Issue 7 Daring Greatly

Issue 7 May 2016

The Hippie Rock Revival Daring Greatly Daddy Issues John Németh Anna Danes Johnny “V” Vernazza Curtis Salgado Blues Band Rick Estrin The Bayou Brothers Sam Bybee and more!

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THE TEAM Publisher Eli Medellin Designer Jennifer Medellin Chief Music Officer Mark Eppler Director of Photography Nick Abadilla Director of Sales RosaLea Schiavone Project Manager ‘The Whip’ Merch Ellie Medellin Photography Frank Rodrick John Hancock Jon Naugle Stephanie Pillar Kenneth Seals Writers Tim Mattox Patrick O’Heffernan Malissa Lauren Miller Michael Head Connie Barnao Bolgert Cover photo by Nick Abadilla

CONTACT US P.O. Box Boogie Magazine 770 Sycamore Ave., STE 196 Vista, CA 92083 Email us theguys@boogiemagazine.com Subcribe online boogiemagazine.com

I cannot say enough about our team!! Wow! First of all, if you were to ask what is the perfect formula to start a music magazine, I’d say, you have to have a professional designer, a commercial photographer, and at least one musician. I started this magazine as a way to promote the local music scene. It just so happened that I am married to the best designer anyone could ask for. Jenn is a professional software designer, formally trained in graphics in the Air Force. When we met, I talked her into leaving the military to join me in San Diego where she has proven herself in the ‘real’ world over and over again.

Nick Abadilla is our Director of Photography. He is a commercial photographer with many credits to his name and he loves playing the blues. He keeps saying that Boogie Magazine is his “pro bono” project but he is really an important member of the Boogie Team. His beautiful cover photos, issue after issue, are one of the biggest reasons that we have been so successful at marketing our magazine.

Nick and I meet at a one of Mark Eppler’s jam sessions where we would go every Sunday like church. Mark knows, or knows of, everybody in the local music scene. He’s a guitar player who’s comfortable jumping on stage with anybody and plays his ass off. He is our go to guy for Boogie events. When Mark agreed to join us in this venture, I wasn’t sure what title to give him, so we just called him Head of Marketing. However, Jenn and I have figured out an official title suited for a consummate professional like him: Chief Music Officer…. congratulations Mark!

Of course we could not be as successful without those who have been continually contributing content: Stephanie Pillar, Jon Naugle, John Hancock, Frank Rodrick and Tim Mattox. Also, in this issue, we welcome Malissa Lauren Miller. Thank you guys so much.

You are the warriors in the field that keep keep us going at Boogie Magazine.

A special that you to my girls Elizabeth and Haley who have been contributing at events and in the office. “Its a family affair.”

This issue we welcome Daring Greatly to the Boogie family. Five really nice guys from Canada who are bringing the hippie rock revival to San Diego, and soon, the world. With their ear catching music and amazing “blood harmonies” they’re spreading a positive message of peace and love. Aside from their music, what I really appreciate about them is that, although they have been disappointed by the music industry, they are coming to us with solutions. They have ideas that they want to share with everybody and are willing to set the example. Check out the “Hippie Rock Revival.”

Catch them before they head out on tour through July and August. They will be joining us at our Boogie Magazine booth at Gator By The Bay on Sunday May 8th and they’ll be performing at the Revival of the Singer Songwriter show at the Belly Up Tavern May 22nd.

Eli Medellin Publisher

Prince wrote his first song, a piano piece called “Funk Machine” when he was 7 years old.

Of course he did. Prince was an

iconoclast. He had no reverence for the status quo. If I knew nothing else about the man, that would be enough.

He never caved. He never bent. Prince was omnipresent, and to say he was a musician is to say Mt. Everest is tall.

He was Picasso with an electric guitar, painting soundscapes you could groove to.

As a 14-year-old, testosterone-fueled,­ heterosexual boy, Prince completely confused me. I didn’t know much at 14, except that Led Zeppelin was the greatest band in the history of Valhalla, and I needed fuel. By fuel I mean music to power me through solo, after-school, bedroom dance parties, during which I wielded an imaginary microphone and did my best Mick Jagger - strutting like a coked up rooster. Prince? Prince was something I put on when I needed to go up to 11, when I needed not to pump my fist, but rather to shake my ass.

Prince liberated me, but he also confused me. I could not for the life of me identify what his sexuality was. It seemed like he enjoyed the company of women, but the way he dressed baffled me. He looked like a purple pirate by way of the planet Lovetron - all frills, assless yellow chaps, and high-heeled boots. What I didn’t realize until years later is that none of that actually mattered. Still doesn’t. What he and the recently departed David Bowie taught me was, there are many different ways to be a man.

Prince was so damned good he could make music that taunted those who tried to copy him. “Sign ‘O the Times” is evidence of this. As a dear friend pointed out, in 2009 he stepped onto a stage at Madison Square Garden packed with music legends, in a house filled with musical legends, and during a tribute to another legendary musician, George Harrison, playing a song that’s not his, Prince owned the room. THAT’S how good he was. He ruled over an entire decade and then some.

He was incomprehensibly brilliant. He became a cultural institution with performance after jaw-dropping performance, and inescapable hit after hit. Kiss? 7? Musicology? Adore? When Doves Cry? Little Red Corvette? He defined an entire millennium with 1999. What more could you possibly what? He was funk, soul, R&B, blues, and rock. Every Outkast record has a Prince moment. Guitar gods pointed to him as a genius. You might possibly have been conceived while one of his songs was playing. He was sexual, he was thoughtful, he was spellbinding. He made purple a mesmerizing color.

