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Julian Lage and Mark Ribot at SF JAZZ: 2025
Two guitar masters from different generations explore improvisational possibilities
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Taj Mahal at SF JAZZ: 2025
Blues legend brings six decades of musical exploration to premier jazz venue
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Pino Palladino, Blake Mills, Sam Gendel, and Chris Dave at The Freight: 2025
Four masters of contemporary instrumental music create spontaneous brilliance
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Julian Lage at SF JAZZ: 2025
Modern jazz guitar master delivers sophisticated trio performance
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1776 at Belly Up Tavern: 2012
Joyful electronic pop brings communal celebration to Solana Beach
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3OH!3 at SOMA and House of Blues: Date Unknown
Colorado electro-pop duo brings party energy and questionable lyrics
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Andrew Bird at SOMA San Diego
Watching a virtuoso build orchestral arrangements layer by layer
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Anoushka Shankar at Balboa Theatre: April 20, 2012
Ravi Shankar's daughter brings sitar mastery to San Diego
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B.B. King at Humphreys by the Bay: 2011
The King of Blues still bringing it in his later years
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Billy Idol at Humphreys by the Bay: 2011
Punk rock icon brings the sneer and the hits to the waterfront
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Bjork at Chase Center SF: February 5, 2022
The Icelandic art-pop icon brings the Cornucopia show to SF
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The Blues Doctors at Claire De Lune Coffee Lounge: 2011
Local blues band brings the tradition to North Park coffee lounge
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Bob Dylan & Mark Knopfler at Valley View Casino Center: October 24, 2013
Two absolute legends on one bill - witnessing living music history
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Cary Brothers at UCSD: 2011
Indie singer-songwriter brings emotional depth to campus venue
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Cascada at UC Santa Barbara: 2008/2009
German Eurodance brings pure euphoric energy to campus
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Chicago at Humphreys by the Bay: Date Unknown
Horn rock legends bring decades of hits to the waterfront
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Chris Hillman with Herb Pedersen at PLNU Symposium by the Sea: 2011
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer brings country-rock history to Point Loma
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Chromeo DJs at Americas Cup Village: 2011
Montreal electro-funk duo brings the party to San Diego waterfront
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Coeur de Pirate at The Casbah: 2013
Quebec singer-songwriter brings French-language pop to San Diego
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Coldplay at Cricket Wireless Amphitheater, San Diego: 2009/2010
British stadium rock at its most earnest and epic
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Coldplay at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre San Diego: 2009/2010
Arena rock spectacle done right
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Colin Meloy (The Decemberists) at UCSD: 2009
The Decemberists frontman goes solo on campus
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Crosby, Stills and Nash at Humphreys by the Bay: 2010
The harmonies that defined a generation still sounding incredible
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Cut Copy with Washed Out and Midnight Magic at 4th and B: 2011
Triple bill of electronic indie excellence in downtown San Diego
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The Dandy Warhols at Belly Up Tavern: 2012
Portland psych-rock veterans bring retro cool to Solana Beach
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Danny Green and Roberta Donnay at Seville Theater: 2013
San Diego jazz pianist and vocalist bring local excellence to Normal Heights
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Delta Spirit at UC San Diego: 2012
California indie-rock with soul and anthemic energy
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Diana Ross on the Raft at Humphreys by the Bay: 2010
Motown royalty performs on a floating raft in San Diego Bay
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Earl Klugh at Anthropology San Diego: 2010
Smooth jazz guitar mastery in an intimate San Diego venue
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The Expendables at Belly Up Tavern: 2011
Santa Cruz reggae-rock brings California vibes to Solana Beach
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Family Force Five at House of Blues: Date Unknown
Christian crunk-rock brings costumes, chaos, and unironic fun
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Family Wagon at Lestat's Coffee House: 2010
Local indie-folk collective brings community vibes to Normal Heights
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Flight of the Conchords at UC San Diego 2009
