Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 16:37:35 -0700 Sun, 19 May 2013 16:37:35 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/blogs/sounddiego/The-Loons-Take-Off/208032841 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:00:31 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap-00040.png
SoundDiego shines its local-band Spotlight on the psychedelic rockers the Loons, who will anchor Memorial Day weekend shows at the Casbah.

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FM 94/9's Tim Pyles talks to the frontman of Western Scene, who will headline SoundDiego's free party May 30 at the Hard Rock Hotel. Go to http://bit.ly/1126taj to get on the guest list.

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Our next SoundDiego LIVE will be held at Hard Rock Hotel's 207 Club on May 30 with the Western Scene and Okapi Sun.

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the Black Angels take the stage at the Belly Up on Sunday.

Photo Credit: Black Angels

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The boys from Brooklyn's Chappo ripped through a set at Soda Bar recently.

Photo Credit: Rosemary Bystrak

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Minus the Bear taught a course in math rock to the crowd at UCSD.

Photo Credit: Alex Matthews

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Local artists are powering NBC 7's telecasts.

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The Palace Ballroom headline the main stage on Saturday at the North Park Festival of the Arts.

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You can put San Diego's music scene in your pocket with our new iPhone app.

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Robin Roth's weekend picks include the Black Angels at the Belly Up.

Photo Credit: Official Press Photo

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Sounds-Like-San-Diego-May-17-207836961.html Fri, 17 May 2013 07:48:42 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Family+Wagon+3+%281%29+722.jpg
Family Wagon, Kendrick Lamar and Jimmy Eat World are just some of the acts playing shows this Friday.

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SoundDiego tracks down some of the most impressive facial hair in the San Diego music scene.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Sounds-Like-San-Diego-May-16-207638201.html Thu, 16 May 2013 10:15:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Baby+Alpaca+722.jpg
Baby Alpaca play the Casbah with Okapi Sun on Thursday.

Photo Credit: Rudolph Bekker

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Transborder-Musics-Ultimate-Memorial-Weekend-Guide--207030811.html Wed, 15 May 2013 11:32:45 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/GNSF-42-juanes-722x406.jpg
Check out GN$F!'s Latin alternative music guide for a booming Memorial Day week.

Photo Credit: Juanes + Carla Morrison

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Great White featuring Jack Russell rocked out in Ramona recently.

Photo Credit: Connie Bolger

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Sounds-Like-San-Diego-May-15-207491431.html Wed, 15 May 2013 07:42:00 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/210*120/bob5.jpg
Bob Schneider and Alpha Rev share the spotlight at Birch Aquarium on Wednesday.

Photo Credit: Rosemary Bystrak

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/933-Summer-Kickoff-207371231.html Tue, 14 May 2013 11:15:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/180*120/933+Summer+Kickoff+2439.jpg
Cher Lloyd, Demi Lovato, Ne-Yo, Jessica Sanchez and others played the annual concert.

Photo Credit: Marissa Carter

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Help-a-Band-Break-Out-207406081.html Tue, 14 May 2013 16:01:31 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Garage-2-Glory-May.jpg
Two young bands are competing to play our free SoundDiego LIVE party May 30 at the 207 Club.

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It's a great night of local music around San Diego on Tuesday.

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Sixteen bands performed at this year's Ramona Bluegrass Festival.

Photo Credit: John Hancock

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/blogs/sounddiego/Have-You-Met-Our-Invisible-Friends?/207080031 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:14:37 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/edt-AP061006011169.jpg
Los Amigos Invisibles tell Ghetto News Flash's Dita Quinones about how David Byrne helped break the band, and how they almost missed the call,.

Photo Credit: AP Photo/Rogers & Cowan

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Sounds-Like-San-Diego-May-13-207159361.html Mon, 13 May 2013 07:36:10 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/dwolves11.jpg
d/Wolves' Joel Williams goes solo at the Soda Bar on Monday.

Photo Credit: Rosemary Bystrak

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/blogs/sounddiego/Spotlight_--Inspired-and-the-Sleep/207080491 Sun, 12 May 2013 11:00:20 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap-2013-05-11-21h12m50s4.png
The leader of the local loop outfit talks about making music and what keeps him up at night.

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Cloud Cult are likely to deliver an unforgettable show Sunday at Porter's Pub.

Photo Credit: Rosemary Bystrak

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Mindless Self Indulgence played a colorful set at House of Blues.

Photo Credit: Alex Matthews

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Barking-Up-The-Right-Tree-207057651.html Sat, 11 May 2013 13:31:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Sophie-Barker.jpg
Sophie Barker talking to SoundDiego before her upcoming Belly Up performance.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Sara-Watkins--the-Griffin-206969291.html Sat, 11 May 2013 13:16:58 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/180*120/IMG_003+copy.jpg
The former Nickel Creek fiddler's solo act landed at the Griffin.

Photo Credit: Connie Bolger

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Sounds-Like-San-Diego-May-11-207008541.html Sat, 11 May 2013 10:12:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/claudia.jpg
There may be no better place than no better place than Spanish Landing on Saturday, where zydeco music is king at Gator By the Bay.

Photo Credit: Rosemary Bystrak

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Dani-Shivers-JINX-Your-Speakers--206111811.html Sat, 11 May 2013 10:04:24 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/GNSF-40-DANI-SHIVERS-722X406.jpg
Tijuana's goth-pop Casio princess Dani Shivers releases her debut as a limited-edition cassette collectible.