Purple rain? Purple reign.

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CELEBRITIES Wild Mick Brown & the Bourbon Ballet Use Your Voice

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AROUND THE TOWN The Fallbrook Vililantes CD Release Party Woodstock Inspired Open Mic in Fallbrook

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SPOTLIGHT Daddy Issues John Németh Anna Danes Johnny “V’” Vernazza Curtis Salgado Blues Band Rick Estrin The Bayou Brothers Sam Bybee

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Local Jams

NEWS San Diego’s First Jazz Diva Celebration Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orchestra: The Thunderbird Sessions CD Review Anthony Cullins “The Fallbook Kid” CD Review CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band

Morgan Leigh

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Wild Mick Brown

& the Bourbon Ballet at Ramona Mainstage

playing guitar in Wild Mick Brown’s Bourbon Ballet! I’m taking a few candids backstage, trying to blend into the mirrors and let them do their thing. It’s close to showtime, I can see by the tech list on the mirror that Sons of Kaos, the opening band currently killing it on stage, that it’s time to head out front. We thank Mick and the guys for their time and slide on out.

RAMONA, Calif. (April 1) - Hanging out backstage with legendary Wild Mick Brown, listening to Sons of Kaos rockin’ out front, watching the guys play along “quietly” on their particular instruments… Wow. I’m a little star-struck! How on earth did we get here?!

I haven’t seen them play a single note yet but I can already tell it’s going to be a great show! There seems to be some chemistry with these guys and they’re having a great time together and that’s where the best music truly begins, with the camaraderie between the band members.

Wild Mick Brown and the Bourbon Ballet is Brown’s new solo project.

Yes, for the first time in his long, illustrious, career with such bands as Dokken, Lynch Mob, Ted Nugent, and Montrose, Mick is going solo!

Currently living in Arizona, Mick has put together a talented group of musicians who appear to be having as much fun as their affable leader!

The show was amazing! Bourbon Ballet played songs from the entire span of Mick’s career. They hit the stage with River of Love (Lynch Mob), following with Dokken songs, The Hunter, Into the Fire and In My Dreams, another Lynch Mob tune, Wicked Sensation and several Ted Nugent songs including Cat Scratch Fever. The boys from Bourbon Ballet closed their first performance (with many more to come, we hope!) with an encore of the Montrose classic, Bad Motor Scooter!

He’s got Chris Catero, from Razer and Marty Friedman’s (ex-Megadeth guitarist) solo band, on bass, Scott Hammons from Icon and Tunnel on vocals and San Diego resident, Jef Poremba from Seventrain and long standing local fan favorite cover band, 6ONE9, slaying on guitar!

And THAT is why we’re here. Jef Poremba is a friend of mine and he’s

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Use Your Voice Tour Hits Escondido

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (April 1) - Nationally acclaimed singer songwriters Patti Griffin, Anais Mitchell and Sara Watkins graced the stage at the California Center for the Performing Arts Escondido and used their voices to raise voter awareness.

This was the next to last date of the 38-city “2016 Use Your Voice Tour”. The trio teamed up with the League Of Women Voters to launch the tour which kicked off in February to increase voter consciousness and to make sure all voices are heard on election day 2016.

Griffin and Watkins provided a high level of vocal and instrumental showmanship. Due to a flu like issue Anais Mitchell was only able to sing one solo. Patti and Sara rotated and performed several of Anais’ ballads. For this reason the set list was thrown out the window and the concert was more like a group of friends jamming together. Laid back and warm. The concert held a special meaning for Sara Watkins who is a local girl from near-by Vista.

She remarked that this was her first time playing at the Escondido Performing Arts venue which was also the place where she saw her very first concert.

This was truly an appealing concert, high quality vocals, melodic harmonies and touching instrumentals.

Story and photos by Connie Barnao Bolger

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Daring Greatly The Hippie Rock Revival

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by Eli Medellin Photos by Nick Abadilla

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

-Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt

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hey left a life of luxury for the road, to live a dream of making music. They’ve got looks and brains, they play and laugh together in the most visited tourist spot in the world with sunshine and beaches and they have musical talent that can take them anywhere they want to go. They have taken the leap from wanting to doing. They have a message that anyone can be free, be courageous, and fall in love with as many things as possible. They are Daring Greatly.

They were getting on stage with their dad by the time they were five years old.

Its a “strange arrangement,” this band from Canada made up of two brothers Patrick and Liam Croome, two friends Brayden Tario and Brandon Haddow, all in their twenties, and Dail Croome the father of the two brothers.

Life was looking good for the Croome family. The big paycheck, the big house, the nice things, “But ,there’s always a price to pay,” said Dail.

“You can’t get there without working twelve hours a day, seven days a week.” Dail began questioning his life and was ready for something different.

When Dail and the boys’ mom started their family, he played and sang in a duo guitar show to help supplement his income. The $300 he made on the weekends helped pay for food and some bills. He and his wife would read to the children at night and sing to them. By the time the boys were old enough to walk, they were learning to harmonize with their parents.

