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<a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/pierce-veil/">Pierce the Veil</a> was founded by singer-guitarist Vic Fuentes and his drummer brother Mike, both former Mission Bay High School students. They released a new album earlier this year, The Jaws of Life, along …
2022 San Diego Music Awards Best New Artist nominee <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/son-of-kane/">Son of Kane</a> is fronted by Evan Yearsley, who spent a decade playing drums behind his mom, the late local blues hero Candye Kane. Having …
Influenced by Britpop music and mod fashion, <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/pleasure-pill/">Pleasure Pill</a> features frontman Jonah Paz (JINX!) and his brother Ethan Paz (rhythm guitar), whose father Oscar Paz played with Kill Holiday in the 1990s and Hingada …
<a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/safety-orange/">Safety Orange</a> was founded in 1996 by singer-bassist Sol Turpin, of Sublime tribute band 40 OZ to Freedom. Their last single “Get Outta My Way” came with a sleeve illustrated by Dead & Company …
The fifteenth anniversary celebration for the <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2023/nov/10/acoustic-evenings-with-jefferson-ja-b13aa556/?et=314192/">Acoustic Evenings at the Athenaeum</a> series is headlined by <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/marie-haddad/">Marie Haddad</a>, who first earned local notice with the San Diego Beat Organization, which was nominated as Best …
<a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/manganista/">Manganista</a> makes rock music with an island vibe. They have a new EP called Hillbilly Bomb Shelter that they’ll be showcasing in Ocean Beach. The all-ages bill includes Proctor Valley Monsters (named after a Bigfoot-type …
Surf-punkers <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/frights/">the Frights</a> were still teens when they formed the band around 2012. Their major label debut was produced by FIDLAR frontman Zac Carper (SWMRS, Dune Rats), mixed by Rob Kinelski (Ed Sheeran, Billie …
Host <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/jefferson-jay">Jefferson Jay</a> will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Atheneum’s Acoustic Evenings series by recognizing its history of leadership by women with a series of concerts driven by local women performers. The October …
Blues singer <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/whitney-shay/">Whitney Shay’s</a> bands have included Shay & the Hustle, the Whitney Shay Quartet, the JazzKatz Orchestra, and the blues/R&B group The Shakedowns. Her album Stand Up earned a three-and-a-half-star review in Downbeat magazine …
Longtime Listen Local promoter <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/cathryn-beeks-ordeal">Cathryn Beeks</a> will gather around two dozen of the acts that have graced her concert and radio showcases over the past 20 years for a two-day outdoor musical celebration in …
Deadheads and jam band fans will enjoy two days of camping and a full day of music in Julian at the <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2023/sep/29/great-deadful-festival/?et=314924/">Great Deadful Festival</a>, with the bands appearing on Saturday, September 30. Beginning at …
Developed as a celebration of female strength and empowerment, the <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2023/sep/22/nissan-super-girl-surf-pro/?et=313975/">Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro</a> platform has grown into a series of four festivals centered around providing social, athletic, cultural, educational, business, and entertainment …
<a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/heavy-hawaii/">Heavy Hawaii</a> was formed in 2009 by guitarist Matt Bahamas (née Barajas), who formerly played in Fantastic Magic with future Wavves frontman Nathan Williams. Nominated Best New Artist at the 2010 San Diego Music …
Country rock band <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/nancarrow/">Nancarrow</a> is fronted by Graham Nancarrow, whose father was a well-known local newscaster/ecologist, the late Loren Nancarrow. Graham formed a punk band while at La Costa Canyon High, Misled Citizen, and …
Rebecca Jade (Siren’s Crush) was the singer for Super Magnetic when that band won the 2010 Ultimate Music Challenge at Viejas Casino. She released her debut album the following year. Her band Rebecca Jade & …