Photo Credit: Mariana Bello

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Richard-Thompson--Belly-Up-206921541.html Fri, 10 May 2013 10:53:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/IMG_1179RichardThompsonElectricTrio_2_2+722.jpg
British guitarist Richard Thompson played a career-spanning set at the Belly Up.

Photo Credit: Dan Chusid

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Sounds-Like-San-Diego-May-10-206877261.html Fri, 10 May 2013 07:45:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/210*120/Better-UL.jpg
Unwritten Law unplug for an acoustic show at the Casbah on Friday.

Photo Credit: Unwritten Law

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Robin Roth's weekend party pics the Americana act Milk Carton Kids at the Belly Up.

Photo Credit: Crash Avenue

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Cherie-Currie--Brick-by-Brick-206761521.html Fri, 10 May 2013 11:09:58 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Cherie+Currie+722.jpg
Former Runaways singer Cherie Currie was joined by Roni Lee and Get Rockin,

Photo Credit: John Hancock

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Sounds-Like-San-Diego-May-8-206686931.html Thu, 09 May 2013 07:36:46 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/12Devendra+Banhart888.jpg
Devendra Banhart is just one of this Thursday's diverse concert options.

Photo Credit: NikkiDPhotography

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Aki-Kharmicel-205712491.html Wed, 08 May 2013 11:33:10 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/aki-kharmicel-722.jpg
Local artist Aki Kharmicel sounds like J Dilla in the best way possible.

Photo Credit: Adrian Cordova

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Local-Musician-Accused-of-Murder-for-Hire-Plot-206520101.html Wed, 08 May 2013 14:24:46 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/edt-155726895.jpg
UPDATED: The frontman of the locally based Grammy-nominated heavy metal band As I Lay Dying was arrested Tuesday, accused of trying to hire someone to kill his wife.

Photo Credit: Redferns via Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Sounds-Like-San-Diego-May-8-206544721.html Wed, 08 May 2013 12:39:52 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/minus+the+bear.jpg
Minus the Bear play UCSD's Price Center Ballroom on Wednesday.

Photo Credit: Courtesy Dangerbird Records

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Carla-Morrison-Debuts-En-Ingles-and-US-Tour-206384971.html Wed, 08 May 2013 12:33:45 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/gnsf41-carla-morrison-thetruth.jpg
The two-time Latin Grammy winner Carla Morrison debuts her first English-language release and announces a U.S. tour.

Photo Credit: Carla Morrison

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/blogs/sounddiego/Not-Your-Run-of-the-Mill-Rapper/206135821 Tue, 07 May 2013 11:18:36 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/T+Mills1.jpg
Before his show at Soma, T.Mills pumps up the volume with Ghetto News Flash's Dita Quinones.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Former Nickel Creek member Sara Watkins plays the Griffin on Tuesday.

Photo Credit: Dan Chusid

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Pre-Set-to-Dance-206028281.html Wed, 08 May 2013 14:47:45 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/178*120/112293520.jpg
SoundDiego catches up with the Presets before the My Life Every Day festival taking place on Memorial Day weekend.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Music-to-Your-Ears-Upcoming-Concerts.html Thu, 16 May 2013 08:18:51 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/165*120/128782922.jpg
Some unforgettable acts are heading to San Diego, including San Diego's own Blink-182.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Sounds-Like-San-Diego-May-6-206228911.html Mon, 06 May 2013 07:45:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/laurastevenson+-+Copy.jpg
Monday starts the week off right with four sold-out shows and plenty of other music options.

Photo Credit: Dave Garwecke - Courtesy Big Hassle

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/blogs/sounddiego/Local-Band-Spotlight_-We-Are-Sirens/206136451 Fri, 10 May 2013 11:10:44 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/We+Are+Sirens.jpg
The young electronic hip-hop outfit talks about why, sometimes, making a mistake can make all the difference.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/blogs/sounddiego/Sun-Rises-Over-SoundDiego-LIVE/206136521 Sun, 05 May 2013 10:42:55 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap-2013-05-04-21h20m34s12.png
FM 94/9's Tim Pyles takes us to the Hard Rock Hotel's 207, the site of our next free SoundDiego LIVE, for a tour and a talk with Okapi Sun, who will perform. Go here to get on the guest list for the Ma...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Sounds-Like-San-Diego-May-5-206130661.html Sun, 05 May 2013 09:01:15 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/Built+to+Spill.jpg
Legends Built to Spill are doing a sold-out two-night stint at the Casbah.

Photo Credit: MySpace

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Los-Macuanos-Arrest-Your-Senses--205920971.html Sat, 04 May 2013 13:47:55 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/GNSF-39-LOSMACUANOS-722X406.jpg
Tijuana's Los Macuanos reimagine the pregón music genre on their debut single.

Photo Credit: Daniel Patlán

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Purple-Reign-Purple-Reign-206105591.html Sun, 05 May 2013 10:43:55 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/168*120/80878276.jpg
HIs Purple Majesty, Prince, rocked a pair of king-size shows on Friday night at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Killing Joke hit the Brick By Brick on Saturday as part of their Singles Collection 1979-2012 tour.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Problem-Iamsu-Million-Dollar-Afro-Tour-205724201.html Fri, 03 May 2013 11:29:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/214*120/Problem-Iamsu-Gas-722.jpg
Two rising talents from the west bring the party to House of Blues.

Photo Credit: Teddy GYI

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