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As the boys grew up, sports became their main focus and Hockey was the sport of choice. Still, they maintained their interest in music by learning guitar and piano. Dail’s focus was on climbing the ladder to success and became an executive in the multi-billion dollar oil industry.

While Patrick was away playing on a hockey team, he would have time on his hands to play his music. He would call his dad and ask him to write songs to the music he was making. Dail was scrounging for time to help his son write songs. “One day, he called and asked me to write

Feature a song to this new riff he was playing,” Said Dail. “We had this great moment when I said, Patrick, don’t come to me anymore and ask me to finish something you started. You’re a better musician, you’re more relevant, you have an elastic mind, its time for you to start finishing your songs.” “The song ‘My Ecstasy’ came out of that conversation.” That was the turning point. Dail realized that there was something there in the music he was hearing that could be life changing. The Croome boys began writing more songs and honing their musical skills together after that.

Meanwhile, Brayden Tario and Brandon Haddow had been playing in a metal band together. Brayden met Patrick in a physics class and was invited to the Croome’s for dinner when they learned that he was a drummer. “That was the beginning of a band called Strange Arrangement.” said Dail So named because of the strange arrangement of a bunch of kids and an old man.

“We started to ask: how do we deliver our message the way we want to deliver it, with creativity and rawness with the real truth and good lessons we learned?”

They booked one of the biggest rodeo festivals in Calgary called Stampede. Since it is a rodeo, the group set out to learn enough country songs to get them through the ten day festival.

Realizing they had no real lead guitarist, they began to search for one. Several guitarists auditioned but none could provide what Strange Arrangement was looking for. Eventually, Brayden called his metal guitarist, Brandon, and asked him if he would come and learn some country songs for the colossal event. It was a great money making venture that Haddow could not refuse.

Country music was not going to be on the set list for long. “I was never a country fan,” said Dail. “I’m a screamer. I like Bruce Springsteen and CCR,” he said. With Dail’s influence, his sons writing skills and harmonies combined with a heavy metal drummer and lead guitarist the group began developing their own unique sound.

As it turns out the band name, Strange Arrangement, had already been taken. So they set out to find another. Dail came across a book titled Daring Greatly by author Brene Brown who was inspired by a speech given by Theodore Roosevelt. The president spoke of vulnerability and of striving for the goal, even if success is not guaranteed. The entire band read it and they all became inspired by it as well. They took on the ideals messaged in the book and the speech. This is what they wanted to share with others, to be part of the message and to inspire others to do the same, to step inside the arena, take a chance and “dare greatly.”

The next thing to do was record their new sound. They released four songs on iTunes. The songs immediately captured the interest of music business impresario Devine Taylor. He invited Daring Greatly to join him in Nashville Tennessee and connected them in the studio with the guys from Lynyrd Skynyrd.

The band was drawn by the promise of the rock n roll dream, recording in famous studios with famous bands, girls screaming at their concerts and all the riches that come from that. They had already written eight more songs by the time they went in to the studio. When the final product came out, they were not pleased.

“The experience was outstanding,” said Tario. “it was an old studio with old equipment and while we were in the studio we were loving it but when the product came out, we weren’t pleased by the sound!” “They [producers] wanted to produce and record it the way they thought radio would want it,” said Dail. The harmonies sounded digitized and the music sounded too electronic. A far cry from the the way the band actually sounds.

They even suggested that the band change the name. “It’s not rock n roll enough,” they said. and at that point the band realized that they were on the wrong track. “They all had good intensions,” said Dail about their Nashville friends, “They’ve just been brainwashed by the industry. At that point we realized that the industry is broken and we don’t want to succeed in the industry the way it is.”

The band was uninspired by their Nashville experience. They were unimpressed with the studio output that didn’t really sound like them. They decided to go back to Canada and record their own way. Brayden Tario invested in a course in sound engineering and took control of recording the songs the way the the band wanted to record them.

They found a place near a river in their hometown of Calgary where they could spend time together singing, bonding, and talking about their ideas for the future. “We started to ask; how do we deliver our message the way we want to deliver it, with creativity and rawness with the real truth and good lessons to be learned.” said Liam. “How are we going to be a part of the revolution where people wake up and go back to what is really fulfilling?”

They had found a purpose greater than themselves and proceeded to record their songs using computer software and two microphones. They sang in a closet stuffed with pillows. It was raw and challenging, but in the end they had created their first 11 song self titled CD full of expression and emotion to deliver their message of freedom and courage, to step into the ring as they had, to be brave enough to be vulnerable.

The first song on the recording is, aptly, an invitation for the listener to join them on their journey to “The Other Side.” Throughout the CD is a perfect cosmic mixture of acoustic electric guitar, a powerful back beat and is topped with harmonies that have been forged by blood. Their cover of Neil Young’s “Old Man.” is a solid tribute to the Canadian rock influence in their music. “My Ecstasy” is the band’s first song that they wrote together and has become their personal ‘Free Bird’ song. The last song on the CD, “The Drive Of My Life,” is a real moving, I can’t get her out of my head, love song that has a certain southern rock ballad feel to it and brings this entire recording to an end like a setting sun. (https://daringgreatly. bandcamp.com/album/daring-greatly) Their next move would bring them to Los Angeles. They loaded up their small trailer and spent two weeks traveling the northern U.S to Southern California. Upon arrival, they found LA to be busy and disconnected, which wasn’t exactly what they were looking for. “I had already done some

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demographic research on this southern area,” said Dail. “So I got a couple of the guys to take a trip with me to check out Encinitas.”

