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BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON what new bands are happening and so on. It’s a great way to connect.” San Diego lucky to have many great summertime events on its Become a star annual calendar, but even amongst Attendees don’t have to just listen an embarrassment of riches, The OB to music at this year’s OB Street Fair. Street Fair is a standout. Now in its Thanks to local music school / 40th year, on June 22 more than rehearsal studio, Rock ‘n’ Roll San 70,000 people are expected to take Diego, they can also take free music part in the festivities along Newport lessons, on keyboards, guitar, bass Avenue and it’s side streets. or drums and perform at the studios Four stages will provide enter- booth, from 4 to 6 p.m., guided by tainment, with an interactive fun the school’s teachers. zone, a two block long Artists Alley, “Our instructors can have some- featuring unique hand crafted items, one performing a basic rock song in a beachside beer garden and a com- just a few minutes,” said sales man- munity mural, among the events ager and event coordinator Shan- many highlights. It’s a full day of non Woods. “To give inspiration, we fun in the sun with folks enjoying a have a kid band that we put togeth- mix of music, art and food, right at er that will kick off the instruction the foot of the ocean. portion of the day, The Main Stage “This year’s theme is the OB par- Maniacs (4 p.m.). They feature an rot,” said Ocean Beach Mainstreet age range of 8 to 17 and show what Association director Denny Knox. lessons can do.” “The parrots have become synony- It’s a great way for a budding mous with Ocean Beach, they are The annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival offers tons of fun, chili and music for everyone. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT musician to dip their toe in the musi- such a colorful embodiment of the cal waters. “What’s particularly cool area, that it’s a perfect match,” she OB Street Fair. “There is a real sense “One thing we are adding this Birds Wing Eating Contest (1:20 for someone that’s never played said. of community, both amongst the year is a ‘happy hour’ in the beer p.m.), alongside an old favorite, before is that after their lesson, they A long time event organizer, Knox people who stage the event and the garden, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,” said Hodad's Burger Eating Contest (4 can perform for the crowds, using considers the months spent putting people who attend it. It’s a wonder- Ted Wigler, who books the event p.m.), and the Chili Cook-Off win- the same guitars, amps and pa as together such a massive event to be ful time.” alongside Michael Head, and has ners’ announcement (2:30 p.m.).” the showcase bands,” Woods said. well worth the effort. “It always been volunteering in that capacity After 16 years, Wigler is just as “It’ll be fun.” takes a lot of hard work, a lot of peo- Live music for 16 years. “It will hopefully get enthused as ever about volunteer- ple to make this happen. We want Musical performers this year will folks out into the area a little earlier.” ing his time. Community Mural the OB Street Fair to be something include award-winning Zydeco “It’s important to give back,” he One of the Street Fair’s most pop- that is for everybody, with things band, The Bayou Brothers, indie Eating contests said. “Ocean Beach is a great place ular events is the annual creation of that interest both young and old.” rock quintet, The Heavy Guilt, fea- In addition to music, the main and it feels good to be able to help a community mural. Children and While the music and food are the turing Alfred Howard of Cow stage will host various contests and out. And there is a bonus. It’s a day adults of all ages are welcome to obvious big draws, Knox notes there Records, country band, Sickstring announcements. “We have a new I get interact with new outdoor is an oft mentioned bonus with the Outlaws. competition, the inuagural Dirty crowds, see what’s hot, pick up on SEE FAIR, Page 13

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BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON the various entrant’s chili is $2 per when added to the 10 gallons pro- encourage contestants to do them- to go out there and have the fire- entry or you can get a people’s vided by each contestant, by 2 p.m. ing and have fun with it, but we works. They really stepped up to the The OB Street Fair’s signature choice ticket for $20 allowing you it’s all gone. really don’t have to ask anymore, plate and we’re really happy. It’s event, the Chili Cook Off, takes to sample chili from all the com- Though he has decades of Chili they just do it on their own.” There great that they were able to do that place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the petitors. There will both an official Cook-Off experience