in Pacific Beach and Station Tavern in South Park. For Mills, who relishes the music business, going on tour (and sharing a bill with British singer-songwriter Bat for Lashes) was worth losing his job. “We rented a van — there’s never enough room, but you make due — and you bust your ass and you go out on the road and you know you’re going to see some cool sh!t,” he says. The group of bartenders drove to the Midwest to play gigs in Columbus, Ohio; Madison, Wisconsin; and Chicago. Wherever they

Barbarian has received San Diego Music Awards nominations for Artist of the Year, Best Music Video, Best Live Band, Song of the Year and Best Pop.

performed, they were Barbarian, but the moniker has nothing to with their professions. “It’s hard to come up with a band name,” says Mills, who admits not liking the name as much as he used to. “I liked it, because the word is visceral and raw. But it sounds kinda metal, and we’re not metal.” Their sound is more on the psychedelic side, which, as it’s described on their Bandcamp page, “lurks in a dimension of futured nostalgia via O NE

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proto and postpunk and modern reverb-drenched melancholic pop.” Mills says he likes the “big wall” effect, with a lot of reverb and tons of nuance. And there’s a dark, emotional side to his lyrics. Drink in the Barbarian sound at The Casbah (October 2) and Oktoberfest in North Park (October 19). facebook.com/barbarianband barbarian1.bandcamp.com

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A dating adventure with a built-in soundtrack B Y david p e rloff P ho t os by B r e vi n B lach

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hails from Alabama, lives in Hillcrest and works as the senior event manager for the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, the largest such event on the West Coast. Arun used to chill in Anchorage, Alaska. Now, he lives in Hillcrest and makes a living as an independent marketing consultant stationed at whatever coffee shop’s most convenient. These two blind daters met for the first time about an hour ago and are now rolling like rock stars in an Epic Limo stretch Escalade en-route to The Shout! House dueling piano bar in the Gaslamp. A previous PacificSD blind date at this venue spawned a marriage and the birth of a child (see “Ty, Ty Again,” October 2008 issue; and “Taking the Cake,” October 2009), so we’re hoping another love song may be scored this evening. Before Joyce and Arun arrive for a rockin’ good time, let’s review the pre-date interviews. What do you do for fun? JOYCE: I love checking out SD.’s latest and greatest bars and restaurants, happy hours, going to the beach, cheering on our mediocre NFL team and my alma mater — go ‘Noles! — and just having a good time with friends. ARUN: I play sports, music — cello, guitar and piano — and generally cause ruckus around San Diego. I also travel a lot. What are you best at? JOYCE: Sarcasm. “That’s What She Said”s. I love laughing; laughing’s my favorite. ARUN: I’m a people person, so I’d say I do well in social environments. I do pretty well in most sports and I think I’m pretty decent at music. I’m also pretty awesome at the Macarena. What are you looking for in a date, physically and otherwise? JOYCE: Ryan Gosling, physically and otherwise. I like to keep my standards humble and attainable.

ARUN: Physically, I like girls who are healthy and fit. And, of course, beautiful inside and out is a nice touch. I tend to go for brunettes or exoticlooking types. Girls who are adventurous and like to laugh are a plus. Ambition is a major turn-on. Describe your special brand of sex appeal in five words or less. JOYCE: The greatest show on Earth. ARUN: Blue Steel. Rate yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 for looks. JOYCE: I don’t pay for drinks. ARUN: Eight. Rate yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 for personality. JOYCE: Awesome. ARUN: Ten. Fill in the blanks: I want my O NE

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blind date to be “blank” and “blank.” JOYCE: Tall and witty. ARUN: Fun and adventurous. What’s the most important thing in the world? JOYCE: The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. ARUN: Family, love and support. As the daters arrive at The Shout! House, they grab a table and order

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drinks and appetizers. When the waiter returns to deliver their first round, they’re already singing and laughing along with the piano players performing onstage. They’re smiling and sitting close and seem to be getting along well, but one of them is hiding something. THANK YOU! Epic Limo 858.270.LIMO (5466) epiclimo.com {continued on page 120}