Their trip to the north county of San Diego proved to be captivating. It was just how they had imagined socal should be. They rushed back to collect the rest of the band and returned to find a place in vista for their trailer. From here they made new friends, and started to work right away to spread their message through music.

Dail on Rita Coolidge: “I know every single song from their break away album. If she ever would honor us to sit in and sing with us, I don’t know if I could get through without crying.”

They played a benefit fund raiser for the Fallbrook Animal Shelter where they met Bud Coale, who offered them a place to park their trailer on his estate, complete with swimming pool and a beautiful sunset view overlooking the orchards of eastern Oceanside.

They also met 70’s Grammy award winner Rita Coolidge. “I actually got tears in my eyes when I met her,” said Dail, “because my mom and I used to sing Kris [Kristofferson] and Rita songs together when I was a kid”. “I know every single song from their Breakaway album. If she ever would honor us to sit in and sing with us, I don’t know if I could get through without crying.”

Since then, the buzz has been spreading about their inspirational music and amazing harmonies.

Their music has that comfortable feeling that draws people in. Their performances are always followed by roars of applause and standing ovations. Their friendly spirit welcomes all who approach them.

Daring Greatly has appeared in Kenneth Rexrode’s Fallbrook Open Mic as well as The Revival of the Singer Songwriter debut at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. Their vast set list can still get them the weekly gigs that pay the bills as well. They’ve been doing weddings, playing The Coyote Bar and Grill in Carlsbad and The Merrow in North Park. “We can still do everything from Bob Segar to John Cougar to Joe Cocker and REM and everything has our spin on it.” said Liam.

Their immediate plans for the future is to release another CD in June. They’ve been working with a Fullerton college teacher Scott Ragotskie at his studio in San Clemente. He ads value to the project by making subtle yet significant suggestions without changing the feel and vibe of the songs. He has such confidence in the music that he supports the band in keeping their authentic sound. “Scott talks about Grammies with us.” said Liam. “He has an empty frame on his wall and says that is where Daring Greatly’s first Grammy is going.” Also on audio mix is Cedrick Courtois from Hollywood with an Associate’s Degree in Audio Engineering at ESRA Institute in France. The band has enough respect for Courtois to listen to him when he disagrees with them on mixing.

After the album release, Daring Greatly will begin a tour through Canada and northern United States throughout July and August. Upon their return to Northern San Diego County their plan is to take on their vision of changing the entire music industry beginning with plans for their own record label.

Dail has often said that “With great privilege comes great responsibility,” and the band has a vision to share a community focused philosophy. “We have come up with our own formula,” said Dail.

“Sign some real talent to the record label, Not the ones who are just great dancers or really good looking but can’t sing, or play an instrument, but real true musicians. But, we cant ourselves own that label, because we would end up being just like everyone else who’s already in the business. It has to be cooperatively owned by the artists. Not by greed but by the art.”

One of the band’s mottos is; “Happiness is not something you pursue, its something that ensues from having a purpose greater than yourself.” They have a plan to start a community of talented artists and share the dream. “My business mind kicked in,” said Dail. “I figure we will build the biggest record label in the world and every artist who signs becomes a shareholder in the company.

Then comes the shift and the music industry will start being run by the artists. We make it bigger than our selves.”

Daring Greatly have a vision, not to be rock stars, but to spend themselves in a worthy cause using their talent in music and their brilliant minds to set an example to others who strive valiantly to do the deeds, to know great enthusiasms and great devotions… while daring greatly.

Thus begins The Hippie Rock Revival.

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ften hailed as “the B-52’s on steroids,” Daddy Issues is a high-energy band from Southern California that entertains audiences with fun, sexy shows and loud guitars to match. The band is the brainchild of singer/ songwriter, Angela Alvarez, and bassist, Julia “Jules” Whelpton, and is known for its catchy tunes and on-stage antics. From fall 2013 to present day, Daddy Issues has played sold out shows in Southern California, Arizona, and Las Vegas at legendary venues such as House of Blues, Belly Up Tavern, and the Casbah.

The band began in San Diego when lead singer, Angela was in search of an original rock band after moving from Scottsdale, AZ. Using Craigslist, she found a band called The Justice Fire, where Jules played bass. Within a couple of months, the pair decided to split off and create a highenergy rock band that mashed other forms of popular music together. They tested the name Daddy Issues at a local acoustic show in November 2013 to positive recveption, and then decided to pursue the full-band setting.

To help them with this vision, they recruited guitarist, Steven Crowle, and drummer, Steven Chen to fill out their sound.

Both Stevens are San Diego locals and had the versatility and energy Angela and Jules were looking for. Their career was further boosted by local radio play, eventually the band got the attention of local rock legend, Roni Lee. Lee recently signed Daddy Issues to her label, Play Like A Girl Records.

Taking cues from No Doubt, Green Day, Arctic Monkeys and The Foo Fighters, the band’s music is a blend of 90’s and modern tropes. The songs contain catchy riffs and singalong choruses, an incorporate various musical styles such as reggae, punk and latin. Their wide variety of influences include The Beatles, Aerosmith, Queens of the Stone Age and Halestorm to name a few. Currently recording with Jim Wirt of Crushtone Records in Cleveland, OH. Daddy Issues plans to release its first full-length album in summer of 2016, followed by a West Coast tour.

