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BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON One of San Diego’s most beloved ‘There’s so much to see annual traditions, the Ocean Beach and do, it’s hard to pick Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off, returns a favorite thing, but the for the 38th year on June 24, along Newport Avenue. Themed this year food, and especially the to celebrate the 50th anniversary of music, are big draws.’ the 1967 “Summer of Love,” the free, all ages, street fair kicks off at 10 a.m., DENNY KNOX with more than 70,000 people OBMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR expected to attend and plenty of music, art, food and fun for everyone. this is an all-ages event.” Wigler is Beyond the usual enjoyment of walk- happy to be involved with the event ing around the event and taking “It gives me the opportunity to give things in, the street fair offers a myri- back to my community, which has ad of opportunities to get involved, given me so much,” he said. “It’s a from making music to painting way to be involved and not just pick- murals. ing up trash, this is something I like to Fairgoers will find five stages fea- do.” He also likes the collaborative turing a wide range of San Diego’s nature of the event. “It’s great to have top talent, carnival rides and games a chance to work with Michael Head for all ages, a chili cook-off, a beach- and everyone at the OBMA, there is side beer garden, a community mural, such a strong sense of collaboration.” an artist’s alley with unique creations, Head, for his part, considers music a musical petting zoo giving young to be vital to the event. “It kind of dic- fairgoers an opportunity to try an tates your day,” he said. “Where instrument and much more. The annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival offers tons of fun, chili and music for everyone. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT you're gonna be and when. I think it's “It’s amazing to see how the street draws.” town heroes, rockers Bad Science Fic- are open to all types of music, but a major part of the draw. I mean transforms into the street fair,” said The music at the street fair this year tion. there are some guidelines. “We want music, with the ocean and chili? Ocean Beach Main Street Association includes such names as groove band According to Ted Wigler, who quality of course, someone with a What could be better?” executive director, Denny Knox. DJ Williams with members of Karl books the main stage in addition to name that means something outside, Beyond appealing to new audi- “There’s so much to see and do, it’s Denson’s Tiny Universe, singer-song- Winston’s, he and co-booker music but not too big where it might cause ences, artists involved are happy with hard to pick a favorite thing, but the writer Jeff Berkeley, award-winning producer Michael Head, who also problems from a crowd standpoint,” the overall positive nature of the food, and especially the music, are big indie rockers The Verigolds and home books the weekly Farmer’s Market, he said. “We’re very cognizant that SEE FAIR, Page 13

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The with Judge’s Award and People’s Choice BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON Ocean categories. Judging criteria is set to Beach Street Fair offers up all manner include consistency, smell, color and of tasty delicacies, but nothing com- taste, with special awards for “Hottest pares to the fare at the day’s signature Chili” and “Best Costumes, Booths and event, the Chili Cook-Off. Located on Decorations.” the grass at the foot of Newport According to Akey, the latter is part Avenue, just a few feet from the surf, of what makes the event so much fun. the friendly competition has two cate- “People go all out for this, with different gories, amateur and restaurant, giving themes and props, to get everyone to chili fans the opportunity to taste dish- vote for them in the ‘People’s Choice’ es from more than a dozen chefs. award. It’s not sedate, if anything they The Chili Cook-Off is now in its 33rd can go a little crazy,” he joked. The com- year, founded in 1984 by current petition to draw attention to a particu- OBMA board of directors’ member lar chili can sometimes extend to the Mike Akey. Money raised by the event ingredients as well, which in past years helps fund Ocean Beach’s annual 4th have included everything from alliga- of July fireworks display, which takes tor to rattlesnake. “With the amateur place off the OB Pier. category, anything goes,” he said. Tickets for tasting and judging the After three decades plus, Akey various entrants is $2 for two servings remains enthusiastic about the event. or you can get a people’s choice