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December 1, 2009:
3 Ska Shows @ HOB for $30!:
See 3 Ska shows at House of Blues for $30!
This offer is good Wednesday, December 2 from 10am – 11:59pm!
You can purchase the offer by visiting any of the links below.
Less Than Jake
with Fishbone, Cage and The Swellers
December 6
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A004353BBEF2EE5?artistid=781107&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
The Aquabats
with Suburban Legends
and Supernova
December 19
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A00434CC6932DA3?artistid=1388272&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1
Reel Big Fish
with Starpool and La Banda Skalavera
December 29
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A004362AFB72336?artistid=779739&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1
October 7, 2009:
LiveNation “2-for-1” ticket offer!:
Get 2 concert tickets for the price of 1 TODAY, Oct. 7 only @ Livenation.com. The Bravery, Hanson, Boyz II Men, Julian Plenti & more!
September 23, 2009:
Need Band ASAP for Ken Club Show this Saturday!:
Suddenly have 1 open slot available for the Arson Academy (cole from sdp.com) debut show this Saturday night.
This is a 21+ show...if your band wants to play this show and can draw at least 25 to 30 people even with this short notice then email cole@sandiegopunk.com ASAP.
Thanks!
September 20, 2009:
The Bastard Suns @ Radio Room Oct. 8th!:
The Bastard Suns from Atlanta will be playing at The Radio Room on October 8. Join The Bastard Suns as they deliver their own unique style of punk infused with ska, reggae and a hint of Irish drinking music. A guaranteed high-energy performance!
July 29, 2009:
Show Preview - North Park Music Thing August 7-9:
North Park Music Thing
August 7th-9th 2009
San Diego, CA
By: Kevin Farr
Southern California’s regional media conference convenes in two weeks, August 7-9th in North Park. This is the second year of the conference which is now being known as the North Park Music Thing. Both a festival and media conference it, boosts an eclectic and knowledgeable group of industry panelists and regionally known musicians. The festival hosts 15 bands on 20 stages spread out through up-town venues. We all know the venues giving a platform for some of the hottest San Diego and indie touring bands so it’s no surprise that Beauty Bar, Soda Bar, Bar Pink, Whistle Stop, Ken Club, Le Stats and more will be staging in 30-40 minute sets starting on Friday (7/7/09) and ending Sunday (7/9/09).
San Diego music has birthed so many great bands in every genre imaginable. It just so happens that the past few years have culminated with some great break out indie bands originating from San Diego so this festival is going to be worth your precise time. The cost for tickets is relatively cheap so go dig in your couch, look under that scarf you haven’t touched since you puked on it and hold off on buying miniature animal figurines to sport during midnight madness rides through Gaslamp. This media will conference is about cultivating and supporting a sustainable music economy for all artist local or not. For tickets visit http://www.sandiegomusicfoundation.org/npmt/home.html .
NPMT seeks to further support the San Diego music scene helping grow the economy that supports musicians and their livelihood which we all know is making living from being musician. In the age of social media and web 3.0, artists need a place, closer and more accessible than SXSW to showcase their talents, hone their knowledge of the music industry and develop skills to help them navigate the music industry.
“After all the business of music is the music business”, states Kevin Hellman founder of San Diego Music Foundation and an integral part of making NPMT a premiere regional music and media conference.
Expect to see some of the most creative, innovative and hard-working bands San Diego, and So-Cal have to offer. Want some recommendations for Saturday, August 8th? For a complete guide to events, discussions, panels’ venues and more visit http://www.sandiegomusicfoundation.org/npmt/home.html.
SATURDAY August 8th
Radio Room
8pm • Lanterns
9pm • afterschoolspecial
10pm • Weatherbox
11pm • Drug Wars
12am • A Scribe Amidst the Lions
1am • Superunloader
SATURDAY August 8th
Bar Pink
FM 94/9 presents
7:30pm • Pleasure Device
8:30pm • Tape Deck Mountain
9:30pm • Lights On
10:30pm • Get Back Loretta
11:30pm • El Ten Eleven
12:30pm • Division Day
SUNDAY August 9th
FM 94/9 Bar Pink Stage
12:05pm •Writer
12:55pm • Shark Attack
1:55pm • Steve Poltz & the Rugburns
3:05pm • Blackheart Procession
5:05pm • The Night Marchers
July 3, 2009:
$10 tickets this Sat and Sun only for Cricket Wireless Shows!:
LIVE NATION CELEBRATES OUR NATION’S BIRTHDAY BY GIVING FANS THE GIFT OF $10 TICKETS
JULY 4 @ 10AM – JULY 5 @ 5PM
$10 TICKETS TO SELECT UPCOMING SHOWS!
For Immediate Release— Wednesday, July 1, 2009
(San Diego, CA) In celebration of July 4th Live Nation is offering fans $10 tickets to select upcoming shows at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre. The concerts include:
7/9 – Incubus with The Duke Spirit
7/10 – Rise Against with Rancid and Billy Talent (GA– on the festival grounds)
7/11 – 311 with Ziggy Marley and The Expendables
7/25 – Slightly Stoopid & Snoop Dogg with Stephen Marley and Mickey Avalon
7/28 – The Fray with Jack’s Mannequin and Vedera
9/5 – Nickelback with Hinder, Papa Roach, and Saving Abel
10/2 – Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne
Get tickets at www.livenation.com.
All dates, acts and tickets prices are subject to change. Additional service charges apply. Select tickets available. While supplies last.
May 28, 2009:
Pennywise & Pepper Tickets for 5/30 Show only $9.91!:
DON’T WAIT!
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VISIT WWW.LIVENATION.COM OR THE SPORTS ARENA BOX OFFICE
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WITH AUTHORITY ZERO / REVOLUTION MOTHER AND SPECIAL GUEST EMCEE BIG B
Saturday, May 30th
SAN DIEGO SPORTS ARENA
Tickets available at Livenation.com and Ticketmaster.com.
Produced by Live Nation
www.livenation.com
May 28, 2009:
2 for 1 ticket offer for The Offspring:
The Offspring
with Alkaline Trio and Street Dogs
Live Nation - The Offspring
Wednesday, June 3
SDSU Open Air Theatre
Get two tickets for the price of one!
Special offer available:
Now through May 29 at 10pm
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May 25, 2009:
San Diego's Hill Billy Stew Records is calling it quits.:
From the website: Hill Billy Stew will be shutting the doors in August. Thanks to everyone who supported us over the last 6 years. It was a fun ride. Lots of reasons for closing, the biggest is because I have other projects that have become more important to me and I can no longer give the label (bands on the label) the time and energy they deserve.
Hill Billy Stew Records is best known for the debut releases of Ghost Mice and Saw Wheel as well as the San Diego favorites SK8 OR DIE! Other artists on the label included UPHOLLOW, Autumn Picture, 54 Sq. Ft. Trampoline, Operation Cliff Clavin, Madeline, and the Milkcrate Rustlers.
They will be having a blow out sale through the summer to try to get as many cds into your hands for cheap as possible. All releases priced $2.75 to $4.00. Postage Paid.
April 7, 2009:
Finding Fiction, Republic of Letters @ Bar Pink Apr. 9th!:
Coming off SXSW, in the final leg of their second national tour, NYC’s Finding Fiction is set to finish their tour in America’s finest city. They’ll be playing with San Diego’s Republic of Letters at Bar Pink on Thursday April 9th at 9 p.m. Scenesters out there, whipping single-speed track bikes through North Park and Swami listeners alike will surely know Republic of Letters. But Finding Fiction, though based out of NYC, have a deep connection with San Diego as well. Finding Fiction’s lead singer/guitarist Mario “Mod” Santana spent four years in SD eventually making his way to NYC.
In late fall of 2008 he linked up with east-coast native and corporate whore/bassist turned full-time musician Tim “Timmy Pancakes” Farr. Both worked tirelessly to form what is now Finding Fiction. By the winter of 2009 they shored up their line-up with Josh “Jr., Wristy, I love Kids Crest toothpaste” Coleman (guitar) and Scott “The Detective” Eisenberg (drums).
By spring ‘09 they were all jobless, living off expired peanut butter and Mac ‘n’ Cheese mixed with hot dogs, touring in support of their first E.P. with plans to record a full-length while on tour. After countless shows from the east coast to the mid-west they stopped in Nashville, TN to follow through with their promise to record. In the wake of intense self-promotion and with the ethic of a true DIY band they completed the currently unnamed L.P., set for release in June 2009. So expect a tight set on Thursday. Their music has range, pulse, depth and aesthetic that is uniquely New York.
They balance the ethereal with the melodic. The grit with the refined. It’s catchy, artistic, at times poppy, but always well crafted music. Dramatic vocals, simple, driving, bass-lines; lyrics torn from the pages of novels all collide within each track. The vocalist’s warm, melancholic voice is hypnotic, pacifying, even soothing.
The guitars sway from dark to heavy, clean to distorted; then it seamlessly transitions from soft to stretched and rhythmic. Each instrument adds its equal part without competing for space in the song or over-powering the overall sound. They contain a lot of energy in their songs without letting the tracks run wild or get away from the musicians. The songs ebb and flow, always moving toward a crescendo. It’s contained chaos. Maniacally Poetic.
March 26, 2009:
A bunch of new shows posted!:
I just wanted to write and give everyone a heads up that I just posted A TON of new shows! My apologies to anyone who submitted a show in the last week and a half that didn't get posted, I was out of the country and didn't have access to the site.
Rock on!
Cole
February 24, 2009:
New AFI Album in the works:
AFI: CRASH LOVE
NEW ALBUM NEARING COMPLETION, OUT LATER THIS YEAR
First AFI Live Show of 2009 Confirmed
Davey Havok, Jade Puget, Hunter Burgan and Adam Carson, collectively known as AFI, will be releasing their eight studio album, CRASH LOVE, later this year on Interscope Records.
The band and producer Joe McGrath were recently joined at Los Angeles' Conway Studios by the winners of the recent Begin Transmission contest, in which the band members personally went through thousands of fan-made video submissions and chose a handful of entrants to
contribute backing vocals to the new album.
The members of AFI also chose Honorable Mentions from the Begin Transmission contestants, each of whom received a handmade Valentines Day card by the member of AFI who chose him or her.
AFI will play its first live show of 2009 June 20 at Edgefest in Toronto. Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 28.
CRASH LOVE follows up two consecutive platinum AFI albums, 2006's DECEMBERUNDERGROUND and 2003's SING THE SORROW. AFI's discography also includes the full lengths THE ART OF DROWNING (2000), BLACK SAILS IN THE SUNSET (1999), SHUT YOUR MOUTH & OPEN YOUR EYES (1997), VERY PROUD OF YA (1996) and ANSWER THAT AND STAY FASHIONABLE (1995).
February 24, 2009:
Del Mar Fair $50,000 Battle of the Bands!:
DEL MAR, Calif. — Big cash prizes are being offered in anticipation of drawing out hundreds of top musicians and soloists to the 2009 San Diego County Fair’s newest competition, “Musicpalooza!”
This year’s premier event kicking off the Music Mania-themed Fair, the contest is offering $25,000 to first-place winners in both band and solo artist categories. The two second-place winners will each receive $5,000 and both third place winners will be awarded $2,000. Entries must be done online by 5 p.m. PST on Tuesday, March 31. Information, including entry link, is now available online at www.sdfair.com/musicpalooza. The contest involves submitting Mp3’s, a music video component hosted on YouTube as well as live performance judging for finalists.
A prestigious panel comprised of high-profile members of the music industry will serve as judges for this large-scale competition. The contest is open to all musicians and singers, 18 and over, amateur as well as professional, throughout the United States and Baja California.
Judges will narrow down their selection of groups and individual performers to compete on the various stages during the Fair beginning Friday, June 19. Finalists will then compete on the Grandstand Stage, Friday, July 3, on which night winners of the grand $25,000 prize will be announced.
For more information about “Musicpalooza” including rules and regulations, entry materials, and contacts please visit www.sdfair.com/musicpalooza. Participants and sponsors may also call the Special Events Department directly at (858) 792-2363.
The San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the United States, drawing more than 1.2 million visitors each year. The Fair will be open June 12 through July 5, 2009, and closed on the first two Mondays (June 15 and 22). Gates open at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; 11 a.m. weekdays. Gates close 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 p.m. other nights. Admission is $13 for adults, $7 for ages 6-12 and 62 and older, and free for ages 5 and younger. For information, log onto the Fair Web site, www.sdfair.com/fair.
For more information, please contact:
Media Contact:
Talin Hartounian; all others call (858) 755-1161
858-792-4262
thartounian@sdfair.com
February 7, 2009:
Scott from Unwritten Law - Lost Home in Fire:
Scott Russo, lead singer for Unwritten Law, lost his home to a fire early Friday morning. Russo, his parents, his two young sons, and his daughter Cailin all shared the San Diego home. Although no family members were injured, the family lost every piece of their belongings.
Scott is the financial supporter of his entire family. "I am at a complete loss for words," Russo says. "My entire family is now homeless, all our pets are dead and all our earthly possessions are gone. In these tough times, my family had been out of work, and the financial burden was too heavy for me to afford home insurance. I’m left with nothing in this world except my family, friends and band, who I’m very thankful are ok. The support from my friends has been overwhelming."
HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP:
1. Attend the Russo Benefit Concert
Tuesday, Feb. 10 at House of Blues downtown
Featuring Unwritten Law, Jason Mraz and special guest TBA
21+
Tickets go on-sale Monday, February 9 at Noon at Ticketmaaster.com, HOB.com or the House of Blues box office
2. Donate
Funds for the Russo family can be sent by via Paypal on the UL Myspace page, or checks can be sent to this address:
Platinum Financial Management, Inc.
for the benefit of Scott Russo
9200 West Sunset Boulevard, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90069
February 3, 2009:
Motley Crue Contest Winner!:
Thanks to all that participated and entered the contest and congratulations to Rick Mason of Lemon Grove!
January 30, 2009:
Win a Killer Prize Pack from Motley Crue!:
The kind folks at Sneak Attack Media have put together a Motley Crue prize pack to be given away through sandiegopunk.com.
The prize pack consists of vinyl copies of ALL 6 of their studio albums and a signed copy of their book - "The Dirt".
All you got to do is email me @ Cole@sandiegopunk.com with "motley" in the subject line...winner will be chosen at random.
Good Luck!
December 30, 2008:
Reel Big Fish Tickets!:
email cole@sandiegopunk.com ASAP with Reel in the subject line...tickets will be available for pickup tomorrow during the day.
Good Luck to all!
November 13, 2008:
Want to Win Tickets to see the Misfits?:
All you got to do is email me (cole@sandiegopunk.com) the answer to this...
Who is the original founding member of the Misfits?
Good Luck to all!
Cole
November 13, 2008:
Go see A Cursive Memory @ The Epicentre for FREE!:
...this Saturday!
We have a ton of tickets for this so if interested, email cole@sandiegopunk.com ASAP!