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John Németh

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ailing from Boise, Idaho, John Németh began his blues career fronting a teenaged band, gaining his early chops on the harmonica, building on the style of rootsy heroes like Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson, and today has multiple Blues Music Awards nominations to his name. He performed as a tour opener for the guitar great Junior Watson, a gig that took him across the United States, to Scandinavia, and into the recording studio for his 2004 solo debut, Come And Get It, featuring Watson. After relocating to the San Francisco Bay area, he was signed

by Blind Pig Records to a three-album deal and performed with Elvin Bishop and other greats. In 2013, Németh moved to Memphis and landed a recording contract with American/roots music label Blue Corn Music and released his 8th album, Memphis Grease, which won Best Soul Blues Album at the 2015 Blues Music Awards. He has been nominated for the Blues Music Awards 2016 B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award, to be given out on May 5.

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Anna Danes

is the true definition of inspiration, transformation and beauty. A rising jazz singer-songwriter, the former lawyer and stay-at-home mom reinvented herself at the age of 43. On a whim, she stepped into her daughter’s voice lesson when the precocious seven-year-old refused to sing, and took a shot at something she’d never done before. After she finished, the teacher looked up in astonishment and said, “Wow! Where did that come from?!” She has been inspiring others with her music and story ever since.

It was through her love of music and classic jazz that she found her way out of some very dark and trying times. As her marriage of 12 years began to fall apart, Anna’s deep connection to jazz music and an affinity to a beautiful bygone era gave her something to focus on when all that had previously kept her grounded was being thrown into chaos. She encourages other women to seek their true calling and purpose by “finding their wings” and not settling for less than they deserve.

This motivational message is woven into all she does, including a book she’s writing called “Find Your Wings.”

You can find Anna performing monthly at Jazz on Cedros, an ongoing series that she developed and produces in Solana Beach that showcases the best and brightest talent from San Diego’s rich jazz community.

Look for her next show on a date to be announced shortly at Carruth Cellars’ brand new location.

This summer, Anna will be launching her second album, “See You In LA,” which was recorded at Capitol Studios’ legendary Studio A with Grammynominated producer, Dave Darling, at the helm.

To pre-promote the release, she recently kicked off her 2016 media tour in Albuquerque at NBC affiliate KOB-TV and will continue with upcoming appearances in Tucson, Jacksonville, Chicago, and other select markets.

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Photo by Frank Rodrick Origin San Diego, CA Genres Singer-Songwriter Acoustic Rock Alternative Label Wickedtone Records

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Johnny “V” Vernazza

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ultiple Gold recording artist Johnny V’s blues and slide guitar history hearkens from the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area music scene of the 1960s, where he played with such legends as Luther Tucker and Sunnyland Slim and Elvin Bishop. Elvin asked Johnny to join the new band he was putting together , and this association led to six albums, endless touring and the #3 song in the nation in 1974, “Fooled Around and Fell in Love”.

That record turned Gold as did an LP with The Marshall Tucker Band that featured Johnny and Elvin on slide guitar . These days, San Diego is fortunate to call Johnny V one of our own, playing with his own band as well as appearing with numerous visiting greats.

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Curtis Salgado

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ith a career spanning forty years, award-winning soul, blues and R&B vocalist, harmonicist, songwriter Curtis Salgado is a one-of-a-kind talent whose music is as compelling as his story. From cofronting The Robert Cray Band to leading his own band (and recording nine solo albums) to helping transform John Belushi into “Joliet” Jake Blues to touring the country with Steve Miller and Santana, he is widely acknowledged as a true musical giant. Salgado earned a reputation for high-intensity performances and a repertoire inspired by his encyclopedic knowledge of soul, blues and R&B music. He won the 2010 Blues Music Award (BMA) for Soul Blues Artist Of The Year and went on to win the award again in 2012 and 2013.

In 2013 he also won the coveted BMA for B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year—the highest honor the blues world has to offer—and took the statue for Soul Blues Album Of The Year for his Alligator debut, Soul Shot.

The Beautiful Lowdown, Salgado’s new Alligator album, is Salgado’s most adventurous release to date, writing or co-writing the entire album himself and blending classic soul sounds and funk grooves with up-to-the-minute lyrics.

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Rick Estrin According to The San Francisco Chronicle, “is an amazing harmonica player, a soulful lead vocalist and a brilliant songwriter.” The award-winning musician, another critic said, “sounds like Little Walter playing and singing Leiber and Stoller.” Along with The Nightcats- jaw-dropping guitarist Chris “Kid” Andersen, singing drummer (who plays standing up) J. Hansen and dynamic multi-instrumentalist Lorenzo Farrell (electric and acoustic bass, organ and piano)Rick Estrin serves up fresh and modern original blues injected with a solid dose of gritty roadhouse rock ‘n’ roll. Since the 2009 release of their celebrated Alligator Records debut, Twisted, the band has toured non-stop, honing their creative synergy to a razor’s edge. Night after night, the band blazes their own innovative musical path while still remaining true to the blues.

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ith a sound straight out of Louisiana’s dance clubs, bayou festivals and backyard crawfish boils, the Bayou Brothers will rock you right on into “Fat Tuesday” with their extensive experience and endless enthusiasm to deliver a rousing, rollicking, heart thumpin’, foot stompin’ musical gumbo y’all won’t soon forget!!!

