This season's featured bands
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DJ Decon

June 16, 2018 / July 28, 2018 / August 11, 2018 / October 20, 2018

You won’t meet another DJ with more natural energy and enthusiasm for the music and performance he puts on than you’ll find with DECON. His unique ability to create unforgettable experiences for crowds lucky enough to share a night with him led DECON to become one of Southern California's most sought after DJs. The unique style DECON developed through his extensive background in live music, and playing over 200 shows annually for the last 7 years, helped propel him into the national and international spotlight. His skills on the turntables have taken him to perform at nightlife hotspots in Las Vegas, New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Puerto Rico, Switzerland and Amsterdam.

DJ Decon

May 25th, 2019

You won’t meet another DJ with more natural energy and enthusiasm for the music and performance he puts on than you’ll find with DECON. His unique ability to create unforgettable experiences for crowds lucky enough to share a night with him led DECON to become one of Southern California's most sought after DJs. The unique style DECON developed through his extensive background in live music, and playing over 200 shows annually for the last 7 years, helped propel him into the national and international spotlight. His skills on the turntables have taken him to perform at nightlife hotspots in Las Vegas, New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Puerto Rico, Switzerland and Amsterdam.

Mrs. Magician

July 14, 2018

Bermuda is the latest effort by San Diego’s dismal-pop outfit Mrs. Magician and their second full-length release on Swami Records. The album offers a concise collection of punk songs inspired by the big sounds of classic ’60s pop and rock ’n’ roll, with structures more associated with ’70s and ’80s power pop. Thomas Garcia’s blissed-out backwash guitar tones and fuck-it fuzz attack juxtapose the band’s dry and thudding foundation, creating a tropically depressed grog. Cutting through the lacquer with a glossy shimmer, producer Swami John Reis (Drive Like Jehu, Rocket From The Crypt, Hot Snakes) coaxes a tightly wound, rigid backdrop for vocalist Jacob Turnbloom’s morose-pop delivery.

2017 Bands

Broken Stems

September 23, 2017

Play with honesty, believe in your lyrics and live for every note you play. It's quickly apparent when you go to see Broken Stems that you're not just at another concert, you're part of an experience - one that makes you open your eyes and let in the sounds of positive spiritual energy. Their influences stretch from Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd to Alt-J and Jack White and from this, they've create a unique blend of blues rock and soul that remains true, emotional and original. Broken Stems perform with massive dynamic highs, humming emotional lows and passionate lyrics that coalesce into a musical sermon for the soul.

Imagery Machine

June 17, 2017

Home grown in San Diego, Imagery Machine is no stranger to the city’s eclectic music scene. Its members include five of the city’s most talented veterans. Described as progressive rock/reggae, Imagery Machine also embodies the reincarnation of classic jam bands. Comprised of lead guitarist James Howard, drummer Tyler Shimkus, bassist Will Mino, and backup vocalist/keys players Daechelle Hernandez, the group is heralded by the haunting, soulful lead vocals of Jennie Lynn. Just like their live shows, Imagery Machine’s recently released, self-titled EP evokes powerful, touching emotionalism paired with intimate lyrics and a galvanic beat that is all too rare in the modern age.

R-Kive

August 12, 2017

R-Kive is a high energy dance and rock band that plays regularly in San Diego. Featuring a high caliber of musicianship and deeply soulful vocals, R-Kive delivers a crowd engaging experience with upbeat music spanning the past five decades.

The Paragraphs

July 15, 2017

The Paragraphs have been rolling their own version of rock since 2009, and with plenty of sass to boot. From the growl of "Old Shoes" off their 2009 debut "Gallows EP" to the heart of "There Is Nothing You Can Do" from 2012's critically acclaimed "+/-" album, The Paragraphs deliver unpretentious music with no room to pigeonhole their sound.

The Tearaways

May 20, 2017

The Tearaways combine the influence of the British invasion with the California Surf Sound to create a driving brand of power pop that appeals to all ages. With fans from Tom Hanks & Piers Morgan, to Tom Green to Jeffrey Foskett (guitarist for the Beach Boys) to music lovers from Southern California to Liverpool and beyond, the reenergized band has a full slate for 2016 with a new album slated for August on Robo Records/Universal and a release of “The Earl Mankey Sessions Vol. III” on Vivid Sounds Inc, in Japan. The Tearaways cut the theme song for the newly rebooted series, “Name That Tune,” and placed four songs in the Multi-Award Winning Independent film, “Flytrap”.

2016 Bands

Broken Stems

August 20, 2016

Play with honesty, believe in your lyrics and live for every note you play. It's quickly apparent when you go to see Broken Stems that you're not just at another concert, you're part of an experience - one that makes you open your eyes and let in the sounds of positive spiritual energy. Their influences stretch from Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd to Alt-J and Jack White and from this, they've create a unique blend of blues rock and soul that remains true, emotional and original. Broken Stems perform with massive dynamic highs, humming emotional lows and passionate lyrics that coalesce into a musical sermon for the soul.

Imagery Machine

October 1, 2016

Home grown in San Diego, Imagery Machine is no stranger to the city’s eclectic music scene. Its members include five of the city’s most talented veterans. Described as progressive rock/reggae, Imagery Machine also embodies the reincarnation of classic jam bands. Comprised of lead guitarist James Howard, drummer Tyler Shimkus, bassist Will Mino, and backup vocalist/keys players Daechelle Hernandez, the group is heralded by the haunting, soulful lead vocals of Jennie Lynn. Just like their live shows, Imagery Machine’s recently released, self-titled EP evokes powerful, touching emotionalism paired with intimate lyrics and a galvanic beat that is all too rare in the modern age.

Jet West

August 13, 2016 / October 22, 2016

Hailing from San Diego, CA, Jet West launched their music career in the fall of 2009 as an independent, Rock/Reggae band. The band's varied musical style fuses traditional rock with elements of reggae and hard rock, a sound born from the beaches of LA and San Diego.
In 2010, Jet West released their first full-length album, “Dropping In” and a musical journey around the nation was spawned. They were nominated in the San Diego Music Awards for best new World Music Album 2011 and Best Rock in the 2013.
Their next album “WAKE UP” comes out July 2016.

Little Dove

August 26, 2017

Little Dove is a female fronted rock band from Southern California. Often described as "role reversed version of The White Stripes" or a modern day version of the band Heart, the catchy hooks created by Little Dove front woman Vanja James - keep audiences moving and singing along. Getting their start in 2013, Little Dove recorded their first album live in a single day. Playing shows in the Los Angeles and San Diego area, Little Dove has done a residency at the Sunset Strip's Viper Room, played notable venues like The Casbah in San Diego, had multiple appearances on radio stations like FM 94.9 and 91x, and most recently had their song "Misery" featured on the TV show Shameless.