Up-and-coming Hawaiian musician Eddie Vedder recently released his sophomore album, Ukulele Songs — and now he’s strumming his way to San Diego. Continue reading…
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Contest: Win Tickets to See David Bazan on 7/8
Full album stream: David Bazan – Strange Negotiations
David Bazan, former creative force of Seattle’s Pedro the Lion, released his second full-length LP, Strange Negotiations, on May 24 via Barsuk Records. He’s currently touring the US (forgetting t-shirts along the way) and will be stopping by the Casbah on July 8 to delight the SD scene with his full beard and urgent yet comfortable melodies. Win tickets to see him…
Contest: Win Tickets to See Sondre Lerche at the Belly Up on 6/30
Listen: Sondre Lerche – “Private Caller”
Listen: Sondre Lerche – “Domino”
Sondre Lerche just released his self-titled seventh album on June 7, and in a publicity blitz, he’s performed for KEXP, KCRW, KFOG, WNKU, Daytrotter, and others. Now, the Norwegian singer/songwriter is heading to San Diego.
The Los Angeles Times has called Lerche “one of the most talented names in contemporary pop” with “a live performance that should not be missed,” and that’s why we’re super excited to be offering two pairs of tickets to see him at the Belly Up on June 30.
In anticipation of the Belly Up show — which will mark the end of Lerche’s U.S. tour — check out the video and two streaming tracks (above). For your chance to win a pair of tickets, simply comment below and include your email address in the form (your email won’t be visible to the public). The two winners will be selected at random and contacted on June 29.
Contest: Win Tickets to See OK Go at UCSD on 5/31
Los Angeles quartet OK Go are coming to San Diego and, if the above video is any indication, UCSD students have already put on their dancin’ shoes.
OK Go, known in no small way for their meticulously choreographed music videos, are touring to support their 2010 album, Of the Blue Colour of the Sky, and will play the Price Center West Ballroom at UCSD on May 31. Tickets are $10 for UCSD’s graduating seniors, $20 for lesser students, and $27 to the general public. Buddha’s Playlist will open.
For those who don’t feel like throwing down the dough to see Ok Go, we’re offering up a pair of tickets to the concert. To enter the contest, simply comment via Facebook (below) by May 29.
Contest: Win Tickets to See Man Man on May 11
Full album stream: Man Man – Life Fantastic
MP3: Man Man – “The Ballad of Butter Beans” (from 2008’s Rabbit Habits)
If Tom Waits joined a troupe of deranged carnies during the end of days, it would probably sound a lot like Philly five-piece Man Man.
The O&B Best of 2008-ranked band has been blowing minds for years now, putting astounding musicianship and experimental songwriting into a blender and hitting “liquify.” Man Man haven’t been to San Diego in a while, but even if they came to town every week, we’d still go to every show.
Fortunately for us, lead singer Honus Honus and his band of merry mischief-makers are currently touring to support their upcoming album Life Fantastic (which is, as the title says, fantastic.)
If the above full-album stream has you excited to see Man Man live, you’re in luck, because we’re giving away two tickets to the band’s May 11 Casbah show. To enter the contest, please comment below and include your email address in the form (your email won’t be visible to the public). The winner will be chosen at random on May 9, 2011. Click here for more tour dates.