ticket “It’s a really nice thing that we can raise for $20, allowing you to sample chili funds for the fireworks,” he said. “But I from all the competitors. Tasting starts also like the sense of community with at 11 a.m., but you’ll want to get there the cook-off and the fair in general. early, the lineup for admission can start Everyone is invited, but most of the par- up to an hour earlier, with the last of ticipants are from Ocean Beach. It’s a the chili gone by 2 p.m. In addition to small beach town, gathering together to the competitor’s chili, another 60 gal- have a good time.” lons of house chili will be provided, There has been one change for Akey with both meat and vegetarian options in the ensuing years. The noted chili available. connoisseur no longer samples the This year, there will be 15 amateur day’s entries. “I’ll only do it to break a and five restaurant competitors, both tie,” he said. OB Noodle House had an interesting container to serve chili out of at the cook-off in 2015 PHOTO BY JIM GRANT

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BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON p.m.) Finally, the Main Stage, located right at With its mix of art, food, music, surf and the edge of the beach, has an impressive ros- fun, the annual Ocean Beach Street Fair is ter including indie rock quartet, The Verigolds easily one of San Diego’s top summer attrac- (1:45 p.m.), who took home the 2017 San tions. As wonderful as all those elements are, Diego Music Award for “Best Indie Album,” for the biggest draw is the music, with dozens of their disc “For Margaret.” Other notables the area’s best artists, across genres, playing include country band, Behind the Wagon, on five stages. It’s a full day of great tunes who recently recorded the official San Diego with something for everybody. Padres song for radio station 94.9 and DJ This year’s official street fair theme cele- Williams, who will be performing with mem- brates the 50th anniversary of the “Summer bers of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe for a set of of Love,” with an exceptionally strong line- music that’s sure to get the crowd dancing. up booked by Ted Wigler, who handled the Beyond listening, fairgoers will have the Main Stage while performing the same duties opportunity to play music themselves. Local at Winston’s, alongside Michael Head, of music school / studio, Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego, Cabeza Records, who booked the other stages. will provide a musical petting zoo on New- Fairgoers will find a truly diverse selection of port Avenue, allowing folks to try out musical performers from kid groups to tribute bands, instruments. They will also offer a free, quick as well as plenty of original music, with an music lesson, offering anyone the chance to emphasis on artists from the community. play classic rock tunes along with a live band, The Bacon Sun Stage will be topped by including a resident KISS tribute band, who terrific blues/soul/world music hybrid, The will happily pose with fans between perfor- Routine (6 p.m.) with other highlights set to The Verigolds, who took home the 2017 San Diego Music Award for “Best Indie Album,” will play on the Main Stage mances at 1:45 p.m. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE VERIGOLDS include classic rockers, Stone Horse (11 a.m.), Being in San Diego during summer, per- playing songs from their latest album, Meanwhile, the Wonderland Stage will Science Fiction (3 p.m.), featuring returning formers note there is little concern for weath- “Nobody Rides For Free,” and Cardinal Moon host a mix of Americana and world music guitarist Chuck Schiele, and The Country er conditions at an outdoor event. “This time (4:30 p.m.), a collaboration between singer- acts, including Cairo Beats (noon), featuring Rockin’ Rebels, which includes lead work from of year we expect nothing but sunshine,” said songwriter Dawn Mitschele and percussionist Middle Eastern music and a show complete the event’s Michael Head, with a closing set Mike Viejo of Captain Viejo. extraordinaire Alfred Howard. with belly dancers, followed by family “funk- from reggae favorites, Dubbest (6 p.m.) “One thing that is a little bit of a concern Also noteworthy is Temple of the Dad, an abilly” trio, The Sea Monks (1 p.m.), featuring Artist Alley will feature one of the more while playing outside is that sometimes, OB-based rock band, featuring four San Diego 11-year-old drummer Kai Kapchinske. eclectic stages with performances from singer- depending where the sun is, it can be difficult dads and one mom, who donate their earn- A few blocks over, the 92107 Stage fea- song-writer Alyssa Walker (10 a.m.), blues- to see the LED lights on the effects boxes,” he ings to school music programs and other wor- tures a large amount of local heroes including based combo Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas (1:30 joked. “But, we’re always ready for any adver- thy causes. indie rockers Captain Viejo (11 a.m.) and Bad p.m.) and fiddle rockers Lexington Field (6 sity.” THE PENINSULA BEACON | THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 | PAGE 5 38TH ANNUAL OCEAN BEACH STREET FAIR & CHILI COOK-OFF FESTIVAL SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017 •10AM - 8PM •OBSTREETFAIR.COM •OCEANBEACHSANDIEGO.COM Zip over to Wonderland Fun Zone for kids

BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON Junior pirates will enjoy course promises to be one of has something for just about walking the plank aboard “The the most popular games, fea- everybody, from toddlers to Perfect for the young or Swashbuckler,” a 70-foot-long turing a wall climb, three adults.” young at heart, the Wonder- zip line, built into a large pirate rooms with balls to jump For those less actively land Fun Zone, named for the ship, while those who like around on and more. It’s not inclined, she points out that “it legendary Ocean Beach theme climbing will love the “Coconut too far from the sort of course can even be fun just to watch park that once stood in the Tree Climb,” a variation on the featured on TV’s infamous others compete in the games area, will offer activities for all popular rock climbing walls “Wipe Out” program. and challenges.” She notes the ages, complete with healthier that sees participants scaling New this year will be an out- addition in recent years of snack options, as well as tables 30-foot-tall palm trees. door laser tag area, featuring tables and chairs to the area and chairs for parents to rest “That’s one of the most pop- portable props and bunkers, has made a difference. up while their children let off a ular things in the area,” said while an old favorite, Water “It’s become a spot within little steam. OBMA office assistant Claudia Balls, returns, placing fair goers the street fair that people want There will be a prince and Jack. “I spent a lot of my day in what is essentially a giant to spend time in, where they princess to meet and greet chil- near there last year, and there hamster wheel, spinning on can relax a little while they dren, as well as a trackless train wasn’t a time that the coconut water, a particularly popular watch their kids have fun,” she running around the area, but climb wasn’t busy. The view option if the weather is hot. said. “We’ve noticed that often, the majority of the 10 attrac- from the top of that attraction “It’s one of my favorite when people go to that area, tions are interactive rather must be amazing,” she said. areas,” Jack continued. “It’s they stay there.” than passive, with a large selec- Meanwhile, the “Hop ’n’ great to see the smiles on the tion of inflatables. Rock” 40 foot long obstacle kids and parents, but the area PHOTO BY JIM GRANT

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Savvy shoppers know that it’s never too all kinds of art that kids can do and going early to plan for the holiday gift-giving sea- from there.” son, with the Ocean Beach Street Fair’s Highlights this year include the Art of Artists Alley being one of the year’s best Rizzo Michelle (AA-61), featuring the tal- opportunities to purchase unique, hand- ented artist’s adorable renderings of animals crafted items. OB has long held a reputation and a selection of stuffed toys that are sure as a community where artists thrive, so it’s to delight. Anyone looking for unique cloth- no surprise that this section of the street fair ing will want to check out Urban Octopus is amongst the most popular happenings at (AA-58/59), featuring T-shirts and wall art the event, with booth space in high demand. representing life’s simple pleasures and pas- The key to Artists Alley’s success is in their sions, from travel to the love of vintage items drive to keep things local, with space exclu- or animals. sively for hand-crafted items and Ocean There will also be items applicable to sports Beach’s artist community the focus. It’s a and recreation, such as Surfscreen (AA-85), one-of-a-kind, outdoor art gallery of sorts, who offer organic sunscreen and Sacred along two blocks of Cable Street, between Surf, which offers everything from surf Niagara and Santa Monica avenues, with lessons to yoga classes (AA-40) more than 75 artists in residence. You’ll find “We’re really proud of that area,” said a wide range of offerings, including such Knox. “It’s wonderful to see that it’s become items as clothing, jewelry, candles, toys, pho- a draw for both artists and people at the tos and much more. street fair,” she said. “We’re really happy to be able to support For more information on Artists Alley, visit the local artist’s community,” said OBMA www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. executive director Denny Knox. “You really can find something for all ages here, starting with Young At Art (AA-11/12), which has