Thanks,
Cole
November 1, 2008:
Face to Face Tickets!:
email Cole@sandiegopunk.com with Face to Face in the subject line for your chance to win!
Cole
October 29, 2008:
Face to Face is back in San Diego!:
Southern California’s Face to Face are back in town with the legendary Youth Brigade.
Saturday, November 22nd at House of Blues San Diego.
Tickets available here.
For more info check out www.myspace.com/facetoface
October 29, 2008:
Bigbang Show in SD!:
The act is Bigbang - In the current issue of Rolling Stone David Fricke says: “[Lead singer Øystein Greni] grounds songs like ‘Early December’ and ‘Hurricane Boy’ and the brilliantly titled ‘From Acid to Zen’ in the eternal power-chord charge and fish-hook riffs of the stones and the Who. But Greni also has a knack for wringing fresh excitement from the familiar: the country-angel harmonies and ice-Byrds guitar in the new version of ‘Wild Bird,’ the improbable dream of Badfinger and Husker Du in ‘the One
Show Details:
WHO: Bigbang
WHAT: concert in promotion of the vinyl release of From Acid to Zen
WHERE: Two Roses Tattoo - 2181 Logan Ave
WHEN: Saturday, November 8th – 8pm
October 15, 2008:
Weezer Tickets for $10!:
WE KNOW TIMES ARE TOUGH. THAT’S WHY FOR 10 HOURS YOU CAN SEE WEEZER FOR ONLY $10!
WEDNESDAY 10.15
FROM NOON – 10PM
WEEZER
WITH ANGELS AND AIRWAVES
AND TOKYO POLICE CLUB
Friday, October 17th
COX ARENA
San Diego, CA
Tickets available at all TicketMaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, www.livenation.com, or charge by phone call (619) 220-TIXS (8497).
A service charge is added to each ticket price.
Produced by Live Nation
www.livenation.com
October 8, 2008:
Streetlight Manifest Tickets!:
Due to huge response from people emailing me for tickets...we are all out!
Thanks for entering and keep checking back for more shows
Cole
October 3, 2008:
Free Show on Wednesday October 15th presented by Jedidiah Clothing and Fabtone Records..:
Jedidiah Clothing and Fabtone Records are throwing a free show at a new venue
called Channel Twelve 25 in El Cajon. Their label Fabtone Records is based in Japan.
They are coming to the US in October for a mini tour with Parker Theory and two other bands from the label, Local Sound Style and Holidays of Seventeen - Both bands are from Japan and have had great success. Recently Holidays of Seventeen released their first full length and are touring with Weezer in Japan.
Special guest also playing will be Red Panda (former singer/guitarist of the pop punk band Homegrown) and local boys A Dull Science.
If you are in a band and would like to submit your music/cd to the label Fabtone come out to the show and drop off your music. It can be any style they are always looking for new upcoming talent.
For more info on the venue go to...
www.channel1225.com
www.myspace.com/channeltwelve25
For more info on the bands go to..
www.myspace.com/parkertheory
www.myspace.com/localsoundstyle
www.myspace.com/ho17
www.myspace.com/adullscience
www.myspace.com/redpandamusic
September 27, 2008:
FEAR Ticket Giveaway Winners!:
The following people won tickets to see FEAR tomorrow night!
Kareem Shehab
Manual Amarillas
Joseph Honeycutt
Joaquin Garcia
Jason Maloney
Molly Markey
Tod Chee
Calvin Russell
Sam Drune
Andrew Fisher
Congrats to All winners and have a great time at the show!
Cole
September 27, 2008:
MXPX and Lagwagon Tickets...:
All you got to do is email me with MXPX in the subject line...
Good Luck!
Cole
September 23, 2008:
The Smashing Pumpkins Announce "20th Anniversary Tour" - Playing San Diego 11/30 @ RIMAC:
This fall marks one of the busiest and most creative times in the history of THE SMASHING PUMPKINS. They are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 1988 formation with a unique fall tour, a precedent-setting new single (“G.L.O.W.,” to be released via the Guitar Hero® World Tour game) and a revealing two-DVD set (If All Goes Wrong via Coming Home Media) filmed at their residencies last year in San Francisco and Asheville.
The band--always one of rock’s most forward-thinking, influential, and often misunderstood musical forces--commence their North American “20th Anniversary Tour” November 1. The five-week run will be highlighted by multi-night stops in such cities as Chicago, Toronto, New York, Washington, Boston, San Diego and Los Angeles. With such a vast repertoire, the Pumpkins are coming prepared with completely different set lists in each of the multi-night engagements with no songs being repeated over the course of the two night run. Night #1 is being called “Black Sunshine” while night #2 will be dubbed “White Crosses.” A special two night ticket bundle will be available for all multi night engagements.
In Chicago--where singer/guitarist BILLY CORGAN and drummer JIMMY CHAMBERLIN continue to be based--the Pumpkins will play four shows at two different venues. In cities where the band is set to play one night, they plan to deliver a unique one-off set.
“I am extremely proud of the work we have done,” says CHAMBERLIN. “It certainly doesn't seem like 20 years! The Pumpkins will always be about moving forward and although I’m excited to play these shows, I’m just as excited to move our music into the next decade.”
Before the anniversary tour’s kick-off, the Pumpkins will make a return performance at the annual Bridge School benefit hosted by Neil Young in Shoreline, CA on October 26 (the second of the two-night engagement). The band last performed at this annual event--benefiting children with severe speech and physical impairments--in 1999.
The Pumpkins have also confirmed a national television appearance for Friday, October 24 when they’ll perform “G.L.O.W.” on the outdoor stage at ABC-TV’s Jimmy Kimmel Live.” The song will be released via the upcoming Guitar Hero® World Tour game, marking the first time a band has recorded a new song exclusively for the franchise which will be released afterwards, giving Guitar Hero® fans exclusive access to Smashing Pumpkins music before anyone else. The new track, bundled with two other rocking Smashing Pumpkins hits--“1979” and “The Everlasting Gaze”--will be available post-launch of the game as a three-song downloaded content pack. Additionally, on-disc with the release of Guitar Hero World Tour this fall, Corgan will appear as an in-game character and will bring with him “Today,” the band’s smash hit from their pivotal and four-times platinum 1993 album Siamese Dream.
The band’s upcoming two-DVD set If All Goes Wrong is due out November 11 and consists of a 105-minute documentary, also titled If All Goes Wrong, plus The Fillmore Residency, a full concert filmed in late July and early August of 2007 over five of the 11 sold-out nights at the famed Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, CA. From the opening note to the final chord, the documentary If All Goes Wrong showcases a band returning with an “enveloping epic force” (Los Angeles Times) as it traces the Pumpkins during their 19-show residency, which began with eight shows at Asheville, NC’s Orange Peel in late June and continued through 11 sold-out nights at San Francisco’s famed Fillmore Auditorium. Interviews with band members, fans, journalists and fellow musicians reveal the fears, excitement, determination, exhaustion and tension inherent in Billy Corgan and his newly revitalized musical unit.
September 22, 2008:
See Punk Legends FEAR for Free!:
All you have to do is email me - Cole@sandiegopunk.com with FEAR in the subject line. The 1st 10 entries will win 1 pair of tix for the show this Sunday.
Cole
September 19, 2008:
Rancid Concert @ SOMA Tonight Postponed:
Rancid’s Friday, September 19th concert at SOMA has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 6 at SOMA. Support bands for the new date are TBA. All tickets sold for the September 19th date will be honored at the December 6 show. Refunds are available at point of purchase.
September 16, 2008:
New sandiegopunk.com Merch Special from Let it Ride!:
Let it Ride is currently offering a new special for sandiegopunk.com visitors.
They can hook your band up with: 100 T-Shirts, 250 Stickers and a Kickdrum Graphic for $500!
If interested, call them up @ 858-635-9167.
Cole
September 13, 2008:
St. Judes Benefit Concert!:
There is an amazing concert coming this Tuesday, September 16th @ The Belly
Up in Solana Beach. Bands include GET BACK LORETTA, REPUBLIC OF LETTERS and
AUSTIN JAMES BAND. The show starts at 8pm, costs $10 and is 21 and up. It
is a St. Judes Benefit, so Proceeds go directly to St. Judes Children's
Hospital. This is an amazing lineup of bands and a wonderful cause to
support. For more info and presale tickets go to: www.bellyup.com
September 12, 2008:
sandiegopunk.com partners with House of Blues!:
...thats right, we have partnered with HOB to bring you, the fans, free tickets for numerous shows!
We have an entire list of shows running through October so make sure to check the site daily to see when a contest or ticket giveaway is announced so you can be first to pounce on it!
Rock on,
Cole
September 12, 2008:
Win Tickets to see The Fratellis!:
We have a small handful of tickets available for this show...all you need to do is email me @ cole@sandiegopunk.com with The Fratellis in the subject line for your chance to win!
All winners will be selected at random.
Good Luck,
Cole
September 10, 2008:
Results from the SDP.com Survey!:
Greetings SDP.com visitors!
I wanted to share with you the results from the online survey that was recently posted...
57% of SDP.com visitors are between age 17 and 25, about half are in bands vs. not in bands. About 50% want to see more show reviews, the other 50% want more concert ticket giveaways and/or CD reviews. The most visited page on the website is the shows calendar, followed by news and show reviews.
Thanks to all that participated in the survey! It was extremely helpful and as a result we have some exciting things to announce later today.
Cole
September 10, 2008:
Here’s a little introduction to the newer San Diego punk band Northern Towns.:
Northern Towns is a punk band from San Diego, Ca. Formed from the ashes of San Diego Stalwarts: Over My Dead Body, Swindle & Please Mr Gravedigger. The band looks to tread new ground within the punk genre, but without betraying influences like The Jam, The Clash, The Libertines, Blitz & Sham 69. You can download the demo for free at www.myspace.com/northerntowns.
Northern Towns are currently recording a record that will be released on TKO records in the U.S. and the record will also be released in Europe by Frank from the band Gallows, Who will take Northern Towns on a British tour in March’09.
check us out! Thanks,
Daniel
Northern Towns
September 1, 2008:
Rat City Riot has a new full-length coming out for you guys called "Load Up!":
We'll be self-releasing in the U.S. on 09-13-08 , and marking the occasion with an all ages rager at The Che Cafe! Also playing that night will be our good friends Northern Towns , and Dead City Dregs (St. Louis). Northern Towns will also be joining us the following week for our "CD Release Party Part Deux!" at the Radio Room. So mark that shit down in your calendar.
In related big news... People Like You records will be releasing the record in Europe!! We're fucking pumped to have signed with PLY , they put out some of our favorite bands , and they seem as excited about working with us as we are about working with them. The record will be released on CD and Vinyl on 10-13-08 in Europe. Just in time for our tour kick-off in Clausen , Luxemborg!
That's it for now , check back for Euro tour updates soon. More shows are rolling in all the time!
We'll see you guys out there!!
-Chris
August 29, 2008:
San Diego’s Architect Sketch Sees Their Song “Awesome” Selected as the Theme Song of Green Bay Packers Podcast:
The daily podcast heard by thousands of Green Bay Packers fans has selected a themesong from San Diego’s Architect Sketch. Awesome from the band’s first album, Communication In Cases For Which No OtherForm Is Applicable, was selected to lead off the show. In a decision finalized just days ago, the Green Bay Press-Gazette andPackersnews.com , confirmed their selection of the local band’s song as the theme song heard each day. This marks a mile-stone for the band as their first foray into both theme songs and professional sports.“It is always the dream of a band to reach a broad and welcoming audience”, says Architect Sketch drummer Greg Gerardi. “Sure, we want to cheer on the home team but we also want our music to reach further and wider. This is a great start on that goal. When it comes to music, Andy and I believe the more the merrier. We can cheer on the Chargers while psyching up Packers fans.”Formed in San Diego in 2007, Architect Sketch is a two man band with a big sound. With the help of a loop pedal, bassist Andy Kondrat creates a wall of sound that pairs perfectly with Greg Gerardi's understated, complex drumming. Formed fromthe remnants of Andy and Greg's previous band, The Challenger Deep (www.myspace.com/thechallengerdeep), Architect Sketch originated as a post-punk improv project that featured different guitarists from local San Diego bands for one-offshows consisting of songs literally written as they were played live. The band and their sound has since evolved into whatthey are today. Using nothing more than bass, drums and the occasional vocals, Architect Sketch is equally at home creating music that is being compared to a combination of Sigur Ros, Modest Mouse, Mogwai, The Album Leaf, and Pinback as it is the occasionalLightning Bolt inspired noise improv. Their 5 song EP, Communication In Cases For Which No Other Form Is Applicable, is nowavailable in a limited edition, numbered run of 200, with each album cover hand-drawn by the band and are availablethrough the band’s website (www.myspace.com/architectsketch). The Green Bay Press-Gazette’s website receives up to 300,000 hits daily. The Training Camp Podcast with Tom Pelissero is amainstay of Packers fans and can be heard each day by visiting either www.packersnews.com orwww.greenbaypressgazette.com.
August 29, 2008:
San Diego Music Awards are coming on Wednesday, September 17!:
The San Diego Music Foundation presents the 18th annual San Diego Music Awards, on Wednesday, September 17, starting at 7pm. The show takes place at Viejas Concerts in the Park, a beautiful outdoor amphitheatre located in Alpine, CA.. The awards show is a benefit for Taylor Guitars for Schools.
Live performers at SDMA 2008 include As I Lay Dying, Steve Poltz, Louis XIV, Jayo Felony, Anya Marina, Joel Rafael plus Lifetime Achievement Award winner Mundell Lowe.
Contributing sponsors in 2008 include: Viejas,Bud Light, San Diego CityBeat, Taylor Guitars, U4rik Vodka, Honest Tea, BMI, ASCAP, Time Warner Cable, yelp.com, A & L Litho, Any Budget Printing and King Stahlman Bail Bonds. The 2008 media sponsors include amplifysd.com, sdam.com, 91X, Z90, KPRI, FM 94/9, Rock 105.3, 101 KGB, KIFM, Jazz 88, Radio Sophie, and Revolt Magazine.
Tickets for the 18th annual San Diego Music Awards are now on sale on at all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com and at the Viejas Gift Shop.
For more information, go online to: sandiegomusicawards.com
San Diego Music Awards voting concludes this Saturday, August 30 at Midnight. To vote for your favorite San Diego artists, go online to: www.sandiegomusicawards.com
August 28, 2008:
Avenged Sevenfold Fans...:
I received this email and thought I would forward it on to any of you Avenged Sevenfold fans out there that might be interested in the following:
The time has finally come! Pre-order Avenged Sevenfold’s "Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough!”
Shot in HD + 5.1 audio, “Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough”, the first ever live Avenged Sevenfold Concert DVD, shot at Long Beach Arena also includes previously unreleased original and rare music from the recording session from Avenged Sevenfold Self-Tilted CD + cover songs of Iron Maiden and Pantera, and special remixes. In order to get your CD/DVD by street date (SEPT 16th) you’ll need to order by this Friday (yes, that's tomorrow)!