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the couple has had a round of drinks, toasted shots and eaten some of their food, one of the piano players beckons Arun to the stage. Surprising the crowd and his date (but not PacificSD, as we had prearranged the whole thing), Arun takes a seat at one of the pianos, grabs the mic and explains to the hundreds of people now watching him that he’s on a blind date. Big applause. The Shout! House experience often includes onstage audience participation, but never like this. Without further ado, Arun launches into a cover of “Ho Hey” by The Lumineers. As he begins to play piano and sing, the crowd joins in, singing along with the rest

of his performance, which goes off without a hitch. The crowd cheers as Arun leaves the stage. Strangers (and friends he seems to have invited without Joyce’s knowledge) pepper him with high-fives on his way back to Joyce, who greets him with open arms. Score one point for Arun. Before the couple has had much time to celebrate the performance, The Shout! House crew surprises everyone (magazine crew included) by inviting Arun back onstage for an encore. Next up: the ambitious undertaking of Shaggy’s “Angel.” Having already struck a chord with the crowd, Arun has everyone singing along with the chorus before he drops into his best Shaggy impression for a O NE

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hilarious (and shockingly authentic) version of the 2001 reggae/rap hit. After the song, he picks up a flashlight from the top of the piano and points it across the room at Joyce, inviting her to come to the stage. She hesitates, but then caves to the collective peer pressure, joining Arun for a private dance in the spotlight. The two survive the public display of slow-dancing, and then return to the table before being split for mid-date debriefings. PacificSD: How’s it going so far? JOYCE: It’s super fun. I’m having a good time. ARUN: Really fun. I’m having a great time. She’s really talkative and fun. {continued on page 122} t w e n t y

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Has your date been fun and interesting to talk with? JOYCE: Absolutely. He does marketing, and I’m very integrated in the marketing industry and like to be involved in that. He’s a singer and plays musical instruments, which is also intriguing. ARUN: She’s fun. She’s not as adventurous as I am; she doesn’t wanna drink too much. I think she’s worried about embarrassing herself. I’m more go-go-go, let’s just do it all. She has more of an, “I’m gonna have self control,” kind of attitude. Is this the type of person you’d normally date? JOYCE: Not at all. I mean, he’s tall and fit, but not normally someone who would ever approach me or I would approach. It’s just physical, I guess. My type is very blonde-haired, blue-eyed, corn-fed, Midwestern, plays football kind of thing. ARUN: I’d say she is in personality; maybe not physically as much. I don’t usually date Asians.

What do you think of the way your date is dressed? JOYCE: He’s very well dressed. His shirt was not wrinkled; kudos for that. Nice shoes, very nice shoes. Ten points for shoes. ARUN: She looks good. She’s emphasizing the right things.

realized she just has a taste of the shots; at least tonight, she does. I can kind of understand that, because I’ve never been on a date where I’m taking a lot of shots. But because it’s a special date today, I’ve been drinking more than I usually do.

How have you been enjoying The Shout! House? JOYCE: It’s great. The girl who plays up there is incredible. Arun played “Ho Hey” by The Lumineers. I love The Lumineers; they’re one of my favorite bands right now. He also played Shaggy’s “Angel,” which was interesting. I told him it was my eighth grade class song. He did a very, very good job. ARUN: The Shout! House is great. I might get nervous when I go in front of people, but in all honesty, I like it. I like being an entertainer.

What’s the most attractive thing your date has done so far? JOYCE: Singing and playing the piano. ARUN: She’s been really interested in me and what I do and who I am.

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What’s the least attractive thing your date has done? JOYCE: He came on kinda strong, but not like he wanted to make-out off the bat; but a little strong. ARUN: That she’s not as adventurous as I’d like. She’s not willing to put herself out there and embarrass herself a little bit. Rate your date on a scale of one to 10 for looks. JOYCE: Eight. ARUN: Eight.