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Jeff Berkley Producer, singer, songwriter and session man Jeff Berkley has done it all and in the process has become one of San Diego’s musical trea- sures. Appearing on the Bacon Sun Stage (3 p.m.), he’s performed with the likes of Jackson Browne, Indigo Girls and Bob Weir, while alongside guitarist Calman Hart, he is part of the folk- inspired duo, Berkley Hart. Recently he has focused on solo work, as heard on his recently released debut album, Jeff Berkley “Whorehouse, Hot Sauce & Souvenirs.” Blessed with a honey- and whiskey-tinged voice, an psychedelia or rock ’n’ roll with a tinge of Amer- incredible sense of melody and virtuoso guitar icana, will love this six-piece group. skills, Berkeley sets the bar high for singer-song- writers that follow in his wake. The Moves Collective Mixing Americana, dance grooves and touch- Electric Waste Band es of pop melody, The Moves Collective, who per- Electric Waste Band, performing on the Main form on the 92107 Stage (4:30), produce a joy- Stage (4:20), is the perfect group to take in while ous sound. Led by singer Rae Irelan and guitarist attending this year’s “Summer of Love” themed Tim Norton, they are winners of the 2017 “Best OB Street Fair. Dedicated to the music of the Americana” San Diego Music Award, while their Grateful Dead, who released their first album in songs, such as “Let The Rain Speak,” are full of 1967, this sextet boasts a 150-song repertoire irresistible rhythms, inspiring audiences coast- that includes both deep cuts and the hits. to-coast to get up and dance. Their 2014 album, The band has a rabid following, including “Yonder Blue,” is a solid collection of tunes, but NBA legend and Grateful Dead fan Bill Walton, this is a group that needs to be experienced live who joined them onstage at last year’s street fair, for full effect, and the street fair’s open-air setting The Moves Collective (top) will on the 92107 Stage at 4:30 p.m and Electric Waste Band will play the Main but anyone who enjoys jam band music, ’60s is the optimal way. Stage at 4:20 p.m. STOP& VOTE!

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Main Stage act BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON If there is ever a contest for hardest Beach for his start in music. “It’s where working musician in San Diego, rock ’n’ my music career started. If it wasn’t for roller Chris Leyva would surely be a con- (now defunct) venues like Dream Street or tender. A mainstay of San Diego’s music Java Joe's, I don't know where I would be community and former OB resident, Leyva today,” he said. fronts Beatles and Stones inspired quartet Dorsey notes that a set at an outdoor Falling Doves alongside guitarist Mike event like this is a slightly different propo- Dorsey, and joined for this show by drum- sition than a standard club date. “We tend mer Greg Smith and bassist Skyler Lutes. to play more upbeat/pop material,” he Perennially on tour, the band has said. “I also plan on definitely using the full recently issued an album, “Doves of War,” potential of my wireless guitar set up to promoting it with shows in England and interact with the crowd.” Germany, as well as across the U.S., with Smith considers the weather to be the months of touring still ahead. Indeed, one variable at the event. “In San Diego 98 their OB Street Fair set, at 11 a.m., is one percent of the time it seems like weather of two they will play that day, the other isn't a problem. My only issue is if it is being that evening in Palm Springs. going to be windy I have to bring heavier “I’d rather be onstage than off,” said cymbal stands so they won't blow over,” he Leyva. “Life is exhilarating when you are joked. onstage and can connect with an audi- For Smith, the sense of camaraderie is ence, which is exactly what makes an one of the street fair’s biggest attractions. event like the OB Street Fair so special,” “I enjoy community events like these, he continued. where it feels like all the businesses are “There are so many people there, all participating and there is great interac- with a single purpose – to have fun. For a tion with the people and performers,” musician, looking for a receptive audience, Smith remarked. it just doesn’t get any better.” Dorsey concurs. “I believe it's the people, Now a seasoned veteran of Southern and the unity of OB that makes this such California stages, Leyva credits Ocean an amazing event,” he said.