behind him, is a special award for best costume for the community.” foot of Veterans Avenue, right on judging award as well as a people’s Akey notes there isn’t one clear and booth decoration. “A favorite After four decades of work on the the water. Chili connoisseurs will choice prize. way to win. “I tell the judges to look was one year when one crew came Chili Cook-Off, is Akey still as moti- want to line up early as the chili More than 20 entries will be rep- at the criteria and start there first,” dressed as cannibals. That was vated as when he started out? always runs out before the events resented, with contestants bring- he said. “Last year one of the con- pretty entertaining.” “Yes,” he replied. “It’s hard work end. ing 10 gallons to be judged in two testant’s swore he was going to win Akey points out that all this food but it’s a fun event that brings peo- “That’s one of the reasons we main categories, restaurant and because he had the hottest chili. and fun is for a greater purpose, to ple to Ocean Beach from all over. don’t extend the cook-off’s hours,” amateur. Meanwhile criteria “Thing is you couldn’t taste it help fund the annual 4th of July Some people plan their vacations said event founder and OBMA includes consistency, smell, color because you got tongue tied. It’s fireworks off the OB Pier, set to be in California around the Street Fair. board of directors’ member Mike and taste. Both meat and vegetari- not enough to have the hottest simulcast this year on KYXY-FM. I’m a native of Ocean Beach and Akey. “We have thought about it, an chili will be available, but even chili, it has to have flavor too.” “We were worried this year it’s a way to give back to the com- but there is never any chili left, so with 20 competitors, the food goes Judges this year are set to include because of storm damage to the munity. I really enjoy doing it, once there’s not much point to doing quickly. An additional 50 gallons Mayor Kevin Faulconer. pier this past winter, but special a year,” he said good naturedly. so,” he said. of committee chili will be provided A popular aspect of the cook-off thanks to the mayor and the Parks “And once a year is the only time I’ll Tickets for tasting and judging by the OB Surf Lodge, but even are the themed booths. “We used to and Rec Department, we’ll be able eat chili now,” Akey joked.

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BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON just gets higher every year.” The OB Street Fair is indeed a The Main Stage, located right at feast for the senses, but there is no the edge of the beach, at the foot of doubt that the music is the biggest Newport Avenue, adjacent to the draw. More than two dozen per- beer garden, will feature a bill formers, many of them residents of topped by jam band, TV Broken 3rd the area, will take part, across gen- Eye Open, joined by the Boostive res. This year’s musical lineup is Horns (6:40 p.m.) Other notables once again booked by Ted Wigler, High Tide Society Fallng Doves include ’70s cover band, High Tide who handles the mainstage while Society (1:40 p.m.), classic rockers, performing the same duties at Win- Band of Gringos (5:30 p.m.), as well ston’s, alongside Michael Head, of as one of the most popular Street Cabeza Records, who booked the Fair regulars, tribute remaining stages. combo, Electric Waste Band (3 p.m.) “Bands are chosen from year to The latter is likely one of the most Dave Gilbert year based on popularity and their popular local bands in San Diego desire to perform at our event,” rockers Falling Doves. The latter history, with a record setting 27 explained street fair co-booker includes singer Chris Leyva and year – and counting – residency at Michael Head. “We have an OB spe- recently recorded a session backing Winston’s. The Jefferson Jay Band cific stage, the 92107 Stage featur- former Beatle Pete Best for Tim A few blocks over, the 92107 ing primarily OB artists. But we look Pyles Loudspeaker program on dio, Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego, will be Stage features the return of Bad for bands from all over SD and 91X-FM. returning with a host of activities Science Fiction (7 p.m.). The band national bands too. It doesn’t hurt The Artists Alley Stage will throughout the day at their booth will include former Obecian, Chuck if you’ve had a couple great shows host seven bands including on Newport Avenue. On hand from Schiele, who is making the return at Winston’s or the OB Farmers acclaimed flatpicking guitarist 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be a KISS trib- trip from New York just for the Market.” Travis Oliver (10 a.m.), and ute band, as well as a number of event. Other highlights include reg- He notes it’s important for the combo, Chicken Bone Slim (3 p.m.) local bands. gae favorite Skyler Lutes (noon) and street fair to offer a wide range of Topping the bill on this