Show Preview: Diego Garcia, Kan Wakan @ The Griffin Sunday November 3, 2013

The Casbah Presents welcomes Diego Garcia and Kan Wakan to The Griffin this Sunday. This is the official tour opener and Diego's second appearance in San Diego. Previously he played the swank supper club Anthology (now shuttered) downtown. Throughout that set Diego appeared somewhat overwhelmed by his surroundings. In contrast, The Griffin should be the ideal venue for his personal heartfelt songs to be played. The recently released sophomore full length, Paradise, is a uplifting set of songs about a life filled with love. The Latin influences are felt throughout the album, which has a gentle flow from start to finish.

Listen to Truth Will Ring (courtesy SoundCloud) by Diego Garcia below.

Please be sure to arrive early to catch opener Kan Wakan, a Los Angeles (Silverlake) band formed last year by Gueorgui Linev. Guitarist/producer Peter Potyondy and singer Kristianne Bautista rounded out the initial threesome. Their music has classical roots while adding many dimensions to create a fuller sound. This is due in part to the addition of four members (violin, drummer, keyboard, bass) resulting in a mini orchestral sound if you will. The group just released its first EP, Forever Found, on Verge Records. A full length is due out later in the fall. This is an emerging band poised to etch its footprint in the crowded musical landscape.

Listen to Forever Found (courtesy SoundCloud) by Kan Wakan below.



Tickets for Sunday's show at The Griffin can be purchased here.

Shore Thing @ MCASD La Jolla Thursday August 1, 2013

I cannot think of a better way to spend the afternoon/early evening than watching the sunset in beautiful La Jolla. Combine that with music, cocktails, art, and food and you have the recipe for what MCASD is calling Shore Thing. For the price of admission (adults $10) one gains entrance to the museum and the grounds. In addition, Pierogi Food Truck will be offering bites (additional charge) and cocktails will be available (cash bar) on the terrace. There will also be an interactive workshop for those who are interested. Did I say music? Yes, local indie rock band Bulletins will be playing during the event. Hours for Shore Thing are 5-8 pm on Thursday August 1.

For more information, visit the museum's link @ https://www.mcasd.org/events/shore-thing-0. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.


Listen to Narc and Heart of Hearts from Bulletins below (courtesy of SoundCloud)

Show Tonight: Beach Party @ The Griffin Wednesday June 19, 2013

If the mid-week blues have you feeling a little lethargic, then head to The Griffin tonight to see Beach Party. No, not the Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello movie but the Los Angeles quartet that plays catchy surf /garage rock songs. These lads tend to keep their sound fresh, like a sunny clear day in SoCal. Listen to a few selected tracks below (courtesy of SoundCloud) and hopefully we will see you at the show. ($5)...