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This month we speak with singer/guitarist Michael Sackler-Berner of East Coast rockers, the Slim Kings, and review a couple of cool new releases. Introducing the Slim Kings: To West Coast music fans, the Slim Kings name is still a new proposition, but on the East Coast, this rock, blues and more quartet is already a […]

What’s Going on Around Town

The Stanleys Return to San Diego- The Black Cat Bar / November 15 2014 For Australian quartet the Stanley’s, it was a long way to come for a small turnout, but for the two dozen or so lucky fans who caught their set at the Black Cat Bar on November 15, it was powerpop nirvana. […]

Paul McCartney in San Diego

Paul McCartney’s show on September 28 at Petco Park was just short of incredible. For starters it had better sound than his previous Southern California visit on August 10 at Dodger Stadium.  Also, audible from the street, there was a 14-song rehearsal on September 27  as well as a 14-song sound check the day of, […]

San Diego Music Awards: A Win for All

This month we have a look at the annual San Diego Music Awards, from some of the musicians nominated as well as music reviews. The rest of the San Diego Music Thing reviews will follow next month. San Diego Music Awards There are really no losers at the annual San Diego Music Awards. Held this […]

This month we take a look back at the recent Sonics / Mrs. Magician gig and of course, include a few reviews. The Sonics – Live / The Irenic A sold out house of just over 400 people greeted legendary Tacoma garage rockers the Sonics at the !renic on August 16. Featuring three original members, […]

A Conversation with David Miano of Aural Gravy Records

Started up only four years ago, Aural Gravy has made an impact, working with notable acts such as The New Kinetics, The Peripherals and Kelsea Rae Little, as well as reissuing out of print favorites from the likes of The Modlins and Secret Apollo. Headed by David Miano, the label is driven by his love […]

A Conversation with Wally Salem

This time out we have an in depth conversation with Wally Salem, head of Canadian independent label, The Beautiful Music. The label is perhaps best known for its series of tribute albums dedicated to British indie legends the Television Personalities, as well as a worldwide roster of artists that include Dot Dash and Yellow Melodies. […]

Of Mice and Men: Family Wagon and Reviews

Remember the movie, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School? There’s a gag that runs through that cult classic. It seems the Ramones music is “lethal” to rodents. While the end results were on the more humorous/non fatal to rodents, side, a similar thing happened to rockers, Family Wagon. Their music once stopped lab rats from breeding. […]

A Few Words from Joey Harris

This month out we share a few reviews and a few words from local icon Joey Harris. Few musicians in San Diego could touch on the accomplishments of Mr. Harris. Working with John Stewart, Fingers, The Speedsters, The Beat Farmers, Powerthud, The Tightenups and many more, Harris’s guitar work, vocals and songs are the perfect […]