New Zealand's most popular comedy-music duo brings HBO brilliance to campus
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Garrison Keillor at PLNU Brown Chapel: 2010
Prairie Home Companion comes to San Diego
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Gold Panda with Luke Abbott and Slow Magic at The Casbah: 2013
Triple bill of electronic producers brings texture and atmosphere to Midtown
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Grouplove at UC San Diego: 2012
Catching them at Porter's Pub right as "Tongue Tied" was everywhere
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Harry Styles with MUNA at the Masonic SF: September 19, 2017
Former One Direction member proves himself as a legitimate solo artist
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Herbie Hancock at Disney Concert Hall: 2011
Jazz legend at LA's architectural masterpiece
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Jackson Browne at Humphreys by the Bay: 2010
California's greatest songwriter brings decades of wisdom to the waterfront
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Jesca Hoop at The Casbah: 2013
California folk artist brings literary lyrics and unique voice to legendary venue
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They Might Be Giants with Jonathan Coulton at Belly Up: 2011
Quirky indie legends with internet music pioneer at Belly Up
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Kenny Loggins at Del Mar Fairgrounds: 2010
The soundtrack of the 80s comes to the San Diego County Fair
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Lake Street Dive & Islands at Queen Bees: 2012
Two exceptional indie acts at San Diego's intimate North Park venue
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Lang Lang with San Diego Symphony: 2011
Chinese piano virtuoso brings world-class classical music to San Diego
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Lord Huron at The Casbah: 2012
Michigan band brings cinematic folk to San Diego's legendary venue
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McCoy Tyner at Anthropology San Diego: 2011
A jazz piano legend in an intimate San Diego venue
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Meatloaf at Humphreys by the Bay: 2010
Theatrical rock opera legend brings 110% to the waterfront
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The Milk Carton Kids at Anthology: 2011
Pristine harmonies and acoustic guitar perfection in Little Italy
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Modest Mouse with Matt Costa in Huntington Beach: 2013
Indie rock legends bringing art-rock intensity to Orange County
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Motion City Soundtrack at SOMA San Diego: 2008
Minneapolis pop-punk brings synthesizers and vulnerability to San Diego
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Nada Surf at Invisible Children Event, Washington D.C.: 2009
Alternative rock with a purpose at a benefit for Invisible Children
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Neon Indian with Com Truise at Belly Up Tavern: 2011
Chillwave at its peak - hazy, nostalgic electronic sounds
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Neon Indian with Com Truise at Belly Up Tavern: 2011
Chillwave pioneers bring hazy electronic nostalgia to Solana Beach
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Nickel Creek at Fox Theater Oakland: May 2014
Progressive bluegrass masters reunite after a hiatus
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Odesza at SFMOMA Modern Ball: May 12, 2016
Electronic music as art at the SF Museum of Modern Art gala
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Paul Simon in Los Angeles: 2011
An American songwriting legend performs his incredible catalog
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Peter and Paul (from Peter, Paul and Mary) at Birch Aquarium: 2010
Folk legends performing with the ocean as backdrop
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Pocket at Bar Pink: 2011
Local indie band brings San Diego sounds to North Park dive bar
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The Punch Brothers at Belly Up Tavern: 2012
Progressive bluegrass at the highest level in an intimate setting
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Rufus Wainwright at Humphreys by the Bay: 2012
Theatrical singer-songwriter brings operatic ambition to the waterfront
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St. Vincent and Tune-Yards at House of Blues San Diego: April 18, 2012
Two of the most innovative women in indie music on one incredible bill
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Steely Dan at Humphreys by the Bay: 2013
Jazz-rock perfection at the waterfront venue
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Sufjan Stevens in Los Angeles: 2011
The Age of Adz tour - electronic maximalism from a folk music pioneer
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The Shins at SOMA San Diego
Sub Pop indie-pop perfection at San Diego's premier all-ages venue
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They Might Be Giants with Jonathan Coulton at Belly Up: 2011
Double bill of quirky, clever rock at its finest
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Tyrone Wells at Lestat's Coffee House: 2010