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Psy- Dubbest - 6:00 - 7:30 decar is led by Timothy Pacheco, a Southern Californian music legend and The young guns of Boston reggae, Dubbest, release Light Flashes on July 7, Falling Doves (Rock) - 11:00 - 12:00 international touring star. During his career he has travelled around the 2015. Since 2009, Dubbest has been forging its own path through the world performing with acts such as P.O.D., Natural Vibrations, Big Moun- Christopher Leyva is a multiple San Diego Music Awards nominee, he has heavily forested reggae landscape, expertly infusing roots traditionalism tain, Southtown Generals, and Psydecar. fronted numerous groups including The Falling Doves, Blizzard, The Dead with a refreshing improvisational savvy that calls to mind not only the stu- 67's and Revolution 89'. (see feature story, page 11) dio experimentation of pioneering dub producers Osbourne “King Tubby” Dj Williams (featuring members of Karl Denson Tiny Universe)- 7:00 - 8:00 Ruddock and Lee “Scratch” Perry but also the real-time exploration of jam The Band of Gringos - 12:30 - 1:20 Williams, whose DJ Williams Projekt was a fixture in the Richmond music bands like the Grateful Dead and Phish. As friends in high school, guitarist (Featuring Cody Sherman, OB Surf Icon) scene, moved to California and joined Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe as a gui- Andrew MacKenzie, singer/melodica player Ryan Thaxter , bassist Sean tarist for the national touring act. Craffey, guitarist Cory Mahoney, and drummer Kyle Hancock shared a love THE VERIGOLDS - 1:45 - 2:30 of pop-punk and ska, bonding over bands like Black Flag, until they caught wind of Augustus Pablo’s 1974 dub classic Ital Dub. This was the San Diego Indie rockers create music that is inspired by the sonic currents 92107 STAGE: (OB Music, roots, rock) that cross between the beaches and deserts of Southern California. The gamechanger that set the stage for their current musical approach: using introspective, spacious bass and drum grooves to anchor a thickly-textured Verigolds started performing by collaborating with artist Celeste Byers whose Guiro Grass - 10:00 - 10:40 vibrant, psychedelic, and dream-filled art was a perfect fit for the hippie, interplay of instruments, vocals, and timbres. With their third album, Light An Acoustic duo consisting of flatpicking guitar and guiro (pr: wee-doh) Flashes, Dubbest is poised for national recognition. vibrant, eclectic scene of Ocean Beach. The Verigolds' sound channels the that combines bluegrass and folk with latin grooves from Puerto Rico and energy of this hippie enclave, ranging from folk woods experimentation to Cuba. Bouncing rhythms and fiery guitar picking are infused with the psychedelic dance groove. "Mixing elements from indie rock, pop, folk, rhythmic chop of the guiro creating a one-of-a-kind sound in traditional BACON STAGE: (alternative, groove, Americana) psychedelic, and alternative rock, The Verigolds are a modern blend of time- roots music. less sounds." - The Huffington Post With the anthemic haunting vocals of Jenna Cotton matched with the intricate guitar of Eliot Ross, creative flow- Millionaire Beach Bums - 10:00 - 10:40 Captain Viejo - 11:00 - 11:40 Surf and rock music. Since that time, our original music has evolved into a ing phrases of Ben Smedley on the keys and the soul/punk groove of drum- Lance V. on bass and vocals, Matt F. on drums and vocals, Mike V. on guitar mer Craig Schreiber, the music explodes with originality and life. diverse blend of soulful rock, surf, reggae and blues adding our own mod- and vocals The Captain Viejo band has been entertaining and leaving their ern, often hard charging sound. Since our debut album Shorebreak in Behind the Wagon - 3:00 - 3:50 mark on the San Diego music scene for sometime now. They are a force to 2015, we have focused on creating original music, releasing more singles be reckoned with. They have played such venues as: Winston's, Lestat's, The in 2016 and 2017. Our unique sound spans all ages and has audiences on (San Diego Padres Official song for 94.9FM Padres Live) Bancroft, Ocean Beach Restaurant Walk, Adams Ave. Street Fair, The Cas- their feet wanting more. You can find our music on iTunes, SoundCloud, Formed in late 2006 by the Memphis,Tennessee born vocalist and guitarist bah, Downtown, just to name a few. Also heard on 91x Loudspeaker Show. Spotify and Pandora. Check out more on Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Johnny Wagon, drummer Mike Roberts, lead guitarist Billy McCowen, and Facebook. bassist Freddy “Alibi” Wilson. Freddy left the band