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| VOLUME 10 JANUARY 2024 A Publication of Local Umbrella Media
Top 5 Concerts
recent albums, The Elephants of Mars (Satriani), The Book of Making / Yesterday Meets Today (Johnson), and Vai/Gash (Vai), but whatever they play will be sure to enthrall their legion of fans. February 9 – A Night of Neil Diamond / Sunshine Brooks Theater, Oceanside Fans of legendary troubadour Neil Diamond won’t want to miss this appearance by acclaimed, Scott Samuels led tribute group, Solitary Diamonds. Diamond was one of the greatest tunesmiths of the 1960’s and 1970’s, making this show a veritable sing-along to classic songs, including, “Cherry, Cherry,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” and “Sweet Caroline.” February 15 – Baby Bushka / The Music Box, Little Italy As much a theatrical production as concert, this show will be an amazing recreation of British singer-songwriter Kate Bush’s music, taking in both look and sound. The live band is amazing, with superb vocals, but it’s the costume changes and musical vignettes that put Baby Bushka over the top. Just about everything a Kate Bush fan could want in a performance.
January 30 – Herb Alpert & Lani Hall / The Sound, Del Mar Iconic trumpeter Herb Alpert and his wife, singer Lani Hall, will perform a career spanning set covering both artists six decade plus careers in music. Audience members will be treated to medley’s of 1960’s hits from both The Tijuana Brass (Alpert) and Brasil ’66 (Hall), as well as solo hits and more recent recordings. Recent shows have included Alpert’s great version of Jason Mraz’s song, “I’m Yours.” February 3 – An Evening of Exotica with the Nathan Hubbard 4tet / Dizzy’s, Bay Park Essentially a tribute to Hawaiian jazz vibraphonist Arthur Lyman, with percussionist Nathan Hubbard, keyboardist Thomas Meyer, bassist Mackenzie Leighton, and drummer Julien Cantelm playing his classic 1959 album, Hawaiian Sunset. February 7 - G3 Reunion Tour / The Magnolia, El Cajon Three of the greatest guitarists of the modern age; Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai, will take the stage at the Magnolia. They all have
New San Diego Music Releases
New and Upcoming Singles: Bloodstone the Street Preacher – “Elevate,” Allen Camp – “Better Days,” Dan Gindling – “Gotta Love All Day,” Sara Jade – “Sink or Swim,” Dave Preston – “Hurricane Rose,” Steve Rosenbaum – “Blurs LOCAL NEWS | www.LocalUmbrellaMedia.com
Somewhere,” The Jim Ryan Project - “Even in the Morning,” Safety Orange and Vokab Kompany - “Still Be Me,” Joseph Stevens – “Tribute to My Past,” Josh Weinstein – “Shimmer” New and Upcoming Albums & EP’s: Grandpa Drew – Greatest Hits, Marc Hansen – True Believer, Nonexistent Night – “In the Middle of a Boiling Sea,” Stephen Pearcy – Legacy /LocalUmbrellaMedia
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(tbd), Peter Sprague & Randy Phillips - One Fell Swoop (February 23), Earl Thomas – Live at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Josh Weinstein – Mind The Gap, New and Upcoming Videos: Tamar Berk – “Permanent Vacation,” Allison Adams Tucker – “The Wind,” “Tropicalia” ADVERTISE | Brad@LocalUmbrella.com