Soulful singer-songwriter in an intimate San Diego coffee house
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The War on Drugs & Cass McCombs at The Fillmore SF: 2014
Two of indie rock's most sophisticated acts at the legendary Fillmore
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The Weepies at Winston's, Ocean Beach: 2011
Husband-wife duo brings intimate folk-pop to Ocean Beach
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YACHT at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: 2010/2011
Conceptual dance-punk in the perfect setting - an art museum
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Zee Avi and Henry Wolfe at The Griffin: 2012
Double bill of intimate singer-songwriters at San Diego venue
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Miscellaneous Concert Memories 2011-2013
Small venue gems and one-off shows from around San Diego
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival 2014: San Francisco
Free music in Golden Gate Park with bluegrass and Americana legends
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Recent Concert Highlights 2017-2025
Jazz legends, pop stars, and musical innovators from recent years
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California Concerts 2013-2016
Indie rock, electronic music, and festival shows across California
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San Diego Concert Memories 2010-2012
An eclectic mix of concerts across San Diego venues
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Memorable Concerts 2010-2011: San Diego & Beyond
A collection of special concerts from diverse genres and venues
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Jazz at Small Venues: San Diego 2010-2011
Intimate jazz performances at Anthropology, Seville Theater, and other small San Diego venues
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Concerts at The Casbah 2012-2013: San Diego
Indie rock and electronic gems at San Diego's legendary dive venue
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The Flaming Lips at Fox Theater Oakland 2011
Wayne Coyne's psychedelic circus with White Hills and HEALTH at the beautiful Fox Theater
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Concerts at UC San Diego 2009-2012
Campus concerts featuring comedy, indie rock, and rising stars
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Jazz Live at the Lyceum Theatre 2009-2011: San Diego
Years of world-class jazz at San Diego's Jazz Live series
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Concerts at Belly Up Tavern 2011-2012: Solana Beach
Intimate shows at San Diego's legendary Solana Beach venue
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Concerts at SOMA San Diego 2008-2010
All-ages shows at San Diego's premier alternative music venue
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Concerts at Humphreys by the Bay 2010-2013: San Diego
Years of incredible shows at San Diego's most intimate waterfront venue
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Strictly Bluegrass Festival 2011: San Francisco
Elvis Costello, The Avett Brothers, and Americana stars in San Francisco
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Jazz 88.3 Ocean Beach Festival 2011: San Diego
Free jazz festival in Ocean Beach featuring Dr. John, Charlie Musselwhite, and jazz legends
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival 2023: San Francisco
Free music returns to Golden Gate Park with Emmylou Harris, Tommy Emmanuel, and international stars
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Bridge School Benefit Concert 2014
Neil Young hosts an incredible benefit concert with Pearl Jam, Florence and more
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Treasure Island Music Festival 2014: San Francisco Bay
Electronic beats and hip-hop legends on an island in San Francisco Bay
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Wrex the Halls 2013: Valley View Casino Center, San Diego
San Diego radio station 91X brings together an incredible lineup for their annual holiday show
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival 2011: San Francisco
Free music in Golden Gate Park featuring Emmylou Harris, Robert Plant, and bluegrass legends
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Outside Lands Music Festival 2014: San Francisco
Kanye, Tom Petty, and The Flaming Lips light up Golden Gate Park
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Outside Lands Music Festival 2013: San Francisco
Paul McCartney headlines Golden Gate Park at Outside Lands 2013
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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2014
Outkast reunites, Neutral Milk Hotel returns, and electronic music takes over at Coachella 2014
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Anderson .Paak at Shoreline Amphitheatre: 2024
Multi-talented artist brings full production to outdoor amphitheater
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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2012
Three days of incredible music at Coachella 2012, from Radiohead to Dr. Dre's legendary hologram performance
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Herbie Hancock at Stern Grove Festival: August 2024
Herbie Hancock performing at Stern Grove Festival in 2024
