Happy Holidays, San Diego
28 VOL. 5 ISSUE 12
BY BART MENDOZA © MUSICSCENESD // MUSICSCENESD.COM
DECEMBER 2020
TOP TEN SAN DIEGO
HOLIDAY MUSIC GIFTS 2020 With the current state of the world, never has it been more important to shop local. Here are ten fun options that any music fan would be thrilled to find under their Christmas tree, with something for just about any price range. 1 - Look Out! The San Diego Scene 1958-1973 – Rock & Roll, Garage, Psych, and Soul From America’s Finest City: Album of the year for San Diego music fans, this terrific compilation collects rare gems from our scenes early days. An essential listen with top notch packaging, the foundations of our modern day music community can be heard here. https:// thesandiegoscene.bandcamp.com 2 - RSSM Guitar: Want to sound like Paul McCartney? San Diego’s Taylor Guitars can help a little. McCartney has recently been photographed and video’d playing their Richie Sambora Signature Model Acoustic Guitar, notably in GQ Magazine, as well as his collaboration with Rhianna and Kanye West, “FourFiveSeconds”. www. taylorguitars.com
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3 - Ugly Things Magazine T-shirt: Let other rock fans know you read one of the best music mags on the planet with this stylish shirt http://webstore. ugly-things.com/uglythings-t-shirt-women-scardinal-red-p440.php
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6 - Alicia Previn isn’t just an acclaimed violinist. She’s also the writer of children’s books. Her latest, What Paradise Found helps youngsters deal with moving and relocation. www.amazon. com/What-Paradise-FoundLove-Nature/dp/0984710736
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7 - Padres / Switchfoot Jersey: Two San Diego legends team up for this limited edition shirt https://switchfoot. com/collections/all/products/ sf-collectors-jersey
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8 - Blink 182 Cube – for puzzle fans who also enjoy pop punk https://blink182merch. com/products/blink-18cuberubiks-cube
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4 - Jason Mraz Cord Organizer: A great stocking stuffer, help your favorite musician keep their cables in order with this nifty avocado shaped organizer. https:// jasonmraz.shop.musictoday. com/product/JZAM068/avocado-shape-cord-organizer?
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5 - Whitney Shay Coffee – How to beat the blues in the morning? How about with a cup of Whitney Shay Coffee? Issued just in time for the virtual album release show on December 20 for her latest album, Stand Up, which entered the Billboard Blues chart at #1. https://entertalkmedia.com/product/ whitney-shay-organic-coffee
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9 - A Casbah Coffee Mug – Our venues could also use our support. This cup is designed by Rick Froberg (Hot Snakes) and pairs well with #5 https:// casbahmerch.com/products/ froberg-mug 10 - Theory Thursday Strings: It doesn’t matter the genre, guitarists need strings and Curt Mangan is amongst the finest makers, including a stocking stuffer worthy series for Mike Ruggirello’s Theory Thursday program. https:// www.curtmangan.com/theory-thursday-with-mike-ruggirello-10-46 @LocalUmbrellaMedia Advertise? Press@LocalUmbrella.com
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