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07/13/2024

We are excited to share first episode of:

🎶 Listen Local RECORD REFLECTION 🎶
📅 July 2024: Darius Degher - An Open Question To The Sky
🔍 Deep Dive: Explore your favorite recording artist's latest musical release.

🎧 What's Inside?
- Hear clips of songs
- Discover the stories behind the music
- Meet the musicians
- Learn about the production
- Admire the artwork
- And so much more!

👉 Don't miss out on this insightful journey into Darius Degher's new album! Tune in and immerse yourself in the music.

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Listen Local presents RECORD REFLECTION with Cathryn Beeks Explore your favorite recording artist’s latest musical release. July 2024: Darius Degher – An Open Question To The Sky

07/13/2024

🎤 San Diego Singer Showcase 🎤

Just announced: Featured singers Rebecca Jade, Kahlil Nash, and Rene Fernandez!

Join us for an unforgettable evening hosted by San Diego's own Florentino Buenaventura and Music Director Megan Nguyen!

*** OPEN CALL FOR SINGERS - 6:30 to 7:30 ***

🗓 Date: July 18, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Golden Island Restaurant, San Diego

Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bardicmanagement/1315652

🎶 Highlights: Live band, open call for singers, featured performances!
Experience soulful ballads to energetic anthems. A night of captivating music awaits!

📅 Mark your calendars for this spectacular event! 🎤✨

07/11/2024

Any Gregory Porter fans out there? Our cover story in the July issue is all about his performance at the San Diego The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival last month. Have a read and let us know your thoughts in the comments Section.

By Roger Friend & Quotes from Vince Meehan Interview The 5th Annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival, held on June 23, 2024, at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego, CA, was an event that will be remembered for years to come. The night was highlighted by the extraordinary performance of San Dieg...

07/11/2024

jazzahead! Expo Embraces Global Horizons
- https://downbeat.com/news/detail/germany-based-jazzahead-expo-embraces-global-horizons
Messe Bremen, the spacious convention center in Breman, Germany, teemed with nonstop activity April 11–14 during the 17th annual jazzahead! trade show. ...

Messe Bremen, the spacious convention center in Breman, Germany, teemed with nonstop activity April 11–14 during the 17th annual jazzahead! trade show. Musicians, event presenters, record companies, managers and bookers swarmed the…

07/10/2024

Swedish-born Bassist P***e Danielsson Dies at 77
- https://downbeat.com/news/detail/swedish-born-bassist-palle-danielsson-dies-at-77
P***e Danielsson, a celebrated Swedish bass player who worked with a Who’s Who of international jazz musicians over a 60-year career, died May 18 at his home in......

P***e Danielsson, a celebrated Swedish bass player who worked with a Who’s Who of international jazz musicians over a 60-year career, died May 18 at his home in Åkers styckebruk, Sweden. He was 77. His death was announced in a…

07/09/2024

Don Was: Talkin’ Blue Note at 85
- https://downbeat.com/news/detail/don-was-talkin-blue-note-at-85
Sitting with Don Was is a comfortable and unhurried exercise. He may seem slightly reserved at first, but ideas and insights pour with......

Sitting with Don Was is a comfortable and unhurried exercise. He may seem slightly reserved at first, but ideas and insights pour with intensity once he’s in gear. He’s an easy laugh, too. In the closing weeks of last summer, in a…

07/08/2024

Brandon Goldberg: Forget About My Youth
- https://downbeat.com/news/detail/brandon-goldberg-forget-about-my-youth
This February, a week before his 18th birthday, Brandon Goldberg, a high school senior in Miami, played at Smalls in Greenwich Village, subbing for....

This February, a week before his 18th birthday, Brandon Goldberg, a high school senior in Miami, played at Smalls in Greenwich Village, subbing for pianist Orrin Evans in Ben Wolfe’s quartet with tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover and…

07/07/2024

Cool article about John January by Bart Mendoza in the July issue of The SceneSD. Super proud of the layout for this and our production team for creating it! Mekai Cagampang, Nicole Beltran and our magazine Editor, Vince Meehan and partner, Paul Berezetsky.