Pre- Order TODAY and you will instantly receive two exclusive LIVE tracks not included on the new release with your purchase!
Bonus instant grat tracks are:
*Almost Easy (live from Seattle)*Bat Country (live from Fresno)
Click here: http://warnerbrosrecordsstore.com/store/buy.asp?sys=WBR&upc=093624987024&l=avenged7 to PRE- ORDER the CD/DVD + Instant grat tracks all for 18.99 + Free Shipping and Handling
Or you can Pre- Order “Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough” at the band webstore http://avengedsevenfold.shop.bravadousa.com/Dept.aspx?cp=920_14321 to get an EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT not available anywhere else!
*This pre-order does not include instant grat tracks
August 26, 2008:
Bands Wanted for Obama Event on 9/6:
I received this following email below, if this is something that your band is interested in, then please email Holly at the email below.
I am looking for a local band to play for free (for the publicity) at an Obama event on La Jolla Shores on Saturday September 6th any time between noon and midnight. This will be a family event so nothing to loud and no bad language. The goal of the event is to register 1000 new voters and get 1000 new volunteers. Do you have any bands that may be interested in playing at this event? If so please email me at: foster22@cox.net
thanks!
Holly
August 15, 2008:
No updates for show listings over next 2 weeks.:
My apologies but I wanted to inform everyone that the website will not be updated for the next 2 weeks since I will be out of town.
If you need to get a show posted make sure to do it at some point today/tonight so I can get it up on the site, otherwise it will be posted as soon as I am back.
Thanks everyone.
Cole
August 13, 2008:
SDP.com Wants to Hear from YOU!:
Hi Everyone!
I just wanted to remind some of you that we are currently having an online survey that we hope to have as many people as possible take so we can have a good sampling of what SDP.com fans want out of the site and in turn we can come up with new and exciting things for all of you!
I am currently working on a few very exciting things that will be new and I hope a regular addition to the site, which I hope to be able to announce once finalized.
In the meantime - thank you all for visiting the site and if you already have done the survey I appreciate it, I have been reading each response as it comes in! If you haven't done the survey yet, then I urge you to do so - It will take no more than 2 min...I promise!
Copy and Paste this link into your browser to take you to the survey...
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=D6bYsy2HFCtHeYeyBMysWA_3d_3d
-Cole
August 6, 2008:
Fund Raiser CD For Kids With Cancer - Need Music!:
StreetBlast.com is working with StompOutCancer.com to help them search for
music for their upcoming CD "Stomp Out Cancer Volume 2: Hope." All proceeds
from the sale of this CD goes to research for Ewing's Sarcoma, a type of
cancer that attacks children and young adults.
This is an open call for music! We are looking for songs about overcoming
obstacles, heros, victory, winning, and tribute. All genres are accepted,
however, we would really like to keep this CD positive and upbeat!
The submission deadline is September 1st, 2008 @ midnight. If you are
interested in submitting music for this project, please download the .PDF
form via. the link below, and mail in your CD with the select tracks you
would like us to consider.
Information About The CD:
1. 500 copies will be produced, if all sale as planned we will raise
$10,000.00 for the John Hopkins Sarcoma Research Center.
2. All submissions are donations.
3. Please click the link below to get our permission sheet, and mail your CD
to the address on the form:
http://streetblast.com/legal/musicrelease.pdf
If you have any questions regarding this project, please visit:
www.stompoutcancer.com, or please call me directly at: 502-366-8006.
Sincerely,
Jake A. Wheat
Station Manager
StreetBlast.com
August 6, 2008:
After a 2 year hiatus, San Diego's Hill Billy Stew Records is back with a couple new releases.:
First off, we bring you a new EP by Montreal’s Autumn Picture, titled ‘postponing your life’ as a teaser to the band’s forthcoming full length cd ‘the field’ to be released on September 30, 2008. This is the band’s first studio work in 5 years.
Secondly, we will be releasing an Autumn Picture / TBA split 7" in mid-October. Limited Edition.
To download the free ep, visit: www.hillbillystew.com/autfield.htm
The band's page is www.myspace.com/autumnpicture
July 5, 2008:
Win Free Tix to see Scary Kids Scaring Kids with Finch!:
The show is at SOMA on July 18th. The 2nd person to email me with the correct answers to the questions below will one 1 pair of tickets!
1. Where did Scary Kids Scaring Kids get their name?
2. Name 3 songs that SKSK has covered.
Email me @ Cole@sandiegopunk.com for your chance to win!
June 27, 2008:
Record at Signature Sound!:
Signature Sound has been around San Diego cranking out top notch recordings over the last 20 yrs. Currently Signature Sound is offering a great deal for local bands/musicians, a full day of recording in Studio B for $300.
If you are not aware of Signature Sound...the following bands have recorded there: Blink 182, U2, Boxcar Racer, Switchfoot, Finch, POD, New Found Glory etc...
To set up a tour of the studio or book time you can call (858) 268-0134 or email info@signaturesound.com
Tell them Cole from Sandiegopunk.com sent you!
June 17, 2008:
News from Spare Change!:
Read the message below...
Hello,
Over the last 10 years, you signed yourself up for either a Spare Change or Rochelle, Rochelle email list. It's been a few years since this list has been used, but I have some news!
- Some of you may know that Spare Change finished writing all the material for, and had even started pre-production work for a follow-up full length record to wake.sleep.Volume, but due to a lengthy hiatus, it never got finished. Erik Berg from Rochelle, Rochelle has stepped in to play drums so that we can finish the record, and play some shows. Please add us as a friend on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/partialform and we will keep you informed along the way. We are all very excited with the idea of finally getting to share this music with you all. Hopefully once we finish the record we'll be bringing the rock to your town one last time.
- Also, after Rochelle, Rochelle broke up, Erik started writing music for a new project, simply named JFK. A band has been put together to get this music up on stage and I have the privilege of being a part of it. We are playing our first show at the Casbah in San Diego, CA this coming Saturday, July 12th. Check http://www.myspace.com/soundslikejfk for a preview of the music, it's good stuff... and make sure to add us as a friend for more show updates.
- And finally; Mikey P from Spare Change, Erik Berg, and I have been writing music for a new project. We are still trying to fill the lineup, but so far the music is coming along extremely well and we are all looking forward to the collaboration on something new and exciting. More details to come!
-gvb
http://www.sparechange.com
http://www.soundslikejfk.com
May 29, 2008:
Run By SD Bands for SD Bands:
Check out this press release from the guys at Let It Ride Design and make sure to click the banner on the front page to see their current SANDIEGOPUNK.COM special!...
"That's the motto of Let It Ride Design, San Diego's solution for ALL your band merch needs.
Started only in January 08', LIR has already established itself as THE place to go for all your band merch needs, as well as offering tons of other great products and services. The LIR team consists of Aaron and Luke from The Stranger's Six, Brad from The Transit War, Javier from Evode Eyewear (www. evodeeyewear. com), and Sean from Agent 51. These guys know what bands need, because they are all from the SD music scene themselves. They know how to make it affordable, while still looking cool. And although the company is relatively new, the guys have had years of experience in the merch and printing industries.
When asked what makes Let It Ride different than other places, Aaron responded, "We GIVE a shit. About our city, about our scene, about the bands in it, because we are a part of it. We all know how tough it is to play in bands, make ends meet, and have that dream. We also know how crucial it is to have quality merch at a reasonable price, so when you come to us you're coming to guys who are right there with you on your level, we live this. Music isn't all about image, but make the image you DO have cool, Dammit! And it doesn't matter if you're in a punk band, a metal band, indie rock, a rap artist, or a DJ, we support it all."
We do our stuff locally and in-house, so you know its getting done by us right here in SD too. Feel free to hit us up and come by our warehouse and hang out as well, there's always a party goin on at LIR!
Some of the stuff we do (but not limited to) :
Screenprinted T-shirts, hoodies, girls shirts/tanks/wife beaters, booty shorts/underwear, wristbands, bandanas, hats, beannies, etc.
Embroidered hats, sweatshirts, jacket patches, etc.
Banners and Backdrops for shows
kickdrum graphics
We can Customize DJ booths, make slipmats for vinyl
promo stuff (lighters, matchbooks, flasks, condoms, keychains, bottle openers, shot glasses, frisbees, slap bracelets, buttons, pins, bags, etc)
vehicle graphics and full car wraps
stickers, die cut and printed
Hand-Screened Posters, regular printed posters, flyers, postcards
Custom Merch booths, tents (for bands on Warped Tour, etc)
and we are ALWAYS down to work with you on new ideas, and we love to do wierd stuff, so if you have an idea, chances are we can make it happen!"
Let It Ride Design
8930 Activity Road Suite C
San Diego, CA 92126
www. LetItRideDesign. com
www. myspace. com/LetItRideDesign
info@LetItRideDesign.com
May 15, 2008:
X-Fest Contest Winners!:
The Winner's of the 2 pairs of X-Fest tickets were: Ivan Jacquez and Kathy Menslo...Congrats sandiegopunk.com hopes you have a blast at the show tomorrow night. Thanks to 91x for donating tickets for the show!!!
Cole
May 9, 2008:
X-Fest Contest - Ticket Giveaway!:
Ok everyone here it is...the 9th and 11th person to email me with the correct answer will each win a pair of tickets for this years X-Fest!
The question is...name four (4) of the bands that played last years 91X-Fest.
email your answers to cole@sandiegopunk.com with X-Fest in the subject line. Good Luck!
May 4, 2008:
New SD Old School Mp3 of the Week...:
We're going back to the 90s with Pivit...go check it out!
May 1, 2008:
Piano Tribute to Metallica assaults the keys in San Diego:
On June 21 at 5pm, "Rock Concert Pianist" Scott D. Davis performs the music of heavy-metal icons "Metallica" live on a solo grand piano at the Piano SD Recital Hall,1233 Camino Del Rio South.
The show is part of a nationwide tour to support Davis' latest CD release "Pianotarium: Piano Tribute to Metallica." The album underscores the direction he's been taking his concert piano for the last two years. A metalhead to the core, but also with an appreciation for classical music, his CDs and performances reveal the complexity and intense beauty that fans of metal have always known and loved, in a light that can be appreciated by hard-rock fans and those (who until now) hear heavy-metal music as little more than noise and anger, alike.
Tickets are $10-$12.50 and available online at Pianotarium.com or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 24/7.
What: "Pianotarium: an Intensely Beautiful Tribute Concert"
Who: "Rock Concert Pianist" Scott D. Davis
Where: Piano SD Recital Hall, 1233 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
When: Saturday, June 21 5:00 p.m.
Tickets & Info: go to www.Pianotarium.com or call 1-800-838-3006
April 22, 2008:
Bands Wanted for Music Fest on Navy Base:
Hey everyone...
This is a benefit show to be held September 27th 2008. Please read the message below for info. regarding this benefit show.
The show will be held on the Navy Base at 32nd Street. More specifically at the RECYARD. The RECYARD is the Single Sailor/Marine recreation center.
What I am looking for: 3 or 4 bands that can pull off 30 to 45 minute sets. Any music type is acceptable.
Backstage Rentals will be setting up the stage, running sound, providing stage hands and doing the tear down. For those that have never had roadies, this will be a treat!
What the bands need to bring...Your instruments, your effects boards, guitar cables, drumsticks, your voice, your “A” game!
I am trying to set up a table for merchandising. This will be where you can sell your CD’s, T-shirts, etc. So if you have some of that, there will be more to follow. Free food and beverages will be available to all the bands. Be forewarned, it will probably be burgers and dogs….but it is better than nothing. Remember this is a benefit and no one gets paid. Even the acts that are coming down from LA are paying their own way.
My contact info: matthec@lpd18.navy.mil
Please email me with an mp3 that I can listen to, to get an idea of what your band's sound. I would prefer a mp3 that I can download as opposed to streaming through a myspace page.
Thanks and hope to hear from you!
April 17, 2008:
Your Chance to Win X-Fest Tickets!:
Listen up everyone...sandiegopunk.com will be running a contest at some point within the next 3 weeks or so to give out some pairs of tickets to go to this years' 91x X-Fest on Friday May 16th! Make sure to continually check the site (and this news section) so you can have your chance at winning X-Fest Tickets!
Cole
March 23, 2008:
Honest Iago to record::
The following message appeared on Honest Iago's myspace page yesterday: "Get
excited. We are doing a record. Soon."
What the specifics of that statement are is anyone's guess, as this is a
band that prides themselves on using live visual arts and never putting on
the same show twice. We'll just have to wait and see.
March 5, 2008:
The Prey needs a Guitar Player:
The Prey has lost one of it's guitar players. Well,
we know where he is. He's not dead or anything like
that. He needed to quit the band. No hard feelings.
But, we are still a band. A band in need of a guitar
player. Anyone can check us out at
www.myspace.com/thepreypunks
or at www.theprey.net. People can find our music at
both those places and other information in regards to
the band. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you and take care,
Joe Russia
February 25, 2008:
Cole from SanDiegoPunk.com looking for Drummer!:
Hey everyone...Cole here. I am looking for a kickass drummer to play with me in my band Exit 21. We are a edgy rock/punk band. Our main influences are: Social Distortion, Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Bullets and Octance, Unritten Law etc...Our last drummer went to school in Boston a while ago and it is finally time to find someone else so we can start rockin out again. We are looking for someone who can commit to 1-2 days a week practice, has some good chops (vesatile, and has a good meter),not flakey, NO drugs, and is a cool person. It would be a plus if you sing too and are 21+ since we play a lot of bar shows but not a necessity. If you are interested and would like to get more info, shoot me an email @ cole@sandiegopunk.com with Drummer in the subject line. Hope to talk to you all soon.
February 19, 2008:
Sleeping Giant Music: Your source to what's hot in San Diego:
Whether you're looking for fresh new music or the hottest new clubs and bars in town, Sleeping Giant Music is your one stop shop to fulfill your needs. With a diverse roster of artists and DJs performing genres ranging from Hip Hop to Rock to House, you're sure to find something to hit your sweet spot. Check out www.giantsarise.com to discover new music, grab free music downloads, and get on the guest lists to San Diego's hot spots
February 19, 2008:
ZeeGig – a place to post your own live music review!:
Make sure to read the press release below about ZeeGig, an awesome new music community where people can read an abundance of show reviews and even post your own! Check ZeeGig out!.......
A new live music resource and concert review website has come online by
one of our own San Diegans called ZeeGig. It’s a place where you can
post a review (and upload photos, but not required) of any live show
you’ve attended. All the reviews are attached to the venue they took
place at. So, if you want to know what people thought about the [insert
band name here] show last weekend at [insert venue name here] just go to
the venue page and find out! You can also find music venues and music
festivals based on the type of music you like and where you’re located.
Check out ZeeGig at www.zeegig.com
February 17, 2008:
New "Blast from the Past Mp3 of the week"!:
In the spirit of the Agent 51/Pivit Reunion show this Thursday at the Belly Up I decided to post an old Agent song as the mp3 of the week.
