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December, 2021 | VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 12
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BY BART MENDOZA © MUSICSCENESD // MUSICSCENESD.COM
NOVEMBER 2021
The holiday season is upon us and anyone looking for something local to put under the Christmas tree might want to consider an item from San Diego’s incredible arts community. Here are ten San Diegocentric music related gift ideas for the local music fan(s) in your household. Each item is easily found on the artists website. Angels & Airwaves – Lifeforms Dispatch Mystery Box
Angels & Airwaves have teamed up with national escape room brand Breakout Games for a Dispatch mystery box to promote their latest release. The box contains clues about the disappearance of a key figure in the Lifeforms album storyline, with the items in the box taking the player through a paranormal adventure that is soundtracked by the album. Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra – Balance a Checkbook (LP) Human / Robot duo Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra’s continue a string of highly collectable releases
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Jason Mraz’s Taylor nylon-string NS72ce, the JMSM, won’t help you
write songs like the acclaimed hitmaker, but it will get you closer to his guitar tone. “The fretboard inlay features the words «Be Love» below Jason Mraz’s circle/triangle symbol, both in Mexican cypress. The rosette design is a series of zodiac symbols in Mexican cypress against a granadillo background, set in a ring of Hawaiian koa.” Switchfoot - Puzzle
The Switchfoot Feliz Navidad Limited Edition Jigsaw Puzzle (18x24 / 500 puzzle pieces) is the perfect item for a fun Sunday afternoon, either on your own or with friends. The Casbah / Schizophonics -T-shirt This works on so many levels. Help support The Casbah while displaying
with Balance a Checkbook. Each album is a wonderful piece of concept art with exclusive graphics, and amazing extras. The latest includes a full color insert, clear etched vinyl and a set of Satanic Puppeteer Bills and Coins. Jason Mraz – Taylor Guitar Signature Model (JMSM) LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com
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artwork by The Schizophonics own, guitarist Pat Beers. The Beat Farmers - Kazoo Our top stocking stuffer this year! As it says right on the ad: “New, no slobber – Tuned for “Happy Boy.” Ugly Things - Magazine
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Hands down the most in-depth music magazine on the planet, Ugly Things, is amazing every issue, with incredible coverage on “Wild Sounds From Past Dimensions.” For fans of vintage rock a subscription would make an incredible gift, but even a single issue will bring a smile. Slightly Stoopid – Beach Towel Sure it’s a little chilly in San Diego at the moment, but warm weather is just around the corner. Get an early start on summer prep with this handy beach towel. Jack Tempchin - Peaceful Easy Feeling Wine The perfect item to toast New Years Eve or any occasion. When you run out you can tell folks it’s “Already Gone” Rock and Roll San Diego - Gift Card Rock and Roll San Diego has something on offer for any music aficionado in your life, recording, lessons, rehearsal space. A gift card fits all sizes.
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