stage will be “We’ll have performers that have country chanteuse Sara Petite (3 music. “We look for wide diversity,” renowned zydeco party band, The worked with us at Rock ‘n’ Roll San p.m.) Head commented. “This year for Bayou Brothers (6 p.m.), with an Diego,” said sales manager / event Meanwhile The Bacon Sun example, the Artists Alley stage fea- infectious sound and highly enter- coordinator Shannon Woods. “We Stage will play host to a number of tures blues, Americana and Zydeco, taining / manic rubboard player wanted to be able to say thank you the area’s best known musicians, with bands that tour the world and Judy Seid, this is band that will have for supporting us and give them a including The Jefferson Jay Band represent their genre. We’re so their audience up and dancing bands chance to promote them- (noon), singer-songwriter Dave blessed to have them at our event. within the first few beats. selves and play in front of crowds.” Gilbert with his band (noon), and The profile of the artists we have Finally, Local music school / stu- Chicken Bone Slim

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BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON back,” said Ocean Beach Main- street Association director Denny The OB Street Fair offers up Knox. more than just music, food and art. Highlights will include the For the young or young at heart chance to ride a thrashing there is also the Wonderland Fun mechanical shark, “Coconut Tree Zone. Located in the parking lot Climb,” a variation on the popular adjacent to US Bank, near the cor- rock climbing walls that sees par- ner of Newport Avenue and Sun- ticipants scaling 30-feet-tall palm set Cliffs Boulevard, the area is trees, and a 35-feet-tall tall, pirate named after the legendary amuse- themed 70-feet-long zip line, “The ment park that once stood in Swashbuckler,” which has partic- Ocean Beach. ipants “walking the plank.” It’s the You won’t find traditional tallest ride on offer, offering up an mechanical fair rides. Instead there amazing view of the Street Fair are numerous inflatable, interac- and Pacific Ocean just beyond. tive attractions, with tables and Also popular are “Zorb Balls,” chairs for parents or spectators to people sized orbs that will have par- watch the fun. Matched with the ticipants feeling like they are in a healthier food options for children life size pinball machine. Various in the area, it’s the perfect way for slides and obstacle courses add to the younger set to blow off a little the fun. steam. While it’s certainly entertaining There are 10 main attractions to watch folks run the courses, the in the zone, as well as a trackless interactive nature of the Street train for small fry that circles the Fair’s attractions makes it even Wonderland perimeter. “There more fun to participate in the vari- aren’t new things this year, but we ous challenges. have a lot of the big favorites

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For many the highlight of the OB Street have artists from all over as this has become Fair is Artist Alley. Full of wonderful, unique, one of the premier arts and crafts events in hand-crafted items, it’s the perfect place to San Diego, but we also try to focus on cre- find a gift for that special person or occasion, ators who live in the area.” or you can just pick up something fun for Highlights for 2019 include Mis Nopales yourself. Located along two blocks of Cable Art, which features “Day of the Dead” cari- Street, between Niagara Avenue and Santa cature art, JF Lin Creation, which features Monica Avenue, there will be 87 artists in wood crafts such as birdhouses, garden residence. Meanwhile, Artists Alley will be fences and chalk boards, and Cat Art For Cat the trolley drop off point from the satellite Lovers, which features artwork starring var- parking lots. ious felines. “We’re really proud of that area,” said Additionally, for ages 3-17, Artists Out- OBMA director Denny Knox. “It’s really post will have a pair of booths in the Artists come into its own over the years. The artists Alley section, offering fun activities such as have really stuck to it and now it’s some- face painting, a pottery wheel and other arts thing that everybody wants to walk through, and crafts for youngsters to try out. everybody wants to spend time at.” “Artists Alley is one of the most popular Artists Alley is veritable cornucopia of art parts of the Street Fair for a reason. You’ll treasures, with everything from jewelry and find something for just about everybody,” photography to glass art, clothing to house- said Knox. “There is so much to see, all with hold goods, on offer. the people who created it, right at the booth.” “What makes this so special is that every- For more information on this year’s Artists thing is hand made,” Knox said. “It’s all Alley’s vendors, visit oceanbeach- about one of a kind gifts and creations. We sandiego.com.