Start with a blend of accordion, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and rubboard, add three-part harmonies, mix it up with a lot of rockin’ Zydeco, blues, R&B and that great Mardi Gras sound, toss in dazzling showmanship and a big old dance floor and you get the hot, spicy musical jambalaya that is the Bayou Brothers!!!

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ith over 20 years experience playing music and endorsements from Taylor Guitars and Gigtown, Sam has been lucky enough to make music his full time job. Writing and recording five albums, as a solo artist and as a part of 22 Kings (a successful local band), one of which was produced by Alex Wong, producer of Delta Rae’s “Carry the Fire.” Sam recently got back from his 5th national tour which included stops at Oysterfest, SXSW and NAMM, among others.

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SPOTLIGHT

CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band

Grammy-nominated C.J. Chenier was born into the musical tradition of southwest Louisiana and Texas zydeco, that upbeat accordion-led musical blend of French Creole and African-derived influences. The son of the great “King of Zydeco” Clifton Chenier, widely acknowledged as the father of modern zydeco and the first Grammy Award winning musician of the genre, C.J. wasn’t terribly interested in his father’s music as a teenager, leaning more towards R&B, funk and jazz, with the saxophone as his instrument of choice.

It wasn’t until his 21st birthday that C.J. first performed with his famous father and the legendary Red Hot Louisiana Band, and when Clifton died in 1987, C.J. picked up his accordion and became the band’s leader.

In the years since, C.J. has melded his own style with his zydeco legacy, winning acclaim from all quarters, while putting out eight of his own albums, and appearing on recordings with such luminaries as Paul Simon, Gin Blossoms, and many more. In 2012, C. J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band were nominated for a Grammy for their album “Can’t Sit Down”.

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“Kickstands Up”

By Black Market III

“Kickstands Up” is an anthem meant to inspire motorbike riders of all ilk and creed to ride united for kids and families fighting rare forms of cancer. Performed by Black Market III, produced and arranged by Scottie Blinn and written by Sam Diego, founder of Sons Of Charity, Inc, all proceeds help kids and familes in need.

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AROUND THE TOWN

The Fallbrook Vigilantes CD Release Party

FALLBROOK, CA (April 2) - The Fallbrook Vigilantes drew a respectable crowd at the Casa Estrella Restaurant’s huge outdoor patio for their special CD Release Party.

Fronted by 15-year old Anthony Cullins, a.k.a. The Fallbrook Kid, the three-piece band with Dwane Hathorn on drums and Bruce Borden on bass, delighted their rousing audience with an eclectic mix of rock, funk, blues, and latin soul. By the time the night sky appeared, the band’s performance had escalated to a fever pitch as the trio entertained the crowd with their onstage banter during and in-between songs. Amongst the event’s highlights were Anthony and his wireless Stratocaster moving offstage and into the crowd while riffing through ‘Funky Nassau.’ Special guest bassist Victor Franklin stepped in to replace Bruce Borden to close out the night.

During a break after the first set, the popular musician’s online resource, BackStage360 (www.backstage360.com) videotaped an interview with Anthony to air shortly on their website.

Elsewhere on the patio, Kenny Cullins, assisted by family and friends, manned the merchandise table selling the new CDs, t-shirts and decals.

Opening for the Fallbrook Vigilantes was the well-received teenage band, The Ethnix, comprised of Emily Reyes on lead vocals, Joey Falcone on guitar, Justice Guevara on bass, and Jasmine Lee on drums. Particularly impressive was their cover of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Whole Lotta Love,’ with Jasmine drawing tons of applause during the well-known percussion interlude.

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AROUND THE TOWN

Woodstock Inspired

Open Mic in Fallbrook

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s with all great ideas, a certain gift of visionary inspiration and conceptualization has to take place. For the greater San Diego Area there is one man who is doing just that.

Defying all typical expectation and stereotypes, Kenneth Rexrode has channeled his passion for music into making San Diego the premier destination for original composition and performance by corralling the best of the best into shows like “The Six String Society”, “Revival of the Songwriter”, and most recently his “Woodstock” inspired Open Mic in Fallbrook. Typically, these Open Mic showcases are a chance to expose San Diego and Riverside Counties to a variety of original artists who equally will blow your mind, in an environment that really strives to let their songs be heard.

On April 8, 2014 it was hosted at Fallbrook’s Casa Estrella and included quite the impressive line up. Besides the fact that you can enjoy a large house made margarita for $10, opening the show was the always enjoyable and notably unique Nathan Riviera and Jessie Andra Smith. One minute I was temporarily whisked away to France, and 4 songs later I was abruptly brought to the Southern Folk/Americana styling of former voice contestant Lee Koch. It’s a wonder that the man didn’t win…. but, I’ll credit it to the fact that no one should try to get him to fit into the “box” that certainly prevails in today’s industry. Kenneth, on the other hand wants to bring it back to humble roots and obvious pure talent. Not only is this a great night of musical diversity, but Kenneth does not shy away from giving a young artist like 18 year old Tristan Brooks or 14 year old Anthony Cullins (joined by Hall of Famer Greg Douglas) a platform to really raise the roof.

San Diego’s legendary Gregory Page took the stage and for a moment I thought I heard 1939’s Wizard of Oz star Jack Haley through the speakers.