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And for personality? JOYCE: Nine. ARUN: Eight. Do you want to kiss your date now? JOYCE: No. ARUN: Not yet. Maybe after the date. Does your date want to kiss you? JOYCE: I don’t think so. I would say no. ARUN: Not yet. Maybe after the date. THANK YOU! The Shout! House 655 Fourth Ave., Gaslamp 619.231.6700, theshouthouse.com {continued on page 124}

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beyond ready to call it a night. ARUN: Well, she got tired around midnight, and we had the limo come back for her. Then, he came back for me later, and my friends and I went downtown to the Hard Rock for some late-night burgers at Mary Jane’s.

Seeing a show… and getting caught in the act

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post-serenade interrogations complete, Joyce and Arun hop back into the limo for the ride to North Park’s U31, one of 16 venues hosting a total of 150 bands performing live at the San Diego Music Thing (see “BANDwidth,” page 60). With rockabilly band Roy Rapid & The Rhythm Rock Trio playing onstage, the couple sits in a private booth and orders drinks. After Arun pulls Joyce to the dance floor to groove in front of the band, the magazine crew finally leaves them alone to enjoy the rest of the evening away from the cameras. The next morning, we call to find out what we missed. PacificSD: What happened after the magazine crew left you alone? JOYCE: We just hung out at U31 for SDMT. His posse showed up after maybe 30 minutes, which I found rather unfair. Seriously, who does that? I left maybe 15 minutes later and took the limo home.

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When did you get home? JOYCE: The limo dropped me off around midnight. ARUN: Close to 2 a.m. Was there a kiss or romantic exchange? JOYCE: Classy girls don’t kiss in bars, you fool. ARUN: We exchanged phone numbers and hugged it out. What two things would you change about your date to make the person a better fit for you? JOYCE: One, comprehension of “the bubble,” aka personal space. Two, just Ryan Gosling. ARUN: I definitely need someone who’s a little more adventurous.

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Joyce is a little shyer than I would prefer. Also, physically, she’s beautiful, but not really my type. What’s the funniest thing that happened during the date? JOYCE: While we’re on “the bubble” subject, we took our phones out at U31 to see if they were still serving food. I was starving. Since he was sitting very close to me, aka bubble invasion, I caught a glimpse of a text message from him that said, “Asian .” I thought it was hilarious and totally called him out on it. I told him I was hardly offended, but he groveled and said he wanted to take me out again… because I’d absolutely sign up for that. ARUN: So embarrassing — when I gave her my phone to type in her number, she saw a text I sent that basically said she wasn’t my type. Truth be told, I’ve never dated an Asian. Honesty, I felt like an A-hole, but she was super cool, and we had a good laugh about it. {continued on page 126}

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What was the best part of the date? JOYCE: The surprise “Ho Hey” performance at The Shout! House. I love The Lumineers. ARUN: The best part was The Shout! House, specifically when I was called up on stage the second time. Neither of us were expecting it, and the crowd really got into my impersonation of Shaggy. After the song, we got her up there and we did a little dance, complete with salsa twirls. What was the worst part of the date? JOYCE: Being called up to stage to dance with him. I am not a fan of spotlights, but he is a selfproclaimed attention whore. ARUN: Probably when she saw the incriminating text message. I was internally freaking out. Will there be a second date? JOYCE: We are not each other’s type, so why waste the effort? ARUN: I would love to hang out with Joyce again, but I think we’re better off as friends. {continued on page 128} O NE

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What’s one thing your date should before going on another date? JOYCE: Respect the bubble. ARUN: Nothing, really. She really didn’t do anything too appalling.

What did you learn about yourself last night? JOYCE: I am truly patient, except when it comes to men’s jewelry. No patience for men’s jewelry. ARUN: The more I drink, the worse I play piano. o n e

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AFTERMATCH: Joyce’s least favorite part of last night’s date (“Being called up to stage to dance with him”) turned out to be Arun’s favorite (“The crowd really got into my impersonation of Shaggy”). He complained that she didn’t drink enough. She said he invaded her space. He said, “She’s not willing to put herself out there and embarrass herself a little bit.” She called him a “self-proclaimed attention whore.” In 1982, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder sang, “Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony,” but opposites sure didn’t attract last night. Or perhaps that whole “let’s just get along” thing was a ruse, and Stevie Wonder actually ended up texting his buddies: “Ivory .”