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Award-winning zydeco band, The to make music. “We love our OB While there will be plenty of be included in the days set. given the summer season and our Bayou Brothers, return to OB Street audience and hope they love us. OB is musical entertainment at the OB Although the group has never niche being the beach vibe and Fair for 2019. “We haven't played always in my heart as I used to live Street Fair, not all of it will be on the played the event before , according anything connected to the ocean. this gig for 20 years,” said the band’s there and played all up and down event’s four stages. Such is the case to frontman Brian Witkin, “We We do tailor the sets somewhat drummer Ric Lee. “Nice to be back Newport . Audiences there really with alternative rock quartet Cam- love the OB arts community – there based on the location but more so again.” As heard on their three show their appreciation for your orig- brian Shores, who perform at the are so many things happening all given the time allotted. For the to date, the band specializes inals as long as it grooves . They give Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego booth at the time and endless amounts of show we may play some new mate- in the infectious sounds of New the love back entirely and what musi- 10:30 a.m. Cambrian Shores talent both artistically and musi- rial if we have it ready in time. Orleans, songs that are designed to cian doesn't just live for that!” recently released a new single, cally,” he said. We’ve been working on a really fun get folks on their feet and dancing. bayoubrothers.net “Something For You,” on Point They’re looking forward to a day new rock song with a ’60s vibe.” Lee considers OB to be a good place Loma-based Pacific Records. in the sun. “With outdoor gigs cambrianshores.com It’s a hook filled powerpop tune there are of course pros and cons,” with an earworm chorus, sure to Witkin said. “But it makes sense

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Jam band fans will want to hear the head- born in California, and all been playing music line mainstage set from psychedelic soul- for 15-plus years, we have seen what this influenced combo, TV Broken 3rd Eye Open, state has to offer. Never have I seen such a who will play a shared set with the dub hop solid lineup of musicians coming through group Boostive. “Boostive are our brothers,” every year, because this community responds explained the band’s drummer, Nathan Har- and respects live music. We are truly grateful vey. “We have been playing shows with them to have this community in our corner!” since 2013 and we have been building While the band is a regular at open air gigs crowds all the way to Humboldt. We play such as this, Harvey notes that they about 10 shows a year together and always approach all shows with the same energy. have a West Coast tour in the summer hitting “We play mostly outdoor festivals. Our music all of our favorite cities and festivals.” is tailored to make people dance. It doesn't Featuring Jasym Ellis (guitar), Adrian matter if your inside or out we are always Johnson (guitar), Julian Johnson (keyboards), ready to bring the house down and make Sean Leonard (keyboards), Nathan Harvey them boogie. Doesn't matter how many peo- (drums) and Travis Soto (bass), TV Broken ple are there we will give the same effort and 3rd Eye Open mixes elements of rock and show, no matter where we are.” soul with blues, prog and world music for According to Harvey, the band considers songs, such as “Filet of Funk,” that pack irre- community events such as this to be impor- sistible dance grooves into their run time. tant. “We enjoy the opportunity to share our Giving them a sonic edge in addition to the music with those who wouldn't usually be standard instruments, the band also features at a music venue or a music festival,” he said. more exotic instruments such as a digeridoo “Sharing our music with children and fami- and sitar. lies is one of the most fun things to do as an “The musical influences in this music artist and it gives a platform to inspire our TV Broken 3rd Eye Open & Boostive COURTESEY PHOTO spread over a long history and knowledge of youth. That is much more rewarding than music,” said Harvey. The band is currently in it was the only thing that was worthy of the lot in the pipeline that we are getting ready to anything a crowd or paycheck could do.” the midst of a month long tour, celebrating music we were about to create,” he said good- release.” the release of a new live . naturedly. Although this is the first time TV Broken TV Broken 3rd Eye Open As for the band’s unusual name, according Harvey notes TV Broken 3rd Eye Open’s 3rd Eye Open has played the OB Street Fair, Main Stage to Harvey, “it was a mantra the our guitarist, current live album is their first new music they have been regulars in the area, building 6:40 p.m. Jasym would recite to me, about his love of available in four years. “We unfortunately a solid following in the process. “We feel that tvbroken3rdeyeopen.com watching basketball games and Southpark. had a hiatus from releasing music,” Harvey Ocean Beach is the best live music crowd in Eventually when it came to naming the band said. “This will not happen again. We have a all of California,” Harvey said. “Being all