As if he wasn’t nostalgic enough, Fallbrook’s own Adler, Black, and Quint wowed the crowd with exceptional songwriting and harmonies.

The highlight of the night for me personally was LA-based Alice Wallace. I don’t know if it was because I spent the day pouring over old Patsy Cline records, or the fact that I heard a definitive Chris Stapleton vibe; but this young lady undoubtedly stole my heart.

No Woodstock jam would be complete without a hippy and Lady Rogo personifies the San Francisco energy that swept our nation and made Haight-Ashbury the epicenter for musical history. Following her prolific bluesy melodies were the fast-paced Spanish inspired duo Jimmy Patton and Enrique Palatas with their band, Skelpin followed by none other than Nathan James and Troy Sandow who brought an authentic blues vibe and paved the way for Rock n’ Roll badass Les Allen to step it up. Barnwell Shift closed the night out with dual vocals, a kick ass song called “Mississippi”, complete with a trumpet and all!

One thing is for certain; the night never stays on schedule because funky rockin’ is the goal and the music takes on it’s own persona. Although it’s a Thursday night thing, be prepared to stay a little late and experience unscripted and improvisational moments never to be duplicated. Kenneth has a true ear for talent, lyrics, melody, and interpretation. He never books a show that would leave a listener feeling less than inspired. Just remember that before Led Zepplin, Joe Cocker, Janis, or BB King were household names, SOMEONE had a vision, and SOMEWHERE there was a mic just waiting for their songs.

by Malissa Miller Photos by Ken Seals

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NEWS

San Diego’s First

Jazz Diva Celebration

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AN DIEGO, CA - April is Jazz Appreciation Month and Anna Danes is celebrating in grand style. The local singer, songwriter and philanthropist is bringing 15 talented women together on April 20th at Copley Symphony Hall for a photo shoot that will highlight the best and brightest singers in the scene.

Another exciting element is that the women will be dressed by no other than San Diego Couturier Malgorzata Wieteszka-Slocomb of Malgorzata Couture - a North County design studio specializing in custom designed evening and cocktail gowns for San Diego’s most fashionable women.

On scene will also be Marissa Boucher, owner and founder of San Diego’s Boudoir Divas Photography to capture the moment and the passion of each woman. Marissa is a well known glamour and female photographer in San Diego. All of the women are beautiful and unique, and this setting will give each of them an incredible opportunity to shine.

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CD REVIEW

Sue Palmer

and her Motel Swing Orchestra: The Thunderbird Sessions

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By Michael Head

s new as Anthony Cullins is, on the other end of the spectrum is Sue Palmer. She is a long time, venerable San Diego talent with 13 albums, that I counted, to her credit. Known as the “Queen of Boogie-Woogie” she simply sets the standard for authentic boogie-woogie piano, swing and blues. She is a nationally accomplished performer, composer, recording artist and has been a sideman/session player for stars such as Candy Kane, Kim Wilson, Marcia Ball, Toni Price, The Paladins, Roy Gaines, Rosie Flores, Big Sandy and the FlyRite Boys, Dave Alvin, Cesar Rosas (Los Lobos), Earl Thomas, Del Rey, Lea Delaria, Pussy Tourette, Buddy Blue, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Fliers. Heady musical company indeed.

Local “who’s who” of San Diego jazz and blues musicians She simply sets the standard for authentic boogie-woogie piano, swing, and blues Sue Palmer is both a major San Diego musical influence, and a national treasure.

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The Thunderbird Sessions is a live, in-studio recording and video, made in front of an enthusiastic audience, into a CD and accompanying video. It was partially the brainchild of Thunderbird Recording Studio owner Thomas Yearsley and Laura Jane Willcock, lead singer of the local band Tighten Ups. Also featured is a local “who’s who” of San Diego jazz and blues musicians, including just for starters, vocalist Deejha Marie Pope, April West on trombone, Jonny Viau on tenor sax and guitarist Steve Wilcox.

What resulted is a high energy, emotion charged video and recording in front a appreciative and musically educated crowd.

Pope leads things off on vocals with a Palmer original, “Ladies Shoes”. It’s a slow blues burner as Palmer’s trademark tasty piano stabs intermingle with Viau’s thick, assertive sax. The guitar solo takes two well deserved rounds and by the time the third verse hits, the crowd is on their collective feet. Another Palmer original “No Vacancy” has a classy, timeless quality that could have come right from the Bayou.

That it came from Palmers’ mind is no surprise and her piano is flawless. The horns are like musical street signs pointing the way thru Bourbon Street.

Pope’s daughter, Sharifah, even joins the fun on three R&B standards, showcasing her deep gospel flavored voice on “That’s How I Feel About You,” “I’m Blue,” and the Ruth Brown hit “Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean.” By the time you reach the near finale “I’m Blue” you realize what a joy this album must have been to make for the musicians and audience alike. I bet they all slept well when it was over.

Several well known covers are approached on the album. “Harlem Nocturne” is the five boroughs and the New York skyline brought to musical life. “Tutti Frutti”, “Cow Cow Boogie” and “Honeysuckle Rose” are well worn, but welcome additions. It would be easy for these songs to fall into cliché, but they are expertly handled by the entire crew.

The album closes with “Jakob’s Boogie Woogie Lullaby” another swinging, mediumtempo Palmer original that displays her expertise and deserved title as the “Queen of Boogie-Woogie.” It’s a nifty instrumental that leaves the crowd crying for more. It’ll do the same to the listener. Though her sound transcends geography, Sue Palmer is both a major San Diego musical influence, and a national treasure.