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In the end, it’s probably best (for PacificSD’s insurance policy, at least) that the date didn’t end with a love connection. After all, rock stars and their entourages are infamous for trashing hotel rooms. And while Arun rocked the mic for only a few songs, he and his posse did manage to trash the limo — broken champagne glasses, gum on the carpet, big mess. Imagine if we had gotten them a room at the Hard Rock. THANK YOU! San Diego Music Thing sandiegomusicthing.com THANK YOU! U31 Cocktail Lounge 3112 University Ave., North Park 619.584.4188, u31bar.com

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the reel deal

Scene from the 18-minute short film SLOMO.

SDFF has named Hollywood A-lister Judd Apatow the 2013 recipient of its Visionary Filmmaker award. Well known for directing smashing-success comedies including Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Apatow will appear October 3 at Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla, where film critic Jeffrey Lyons will present him with the award. Here are just a few of the films that put Apatow and countless comedic actors on the movie map.

The San Diego Film Festival returns

ow in its 13 year, the ever-expanding San Diego Film Festival (SDFF) is set to roll out the Finest City red carpet once again. Features, documentaries, exclusive premieres and short films fill the roster, as do panel discussions and Q&A sessions with filmmakers. Writer/director/producer Judd Apatow, who’s being honored with SDFF’s Visionary Filmmaker award (see sidebar), is one of the celebs scheduled to attend, perhaps with his actor wife, Leslie Mann. So grab a bag of popcorn and a good seat (at Reading Cinemas in the Gaslamp, or ArcLight Cinemas at UTC), October 2 through 6. In the interim, read about six standout films below and rest assured — even if flicks ain’t your schtick, you might bump into a movie star at one of SDFF’s signature after-parties.

mFallacy (German with English subtitles) A hotshot lawyer in Germany gets bored of being all good-looking and married, so he decides to moonlight as a high-end gigolo. Because subtitles can be a real deal-breaker for moviegoers, the filmmakers packed the thriller with political intrigue, blackmail and so much sex they could have named their movie Phallus-y. (Showtime: Fri., Oct. 4, 5:30 p.m., Reading Cinemas, Gaslamp)

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with Sarah After getting dumped by his smoking-hot girlfriend, a super-needy, heartbroken dude wears a lot of sweatpants, gets hassled by his friend into searching for a rebound, and then starts a nostrings-attached relationship with a slightly less-hot girl with a sexy accent. (Spoiler alert: her name’s Sarah!) Bet you can’t guess if they fall in love. (Showtimes: Fri., Oct. 4, 8:00 p.m.; Sat., 10/5, 2:00 p.m.; ArcLight Cinemas, UTC)

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A Year on Ice Have you ever wanted to live on the world’s coldest continent? Watching this documentary will help you experience exactly what it’s like to spend an entire year in Antarctica… minus having actually to endure the numbing cold, crushing boredom, months without sunlight and inevitably crappy food, of course. (Showtime: Sat., Oct. 5, 12:30 p.m.; Reading Cinemas, Gaslamp)

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m Chez Upshaw Illeana Douglas and Kevin Pollak costar as proprietors of a struggling bed and breakfast on the verge of bankruptcy. Because there’s no budget for remodeling, they follow the next logical course of action: turning the place into a haven for assisted suicide to cash in on the death of others. (It’s a comedy, by the way.) (Showtime: Sat., Oct. 5, 2:30 p.m.; ArcLight Cinemas, UTC)

mSLOMO If you’ve never seen the guy who rollerblades in slow-motion down the boardwalk in Pacific Beach and Mission Beach, here’s your chance to catch him on the big screen. This 18minute short tells the true story of Dr. John Kitchin, who traded in his medical career for skates, sun and sand. (Showtime: Sun., Oct. 6, 1:00 p.m.; Reading Cinemas, Gaslamp)

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and Giggles This sextet of comedic shorts showcases hilarity ranging in topic from an out-ofwork superhero sidekick who moonlights as a teacher to what would happen to horror films if their characters were capable of making intelligent decisions (hint: they wouldn’t make any money). (Showtime: Sun., Oct. 6, 3:00 p.m.; Reading Cinemas, Gaslamp)

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