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time of their life. That’s what it’s all about!” FAIR “I love it when a lot of people gather together and CONTINUED FROMPage 2 learn new things,” Woods said of the Street Fair. “It’s exciting, there is chemistry in the air. Music is a time purchase a $20 square at the mural area on Bacon capsule that elevates the experience.” Street just south of Newport. After the Street Fair, the For her part, Knox notes that work on the OB Street murals are sealed and installed in the area. Fair is a year-round job, with 170 volunteers on the “This is my favorite part of the street fair” said Ivana day to help run things. For them, June 22 will be a long, Ramirez, of Brown Marketing, who handle OB Street but fruitful day. Fair media. “It really spotlights the whole community “We don’t get to enjoy the fair in the same way as aspect of the event,” Ramirez said. “I love to see people everyone else,” she said. “But we still have a good time. of all ages working together to create something that It’s all there in the faces of the happy families walking the whole area can enjoy.” up and down Newport Avenue.” Funds raised from the entries go toward installing the art, as well as maintaining the displays year-round. Parking Parking at the OB Street Fair is always at a premium, Friends & family but there are several options that may help to ease the The OB Street Fair has become one of the city’s most situation. For bicyclists, the San Diego County Bicycle beloved events with not only audiences, but also with Coalition will provide a free bike valet area on Bacon the area’s musicians. “We love our hometown and the Street at Newport Avenue. people in it,” said reggae singer-songwriter Skyler Lutes. Meanwhile, courtesy of Old Town Trolley, those with “It was always a dream to play the Street Fair. When I cars can drop off their vehicles and grab a free ride, to was kid, I would watch the bands play, surf the pier all the fair from either the Sunrunner Lot at the corner of day and hang with friends. It’s always been such a spe- Pacific Highway and SeaWorld Drive or the lot near cial day in summer for us.” Robb Field at 2244 Bacon St. The trolley will run con- Head concurs. “I love the seeing the families, the kids tinuously from 9:30 a.m. until 9 p.m., dropping pas- and everyone just all mixing together and having a sengers off in the Artist’s Alley section of the fair. great time,” he said. Head considers all the hard work from everyone to be well worth it. “I still love to give back to OB and help as much as I can with the event,” he remarked. “I love to see 70,000 of my closest friends down in OB having the

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2019 MUSIC LINE-UP (also see back cover for schedule and stage locations) MAIN STAGE: MAIN STAGE: Beer Garden/OB Pier Parking lot at foot of Newport Ave The Lonesome Lowdowns - 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 The Lonesome Lowdowns The Lonesome Lowdowns play Roots Americana music the way you want 12:30 - 1:20 No Kings it: Clean, stripped down and high energy for your drinking and dancing 1:20 - 1:40 1st Annual Dirty Birds Wing Eating Contest pleasure. We play some of our favorites by the greats like Merle Haggard, 1:40 - 2:30 High Tide Society John Prine, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings, as well as originals that are delivered just as honest. We only play the finest and worst establishments 2:50 - 3:00 Chili Cook-Off Winners Announcement in San Diego, as well as private parties. Drop us a line, we'd love to play your 3:00 - 3:50 Electric Waste Band show. 4:00 - 4:20 Hodad's Burger Eating Competition 4:20 - 5:05 The Moneymen 5:30 - 6:20 Band of Gringos NO KINGS - 12:30 - 1:20 6:40 - 8:00 TV Broken 3rd Eye Open / Boostive No Kings; a four-piece surf-ska band out of San Diego/ CA and has been lay- Band of Gringos ing down their boundary blending music since 2011. On any song, you’ll 92107 STAGE: find traces of first and second wave ska rhythms mixed with psychedelic surf Bacon St. at Santa Monica Ave - OB Music, Roots, Rock, Jam rock and punk punch. Surviving on a steady diet of live show chaos and fun, No Kings has shared the stage with the likes of Perro Bravo, LAW, The Ziggens, Mike Pinto, Tunnel Vision, Stranger, Ease Up, DPI, and more. After 11:00 - 11:40 Lay Low two independent EP releases, No Kings signed to Long Beach Records for the 11:00 - 11:40 The Sea Monks 2015 release Lowlifes & High Rollers, and are slated to have a series of 12:00 - 1:00 Skyler Lutes releases throughout this year, starting with “Steady Yourself”, a four-song 1:30 - 2:30 Country Rockin' Rebels EP released in February followed by a West Coast Spring Tour in April of 3:00 - 4:00 Sara Petite 2019. 