Check it out and make sure to go to the show Thursday too...if you go, you can say hello since I know I will be there.
Cole
December 16, 2007:
Mp3 of the Week!:
Today marks the 1st day of Mp3 of the week - "A Blast from the Past". What I am going to try and do is approximately once a month put up a San Diego band that no longer plays anymore, but was once a well known, gigging San Diego band. The 1st band chosen is P.B.R., a band that helped me get into the local San Diego music scene about 6-7 yrs ago during what I like to call: "The Epicentre" days...make sure to check P.B.R. as Mp3 of the week and hopefully some of you remember them playing this song yrs ago.
-Cole
November 20, 2007:
My American Heart Contest!:
The winner will get 2 free tickets to see My American Heart at The Epicentre Dec. 15th as well as a signed CD. There will also be 2 runner-ups who will receive a signed CD.
Winners of this contest will be chosen at random. To enter the contest make sure to email Cole at: cole@sandiegopunk.com with "contest" as the subject. Thanks!
November 19, 2007:
Rat City Riot Interview:
Our friend Kim Schwenk was nice enough to share an interview that she did with Rat City Riot recently after their latest tour. Read below to check out the article...
On the road again… can’t wait to get on the road again…
Believe it or not, the Zombie Lounge, San Diego’s gritty hard-knock hang out for tattooed bruisers and beauties, gets a facelift. Despite a car driving into the façade of the bar this year, night after night of alcoholic abuse, and an occasional ego-bruised scuffle, the ZL for many regulars is the best bar in town, new paint job or not. If you happen upon the bar on the weekends, either you’ve been waved in, carded, or thrown out by Noah Bricker, “no bullshit policy” door guy and frontman for street punk rousers Rat City Riot. For a local band so well embraced by the arms of their rugged fans, the boys are actually marking the calendar days till they hit the road again.
“I think everyone can agree that pretty much we are doing exactly what we want to do. None of us really want to be anything else, but be touring musicians. That’s all we want to do is tour. Let’s go, let’s tour…Ok, let’s do it!” spouts guitarist Chris Barclift, while plucking away on his matte battle-scarred Epiphone guitar. Noah agrees and says, “It’s getting to the point where I hate being at home…” Really? “Well, I don’t have a place to live right now. I’ve got a van full of shit, a garage full of shit, and I’m sleeping on someone’s couch, ‘cause I can’t afford to live anywhere.” Drummer Nate Silverri adds, “I keep myself packed at all times, the clothes are out and that’s it, I’m really ready to go at all times.” That’s where the conversation turns to the “Rat City Riot Compound”, an isolated self-sustaining living quarters constructed on a parcel of land and a bunch of broken down school buses. “Seems like we’re missing out on some possibilities”, laughs Nate, after I brag about my desert land connections and all around wasteland survival guides.
Touring then, for the most part, colors the story for the band. It’s not uncommon for a DIY ethically fueled punk band to slog around the country in a gas guzzling van, accepting piecemeal, and playing for food, but to not have the merchandise to sustain the tour is another thing. After a piss poor relationship with ex-label Taang! Records and shady dealings, as Noah describes it, the lesson was learned. “What the fuck planet are you from not have a band tour with CDs? I mean, I expected some shady shit to go on (like royalty payments), but I didn’t expect to get fucked while we were on the road. We were literally starving out there without having any CDs to sell.” In addition to that, the line-up for Rat City Riot changed even in violent terms. “We had a bass player literally get “punched” out of the band near the end of the tour and we had Josh from Plastic Jesus in New York fill in” chuckles Noah. The stories continue with stinky and bloody outtakes, really if you don’t believe me, check out the video for “Open Road” and of course, it’s all in good times.
After the revolving door of band members over the last four years, the guys have hunkered down with recent drummer Nate and newly recruited bassist Daniel. With the exception of Daniel, the other three born and raised Californians all had musical inkling early on, enough to either play music or develop a penchant for the developing street punk credo within them. “I was in high school band for one year”, says Chris. “You were in high school band?” smirks Nate. “I had no idea, what’d you play tuba or something?” laughs Noah. “Actually, yeah, I played tuba” chuckles Chris. “I was totally fucking kidding!” Funny enough, playing tuba and marching band were not solely responsible for the leap into developing an affinity towards punk rock. Streetpunk, despite what education you may have about punk, morphed out of a reaction to middle and upper class art punks who cowered to the trendy superficial lifestyle, while like the original wave of Oi!, streetpunk included working class and pub brawlers within the inner city. “The way I’ve always grown up listening to hardcore and punk, it kind of makes me appreciate or us not overcharging for our CDs and stuff.” explains Noah. “Yeah, I mean the DIY ethic is sewn into all of us”.
Making merchandise affordable to the “kids” as Noah puts it, is their bread and butter. “Cause the kids are there to have a good time.” However, a band’s financial input can limit the final product in some cases, as RCR learned from the previous recording of “Dirty Rotten Games”. “I highly doubt we are going to get our hands on anymore copies of that recording. That kind of stopped with Taang!” It has been a couple of years, since the first record came out, so the band really just wanted to get something out. So the band ploughed forward to record the “Doris E.P.”, affectionately named after their old black touring van and available from Street Anthem Records. “Doris went a lot quicker. We kind of knew what we were doing a little bit more.” says Chris. “We also went back to the same guy at Ampersand Recordings (Kyle Thompson), he already knew our personalities.” But why an E.P. as opposed to a full-length recording? Noah quickly pipes in, “’Cause we didn’t have any money.” And before anyone else spoke, Chris clears his throat “We need an advance from a label (hint, hint)”.
As the Rat City Riot motto says, they formed in 2003 with the sole purpose of rocking and rocking they will do; town-to-town and country-to-country. There’s really no contriving the punk rock spirit within the band, after all they have seen and experienced even in four years, and hard-times are just another notch in the belt. Noah even replaced “Doris” with the “Millennium Falcon” passenger shuttle van, completely customized into a rolling band and gear assault transport vehicle. It’s all the luxury they need. It’s as Nate says, “You know, we’re just trying to live the life, as opposed to living a “lifestyle”.
Full tour dates check:
www.myspace.com/ratcityriot
December 1st at Zombie Lounge, San Diego
November 11, 2007:
All New Features on the SDP.com!:
Make sure to check out the new features on the website...we have a new CD review with Pierce the Veil, The Haven - Band of the Month, and The Stranger's Six for mp3 of the week.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
-Cole
November 3, 2007:
Shred or Die Music Wanted!!:
Tony Hawk has started a new skateboarding website called shredordie.com. The idea is to have kids upload their own skate videos and to have them voted on as either "shred" or "die". Tony is working with Jesse Fritsch, who is also a skateboarder and in the local band "sayvinyl" to put together segments every month of them and other pros for the featured section of the site.
If your band is interested in having their music used for segments you should contact jesse@shredordie.com.
October 18, 2007:
The Mohawk Revolution Tour 2008 is now taking submissions!:
The deadline for submissions is Dec 1st 2007
send your Submissions to
Worldwide Concerts/attn Mohawk Revolution Tour
P.O. Box 463001
Escondido Ca, 92046
All genres welcome
July 14, 2007:
Welcome 2 Venice:
The long awaited punk compilation "Welcome 2 Venice" features fourteen bands and sixteen tracks. It will be released on Built On An Ounce Records July 24th 2007.
Produced by Louichi Mayorga (X/ Suicidal Tendencies, Horny Toad), W2V features current and former members of skate/punk/hardcore bands like Suicidal Tendencies, Beowulf, Neighborhood Watch, Excel, and Creeper that put Venice on the map in the early eighties.
July 13, 2007:
Old San Diego Punk Videos:
Our friend Toby has put up a bunch of videos of the san diego scene in the 80's. Check out the videos here
July 13, 2007:
The Prayers:
San Diego's The Prayers have contributed a track to the fourthcoming Madonna tribute record titled "Through the Wilderness:a tribute to Madonna" on LA based Manimal Vinyl Records. The CD and LP will be in stores this Fall and will also feature LA folk-rockers, Lavender Diamond along with Giant Drag, The Tyde, VietNam, Coco Rosie, Mountain Party, Winter Flowers and tons more. "Cherish" was chosen by The Prayers' Brandon Welsch (who is an old friend of Manimal Vinyl founder Paul Beahan) and reconstructed into a Paul Weller-esq meets Motown melded with the jumpy pop song that Madonna presented to us in 1989.
25% of the album's sales will go to the African AIDS charity, Raising Malawi. The Prayers will be playing a Madonna tribute show in LA on the 27th of July with The Chapin Sisters, Winter Flowers, Mountain Party and NYC's Golden Animals.
July 1, 2007:
Corporate Circus to release CD:
Corporate Circus will be releasing their third full-length CD album titled Music for the Hearing Impaired, on July 3. The CD is being released on indie record label Supersonic Music on Tuesday and will also be available for purchase on iTunes by August 1.
Corporate Circus relocated to San Diego in 2005 in hopes of reaching a wider audience after becoming one of northern Indiana's premier regional acts, delivering outstanding performances on the Vans Warped Tour, at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Midwest Music Summit in Indianapolis, and International Pop Overthrow in Chicago and Los Angeles. Their songs have also recently been featured in extreme sports DVDs such as "Crusty Demons of Dirt - Global Assault Tour" and Got Rocks 4x4’s “Climb”.
June 7, 2007:
Cheap Sex adds additional date for final show::
Cheap Sex's final show on Saturday June 23rd has completely sold out. Due to the extremely high demand for tickets Cheap Sex has added a second show which will take place the following night of Sunday June 24th. While both shows will be considered the bands final show, they will also be making some changes to the set list and opening bands so as to keep it fresh for those of you who decide to attend both nights. Tickets for this show go on sale this Friday, June 8th, at 11:00am through the venues website at www.thealleyclub.com
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May 12, 2007:
Cheap Sex final show/DVD:
Cheap Sex is scheduled to play their final show on June 23rd at the Alley in Fullerton, CA. They'll be playing with Career Soldiers, 46 Short, and more. The band is also working on putting together a DVD which will include a special tribute to Chris Wick (the band's former guitarist who passed away this March). People who have photos or videos of Chris are asked to share this with Cheap Sex so they can be incorporated. You can send your photos to Mike at mikevirus---AT---gmail.com.
May 11, 2007:
You can pre-order the Counterfit - Managing the Details of an Undertaking DVD/CD now:
For those of you unfamiliar with Counterfit, do yourself a favor and check out some songs. They're one of our favorite bands and are greatly missed.
Counterfit DVD/CD out 5/29/07:
Counterfit's long anticipated DVD/CD is finally coming out at the end of the month. The DVD features footage from the band's final tour, their entire final show (12/11/2004 at Ground Zero) and more. Check out all the details at http://myspace.com/counterfit (details are in the blog).
http://www.ccmtees.com/counterfit (free screen-printed poster with pre-orders)
http://www.interpunk.com/default.cfm?show=67456
http://smartpunk.com/product.php?item_id=21208 (free screen-printed poster with pre-orders)
May 10, 2007:
The rumors are true. Weatherbox was about to go on their first national tour ever. Since they live in San Diego and the tour started in New York City, they had to drive cross-country to start this shindig with The Casket Salesmen. They arrived in NYC this past Tuesday when...bam! it happened. Apparently, some good Samaritans in Brooklyn thought it would be awesome to steal the band's van, all of their equipment, and pre-made vegan snacks ready to eat. Bummer. It was a bitter-sweet day. On one hand, the band got to release their first full-length record, American Art. On the other hand, they got jacked hard and thought they'd have to cancel the tour.
Weatherbox van/gear stolen:
Here's the release we just got from Doghouse Records:
Luckily, The Casket Salesmen are great dudes; they're letting Weatherbox use their equipment for the entire tour letting the show still go on!
However, if you have any information about the band's stolen gear, van, and vegan cheese, please contact weatherboxes@gmail.com. In lieu of accepting any donations, the band is just asking for supporters to check out their music at Interpunk (http://interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=145076&)
April 13, 2007:
Honest Iago has already joined on, pledging to have a donation box at all their shows. More bands are needed, if your band is interested in helping out, visit www.myspace.com/rockagainstilliteracy.
Local musicians form Rock Against Illiteracy:
SanDiegoPunk.com writers and local band members Nick Norton and Matt Fradkin have announced the formation of Rock Against Illiteracy. A charity which will work with bands and venues to encourage fans to donate used books at shows in return for discounted merchandise and tickets. The books will be given to local schools, in an effort to encourage reading for enjoyment early in life.
April 13, 2007:
Black Patterns from Saturn to record new album:
Black Patterns from Saturn have announced they'll be going into the studio this May to record a new full length with musician/producer Rob Campanella. The band also is set to have their song "Zero" featured on a UK compilation put out by Stolen Records.
March 15, 2007:
Upon hearing this news, Cheap Sex has decided to decided to disband. Some of the members will be starting a new project with new material. More details on the Cheap Sex myspace page (see the blog).
RIP: Chris Wick (Cheap Sex, PBR):
Chris Wick, former guitarist of PBR and Cheap Sex took his life on March 1, 2007. Chris was a friend to all of us here at sandiegopunk.com and will be missed. Our condolences to all his friends and family.
March 14, 2007:
Although there's nothing official in the works, long time writing
collaborators Rip and Ryan look to explore new music frontiers and are
currently looking for other musicians that might want to sit in on some
sessions and see where the writing may go. Cale says he's taking a
break
from being in a band for a while but might be back at it down the road.
The band performed their last show this past Sunday at Chasers.
Orion Frequency Call It Quits:
After playing together for over 3 years, Orion Frequency has officially
disbanded. Rip Griswold (singer, bass), "We have taken the project as
far as we can go with it and wanted to part ways on a good note. Much
love to everyone". Ryan Orion (singer, guitarist), "It's been a blast,
we've made a lot of friends along the way. Thank you for having us out
to rock the house". Cale Uecker (drums), "Thank you all!”
February 18, 2007:
Flux Theory emerges out of the ruins of Unbound:
Unbound broke up several months back but now bassist, Devin Dunn, and guitarist, Ryan Olson, have teamed up with DJ Bercasio to start a new project, Flux Theory. Check them out at Soma on February 23, or on myspace.
February 5, 2007:
Help out Honest Iago:
Honest Iago has a chance to win a Epitaph record deal and some other goodies through mtvU. You can help out the band by voting for them here (click the Epitaph Top 25 image below mp3 player).
December 24, 2006:
Punk N Junk Records launched; signs Rich White Males:
Punk N Junk Distro has expanded to create a record label. Punk N Junk Records describe themselves as "vinyl formatted" and will be releasing several 7" records over the next few months.
The labeled signed locals Rich White Males as their debut artist. The band is busy in the studio working on new tunes to be released later this winter on a 7".
(PS - The label asked us to note that they do not accept unsolicited demo submissions.)