shortly after and was The Stolen Hubcaps - 12:00 - 1:00 quickly replaced by fellow Memphis,Tennessee native William Fears. After A rock and blues band based in San Diego, California. It features: Miles Stone Horse - 11:00 - 11:40 months of beer infused practicing and live shows, the four piece band head- Head on vocals/guitar, Brent Jensen on drums and Joseph Hoang on bass. San Diego based hard driving, ground pounding yet sophisticated Rock N ed into Capricorn Studios in downtown San Diego to record their debut Roll Band ready to bring our show to your stage! Adhering to traditional album. Titled The Bottle, God, and the Ones Who Love You in the End, it was Country Rockin' Rebels - 1:30 - 2:30 Rock N Roll roots, our cover songs will get people on their feet but our orig- released in 2007 and originally featured 11 songs written by the band, but Up from a dusty California horizon, come the Country Rockin' Rebels. The inals is where we REALLY shine. If Rock that harkens from an era of true two tracks were added later to bring the total to 13 songs. Dan Glen Fury Rebels mix old school lyrical charm with hot guitars and a solid rhythm. Musical Masters is what you’re looking for, look no further, Stone Horse will of Razorcake Magazine wrote of the album, “If you like that country juke They are a live musical journey that tears through the history of country, fit that bill!!! You not just hear our tasty licks, you not just see our pretty box kinda joint with rock songs that are a little country and a little bit blues and rock ‘n roll mixing classic covers with solid, endearing original faces, you’ll feel Stone Horse in your Rock N Roll Soul! It’s what we live for! southern soul, then you might be into this album. These dudes put on a fun material. They are indeed as their motto states: “Too rock for country and show and know how to party, so go check ‘em out.” . too country for rock.” Jefferson Jay Band - 12:00 - 1:00 Fun, uplifting music with a groovy message of hope and love. Jay is also MC The Electric Waste Band - 4:20 - 5:20 Bad Science Fiction - 3:00 - 4:00 on the Main Stage at the 2017 OB Street Fair, his 4th year in that post. Jay Long gone are the glory days of piling into a van and following the trail of Gritty arena rock meets rave party. also hosts Open Mic at Winston’s Wednesdays from 6-9PM. His YouTube the Grateful Dead each time they embarked upon one of their celebrated project, “Operation 365,” is the largest daily video project in Internet history tours. (see feature story, page 7) The Moves Collective - 4:30 - 5:30 and he has produced his unmatched “24 Hours of Free Music” concerts, on The Moves Collective is a driving force in the US music scene, supporting ide- four occasions. Fluent in many genres, The JJB features Jay's wife, Leanne Psydecar (Reggae) - 5:45 - 6:30 ologies, companies and non-profit groups that propel sustainability, com- Pearl, on drums, world-class trumpeter Paul Ruiz, bassist Orion Boucher, San Diego Lovers Rock Reggae, Acid Jazz, Funk band who has been on the munity building and positivity for our future. (see feature story, page 7) and keyboardist Kip Forde. Jefferson Jay has 6 albums that are currently music scene for over 25 years. Their upbeat solid rhythms, smooth melodies available on iTunes, Spotify and at www.jeffersonjay.com. THE PENINSULA BEACON | THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 | PAGE 15 38TH ANNUAL OCEAN BEACH STREET FAIR & CHILI COOK-OFF FESTIVAL SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017 •10AM - 8PM •OBSTREETFAIR.COM •OCEANBEACHSANDIEGO.COM 2017 MUSIC LINE-UP (see back cover for schedule and stage locations) True Stories - 1:30 - 2:30 Diego-based Grams, the group has jumped back in to playing after taking a Low Hangin’ Fruit.” Their music features foot-stomping string band origi- Bart Mendoza & True Stories is a classic styled pop group, featuring four hiatus for several years. Prolific and proficient, the Skinnydippers energet- nals and old timey traditional and fiddle tunes. music scene veterans: Bart Mendoza (vocals,guitar) , David Fleminger ically deliver a set list of original music and their own unique readings on (keys,vocals, guitar) , Danny Cress (drums) and Billy Fritz (bass). covered material that is vast with influences and decidedly non-obvious. The Cairo Beats - 12:00 - 12:45 group (when it played as the Grams) enjoyed airplay across the US, Japan, Middle-Eastern percussion and music group led by Worldbeat Center Jeff Berkley - 3:00 - 4:00 and Europe. They earned 5 nominations and two wins for Best Americana instructor Frank Lazzaro. Regulars at the Ocean Beach Farmers' Market, As