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Radiohead at Leeds Festival: September 2009
Radiohead at Leeds Festival in 2009
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Julian Lage at SF JAZZ: 2024
Returning to SF JAZZ, Lage explores new material and standards
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Julieta Venegas in San Jose: 2023
Mexican pop icon brings two decades of hits to South Bay
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Jenny and the Mexicats in Berkeley: 2023
International quartet blends flamenco, folk, and Latin rhythms
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The Spinners at Blue Note Napa: 2023
Philadelphia soul legends bring decades of hits to Napa Valley
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Fabiano Do Nascimento at Lodge Room Los Angeles: 2023
Brazilian guitarist blends traditional and contemporary approaches
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Ahmad Jamal at SF JAZZ: 2019
Piano master brings seven decades of innovation to premier jazz venue
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Stacey Kent at The Fairmont: 2018
Sophisticated jazz vocalist brings elegant song interpretation to historic hotel
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Herbie Hancock at Balboa Theatre: 2018
Jazz legend returns to San Diego with decades of innovation
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Teenage Burritos, Memories, and Sonny & The Sunsets at The Casbah: 2013
Triple bill of lo-fi garage rock brings DIY energy to San Diego
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The Dodos at The Casbah: 2013
San Francisco duo brings rhythmic complexity to San Diego venue
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Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue at Humphreys: 2013
New Orleans brass virtuoso brings high-energy jazz-funk to waterfront
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Huey Lewis and the News at Humphreys by the Bay: 2013
80s hitmakers bring horn-driven rock-soul to waterfront
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The Doobie Brothers at Humphreys by the Bay: 2012
California rock icons bring decades of hits to waterfront venue
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Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers at Humphreys: 2012
Comedy legend brings serious bluegrass banjo skills to waterfront venue
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White Hills, HEALTH, and The Flaming Lips at Fox Theater Oakland: 2011
Triple bill of experimental rock escalates from noise to psychedelic spectacle
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America at Humphreys by the Bay: 2011
70s soft rock icons bring timeless harmonies to waterfront venue
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Chris Botti at Humphreys by the Bay: 2011
Smooth jazz trumpeter brings accessible instrumental music to waterfront
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Three Dog Night at Humphreys by the Bay: 2011
Classic rock hitmakers bring 70s nostalgia to waterfront venue
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Mimi Fox Trio at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2011
Jazz guitarist brings lyrical swing and impeccable taste
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Scott Martin Latin Soul Jazz Sextet at Jazz Live: 2011
San Diego Latin jazz ensemble brings infectious rhythms and tight arrangements
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Oscar Hernandez & The LA-NY Connection at Jazz Live: 2011
Spanish Harlem Orchestra founder brings authentic New York Latin jazz
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Jerry Saunders Sextet at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2011
Veteran San Diego jazz bassist leads sextet through straight-ahead jazz
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Theo Saunders Sextet at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2011
Following his father Jerry, younger Saunders brings fresh voice to San Diego jazz
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Imogen Heap at Humphreys by the Bay: 2010
Electronic art-pop innovator brings technological wizardry to waterfront venue
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Wynton Marsalis at Humphreys by the Bay: 2010
Jazz trumpet virtuoso and institutional leader performs by the water
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Bobby Watson at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2010
Former Jazz Messenger brings modern hard bop excellence to San Diego
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Steve Turre at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2009
Trombone master and conch shell innovator brings decades of experience
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Peter Sprague at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2009
San Diego guitar virtuoso showcases versatility on home turf
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Christian Scott Trio at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2009
Young New Orleans trumpeter brings "stretch music" concept to jazz tradition
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David "Fathead" Newman at Jazz Live, Lyceum Theatre: 2009
Texas tenor legend brings decades of blues-soaked jazz before his passing