Read the Article:
https://thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/john-january-its-true/

Download the Print Version:
https://thescenesd.com/magazine/

07/07/2024

W***y Rodriguez: Give the Drummer Some Love!
- https://downbeat.com/news/detail/willy-rodriguez-######x
Puerto Rican-born drummer/composer W***y Rodriguez now calls New York City his home, but he isn’t afraid to push boundaries. He’s like a....

Puerto Rican-born drummer/composer W***y Rodriguez now calls New York City his home, but he isn’t afraid to push boundaries. He’s like a sonic astronaut, comfortable jamming on genres that are as far apart as Mars’ fiery plains are…

07/07/2024

Did you know there's a local TV Show that records local emerging bands for free at a State-Of-The-Art recording studio and it's all to help foster the San Diego Music Community? Check out this story on Beach Break Sessions and The Music Company recording studio.

Beach Break Sessions, the brainchild of The Music Company (TMC), is shaking up San Diego’s music scene with its vibrant live-performance series. Drawing inspiration from iconic series like NPR Tiny Desk Concerts and KEXP Sessions, Beach Break Sessions offers a killer platform for both local and na...

07/06/2024

Back on the scene with The SceneSD July issue! Have you been to any concerts lately? If so, let me know in the comments.

Find the July issue at your favorite go to spot coming soon or on www.TheSceneSD.com

07/06/2024

Grace Kelly’s Grand Movie Entrance
- https://downbeat.com/news/detail/grace-kellys-grand-movie-entrance
Growing up near Boston, 31-year-old saxophonist-singer-songwriter Grace Kelly had a Friday night tradition with her family. They’d eat at their favorite Chinese restaurant, then rent a.....

Growing up near Boston, 31-year-old saxophonist-singer-songwriter Grace Kelly had a Friday night tradition with her family. They’d eat at their favorite Chinese restaurant, then rent a movie at Blockbuster and watch it together.…

07/05/2024

Blindfold Test: Cécile McLorin Salvant
- https://downbeat.com/news/detail/blindfold-test-cecile-mclorin-salvant
Italy’s Umbria Jazz Winter is one of those rare annual festivals that not only coincides with...

Italy’s Umbria Jazz Winter is one of those rare annual festivals that not only coincides with a major holiday — climaxing on New Year’s Eve — but also presents its featured artists multiple times at various venues in the small,…

07/04/2024

Christopher Zuar: Forging a Subtle Big Band
- https://downbeat.com/news/detail/christopher-zuar-forging-a-subtle-big-band
Tending the soil of large ensemble jazz culture can be a...

Tending the soil of large ensemble jazz culture can be a challenging, labor-intensive and sometimes thankless job. The stakes rise considerably for independent operators, without the support system of an institution or government-based art…

07/03/2024

July Issue of The SceneSD out now. Flip Book or Download.
Gregory Porter at the San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival on the Cover and Kimmi BItter, Pacific Records and Temaki Sushi inside!

07/03/2024

Giorgi Mikadze’s Calling: Georgia, Jazz & Freedom
- https://downbeat.com/news/detail/giorgi-mikadzes-calling-georgia-jazz-freedom
Giorgi Mikadze, a virtuosic pianist and composer, possesses an...

Giorgi Mikadze, a virtuosic pianist and composer, possesses an extraordinary talent shaped by his heritage and diverse musical experiences. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, Mikadze’s formative years coincided with the collapse of the Soviet…

07/02/2024

Taylor Eigsti’s Puzzle Mastery
- https://downbeat.com/news/detail/taylor-eights-puzzle-mastery
It’s early March in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a local, classically trained instrumentalist is...

It’s early March in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a local, classically trained instrumentalist is astonished as she learns about Taylor Eigsti’s many musical associations while hanging around after the pianist/composer’s Regattabar…

07/01/2024

"Maria Schneider: A Boxful of Treasure"
- https://downbeat.com/news/detail/maria-schneider-a-boxful-of-treasure
A deliciously rich package, it only begins to tell the story of...

Maria Schneider opened the sleek black box and placed it on a coffee table in her Manhattan apartment. Inside lay the three vinyl LPs of Decades, her new compilation release, each record tucked into its own brightly colored jacket.…

06/21/2024

We're excited to announce our upcoming concert on August 3rd at The Center for the Arts, Escondido, CA! Mark your calendars for an evening of amazing performances

Jon B. 🌟🎤
Joining with DJ Quik on stage is the incredibly talented Jon B., whose soulful and velvety voice has made him a favorite among R&B fans. With timeless hits like "They Don’t Know," Jon B. adds a touch of elegance and soul to the mix.