November 15, 2006:
G.F.I. release 8th album:
G.F.I. recently released their 8th album, Pleasure Rocket, the band claims it's the most "hardcore and yet the most crazy" record they have put out to date. You can pick it up at interpunk.com or at local record stores around town. Check out G.F.I. November 28th at Theatre X in Escondido.
November 15, 2006:
Rob (Noxious) Durham ( ? - 2006):
Rob Noxious of the Shitgiveits passed away Friday, November 10th following complications associated with a heart attack and stroke. Services will be held Saturday, November 18 in Long Beach. More info: myspace.com/theshitgiveits. Our condolences go out to Rob's family, band mates, and friends.
November 15, 2006:
Check out the Stranger's Six at their upcoming shows:
The Stranger's Six: MTV2 "On THe Rise Special" showing now:
Along with local favorites such as Black Heart Procession, My American Heart, Accident Experiment, The Transit War, and others, the Stranger's Six now have a segment airing for the show "On The Rise" for MTV2. The segments have exclusive interviews and tour footage, as well as a music video. The segments will air for about a month starting November 15, 2006. You can watch the program by going to your On Demand service on you TV, (usually channel 01). Go to the Freezone section, then hit Music/MTV2/MTV2sd.
Dec 12 House of Blues Anaheim with The Living End, The Start, The Briggs
Dec 16 The Playboy Mansion (no joke the band got invited for a Christmas party at Hef's, good luck getting in)
Jan 5 House of Blues San Diego with Zebrahead, Authority Zero
November 7, 2006:
Punk Rock Families Wanted:
We got an e-mail from ABC the other day. They're looking for "punk rock" families (with kids ages 5-18) for their show "Wife Swap." The gig pays $20,000 for 10 days of filming. If you're interested, here's a flyer with more info. If you apply, be sure to mention you were referred by sandiegopunk.com (we get a small finders fee and all the money will go back into the site).
October 4, 2006:
"After almost four years as a band we have decided to take an indefinite break…I guess that just means that yes we are breaking up the band. But shit who knows maybe in a few years that huge reunion tour will happen?? There are no bad feelings at all, we just all had different ideas on what we wanted to do musically. Ted has moved to LA to play w/ The Willowz, Andrew has taken a teaching job, and Josh and I have already started a yet to be named project w/ Ryan and Dan from the band First Wave Hello. Thanks to everyone that ever came to show, bought a cd, or just sent us some love!
Make sure to check out the Operatic myspace and website for info on all our new music or to buy what’s left of the Operatic merch. Thanks again!"
Operatic on "indefinite break":
Here's the message straight from Jesse:
September 12, 2006:
Epicentre starts "Rock 'N Roll High":
The Epicentre is launching a new music program called the “Epicentre Backstage Pass Music Program.” The program includes Rock 'N Roll High, a series of classes taught by music professionals on how to book concerts, promote your band, play live and record CDs. In eight weekly sessions, Rock 'N Roll High provides "real world" experience. A new Rock 'N Roll High class starts Tuesday, October 24, 2006, 6:30PM. Call 858-271-4000 or visit epicentre.org for more information.
September 11, 2006:
The Creepy Creeps releasing new album:
The Creepy Creeps are getting ready to release a new self-titled album. Their debut on Inka is limited to 500 copies on green vinyl. You can pre-order from Inka starting September 16 or buy from the band at their CD release 10/27 at the Casbah (21+).
August 31, 2006:
Long Live Logos signs to Pacific Records:
Long Live Logos recently announced their signing to San Diego based Pacific Records. The band has a CD release show for their upcoming album October 4 at Epicentre.
August 11, 2006:
Get Back Loretta:
Get Back Loretta's new CD is now available to order via Pacific Records. The band has also been nominated for best pop band at this year's San Diego Music Awards.
August 11, 2006:
San Diego Music Awards:
It's that time of year again, the San Diego Music Awards are set to be held Monday, September 18 at Viejas Concerts in the Park. Several of our local favorites are up for awards in a wide range of categories, you can vote for your favorites at sdmusicawards.com.
July 13, 2006:
Love Juice Labs open in SD:
After several months of construction, Love Juice Labs San Diego Recording Studio (owned by Pacific Records) is now open for booking. Love Juice Labs has 5 other locations (in California and Arizona) in addition to this new San Diego branch. Love Juice uses industry standard mics, preamps, cutting-edge techniques, and a 24-bit signal path throughout the recording. For more info, check out lovejuicelabs.com or call 1-888-968-3555.
July 4, 2006:
The CD is limited to 500 copies, you can order your own at inkainc.com (click on the Red Onions button on the bands page to get all the ordering information you need). Inkainc is also offering 10% off to anyone who mentions "San Diego Punk" in their order e-mail.
The Red Onions release "Live at Sacred Grounds":
The Red Onions have teamed up with UK indie label Inka Inc to release "Live @ Sacred Grounds," a CD that captures the raw energy, passion and emotion of this band at their best. For those unfamilair, they have been described by the LA Weekly as a "Stooges/Black Flag/Stones/Hives hybrid."
June 1, 2006:
Three One G troubles:
Three One G has been putting out records in San Diego for over 10 years, and has hosted bands like the Locust, The Blood Brothers, Get Hustle, Some Girls, Quintron, and many many more. Recently, they have been having problems collecting overdue payment from Lumberjack, their former distributor. Click here to read the e-mail sent out by label owner Justin Pearson about the dispute.
May 31, 2006:
Counterfit working on posthumanous DVD/CD:
Counterfit recently announced through their myspace blog plans to release a DVD/CD combo. The DVD will include tour and documentary footage, music videos, and the band's final show performed December, 2004 at Ground Zero. The CD will be a collection of rare and unreleased tracks. Currently no release date is set.
May 30, 2006:
SD local wins My Chemical Romance t-shirt contest:
A local San Diegan, Joshua Kenyon, designed the winning shirt in a recent contest sponsored by Fuse. You can view the shirt here and you can buy it direct from Fuse or My Chemical Romance.
May 16, 2006:
We're on myspace:
So we broke down and caved into the mass media market that is myspace. If you're so inclined, you can add as at myspace.com/sdpunk.
May 2, 2006:
Win Operatic Gear:
Streetwise.com is running a contest giving away a copy of Operatic's latest CD, Killing Us Is Easy, along with a t-shirt, and a limited edition "Obey" Fender Telecaster. Enter the contest here.
April 15, 2006:
Larger Than Life calls it quits, forms new band:
After eight years on and off in the San Diego scene, the members of Larger Than Life have decided to go their separate ways. Roland, Justin, and Tony have formed a new band calledThe New Addiction, catch them live May 16 at Soma.
April 5, 2006:
As I Lay Dying to release old material:
As I Lay Dying is set to release "A Long March: The First Recordings" a collection of their older material released on Pluto Records. The disc will include 2001's "Beneath The Encasing Of Ashes," both a new recording and the original recording of the 2002 "EP," and the AILD tracks off the AILD/American Tragedy split. The collection will be released on Metal Blade Records.
April 5, 2006:
Mower releasing new album:
Local metal rockers Mower will be releasing their new album, "Not For You," on May 16. Check out the band this Friday night (April 7) at Canes (21+).
March 31, 2006:
New layout:
Welcome to the new version of sandiegopunk.com. We'll be fixing some minor problems and broken links over the next few days, please be patient with us. Thanks.
March 30, 2006:
Cheap Sex posts new video:
Cheap Sex has released a video for their song "Worst Enemy" off their upcoming release Written In Blood (due out in May). You can watch the video at http://youtube.com/watch?v=63BxB1XXwPg.
March 30, 2006:
Adam Gnade working on new album/new label:
Adam Gnade just inked a deal with Drowned in Sound Records to release his "talking records" in the UK (Loud and Clear will continue to release his records in the US). Gnade will be creating records specific and exclusive to each of his two labels.
Gnade is currently working on a 5-song EP called "Shout the Rafters Down!" set to be released this spring on Drowned in Sound. Gnade explained the EP will be "all new tracks, all 'talking songs' still, but more
song
structure orientated."
March 22, 2006:
Get Back Loretta signs to Pacific Records:
San Diego based Pacific Records announced a deal today with locals Get Back Loretta. Pacific will be re-releasing the band's 2005 self-titled release and is sending the boys to the studio to record a new full length this summer.
March 17, 2006:
suburbanhorror.com:
Our good friend Matt just started a new website covering national punk, indie, and hardcore bands. Be sure to check it out at suburbanhorror.com. You may have also noticed a lack of coverage of national bands on this website recently, that's because we're preparing to go exclusively local in our coverage starting this April. Keep your eyes peeled for a new website design which will help keep sandiegopunk.com a great source for all your local music needs.
March 15, 2006:
Wade Youman (Unwritten Law) joins Underminded:
Earlier this week, Underminded announced that former Unwritten Law drummer Wade Youman has joined the band, replacing Joe Mullen. The band is currently working on a new album, due out in this summer.
March 9, 2006:
Punk Core DVD Premiere at Black Wax:
Black Wax (in Parkway Plaza) is hosting a Punk Core DVD premiere/screening this Sunday at 7:00 PM. There will be free giveaways and Cheap Sex, The Scarred, and the Havoc will be on hand to view the screening and sign autographs. Event details:
Sunday, 3/12/06
Black Wax (Parkway Plaza Mall, El Cajon)
619-441-0802
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
March 9, 2006:
Get your band a gig at a Surf Dawgs game:
The San Diego Surf Dawgs (professional baseball team that plays in Tony Gwynn Stadium at SDSU) is having a promotion to get bands playing at Surf Dawg games. The catch, you need to sell some tickets to the game. Get all the details at:
http://www.sdsurfdawgs.com/subcontent.aspx?SecID=684
February 27, 2006:
Some Girls on Fox Rox:
If you're not watching Fox Rox, you really should be. Every show features both local and national acts doing in-studio performances, as well as other local music news. Some Girls (members of the Locust, The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower, and more) perform this week. You can watch at:
Thursday at Midnight on Fox 6
Saturday at 10:30 on Fox 6
Saturday at 11:30 on UPN
February 9, 2006:
Windows Media Player:
Quicktime:
New P.O.D. video:
P.O.D. has posted a new video for their song "Goodbye For Now." Check out the video at:
Real Player:
http://streamos.atlrec.com/real/atlantic/pod/video/goodbyefornow.ram
http://streamos.atlrec.com/wmedia/atlantic/pod/video/goodbyefornow-450.wvx
http://streamos.atlrec.com/qtime/atlantic/pod/video/goodbyefornow-450.mov
February 7, 2006:
Themusicedge.com would like to invite local San Diego bands to send in one song (radio edit only) to post on our top ten mini player on our myspace.com/themusicedge mini site as well as be featured with your local contemporaries on our Check This Out section on themusicedge.com. The first ten bands to mail a copy of their song and bio will be chosen for our first draft pick of San Diego talent. We’ll also thank them by band name on our eblast that goes out to over 30K subscribers and the ten bands selected will be given a show at Epicentre on a date to be determined.
Please Send Demo/singles to:
Get your band on themusicedge.com:
We just got this info from themusicedge.com and thought some of the local bands out there might be interested:
ATTN: San Diego Band Feature
The Music Edge
5790 Armada Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
About themusicedge.com:
Themusicedge.com is a non-profit Web resource and online music magazine established in May 2003 to inform music fans about rising music trends, up-and-coming bands as well as inspire visitors to participate in active music playing by creating a strong virtual community as well as advise our 35K + visitors on alternative access for playing music.
February 4, 2006:
If your band would like to appear on Whiskey Records' "Groupies Suck" CD
compilations send an e-mail to promo@whiskeyrecords.com for submission
details. The label is looking to sign bands their upcoming SXSW CD compilation. Submissions are due by February 10. More info here.
Want your band on a nation-wide comp?:
San Diego based Whiskey Records has paired up with No Cover magazine (a national music/sports magazine) to produce CD
compilations to be included with the magazine and distributed worldwide.
February 3, 2006:
Right now you can enter your band to get on the cover of April's San Diego edition cover as well as a feature in the national magazine. Runners up are set to get some free advertising in the magazine as well. The contest is limited to 100 bands (giving you a 1/20 chance of winning one of the prizes). The catch: to enter you must subscribe to the national version of Interlude ($15). Bands interested in entering should go to interlude-magazine.com/gpage2.html. Hurry, the contest ends Sunday night, February 5 at 11:59 PM (or whenever 100 entries are reached). Good luck!
Get your band on the cover of San Diego's Interlude:
Interlude magazine is starting a (free) San Diego version of their publication set to hit the streets this March. The magazine will have a 50,000 copy distribution and the first issue will feature Fall Out Boy, All-American Rejects, Story of the Year and more national artists right along side locals like Pistolita, In Reverent Fear and A Dead Giveaway.
January 24, 2006:
Volunteer for Epicentre and/or Pacific Records:
This Saturday, January 28, Pacific Records and Epicentre are teaming up to hold a street team meeting. If you are interested in getting involved with a record label or great local venue, this is great opportunity (plus there's free pizza, drinks, CD giveaways, and more). The meeting is 2:00 - 2:45 at Epicentre (8450 Mira Mesa Blvd).
January 21, 2006:
Cheap Sex posts new song:
Cheap Sex has posted a new song titled "Russian Roulette" on their myspace page. The song is unmixed and unfinished, but should give fans a taste of what's to come off their full-length due out in May.
January 19, 2006:
Hot Monkey Love Cafe moving:
The HMLC will be forced out of their current University Avenue location this May. The venue has hosted over 3000 artists in the past 3.5 years and they're eager to find a new home, but they're asking for help. You can help the venue by coming to their shows, booking your band for one of their fundraisers, or making a donation. Stay up to date at hotmonkeylovecafe.com.
January 5, 2006:
Straight No Chaser releases new album:
Sure it's been out for 2 months, but we wanted to make sure everyone knew about their new album Panoramic. You can pick up the record at Off the Record, M-Theory (South
Park), Second Spin (PB) and Music Trader (PB), or online at the SNC website or SDMM. If you're skeptical, check out their myspace or better yet, a show. SNC plays 1/19 at the Ken Club (21+) with The Modlins (9 PM, free) and 1/28 at the State House (6344 El Cajon Blvd., 21+) with Reward Drive System, Your Favorite Band, and A Park Tradition
(9 PM, free).
January 4, 2006:
An Apology:
We recently discovered that this website listed a show posting for several openly racist bands. Upon realizing our error, the show was immediately removed. Please know that sandiegopunk.com believes in the equality of all people, regardless of ethnicity, religion, skin color, sexual preference, gender, etcetera. Furthermore, we do not wish to promote bands who engage in active forms of, or promote, racism. Every effort will be made to assure this event does not repeat itself.
December 23, 2005:
Cheap Sex to record new album:
Cheap Sex just announced they'll be heading into the studio this January to record a new full-length (tentatively titled Written In Blood). The album should be out in May, with a 3 week US tour to follow in August.
December 21, 2005:
Locals nominated for Taste of Choas Tour:
Astrea, Lower Definition, The Stranger's Six, and Worth Every Scar have been nominated to open up the Taste of Chaos tour February 16 at the Sports Arena. Go to myspace.com/tasteofchaos to vote for your favorite (you'll need to click on the San Diego date to vote).