CD REVIEW

Anthony Cullins “The Fallbrook Kid”

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By Michael Head

new and upcoming talent around the San Diego music scene, Anthony Cullins just released a four song EP, The Fallbrook Kid. Anthony is a locally known and well regarded “young-gun guitar slinger” with considerable skills and proportionate desire. He has played with well known local musicians such as Ronnie Lee and sat in at many local jams, as well as doing gigs with his own band. He recently had a CD release party to commemorate the new recording that had a respectable showing.

Starting with “Witchcraft Love” the disc immediately shows Anthony’s skills, and his apparent love for Jimi Hendrix. It’s a groovy rock number, with varied Stratocaster tones and trademark Jimi-like lead lines and single note rhythms. Though the track is quite ably recorded

by Shannon Miner and Bruce Craw at Red Crosby Studios, the vocals are low, slightly tentative, and hidden in effects. But, the guitar solos are assertive and very above average. Jon Bart fills well on the organ, as Dwane Hathorn and Bruce Borden hold down the drums and bass very respectively. Sharing guitar duties is Paul Alvarado.

“Seeing Tomorrow” is a low-fi jam that immediately seemed out of place fidelitywise. It’s a cool, Sabbath like rock number that just needs some attention and development. The mix was muddy and a bit crowded. With sound level unity and quality important on any release, this song just detracts a bit.

The best track on the EP by far is “California Boogie.” It’s an old-soul, classic California surf-rock instrumental. It’s singed with Santana-like Latin tones, and an Allman Brothers jam-band feel thrown in for good measure. Here Anthony’s writing, playing and improvisational skills are all on their best display. It digs deep with tone and feel, and exhibits the band stretching out as a musical unit. It gets a little chaotic in the bridge section but they bring it back with well some played dynamics.

“It’s Been a While” is a colorful pop rock tune. It puts you right on the 60’s musical Ferris wheel complete with sea-sick tremelo effects, and intro guitar harmonies ala Clapton’s “Let it Rain.” It’s a fun ditty with Anthony showing a yet different style; clean and dirty guitar tones mixing well with the rest band. Again, the organ sits well and is a highlight. This also song has the most developed and polished vocals, complete with rich, sun-soaked harmonies.

This EP is a good listen and good demonstration of Anthony’s able skills, which are very strong for anyone, much less someone his age. Some of the endings are a little abrupt, and his vocals skills need some polishing. Sometimes he and the band play just a little too much, which I’m sure time together will refine. But, that is to be understood for such a young musician. If he keeps on this path, and keeps refining his music, I can see nothing but Anthony Cullins and his band going quite far.

Upcoming talent around the San Diego music scene “Young-gun guitar slinger” with considerable skills and proportionate desire I can see nothing but Anthony Cullins and his band going quite far.

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New album from Country Rockin' Rebels CD RELEASE SHOW

Sat June 25 at OB Street Fair

a release show for our all-ages friends and family

July 1 9PM at Rosie O'Grady's

an acoustic show featuring songs from the CD in an intimate, acoustic setting.

July 22 10PM at Mother's Saloon in OB

an electric release show featuring the full six-piece band.

New single "Stomp" available May 24 Album available June 14

For more info go to countryrockinrebels.com Recorded at Cabeza Records studio (formerly Headtrap Music)

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Deejha Marie Pope, Tirrell Humphrey McKnight,and Lady Star sit in with Ray Brown at Blues Jam at Proud Mary’s Southern Bar & Grill with Jazz 88.3

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Monday Night Boogie @ Navajo Live 8515 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 7:30 - 11:00PM Hosted by Mark Eppler, Boogie Magazine

READY TO JAM? CALLING ALL ADVANCED MUSICIANS

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Open Mic Night @ Aztec Brewery 2330 La Mirand Dr #300, Vista, CA 6:00 - 10:00PM

Tom’s Band Camp @ Pal Joey’s 5147 Waring Rd, San Diego, CA 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 8:00 - 11:00PM Hosted by Tom Tice

Pizza Party Blues Jam @ Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant 221 E Main Street, El Cajon, CA 6:30 - 9:30PM Hosted by The Committtee and Friends

JammingOut The House Of Blues Pro Blues Jam 1st & 3rd Wednesday 1055 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 7:00 - 11:00PM Hosted by Doyle Thomas & Rosalea Schiavone

Open Mic Jam Sessions @ Navajo Live 8515 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 8:30PM Hosted by Jeff Ousley

Open Jams @ The Shamrock 39252 Winchester Rd, Murrieta, CA 7:30 - 10:30PM Open Mic Night @ Pour House 903 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 8:00PM - 12:00AM Hosted by Whit Aadlan Blues Jam @ at Proud Mary’s Southern Bar & Grill 5550 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA 6:30PM

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Big Daddy Delux Sunday Funday Jam @PK’s Roadhouse 15573 Grand Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 2:00 - 6:00PM Hosted by The Big Daddy Deluxe Band Blues Jam Patio Party @ Downtown Cafe 182 E. Main St, El Cajon, CA 3:30PM Hosted by Chet & The Committee Get the latest info boogiemagazine.com//2015/08/ready-to-jam BOOGIEMAGAZINE.COM - MAY

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