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San Diego Music News • Look for an announcement on this year’s 31st Annual San Diego Music Awards on February 13, via a livestream. More details tba at www.sandiegomusicawards.com • Music Scene editor Bart Mendoza’s 1980’s era band, Manual Scan will reunite for the Mods Mayhem Festival taking place June 3-5 in Los
“It makes sense to record things at the same time, but ultimately they’ll be part of very different projects, there’s hard rock and then there’s some quieter things set to poetry. No titles for the albums yet, but I’ve been working with (drummer) Mike Nielsen (Cage).”
• Jason Mraz has a new 11 track ‘best of ’ album out on February 11 via Atlantic Records, Lalalalovesongs. The album focuses on Mraz’s romantically inclined hits. • North County country music icon Juice Newton has a new greatest hits album out on
• Drummer Jake Najor has a new project, Iota. They perform at Hob Nob Hill Restaurant on January 22 • The J Kreml Combo has a monthly Jazz Residency at the Bluewater Grill in Carlsbad, each second Sunday, from 5 – 8 p.m. • Singer-songwriter Jewel has won the sixth season of Fox-TV’s, The Masked Singer. To celebrate she has released a seven song covers EP, Queen of Hearts, featuring covers as heard on the show, including tunes originally by Lady Gaga (“Born This Way”), Marvin Gaye (“What’s Going On”) and Sia (“Bird Set Free”)
Angeles. Highlights of the event include a rare U.S. appearance from legendary British DJ Eddie Piller, while bands set to take part include The Untouchables, The Chords UK, The Odd Numbers and more.
January 14, Angel of the Morning - The Very Best Of, via Goldenlane Records. Available in pink vinyl, with a gatefold sleeve
• Additionally, a limited edition 10” vinyl album of rarities from the bands performing at Mods Mayhem will be released via Outro Records exclusively for the event, with Manual Scan providing an unreleased version of their song, “Confidence and Love” from 1985. Tickets go on sale February 1 at www.modsmayhem. com • Beatles fans won’t want to miss Beatlesfair 2022 taking place at Queen Bee in North Park on March 26. On hand will be John Lennon tribute performer John Leo, 1963 tourmate Chris Montez (“Call Me” “Let’s Dance”), The Original Starfires featuring Laurie Beebe Lewis, performing Beatles classics from Abbey Road + other favorites, author John Borack and more tba • Meanwhile on January 30 there will be a special Beatles Tribute concert at the Organ Pavilion with organist Raul Prieto Ramirez, joined by Richard Larson (drummer) and Lauren Leigh (vocals). This is a free concert. 2 p.m.
• Part time Rugburn Steve Poltz’s latest solo opus, Stardust & Satellites, is due out on February 18
• To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her album Jewel has also recently added a number of remixed vintage tracks to her discography, including “Standing Still” with duo Pure Shores, “Intuition” with Initial Talk and “Stand” with Bright Light Bright Light. A new album is reportedly due later this year. • MohaviSoul’s 5th album, Stories and Memories is out now
• Six String Society, helmed by Ken Rexrode have two big events coming up. On February 10, The 27 Club, takes place at the Belly Up Tavern, with Whitney Shay, Lauren Leigh, Laura Chavez, Robin Henkel and more. Meanwhile look for the annual Mardi Gras Cruise to return on March 26 aboard the Bahia Belle, bands TBA. • Cajun/Americana/Blues fest, Gator By The Bay, takes place at Spanish Landing Park on May 5- 8. The lineup includes touring artists such as Michael Doucet and Debbie Davies, as well as a strong local lineup that includes rock n roll from The Farmers, swing band Big Time Operator, blues singer Whitney Shay and Cumbiabilly band, The Sleepwalkers
• Reggae rock favorites Slightly Stoopid have their classic album, Everything You Need, reissued on red-splatter colorway vinyl by Surfdog Records • There will be a second fundraiser for The Spice Pistols to help with post fire damage expenses. Taking place on January 27 at the Pourhouse, bands taking part include rAdolescents, The Hajj, Moxi & Loon. Last month’s event at The Casbah featuring Mike Watt + The Missing Men, Peter DiStefano, Jeff Berkley & The Banned and Joe Wood’s Change Today, was a success, but the band members still need our help! • Indie rockers The Stereotypes, with Mike Kamoo and John Finkbiner, have been recording at Earthling Studios
• Pop punk favorites the Bombpops next tour opens February 21 in Reading, Pennsylvania
• Billed as “a weeklong adventure” the Switchfoot Getaway will take place June 20 – June 23 2022. The four day event includes recording sessions, concerts, sunset cruise and more
• Indie rockers Falling Doves are heading out on the Double Vision World Tour this spring, with plans to make up dates previously cancelled due to the pandemic. The tour, in support of their latest album, Electric Dove, opens in London this April, more details TBA
• Sweet soul band Thee Sacred Souls head out this month on a cross country tour that will wrap up in Saint Paul, MN on March 25.
• Guitarist Mark Langford of legendary metal band Bible Black is currently in the studio working on several album projects at the same time. “I’ve got more than 30 songs, it seemed like the perfect time to get them down,” he said. LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com
• Sixties era hitmakers Gary Puckett & The Union Gap have postponed their tour of Australia, originally set to start February 8, until 2023
• Former Bad Radio frontman Eddie Vedder releases his first solo album in a decade on February 11. Earthling’s first single is called “The Haves.” /LocalUmbrellaMedia
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