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Danny Green Quartet May 22, 2013 The library welcomes the jazz pianist and 2009 San Diego Music Award winner for best Jazz album. 28 other Music events on Wednesday, May 22
 
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Monday, May 20,2013
Music Feature

Amigo the Devil: murder man

San Diego folkie sings about serial killers—and dabbles in cannibalism

By Peter Holslin
San Diegan Daniel Kiranos, the 25-year-old murder-folk songwriter who performs under the name Amigo the Devil, is fascinated by serial killers.
Wednesday, May 15,2013
Music Feature

Mitchy Slick: rapper in exile

San Diego’s biggest hip-hop artist loves the city, but a gang injunction keeps him away

By Quan Vu
Charles Mitchell, aka rapper Mitchy Slick, doesn’t exactly feel welcome in his hometown. Despite being San Diego’s most famous rap export, his visit home in April was extremely low-key.
Wednesday, May 8,2013
Music Feature

Charli XCX explores the dark side of love

U.K. electronic-music songwriter proves pop can be interesting

By Jeff Terich
English electro-pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX is still a few months shy of her 21st birthday, but she’s already built up one hell of a musical résumé.
Wednesday, May 1,2013
Music Feature

Turquoise Jeep Records are rollin’ hard

Hip-hop group is a YouTube sensation

By Peter Holslin
Celebrated for their innuendo-laden lyrics, infectious hooks and impressive dance moves, the guys in Turquoise Jeep—Humma, Flossy, Pretty Raheem, Slick Mahony, Tummiscratch and Whatchyamacallit—have built a rabid following.
Wednesday, April 24,2013
Music Feature

New Mexico are stuck in San Diego

With a new album out, local indie-rockers hope to hit it big—or, at least, bigger

By Peter Holslin
For too long, New Mexico has been stuck in this local-band lurch. Now, though, they’re hoping to gain more attention on a national scale.
Tuesday, April 16,2013
Music Feature

All aboard with Black Bananas

California band is a twisted rock ’n’ roll free-for-all

By Peter Holslin
Fronted by veteran rocker Jennifer Herrema, Black Bananas thrives on a collagist, anything-goes approach. Their 2012 album, Rad Times Xpress IV, is a runaway choo-choo train of butt-rock riffage, electro-funk groove, bruising snarl and bong-hitting humor.
Wednesday, April 10,2013
Music Feature

Dan Faughnder has the eye of the tiger

Sledding with Tigers frontman can write, record and release a perfect song in three hours

By Seth Combs
The frontman of the local folk-punk group Sledding with Tigers, Faughnder has nearly two hours of music available to download—mostly for free—on his band's website.
Tuesday, April 2,2013
Music Feature

The gospel of Merle Haggard

If you don’t know what to ask a country-music god, start with his boots

By Seth Combs

"Hello," says a voice on the other line. "Is this, uh, Mr. Haggard?" "Why, yes it is." Holy shit! I think. What do I ask?! This is Merle. Fucking. Haggard! 

Wednesday, February 27,2013
Music Feature

The wrath of Odessa Kane

Local rapper embraces his role as a ‘cultural worker’

By Quan Vu
When Frankie Quiñones speaks, his soft voice carries a surprising weight. He speaks solemnly, choosing his words carefully.
Tuesday, February 19,2013
Music Feature

The Residents’ fans keep on believing

After 40 years, San Francisco experimentalists take on their most personal project yet

By Peter Holslin
Homer Flynn works for a company called The Cryptic Corporation. His main job is to serve as a spokesperson for The Residents, an avant-garde band from San Francisco whose members maintain their anonymity.
 
 
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