Charlie Arbelaez Organ Trio There are some nights that you start to text message during the music and leave the club early. Then there are nights like August 2nd, 2015. The Charlie Arbelaez Ogran trio dominated the stage at Navajo Live in Grossmont. Featuring the wickedly cutting improvisations of bandleader Charlie Arbelaez, the group was
BDR Interview – PART 2 PART 1 HERE Let’s talk bass. Frank, whats up? FM: I am the bassist, Frank Mercurio. The baddest mother fucking bassist there is! ALL: (Laughs) FM: Guess who has the big dick in the band! I’ve been playing bass over 20 years. I’ve always wanted to play bass. It’s always
The BDR Interview – Part 1. July 14th, 2015 was just like any other night. If that night means sitting around the picnic table eating gourmet hand tossed pizza and hearing the raunchiest rock and roll tour stories imaginble. We covered everything in good taste, one-upmanship took hold and good taste went out like a
The Chris Lougeay quartet plays Duke Ellington On July 25th, The Chris Lougeay quartet performed in San Diego, CA. In the band was Ian Harland -Vibes, Ashley Tickell – Vocals, Dean Hulett – Bass, and Matt Smith – Drums. The event was well attended on the bright and sunny Saturday afternoon. The jazz quartet
The International Hustlers featured on Xcorps TV On July 17th, The International Hustlers kicked off the Imperial Beach Sun and Sea festival. The Friday night crowd came down to the IB pier to celebrate the night. The International Hustlers played two sets of their funky modern vintage sound. In the band was Chris Lougeay –
The International Hustlers will be performing at the Imperial Beach Farmer’s Market. On July 17th The International Hustlers will be bringing their signature modern vintage sound to Imperial Beach. Located in southern San Diego, the event happens the night before the famous sand castle festival. The band will start around 5pm and play till 7pm.
Interviewing Antar Martin. I first met Antar Martin when he was playing bass at the 98 Bottles Sunday Jam Session in San Diego, California. When I needed a sub for The International Hustlers, he agreed to come in a lay down some heavy grooves on electric bass. However, his main instrument is the acoustic upright
Dean Hulett teaches capoeira. Dean Hulett, known by his capoeira name Instrutor Estagiário Âncora, is a prominent jazz bassist on the San Diego music scene. Originally from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Dean now resides in Barrio Logan. In addition to his masterful upright bass work, Dean has been active in the traditional Brazilian martial arts community known
Ty Kiernan Interview. Damn, do I love Ocean Beach. I wedged my SUV into the parking lot behind Hodads, and walked across Bacon street. The sounds of a raging band spilled out into the cool air. Soon after I saw Ty Kiernan coming across Bacon St. to join me. Ty plays congas, percussion, chekere, and
The Ian Harland Interview. Ian Harland is a hard guy to get ahold of. Spreading his time between many musical projects, maintaining a successful lesson studio, and networking leaves little time for cool guy interviews. I cornered him a week or so ago after a rehearsal and forced him to answer some questions for all