December 21, 2005:
Early 80's Punk Rock Survivors:
Were you part of the punk rock scene in the late 70's or early 80's? Want to reconnect with people from that era? Toby Gibson (AKA Tobylifehater from Personal Conflict 81-84) has stared an online community for "early 80s punk survivors." Visit it at:
staringatthewalls.forumsplace.com
According to Toby "the site has two purposes, one, to help people that were involved with the punk scene and have drifted off reconnect with each other (or fish for info somewhat anonymously and then flee like the wind!); and, two, the site gives smaller less prominent bands get a little attention."
December 19, 2005:
Suffer the Heat releases full length:
Suffer the Heat has just put a new, self-titled full length. You can pick it up at Lou's and Spin Records. Check out some mp3s on myspace.
December 19, 2005:
Legal help for your band:
Steve Silva (formerly of Allotic) is now working at a law firm that's trying to help out local bands. If your band needs help with contract reviews (for record deals, merch, venue leases, etc), setting up band business accounts, or other legal matters, get in touch at Steven@lawrw.com or lawrw.com.
December 14, 2005:
The Transit War:
TTW is re-releasing last year's independently released ...Ah Discordia! on their new label, Orange Peal Records. The re-release will feature an enhanced CD (with several live songs as well as other goodies) and is available starting January 10, 2006. The band is also putting together their first street team, The Transit Warriors, get info on how to join here.
December 14, 2005:
Ex-Counterfit member's searching for musicians:
Marc and Adam Allen (formerly of Counterfit) are looking for musicians (vocals, bass, rhodes/piano, cello, percussion, drums, guitar) to form a new project. Check out samples at and get more info at purevolume or myspace.
December 14, 2005:
Psycho Records:
Willie (Drapes, WorldWide Concerts) has started up a new record label, Psycho Records, to promote the local scene. Psycho Records will have a booth at a number of upcoming Southern California concerts (including the Mohawk Revolution 4 Tour in 2006), and a portion of all profits will be put towards starting a non-profit charity to raise money and awareness to help fight kidney disease.
November 21, 2005:
Pacific Records Retail Opens New Store:
Pacific Records has been running a retail shop out of Epicentre for over a year now. On December 10th, they'll be opening a second location inside Ground Zero. The stores are DIY and teen run, so be sure to support them. Pacific Records has also launched a a website specifically for their retail locations. You can stop by the Pacific Records stores to pick up a variety of local and national releases, as well as sandiegopunk.com t-shirts at their Epicentre location (shirts are also available at the M-Theory Annex in South Park, or via mailorder).
November 21, 2005:
Spare Change recording on hold:
The latest round of recording for the next full length from Spare Change has been put on hold. Ron Wilson's (the bands drummer of 10 years) has moved to a town near Flagstaff, AZ, and is being replaced by Adam Chini (Lights and Sirens). Check out Spare Change's first all ages show with Adam December 3 at Soma.
November 20, 2005:
Spine of the Times:
Spine of the Times is an all local comp being put out entirely by local artists (with no label help). The comp will feature 14 songs from 7 bands (Tailgunner, Plastic Explosive, Spell Toronto, First Wave Hello, The Transit War, Hot Like (A) Robot and Crash Encore), and will be given away for free. Make sure to check out one of the following release shows for the comp:
November 25 @ The Casbah (21+): Spell Toronto, The Transit War, Plastic Explosive, Tailgunner
December 9 @ The Ken Club (21+): Tailgunner, First Wave Hello, Hot Like (A) Robot, Crash Encore
(All ages release show is in the works, we'll keep you updated)
Get more info on the comp at SpineOfTheTimes.net.
October 30, 2005:
Head Wound City Release Party/E-Card:
Head Wound City just posted an e-card for their new album coming out on Three One G. They're also throwing a release party on Tuesday, November 8th at Kadan (30th and Adams) with guest DJs including band members Justin Pearson and Gabe Serbian (21+, free).
October 30, 2005:
Head Wound City Release Party/E-Card:
Head Wound City just posted an e-card for their new album coming out on Three One G. They're also throwing a release party on Tuesday, November 8th at Kadan (30th and Adams) with guest DJs including band members Justin Pearson and Gabe Serbian (21+, free).
October 2, 2005:
M-Theory to Open Third Store:
M-Theory Records just announced they will be opening a third location this November in Mission Hills (915 W Washington Street). The store will have both used and new sections, but in-store performances will remain limited to the original South Park location.
September 25, 2005:
Loud and Clear Records is currently putting together our second compilation of San Diego bands. It is as yet untitled… but the line-up is already taking shape. If any local bands would like to submit a track, please send it to the address below. No genre will be ruled out altogether, but if you sound like Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and/or Hawthorne Heights, please save the money on shipping and keep your music to yourself. High-quality recordings only, tentative due date for masters is 10/29.
Loud and Clear Records
Loud + Clear Records looking for local artists:
Loud + Clear Records is putting out another local compilation. If you're a band that's interested in getting on the disc, read on for the press release from the label:
ATTN: SD COMP
PO BOX 502183
SAN DIEGO, CA 92150
September 11, 2005:
Katrina Benefit Show:
Seniors at Guajome Park Academy in Vista are trying to put together a benefit show for Katrina victims that will go off in November or December at Soma. If you're a band that's interested in playing, or want to help out, contact Erica at Slice_girl13@yahoo.com or (760) 481-4610.
If you can't get involved in this one, there's several other benefit shows going on, including one tonight at the Casbah with Goodbye Blue Monday, Ilya, First Wave Hello, and more.
September 3, 2005:
On Halloween night in San Diego, Rocket from the Crypt will be playing our farewell show. After 16 years of scars and ear damage all in the name of spreading goodwill and the Rock N Roll doctrine, we will take the stage for the last time on our favorite day of the year. We know that it is very difficult for those around the world to be with us for this celebration, but we invite all that have been a part of this awesome ride to come out one more time and give it up for the band. We will offer those that have supported and fueled us the first opportunity to purchase tickets. The show is taking place in a hotel ballroom and room packages will be offered with the tickets if you desire.
RIP: Rocket From the Crypt:
San Diego legends Rocket From The Crypt have decided to call it a day. The band will be playing a farewell show (21+) October 31 at the Westin Horton Plaza Grand Ballroom. Speedo made the following post to rftc.com earlier this week:
September 2, 2005:
We are writing now to inform you all that there has been a change in the
irradio camp. After much deliberation, our bassplayer, Chad, has
decided that at this time his musical path must diverge from
irradio’s.
Irradio Loses Bassist:
Chad Tuthill has decided to part ways with Irradio. The band made the following annoucement via their e-mail list yesterday:
That means that we need a new bassplayer! If you want to tryout, or
know of anyone that would/should, please email dan@irradiomusic.com.
We are chomping at the bit, so bring it!
(Chad will still be playing with us locally until we get a permanent
replacement, so you have not seen the last of Chad quite yet).
September 1, 2005:
Adam Gnade's record pushed back:
Adam Gnade's upcoming release on Loud + Clear Records, Run Hide Retreat Surrender, has been pushed back to November 15, 2005. In the meantime, Adam has made the entirety of his previous album (Shiv Shiv Shake) available for download on his purevolume site. For those unfamiliar with Adam's music and his contribution to the San Diego community, catch up with him in an interview we did here.
August 31, 2005:
P/T, 20-30 hrs/wk mandatory wkends $8-$10/hr. A professional, detailed oriented, friendly person needed to assist on concert nights and personnel duties. Knowledge of Excel, Access, and Microsoft Word, able to maintain database is required. Assist in Epicentre productions, deposits, box office duties, and supervision of all venue staff. Contact Jerry at jfigueroa@harmonium-inc.com or call 858.271.4000 ext. 21.
Epicentre is Hiring:
The Epicentre is hiring an assistant venue manager. If you're interested, here's the info:
August 21, 2005:
Guerrilla Gorilla:
Brandan and Bruce from Sk8 or Die and a member from xelliotfuckinsmithx have joined forced to form Guerrilla Gorilla. Check them out on myspace.
August 21, 2005:
New Age Records - Coming of Age Fest:
New Age Records' Coming of Age fest will be kicking off at the Metaphor Cafe in Escondido on September 16 with Redtape, Hellfire Trigger, Countdown to Life, Aftermath of a Trainwreck, and Angels Die. The shows will continue on the 17th and 18th at the showcase theatre in Corona with Countervail, A18, Where Eagles Die, and more. Get more info at newagerecords.com.
August 18, 2005:
Che volunteers would like to remind everybody that the Che plumbing, while fixed, is still very old. This means that cramming anything other than toilet paper and feces down there will create more blockages, resulting in more plumbing problems, leading to more cancelled shows. Please put everything else in the trash-cans, or waste recepticles.
Che Bathrooms Fixed:
The Che bathrooms are now fixed, so all shows will continue as planned. Get more info at sandiegocore.com, but for now, at least take in this note:
August 18, 2005:
Punk Vs. Punk Documentary:
Punk Vs. Punk is a film being released documenting the San Diego punk scene. Directed by Shane Vozar (one of the founders of Mormo Zine) it will have love footage, interviews, and recording footage. You can see a preview for it online now at http://media.putfile.com/webpreview.
August 13, 2005:
Yup, that's right! As many of you know, the Che bathrooms have never been great, but recently they took a turn for the worse. Due to people shoving cans, tampons, towels, etc. down the toilets a leak developed in the plumbing which happens to leak into other parts of the building. All shows are cancelled until the plumbing is fixed. UCSD maintenance has been called, so we expect that the problem will be resolved by Thursday. More updates will be posted as we have them.
All Che Cafe shows cancelled until further notice:
We just saw this on sandiegocore.com:
August 8, 2005:
SD Music Awards:
The nominees for the 15th Annual San Diego Music Awards have been announced. Head on over to sdmusicawards.com for all the info. You can vote for your favorites from now until August 31, 2005. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at
Humphrey's by the Bay on Monday, September 12, at 7pm.
July 20, 2005:
Averian:
Emo/pop/indie rockers Averian (ex A Dead Giveaway) have posted some new songs from their upcoming EP, Ambitions to Find and Test Yourself, on their purevolume site. Check out the band with Still Life Projector, Folly, and Chiodos August 8th at the Blvd (21+).
July 19, 2005:
Ground Zero still open:
We're sure most of you have figured it out by now, but for those who haven't heard, the venue Ground Zero out in El Cajon never did shut down this past June as it was rumored to. The venue had some staffing changes, but is still putting on shows as normal. You can stay up to date with the venue at groundzeroconcerts.net or myspace.com/thegroundzerovenue.
July 18, 2005:
West Memphis Three Benefit:
Locals the Sniffs, Pretty in Stereo, Revenge Club, the Wastrels, and Weapon of Man's Destruction are teaming up to raise money for the West Memphis Three this Saturday, July 23rd at the Zombie Lounge (3519 El Cajon Blvd, 21+). Get to the show early for raffles and prizes, and to support the cause. The West Memphis Three have been held in prison for over 11 years for crimes they did not commit, get more information at wm3.org.
July 17, 2005:
We are currently writing and recording a batch of new songs. We are doing everything ourselves. We're calling the project, "Greenfield Sessions" and we will be posting Mp3's of the songs here on our site as they get completed...
Greenfield rehearsal studios is where we've been practicing off & on for years. We wrote some of "Songs in the Key of Bree", all of "Barfly" and some of 28 Teeth there. We also shot the video for "Water in my Head" at Greenfield.
The Greenfield sessions are a great opportunity to continue to do what we love... Write, Record and Play Music!! We love the idea of producing the stuff ourselves and posting on our site for the world to hear.
Since we don't tour very much anymore, this is a great way to stay in touch with all the friends we've made thru our years on the road...
See Buck-O-Nine live Friday, August 12th at Soma with the Suicide Machines and October 14th at the Knitting Factory (Los Angeles) with Mustard Plug and the Toasters.
Buck-O-Nine releases another new mp3:
Buck-O-Nine has posted another new song called "I Am the One" on their website. The band recently made the following post on their website:
July 10, 2005:
sandiegocore.com up:
Our good friends Spence and Dan have recently taken over and re-launched sandiegocore.com. The site is a resource specific to San Diego hardcore and has show listings, interviews, record reviews, an active message board, and more. We'll be posting interviews with Spence and Dan about the site re-launch and their various other projects (both play in the hardcore band Last Priest, Dan is a studio and live sound engineer, and Spence has been a long time active volunteer at the Che Cafe) soon.
July 10, 2005:
New Venue: The Basement:
The Basement is a brand new venue opening underneath Off the Record's new location at 2912 University Ave (at 30th Street) in North Park. The venue is all ages, can hold 100 ticket buyers, and is being ran in a DIY manner. All shows for now are starting at 6:30 P.M. (with bands starting promptly at 7:00). Go out and support the first show at the Basement this upcoming Saturday, July 16th with Airport 81 and the Pinwheels. Bands interested in playing the Basement should e-mail basementinfo-AT-hotmail.com
July 10, 2005:
In-Stores at New Music Trader:
The Kensington Music Trader (4072 Adams Ave) will be hosting its second in-store performance this Sunday, July 17th with Please Mr. Gravedigger, the show is free and starts at 8:00 PM. The store is looking to do one in-store a month for both locals and touring bands. Bands interested in playing should stop by the store to drop off a demo, or call 619-563-0826.
July 10, 2005:
Hot Sneaks Breaks Up:
Hot Snakes has decided to part ways after they finish up they're remaining tour dates (a few in Europe, Australia, New York) according to a news post on Swami Records. They'll be playing what appears to be their final San Diego show August 8th at the Casbah (21+) with the Heartaches and the Husbands.
July 2, 2005:
Hellfire Trigger CD release:
Vista's Hellfire Trigger is releasing their latest album Sent Down to Burn this month on New Age Records. Check out their (FREE!) CD release show July 9 at the Shack of Horrors in Oceanside with Young Republic and Angels Die.
June 24, 2005:
Sandiegopunk.com at Warped Tour:
We're going to be at this year's San Diego Warped Tour giving out stickers and selling our newly printed t-shirts. We're sharing space with our friends at Pacific Records who are bringing their entire record store on the tour with them (update: Brian from Pacific Records just told us that all Pacific Record releases will be on sale for only $5 at their Warped Tour booth!). So please stop by, say hello, and keep us company. Can't make it to the Warped Tour? T-shirts are on sale at the Pacific Records store inside Epicentre and at M-Theory Records in South Park.
June 24, 2005:
Adam Gnade signs to Loud + Clear:
Former Fahrenheit editor Adam Gnade just inked a deal with San Diego's own Loud + Clear Records to release his next spoken word/prose musical adventure. The album, Run Hide Retreat Surrender, will be released on October 25th. You can read an interview with Adam we just completed talking about his music, the days of Fahrenheit, and the San Diego scene in general here.