4:30 - 5:30 The Heavy Guilt 6:00 - 7:00 Bad Science Fiction HIGH TIDE SOCIETY - 1:45 - 2:30 High Tide Society is keeping it classy (less jokey) and re-creating all of your BACON SUN STAGE: Sponsored Raglan Public House 70's and early 80's soft-rock hits from artists like Ambrosia, Bread, Amer- Bacon Street at Niagara Ave - Alternative, Rock, Reggae ica, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, Exile, Orleans, Air Supply, Little River Band, No Kings Toto, Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross and more. 10:00 - 10:40 Paige Kohler 11:00 - 11:40 Jefferson Jay Band CHILI COOK-OFF WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT - 2:30 - 3:00 12:00 - 1:00 Dave Gilbert Band 1:30 - 2:30 Aunt Cynthia's Cabin ELECTRIC WASTE BAND - 3:00 - 3:50 3:00 - 4:00 True Stories The long-established Monday night act at Winston's Beach Club, Electric 4:30 - 5:30 The Falling Doves Waste Band has drawn an adoring crowd of devoted fans each and every 6:00 - 7:00 Blue Current week since 1992 — an astounding two decades and counting. Formed way back in 1989, Electric Waste Band has entertained the local deadhead ARTISTS ALLEY STAGE: community for many years now, always to rave reviews as they serve up a Cable Street between Niagara and Newport - Americana, Blues, Rock staggering catalog of over 150 classic Grateful Dead songs. Improvisation is their focal point and each member is well-versed in creating magic on the 10:00 - 10:45 Travis Oliver fly. Every performance is a unique journey, one that pays reverent homage 11:00 - 11:45 Gemini Junction to the past while somehow always sounding new and fresh. 12:00 - 1:00 Shakedown String Band 1:30 - 2:30 Fast Heart Mart THE MONEYMEN - 4:20 - 5:20 3:00 - 4:00 Chicken Bone Slim The Moneymen are a good-time southern California blues based beach-rock 4:30 - 5:30 Sickstring Outlaws band. We feature a wickedly tight rhythm section with Steve Tahmahkera 6:00 - 7:00 The Bayou Brothers on drums and Cody Christian on bass, as well as SD music veteran Michael Head on lead guitar. Vocalist/harmonica player Kris Wott, hailing from The Lonesome Lowdowns

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2019 MUSIC LINE-UP (also see back cover for schedule and stage locations)

Dover, Ohio is young, raw, and his powerful vocals will impress listeners side celebrations. Focusing on guitar as the foundation of his music, as young and old alike. This combined with the experience, musical passion heard on his latest EP, Tidelines, Lutes has turned out seven tracks of hook DAVE GILBERT BAND - 12:00 - 1:00 and dedication of the band make The Moneymen a unique, authentic and filled, radio friendly gems, custom built for playing loud on warm summer The Dave Gilbert Band with Tim Butler on bass, Randy Jones on drums and crowd pleasing musical experience. nights, or anytime good vibes are needed. Kelly Jones on keyboards are back for another great time at the Ocean Beach Street Fair. This year they'll be on the Bacon Sun Stage on Bacon St. BAND OF GRINGOS - 5:30 - 6:20 from noon to 1 pm. Always a crowd favorite, the DGB loves to rock Ocean Guitar-based power trio Band of Gringos, all born and raised in O.B., is COUNTRY ROCKIN' REBELS - 1:30 - 2:30 Beach! driven by guitarist/singer Cody Sherman’s appreciation of Hendrix-and- Up from a dusty California horizon, come the Country Rockin' Rebels. The John-Mayer-inspired guitar leads. “We’re not a reggae band like 95 percent Rebels mix old school lyrical charm with hot guitars and a solid rhythm. AUNT CYNTHIA'S CABIN - 1:30 - 2:30 of the bands that come out of O.B.,” says Sherman. He says he and They are a live musical journey that tears through the history of country, The eerie, neo-psychedelic sound of Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin paints a nostal- Kasey Dring soaked up their appreciation of classic rock from their parents’ blues and rock ‘n roll mixing classic covers with solid, endearing original gic picture of fuzzed-out, California desert rock. The