ricksha is a band of five musicians from Ocean Beach, the band members all have different musical influences that range from Weezer to Train to Phish to Rocket from the Crypt and of course Peebo Bryson. These influences are all incorperated into their songs giving their band a unique sound. ricksha can usually be found in OB at Dream Street,
winstons and pacific shores.
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Spanish style reggae. If you like reggae go see the revelations. Mixed spanish and english lyrics combined with caribbean style beats give these guys a sound of their own. The Band regularly donates gigs to support social issues and activist groups such as the "schools for Chiapas" project and the "Free Mumia" campaign.
To find out more about The Revelations and their upcoming shows click on;
Revelations homepage
SCARE-TACTIC
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Get ready to mosh! Scare-tactic is a metal/core band from south san diego.They have been around since 1998 and have just recently been recognized by some major labels."SCARE-TACTIC HAS AND USES A DISTINCTIVE STYLE, FROM MELODIC TO A FAST PACE AGGRESSION, WHILE CREATING HEAVY RIFFS AND LOUD SCREAMING VOCALS TO MASSIVE TONES OF BASS. THEIR RYTHMIC STYLE OF DRUMS ADDS LOTS OF ENERGY AND
VARIATION IN THEIR MUSIC."
For upcoming shows and other info click
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These guys got a kind of G-love, Jack johnson and sublime groove. Whatever it is it sounds really cool. I havent seen them live yet, but I plan to soon.
For concert info click
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Latin music
San Diego, along with most of the world, has a strong latin influence on it's music, history and culture. That's why we are devoting a site strictly to chicano/chicana music, literature and latin events taking place around San Diego and the world. To check it out click
here