June 24, 2005:
Comfortable For You Breaking Up:
It's official, Comfortable for You is calling it quits. The band will release their second full length, My Entire Life is Lie, July 7th at the Casbah (with Desert City Soundtrack and label mates Goodbye Blue Monday) and then go their separate ways. The band's spokesman Brian Wilson made the following statement on their website:
Comfortable for you is dead, long live Comfortable for you. What else is there to say? We were a band. Nothing more, nothing less. For three and a half years we gave this band our lives. After 6 tours and 6 members I think we all agree that we have done more than any of us ever thought to be possible. For that we owe a huge debt of gratitude to all who ever came to a show, gave us a floor to sleep on, or helped us in anyway. You are all a part of this and always will be.....thank you.
June 20, 2005:
Interview with Warren Fitzgerald:
We just posted an interview with Warren Fitzgerald of the Vandals. Warren has just completed and released Cake Boy a comedy written by him and directed by Vandals' bassist Joe Escalante. Find out all about it here.
June 10, 2005:
Greg Graffin on Guerilla Radio this Sunday:
Tune in to Rock 105.3's Guerilla Radio this Sunday night, June 12 to hear Bad Religion frontman Greg Graffin in the studio. Greg will be discussing the band, religion, politics, and much more. The show airs
between 6pm-8pm PT and can be streamed online during the show at rock1053.com/guerillaradio.html.
June 9, 2005:
The band has also just finished recording their new album with producer Sal Villanueva (Thursday, Taking Back Sunday) and it is now being mixed by Matt Squire (Thrice, Northstar, The Receiving End Of Sirens). The album will be out in September of Warcon Records. In the meantime, you can check out My American Heart June 11th at the final Groundzero show with Get Back Loretta, Jupiter, and Goodbye Tomorrow, or at this year's Warped Tour.
My American Heart launches new website, filming video:
My American Heart has launched what they're calling a "tempory website" at myamericanheartrock.com. The band is filming a video for their new song "The Process" June 12th and 13th and they're looking for 20 couples (the video takes place in a ballroom) to take part. They ask for people (over 18) interested to send a "message with a picture and some info about yourself" (you can contact the band via their myspace page or their website.
June 6, 2005:
Hot Like (A) Robot needs a drummer:
Hot Like (A) Robot just lost their drummer and is looking for a replacement ASAP so they can play their Warped Tour dates. If you can help the band out, get in touch via their myspace page.
May 31, 2005:
Real2Reel Records Changes Names:
As of Monday, May 23 Real2Reel Records has officially changed its name to Pacific Records. Owner Brian Witkin cited the difficulty of correctly spelling the name and the fact that the name is already licensed as reasons for the change.
May 31, 2005:
Pacific Records Retail Store Expanding/Hiring:
The Pacific Records store located inside Epicentre (formally Real2Reel Records) will be more than doubling their square footage inside Epicentre this week. The extra space will allow the store to host in-store concerts as well as increase their collection. Bands interested in getting their CD in the store or people interested in working as a clerk should e-mail the store at recordstore@real2reelrecords.com
or stop by any show or weekday from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. The store will also be going on this years Warped Tour for over seven dates including San Diego.
May 28, 2005:
Agent 51 Back in Action:
Agent 51 is returning for what they claim could be their "last show." They'll be performing at Soma on Thursday, June 9th at Soma with a line-up featuring Chris Armes (back again), Eric Davis, Sean Scura, and Adam Rapps (of Pivit fame). They're still scheduled to release an EP this summer as well. Stay up to date on all things Agent 51 at their myspace page.
May 24, 2005:
Pluto Records (Please Mr. Gravedigger, Divide the Day)
is looking for a few good men/women to join a nationwide
street team aimed at promoting their bands' releases.
Benefits will of course be included so if you are
interested please email the Pluto Street Team at:
streetteam@plutorecords.com
Pluto Records Street Team:
We got this e-mail today, thought some of you may be interested:
May 16, 2005:
In Your Face TV streaming online:
You can now stream clips from In Your Face TV at justenoughtv.com. The site has interviews and music videos that were aired on In Your Face TV. The show (started here in San Diego) has now expanded all over the US, Canada, and even Japan, get more info at inyourface-tv.com.
May 3, 2005:
Tailgunner on Road Rules:
Last night Tailgunner was featured on the new Road Rules / Real World
Challenge on MTV. The show will be aired again tonight (Tuesday) at 11:30 PM PST as well as what is bound to be several more times over the course of the next few months.
May 2, 2005:
My American Heart signs to Warcon:
Local rockers My American Heart have just signed to Warcon Records (Warped Tour guru Kevin Lyman's label). They're currently in the studio working on a full-length due out in August and will be doing the Warped Tour this summer.
April 28, 2005:
Our last day at the Hillcrest shop will be May 28, said the stores owner, Kurt Peterson. The new location will be 2912 University Ave. in North Park, which enhances the boroughs bid as a cultural hot spot.
Read the entire article here.
More on the Off the Record Move:
SD City Beat posted an article in their Local's Only section on the Off the Record move:
Were shooting for a June 1 opening, but you know how moves can go, Peterson said with a laugh. The store will be about half the size, but the location is perfectright next to Claire de Lune. With its live music we have a great symbiotic relationship.
Most things about the store will remain the same . . . Sadly, however, the new store will not host live performances because the space is just too small. This ends a long tradition that saw everyone from Nirvana to Rocket From the Crypt performing at Off the Record.
April 27, 2005:
Comfortable For You:
Comfrotable For You (formerly Prizefight) is going into the studio to record a new album with Ben Moore. Look for a record to be released sometime this summer. Check out the bands mp3s at purevolume.com/comfortableforyou.
April 27, 2005:
Tailgunner:
Tailgunner has posted a pre-production mp3 for their song "The Time" on their myspace page. It will only be up for a week, so check it out while you can.
April 25, 2005:
Off the Record to change Locations:
Off the Record will be moving from their Hillcrest location to 30th and Adams this June. We'll be posting the new address and the move date once we have it.
April 19, 2005:
Free Music Industry Panel:
Epicentre is putting on a panel of music industry profesionals including Al Howard, Snatch Z-90, Robyn from 91x, and Christopher Dale. This event is free and open to the public. The panel starts at 5:00 PM on Monday, April 25th at Epicentre in Mira Mesa. Refreshments will be served. More info at epicentreconcerts.com.
April 18, 2005:
Bands: Want your news posted here? Read the posting instructions at the bottom of this page.
Underminded:
Underminded is back on the road, but this time with some new merch. Their website has been updated with all new items that you can't get anywhere else. Also, for those of you wondering, the answer to the trivia question for Underminded concert tickets a few weeks back (Who is the original UM base player?) is Chris Copley, he left the band in late 2000 or early 2001.
April 13, 2005:
Local San Diego Zine Goes to San Francisco's Alternative Press Exposition:
This month Mormo Zine, a San Diego "punk rock terror" Zine premiered it's fifth issue at San Fransisco's Alternative Press Exposition. The APE is the country's largest annual Alternative Press gathering put on by Comic-Con Ineternational. Issue 5 features original comics, flyers for the local punk scene, rants, a hate mail, reviews on The Weirdos and the Giant Vs. Giant art show and more. Mormo Zine Issue 5 is available at Real2Reel Records (inside Epicentre), Lou's Records, Off The Record, M-Theory, The Black, and local punk shows. Or send two dollars to: MORMO ZINE PO BOX 7121, San Diego, Ca, 92167. Check out mormozine.com.
April 8, 2005:
Buck-O-Nine Working on New Material:
You read that right, your favorite San Diego ska legends are working on putting together a new album. You can preview a new mp3 buckonine.com and stay up to date on the band at the Buck-O-Nine Blog.
April 5, 2005:
New Contests:
In case you didn't notice, we're currently running two contests. One is to give away tickets to the Underminded show this Saturday at Ground Zero (you have to enter before midnight on Thursday, April 7 so get on it!), and the other is to give away a copy of the new VCR EP on SideOneDummy records. You can enter both on the contests page.
March 25, 2005:
Larger Than Life:
After a long hiatus Larger Than Life is finally releasing their new CD, And the Band Played On, tomorrow night (Saturday the 26th) at Epicentre. Get more info at largerthanlifemusic.net.
March 19, 2005:
A Dead Giveaway:
A Dead Giveaway just posted a new song ("Blueprint") on their purevolume site. Check them out on the acoustic stage of the Taste of Chaos tour April 1st at the Sports Arena.
March 15, 2005:
SDSU Adds Zine Collection to Library:
SDSU has added a zine collection to their library. Yes that's right, a real zine collection. You can't take the zines out of the library, but the library is open to public if you ever want check it out. You can get more information on the SDSU website. They're also accepting donations of old zines to add to the collection.
March 9, 2005:
If you're interested, send a submissions to:
Mohawk Revolution 2 attn mark / 770 East Mission Ave # d / Escondido Ca, 92025
Mohwak Revolution:
Submissions for The Mohawk Revolution 2 are now being accepted. The Mohawk Revolution is essentially a farm system for up and coming bands. Your band can be given the opportunity to open the shows, and eventually play with established national bands.
Get more info at wwconcerts.com.
February 16, 2005:
Tijuana Hardcore:
There's now a website dedicated to the Tijuana, Mexico hardcore scene (full of shows, reviews, and more). The site is mostly in Spanish, but people mostly speak English on the guestboard. Check it out at tijuanahardcore-united.tk and give it your support!
February 11, 2005:
Local Bands Rock the Padres:
The Padres are running a contest for bands to create a new theme song for the team. Locals including Ryan Ferguson (No Knife), Josh Vargo (Operatic), Sean O'Donnell (Reeve Oliver), Tubby, and more have entered. You can listen to thier submission at the Padres Fan Forum.
February 7, 2005:
Saturday Feb. 12th (The Locust, The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower, Ex Models, Upsilon Acrux after party)
Rob Moran and Justin Pearson Spinning:
Rob Moran (Some Girls) and Justin Pearson (Some Girls/ The Locust) are spinning a show at Kadan (30th and Adams) called SS Exploder. They're spinning Punk/ Noise/ Thrash/ No Wave on the following days:
Saturday March 5th
Saturday April 2nd
9:30 to 2am @ Kadan (30th and Adams)
Free Admission 21+
February 3, 2005:
Dorado Gold:
Dorado Gold will soon be changing their name and are looking for suggestions from fans. Visit them onilne at doradogold.com to make a suggestions. In other news, they're also auditioning new drummers over the next three weeks. If you think you have what it takes (they're asking for band experience, ability to tour, 19-25, no drugs, etc) get in touch at doradogoldrocks@hotmail.com.
January 18, 2005:
Kiss Me Stranger:
Kiss Me Stranger is just about finished with their new EP, Rock N Roll One Night Stand. It was recorded at Godfather
Studios
in San Diego CA (Please Mr Gravedigger, Odius Mortem) and will be mixed
and
mastered by Dan Maier (the Locust, PLease Mr Gravedigger, The Plot To
Blow Up
The Eiffiel Tower). Keep your eyes peeled to myspace.com/kissmestranger for new (unmixed) mp3s. The band is also looking for a booking
agent.
January 16, 2005:
Pistolita:
Pistolita is currently on tour supporting their new EP, Gliss-Note.
Their homecoming show from tour will be January 28th at The
Ground Zero Building in El Cajon. Go out and support!
January 13, 2005:
Get a show in Mexico:
Zigma Promotions (Mexican Booking Agency) is looking for bands to book in Tijuana, Mexicali and other cities in Mexico. If you're interested, send a press kit or CD to:
Zigma Promotions, Pete Contreras, 511 E. San Ysidro Blvd #705 San Ysidro CA 92173
You can also send you web site link with contact information to: zigmapromotions@hotmail.com.
Zigma Promotions will also help you sell and promote your CD or EP in Mexico. Independent record labels are welcome too.
January 10, 2005:
sandiegopunk.com t-shirts:
For all those interested in a sandiegopunk.com t-shirt but are too lazy to mailorder, they're now available at the Real2Reel Records store inside Epicentre (pen Monday - Friday from 3:00 - 6:00 PM and for all Epicentre shows) and at M-Theory Records in South Park. Also, the Real2Reel store is trying to focus on local artists, so make sure to get your CD in there. Get more info on the Real2Reel site.
January 9, 2005: San Deigo-based Guitarist and drummer (Ex Counterfit) looking for
experienced and dedicated musicians who are looking to form a really
fucking
good DYNAMIC band. If music means more than anything to you and you
want
nothing more than to write/play, please contact us. Now please.
We are looking for any of, or any combination of the following:
guitar, bass, rhodes/piano, vocalist, percussion
Requirements: Must have own equipment, be willing to tour extensively,
recording skills are a plus. FLAKES NEED NOT APPLY
Some things we've been listening to lately are: Pinback, Fugazi,
Dillinger
Escape Plan, Drive Like Jehu, Death Cab, Joanna Newsom, Radiohead,
telefon
tel aviv, etc
Please contact Marc at: onebadlanding@hotmail.com or AIM: One Bad
Landing
Ex-Counterfit member's seek musicians:
Marc from Counterfit asked us to post this message:
January 9, 2005:
A Dead Giveaway Release New Album:
A Dead Giveaway just release a new album, Now Is
Nothing, you can pick it up at smartpunk.com. They also have a brand
new song available at purevolume.com/adeadgiveaway.
Check out real2reelrecords.com for more info.
January 3, 2005:
The Drapes Release New Album:
The Drapes new album, Bring the Ruckus is set to be released January 15th. Make sure to check them out January 7th at Epicentre, and on a seven day tour with The Skulls in February. Get more info at wwconcerts.com.
December 22, 2004:
Classified members form new band:
Noel and Eric from the Classified have formed a new (as of yet unnamed) band together with Lyle from Allotic. Their first show is this Sunday at the Accident Prone Acoustic Night in Escondido (see the shows page for more info).
December 17, 2004:
Hellfire Trigger:
Hellfire Trigger is going to record there music video January 29th, 2004 in Vista, California at The Hellfire House. They need a bunch of extras and want the scene kids to be a part of it. If you want to be in this music video mark your calenders and check hellfiretrigger.com for time information. Keep an eye out for Hellfire Trigger's new CD being released by New Age Records as well.
December 12, 2004:
Counterfit and Noise Ratchet Pictures:
We posted a few pictures from Counterfit and Noise Ratchet's last show here. The pictures are a little large and may take some time to load (especially on dial-up), sorry. (Thanks to Drew from Ground Zero for letting us on stage to take pictures!)
December 11, 2004:
The Repulsed CD Release:
Local street punk band The Repulsed have just finished their first full length album. They're having a CD release next Friday December 17th at the Hindquarter on Miramar Road with D.I., American Made, Wrecking Crew, the Drapes, the Foods, and the Natives. If you can't make the show, you can check out some mp3s at purevolume.com/therepulsed.