San Diego trio's latest vinyl collections. “Transcending generations is our goal.” material. They are indeed as their motto states: “Too rock for country and release, Mud Room #13, delivers a blend of fuzzy grooves and too country for rock.” western desert-rock atop a Bonzo-esque drum sound, hinting at influences from The Brian Jonestown Massacre, All Them Witches and Nirvana. TV BROKEN 3RD EYE OPEN WITH BOOSTIVE - 7:00 - 8:00 TV Broken 3rd Eye Open is an eclectic and versatile seven piece band that SARA PETITE - 3:00 - 4:00 TRUE STORIES - 3:00 - 4:00 fuses together a multitude of musical styles from across the world into a Sara Petite is a gritty Pollyanna, Minnie Pearl type Bruce Springsteen rock- True Stories is a classic styled pop group, inspired by sixties era rock singles, psychedelic explosion of sound. Equipped with didgeridoos, saxophones, er with an Outlaw-Classic Country style. A gifted singer-songwriter who mod, powerpop, Mancini / Bacharach soundtracks and seventies AM radio. sitars, guitars, world percussion, drums, bass, flutes, harmonicas, banjos, possesses the unique ability to reach the hearts and souls of fans young and and the kitchen sink; it is a musical ensemble like no other. The band draws old. She has the rare gift to craft songs that appeal equally, but are inter- inspiration from a myriad of musical genres such as afro funk, jazz, preted differently by fans of diverse perspectives. This comes through in THE FALLING DOVES - 4:30 - 5:30 psychedelic groove, Indian, folk, blues, and even spaghetti western circus her live performances as well. A true original, 's music does not conve- The Falling Doves is a collection of old friends and professional touring cabaret. Though the band’s sound is unique in it’s own right, the TV Bro- niently fit into any one musical genre or sub-category, but rather traces her musicians.The band plays an exhilarating brand of high octane rock and ken 3rd Eye Open experience also has a significant visual component. Every influences in country, bluegrass, rock and folk, and emerges into a sound roll, topped with a pop edge that keeps the songs ringing in your ears long show involves a custom designed, state of the art, TV totem 3D projection completely her own after the last strum has been played. Falling Doves whiskey laced vocals and mapping stage. The stage is composed of four 15 foot tall totem poles of bro- lyrically confessional songs are paired with an aggressive performing style. THE HEAVY GUILT - 4:00 - 5:30 ken TVs and a giant thrid eye. Stunning visuals of sacred geometry and BLUE CURRENT- 6:00 - 7:00 psychedelic imagery are then projected on to the stage to combine with the In a combative landscape, music is inevitably its reflection. The heavy guilt Blue Current Band is a five member band that has played together since music to make for a truly unique experience. is the voice louder than the din of divisions. It's the times personified, trans- lated into guitars and drums, driving and building. It's a melancholy 2001, with a great lineup that covers a little bit of every kind of music. moment of reflection and it's the heartfelt scream of reaction. The heavy 92107 STAGE: guilt is what rock n roll intends. Revolution. Contemplation. Tomorrow. LAY LOW - 10:00 - 10:40 BAD SCIENCE FICTION - 6:00 - 7:00 Lay Low is an all original alternative rock band from San Diego. They formed Gritty arena rock meets rave party. the band in 2013 (originally as the Millionaire Beach Bums) and have been rocking venues and events ever since with a unique sound that blends soul- ful vocals with a love of surf music along with reggae and blues influences. BACON SUN STAGE: PAIGE KOHLER- 10:00-10:40 THE SEA MONKS - 11:00 - 11:40 Good times! Rockabilly, blues, outlaw country and a little funk so you can JEFFERSON JAY BAND - 11:00 - 11:40 shake your rump. Original, eclectic, and authentic, The Jefferson Jay Band is all about love. Jay is MC on the Main Stage at The 2018 OB Street Fair, his 5th straight year. SKYLER LUTES - 12:00 - 1:00 Go say “Hello!” The JJB’s 7th record, “The Best of Operation 365,” was Skyler Lutes' music is rooted in reggae and island sounds, featuring songs released on April 20. Music and more on the JJ and The JJB is available 24/7 that mix rhythms and melody, while also evoking ocean breezes and beach on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify and at www.jeffersonjayband.com Blue Current Band

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The Main Stage on the beach front, will be the site of a diverse line-up of bands. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT PAGE 16 | FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019 | THE PENINSULA BEACON