Also on the Bill:
• DJ Quik
• Rodney-O and Joe Cooley
• Kahlil Nash

📅 Date: August 3, 2024
🕢 Time: 7:30 pm
📍 Venue: The Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025

🎟 Tickets: https://artcenter.org/event/dj-quik-with-special-guest-jon-b-rodney-o-joe-cooley-kahlil-nash/

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06/21/2024

Happy Birthday Tadd Dameron! 🎉⁠
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Today, we celebrate the birthday of the extraordinary jazz composer, arranger, and pianist Tadd Dameron, born on June 21, 1917. Known as one of the most influential figures in the bebop era, Dameron's innovative compositions and arrangements have left an indelible mark on the world of jazz. Let’s honor his legacy with some intriguing trivia and heartfelt birthday wishes.🎸⁠
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Brought to you by www.Concerts.Cafe 🎉🎸🎂

06/21/2024

We're excited to announce our upcoming concert on August 3rd at The Center for the Arts, Escondido, CA! Mark your calendars for an evening of amazing performances

Rodney-O & Joe Cooley 🌟🎤
Next, we have the dynamic duo Rodney-O & Joe Cooley, pioneers of the West Coast hip-hop scene. Their high-energy performances and classic hits like “Everlasting Bass” have earned them a place in hip-hop history.

Also on the Bill:
• DJ Quik
• Jon B.
• Kahlil Nash

📅 Date: August 3, 2024
🕢 Time: 7:30 pm
📍 Venue: The Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025

🎟 Tickets: https://artcenter.org/event/dj-quik-with-special-guest-jon-b-rodney-o-joe-cooley-kahlil-nash/

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06/20/2024

We're excited to announce our upcoming concert on August 3rd at The Center for the Arts, Escondido, CA! Mark your calendars for an evening of amazing performances⁠
DJ Quik 🌟🎤⁠
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Don't miss the legendary DJ Quik an icon in the hip-hop world, delivering hits that span generations.⁠
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Also on the Bill:⁠
• Jon B⁠
• Rodney-O and Joe Cooley⁠
• Kahlil Nash⁠
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📅 Date: August 3, 2024⁠
🕢 Time: 7:30 pm⁠
📍 Venue: The Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025⁠
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🎟 Tickets: https://artcenter.org/event/dj-quik-with-special-guest-jon-b-rodney-o-joe-cooley-kahlil-nash/⁠
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06/20/2024

We're excited to announce our upcoming concert on August 3rd at The Center for the Arts, Escondido, CA! Mark your calendars for an evening of amazing performances

Kahlil Nash 🌟🎤
Rounding out our lineup is the immensely talented Kahlil Nash. Known for his captivating stage presence and powerful vocals, Kahlil Nash brings a fresh and vibrant energy to the stage.
Also on the Bill:
• DJ Quik
• Jon B.
• Rodney-O & Joe Cooley

📅 Date: August 3, 2024
🕢 Time: 7:30 pm
📍 Venue: The Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025

🎟 Tickets: https://artcenter.org/event/dj-quik-with-special-guest-jon-b-rodney-o-joe-cooley-kahlil-nash/

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06/18/2024

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/16/1243733965/redbone-come-and-get-your-love-50-years

"50 years ago, 'Come and Get Your Love' put Native culture on the bandstand"
- Fifty years ago this month, President Richard Nixon was facing impeachment. Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record. Leaders of the American Indian Movement were on....

Redbone's hit cracked the Billboard Top 5 this month in 1974. It was a first for a band with all Native and Mexican American members — but the song itself had a quietly political message, too.

06/17/2024

https://downbeat.com/news/detail/jazzfestival-saalfelden-confirms-this-summers-talent-roster

"Jazzfestival Saalfelden Confirms This Summer’s Talent Roster"
- Based in Saalfelden Leogang in the Austrian state of Salzburg, this year’s festival will feature.....

Jazzfestival Saalfelden has announced several confirmed acts for its 44th edition, to be held Aug. 22–25. Based in Saalfelden Leogang in the Austrian state of Salzburg, this year’s festival will feature Mona Matbou Riahi, Daniel…