December 8, 2004:
Return of Shutterpunk:
Eric Rife's photography exhibit is opening up again this Thursday,
December 9th at the Whistle Stop Bar(2236 Fern Street). This year's show has a healthy mix of older shots
(Supersuckers, Motorhead, Joe Strummer's last shows)
and some newer stuff as well (PJ Harvey, the Darkness,
Pere Ubu, the Sex Pistols, Stiff Little Fingers Turbonergo), and runs through December 23rd. Check out some of the photos before hand on Eric's yahoo photo page. (Sorry, this event is 21+, damn laws).
November 30, 2004:
New Underminded Video:
Underminded just posted a video for their song "It's Kinda Like a BodyBag" at Decoymusic.com. Check it out!
November 24, 2004:
JP of the Locust on Fox Rox:
This week on Fox Rox, JP from the Locust and Three One G Records is hosting one of the segments. You can watch it Thursday at midnight and 10:30 p.m. Saturday on Fox 6, Saturday at 11:30 p.m. on UPN 13.
November 22, 2004:
Counterfit and Noise Ratchet Call it Quits:
It's a sad day in San Diego history when two of our most beloved bands have decided to move on. Counterfit announced their decision yesterday on their website, you can read the full story from the band at counterfit.net. The news with Noise Ratchet is not quite as harsh, the band is shedding their name (and we believe their songs as well) and reforming a new group. Both bands are playing their farewell sets Saturday December 11th at Ground Zero in Rancho San Diego. Get ticket info at groundzeroconcerts.net.
November 21, 2004:
Dorado Gold:
SD rockers Dorado Gold are one of the finalist in a Takeover Records contest to get a full-length put out, a merchandise and gear sponsership, and more. Check out how you can help them win at doradogold.com.
October 26, 2004:
Free Radio SD Equipment on Display:
Free Radio 96.9 (San Diego's Pirate Radio station) has their mobile equipment on display at UCSD's Geisel Library until December 22nd as part of the library's San Diego Radio Exhibit. For more information visit pirate969.org or call the UCSD Library at call 858-534-3336.
October 26, 2004:
Epicentre Opens a Record Store:
Local label Real2Real Records is opening a retail CD store inside the Epicentre this month (replacing the now shutdown Flagship Clothing store). The store will carry mainstream releases but will be focusing on local music. Bands interested in having their CD in store should email recordstore@real2reelrecords.com.
October 26, 2004:
Operatic in Punk Rock Film School:
Darren Doane (he's made videos for Jimmy Eat World, Thursday, and more) recently shot a documentary/instructional film on how to make a music video for low to no cost and still make it look good. The video, titled Punk Rock Film School, follows locals Operatic for a day as they proceed to make their own video. You can order a copy at your local record store or through loserkids.com.
October 8, 2004:
Reeve Oliver:
Congrats to Reeve Oliver for being the only local band to make 94/9's recommended music for October!
October 8, 2004:
Larger Than Life:
Larger Than Life just posted a music video for their new song, "Refreshment" (it's a long wait, but it should work). Check them out when they play at Ground Zero on October 23 with My American Heart, Spitalfield, Pistolita, and Yesterday's Rising.
October 5, 2004:
Scarlet Symphony:
The new Scarlet Symphony album, Vulture, comes out October 26th, but you can order the album now from Phantoms Records, or buy it from the band at a show. If you haven't heard this band yet, you need to do so.
September 30, 2004:
San Diego Music Awards:
Didn't make it to this years awards ceremony? Check it out on TV:
Sept. 30, Midnight (technically 10/1) FOX Ch. 6
Oct. 2, 11PM UPN Ch. 3
Oct. 3, 11PM FOX Ch. 6
Oct. 29, 7PM COX Ch. 4
Just want to know the winners? They're posted at http://sdmusicawards.com/Winners.shtml.
September 22, 2004:
Via Satellite and Manuok:
Via Satellite and Manuok are both working on new albums. Via Satellite's Cities Are Temples will be out in February of next year and Manuok's Self-Titled is coming out this December, both are on Loud and Clear Records. Check out new songs from Via Satellite and Manuok on their purevolume sites.
September 22, 2004:
Register To Vote:
Voting is cool kids. Let's do it. This upcoming election is about more than John Kerry and George Bush, you'll be voting on local initiatives that will have an impact on your community, school, city, roads, and more. Download the form, fill it out, mail it in. It's simple. http://www.fec.gov/votregis/vr.htm.
September 20, 2004:
On that note, we wanted to share an article on a now forgotten San Diego punk band, the Injections. You can read it at http://www.breakmyface.com/bands/injections.html. Thanks to our friend Steve for sending us a link to the article.
San Diego History (The Injections):
Want to know about the San Diego punk scene from the 1970s and 80s? Hey, so do we. In fact, we want to start a whole section of sandiegopunk.com devoted to it. The problem is, we don't know enough about it to do it on our own. So if you were around at the time, or just have information to contribute, e-mail joel@sandiegopunk.com so we can try to get this started.
September 14, 2004:
Two More Contests:
Two new contests went up tonight. One for the new Before Today album and one for Home Grown and Halifax. Check them out, along with all the other contests at on the contests page.
September 10, 2004:
Against the Wall:
Remember those guys? No, they're not back, but their first two albums are about to go out of print for good. Accident Prone is selling Better Days and The Truth Movement for $4/each or $6 for both. Brush up on your SD history, http://www.accidentprone.com/catalog/onsale.php.
September 10, 2004:
Operatic Radio Show:
Jesse from Operatic has a radio show going on Sirius satellite radio as Tony Hawk's co-host.
It's on Faction 28 every Tuesday at 4:00 Pacific Time. He's playing local bands, so be sure to check it out. More info at sirius.com.
September 7, 2004:
Underminded:
Underminded's new album, hail unamerican!, is out today on Kung Fu Records. You can check out an e-card for the album on Underminded's website.
September 6, 2004:
Cursor Calls it Quits:
Everyone's favorite rockers Cursor have decided to disband. For the time being, you can still pick up CDs, t-shirts, and whatnot by contacting the guys through their website. Rich and Matt have both moved on to new projects. Rich is playing bass in the re-formed Larger Than Life, and Matt is busy working on a solo project.
September 4, 2004:
Tons of CONTESTS:
In case you haven't noticed, September is turning out to be contest month here at sandiegopunk.com. We're giving away CDs and goods from the following bands:
Underminded
Reeve Oliver
MC Lars
Don't Look Down
The Start
These Arms Are Snakes
Coheed and Cambria
18 Visions
Midtown
You can enter all the contests on the contests page, so get on over there and win some free stuff!
September 3, 2004:
Hot Like (A) Robot:
Hot Like (A) Robot's new album Hurry Up and Die is out now. The band is going out on tour with Comfortable For You this October. In the meantime, check them out with Counterfit, Finch, and Recover September 15th at Soma. (New to the band, get yourself up to speed at hotlikearobot.net.
August 23, 2004:
Update Your Bookmarks!:
Last night we did some housecleaning here to make the site easier to update on our end and load faster on your end. In the processs, we slightly changed every single page of the website and unfortunately, most of your bookmarks are no longer working. Please test your bookmarks, and if they don't work go to the home page of the site, and navigate back to whatever you want and re-bookmark. If you encounter any dead links, or simply can't find something you had before, e-mail joel@sandiegopunk.com, he'll try to help you find it and fix the links.
August 23, 2004:
Attention All San Diego Bands:
We recreated our band links page from scratch last night. There were way too many bands that had broken up or for one reason or another didn't have a working website that we could find. Unfortunately, in the process we might have deleted the link to your band. Please go to the band links page and check to see if your band is listed. If it's not, just follow the steps on the page to get added (there's just a form you need to fill out, no e-mails). We're trying to keep this listing as accurate and up to date as possible. So if your band is broken up, or hasn't played a show in a eight months and hasn't practiced in the same amount of time, please don't submit. On the same token, if you just had your first practice, have no shows, and are still arguing about your band name, please wait to get things finalized before submitting anything. Thanks for your cooperation.
August 22, 2004:
San Diego Music Awards:
The 14th annual San Diego Music Awards are being held Tuesday September 28th at Humphreys. Tons of great bands have been nominated for various awards including: Operatic, Hot Like (A) Robot, Scarlet Symphony, The Locust, Kill Me Tomorrow, the Stranger's Six, Pistolita, The Q, Reeve Oliver, The After Party, Denver Harbor, the Album Leaf, and more. Vote for your favorites now at sdmusicawards.com.
August 21, 2004:
Larger Than Life:
Local pop-punk favorites Larger Than Life are finally back and playing shows again. They have a new EP coming out called And the Band Played On, you can check out tracks from the album at purevolume.com/largerthanlife. Their first show back is September 22nd at Soma with H20 and Off By One. Stay up to date on all things LTL at largerthanlifemusic.net.
August 17, 2004:
Tamora, Last Priest, Please Mr. Gravedigger, and Rat City Riot need your help:
All these bands had gear stolen, here's a copy and paste from Rat City Riot, if you can help them please do so:
Sometime between Saturday morning and monday evening Room #12 on the first floor of Universal Sound on Mirimar Road was ROBBED. If you practice at that place be careful because I really dont think they changed the locks before we moved in and you'd be wise to put new shit on the door... my reasoning behind this was that whoever stole our stuff HAD A KEY since the lock was still intact when Tamora arrived on monday and the last band to be in the room is 100% sure the doors were locked and double checked.
Anyone who saw people loading gear out of the room with a black/white Rat City Riot sticker, "oi!" spraypainted in black on the door, we would like to know about it. If anybody tries to sell you anything that matches up with this gear I'm about to list we'd like to know about it as well. Contact anybody in the bands or directly email me info@ratcityriot.com
Also: I have no idea if this is a complete list- PMG only lost some 15" PA speakers and a broken Bass Rig since they had all their gear out to play a show... so if you're in our room and lost your shit and you dont see it listed here fire me an email and i'll update the list. We also need a complete list for the police report.
A complete list and full post is available on the SD Core message board here.
August 14, 2004:
Underminded:
Underminded has released two songs off of their upcoming debut Kung Fu
Records album, Hail Unamerican! at purevolume.com/underminded. The
album will be available everywhere on September 7th. Underminded is
currently on the entire Warped Tour and will be touring throughout the
fall in support of the new album. Support your local heroes, underminded.com.
August 1, 2004:
Kiss Me Stranger:
New San diego band featuring Jon Greene (ex. American Tragedy, The Cause) Kiss Me Stranger have recorded a new demo which your can now listen to at purevolume.com/kissmestranger.
August 1, 2004:
Pistolita:
San Diego rockers Pistolita are about to embark on a West Coast tour. Make sure to check them out August 20th at Ground Zero in Rancho San Diego when they return home. They're also about to start recording a new EP with Alex Newport (At The Drive-In, Mars Volta, Locust, Brazil, etc). If you're new to the band, or want more info, check them out at pistolita.com, or purevolume.com/pistolita.
August 1, 2004:
Open Mic/Art/Acoustic Night:
Epicentre is having an Open Mic/Open Art Acoustic Night this Tuesday August 3rd. In addition to acoustic sets by Watch Get Back Loretta (formerly known as Goodwin) and Cellar Door, artists will be in the building paiting before your eyes, and between sets will be an open mic. Check it out for a fun, time. Oh yeah, it's free and runs from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
July 25, 2004:
Gasoline Please:
San Diego up and comers Gasoline Please's S/T EP is out now on Phantoms Records, also look for them on an upcoming GSL comp. They will tour this
summer with Sex Positions and Scarlet Symphony. See them at the Che Cafe on August 13.
July 19, 2004:
Win Show Tickets:
In case you haven't noticed, we're giving away tickets to the Format/Steel Train show August 3rd at Soma and the My American Heart/Before Today show July 31 at Ground Zero (an awesome new venue in Rancho San Diego). Enter them both on the contests page.
July 6, 2004:
Thanks:
Thanks to Mister Valentine, Spare Change, Operatic, the Turnstiles, and everyone that came out for our show last night at the Hot Monkey Love Cafe. We all had a great time. There are some pictures posted in case you couldn't make it. Also, if anyone came with hopes of buying a new sandiegopunk.com, sorry we didn't have them. If you still want to buy one, e-mail us and we'll make sure we get everything taken care of.
June 25, 2004:
New sdp.com show and t-shirts:
So we decided to get into action and print new t-shirts (first time in a year) and book a show (first time in 15 months)... So, here's the info: Monday, July 5th at the Hot Monkey Love Cafe, Spare Change (acoustic), Mister Valentine (acoustic), Operatic, and the Turnstiles. Get more info on the show here and on the shirts here.
June 19, 2004:
RIP Fahrenheit May 2003 - June 2004:
San Diego's beloved independent weekely Fahrenheit is no more. Gone are the days of knowing exactly which museums were free on Tuesday in Balboa Park, scanning 50 "I Saw U" comments searching for that joke your friend left, or laughing out load at the latest crazy article from "Sea Water Tasting" to "How to Build Your Own Swimming Hole." Details about the shutdown are still not known, but will be published shortly at sdfahrenheit.com. The one thing we know for sure is that the magazine will be greatly missed. To the Fahrenheit team, thanks for all your hard work and dedication to making our city and community a great place to live and work in.
June 3, 2004:
SDMusicMatters.com The Magazine:
SDMusicMatters.com has now released it's first print magazine. The June/July issue will be featuring reviews, articles, and
interviews from Spell Toronto, Scarlet Symphony,Irradio, Altaira, Lights and
Sirens, Logan Ellis Tracey, Spare Change, Tilt Wheel, and a ton of other awesome stuff. You can pick it up at places like Lou's Records, Cow Records, Off The Record, Record City, Music Trader PB, Dr. Jefe's, the Casbah, and more. Check out sdmusicmatters.com for more information (and if you've never checked out the site before, it's an awesome source for information on bands, venues, indie retailers in SD and more).
June 1, 2004:
We're Back:
Finally, our databases are back online. Thanks for sticking with us through the downtime. Expect lots of updates in the next few weeks.
June 1, 2004:
The Great Awakening CD Release:
The Great Awakening is putting out their debut album, One Deep Breath, under Real2Reel Records. You can listen to mp3s at purevolume.com/thegreatawakening. Check out their CD release show June 18th at the Epicentre with A Dead Giveaway and more.
May 25, 2004:
Endevice Art Show:
Endevice is an art show featuring art from pro skateboarders and music. This show features art from Joe Joe Hurbick, Matt Dove, Kris Markovich, Dave Hoang, Steve Roach, Mark Nisbet, Brendan Klien, and more, as well as music from Operatic and Buckfast Superbee. Check it out, and get some free booze while you're at it: Saturday May 29th at Premise (949 W. Hawthorn Suite 11 San Diego CA 92101), 8:00 PM - Midnight, $5, 21+.
News submission can be sent to cole@sandiegopunk.com. In the subject of your e-mail please write "News Submission" and in your e-mail please write your submission exactly as you want it to appear on the page (i.e. include a "headline" and then type out your blurb). In general, we try to keep the news San Diego related, so if there's no SD connection in your submission, chances are it won't go through.
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