a founding member of Berkley Hart, Citizen Band, and the Joel Rafael Group over a span of four years in the San Diego Music Awards. their lively performances can best be described as unusual and exotic. They Band, as well as a highly sought after live and session percussionist, Berkley will be joined as always by their lovely belly dancers and other surprises. got his chops early. (see feature story, page 7) Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas - 1:30 - 2:30 Mix one part New Riders Of The Purple Sage, one-part Chieftains, three The Sea Monks - 1:00 - 1:45 Cardinal Moon - 4:30 - 5:30 parts Dropkick Murphy’s, and a pinch of Mojo Nixon. Shake vigorously. Add A family band of funkabilly bandits (rockabilly and blues with a twist of An ear to the ground. a pitcher of the house Micro-brew, chased by a flask of Jameson Irish funk). The band includes Noah Kapchinske (age 14) on guitar and vocals, Whiskey, and stir. Voila! You have The Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas! If you Kai Kapchinske (age 11) on drums and vocals, and Dad (old) on bass. The Temple of the Dad - 3:00 - 4:00 throw in a tavern audience, the chemical reaction is magic. The APWF are Sea Monks have been spreading their jive sauce around San Diego since Temple of the Dad (TOTD) is a Ocean Beach Hard Rock band made up of San a crowd-pleasing band, taking requests, as they banter with their fans. 2015. Diego Dads and one mom who donate their earnings to local schools music They blend Irish Folk with Country-Rock to foot stomping perfection. Their programs and other worthy causes. With your help and support Temple of blend of Guitars, Mandolin, Banjo, Tin Whistle, Fiddle, Accordion, Upright Lead Pony - 2:00 - 3:00 the Dad will continue to thrive...and Rock On! Bass, and Harmonica, supported by thumping percussion that keeps any From what depths could a band like Lead Pony surface? How is true inner place energized. Download our tunes, come see us or get our CD's on iTunes peace reached and scratched onto paper? And further, translated to the The Routine - 6:00 - 7:00 or Amazon! But whatever you do, get some Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas! kind of sonic experience that can turbulently kick you around and equally Hailing from San Diego, California, The Routine is a five-piece rock collec- embrace you? The four eager individuals that comprise this band are con- tive that defies categorization in today’s genre-driven media cloud. A sonic Mango Habanero - 4:30 - 5:30 stantly looking for the answers. For now, the truths will be delivered via the melting pot of electric blues, soul and world styling, they are not simply a This sweet and spicy band will rock any venue with their incredulous Alter- Lead Pony brand of rock and roll. band—and they are anything but “routine”. Russell Ramo, guitar player native Rock, Reggae, Funk, Ska & Jam of originals and covers! Mango and son of Syrian immigrants, explains, “Just by looking at us, you see the Habanero started in Ocean Beach as a father and daughter duo and has Dave Gilbert Band - 3:30 - 4:30 story of global artistic culture: Black, White, European, Middle Eastern and slowly escalated into a full four piece band often accompanied by congas and Veteran Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter & native San Diegan and OBcean Dave Latino. We epitomize diversity and the strength of its unity. Each of us con- horns. Gilbert rocks the OB Street Fair for the 6th straight year with Sha Na Na's tributes a unique flavor, while still respecting the unified sound of empow- Tim Butler on Bass and former Jonny Strayhorse drummer George Nelms. ering and uplifting music.” Lexington Field - 6:00 - 7:00 Fiddle Rock band from San Diego, CA. Formed in 2009, they have played Markland - 5:00 - 6:00 ARTISTS ALLEY STAGE: (world, blues, jazz, rock) hundreds of shows, including three national tours. They have released five Original Beach/Rock/Reggae artist from Ocean Beach, CA. His music has a albums: Old Dirt Road (2011 LP), Poor Troubled Life (2012 EP), No Man’s variety of influences including Jack Johnson, Otis Redding, and Slightly Alyssa Walker - 10:00 - 10:45 War (2013 LP), Greenwood (2015 LP), and Redwood (2016 EP). Lexington Stoopid. Always a beach party, spreading good vibes. New album "Tide Singer-songwriter and acoustic guitar player. She developed a love for writ- Field is rock music with a fiddle right in the epicenter. Their original sound Break" out June 2017! www.AaronMarkland.com. ing songs at a young age and currently has written over thirty original and high energy live show is something you don’t want to miss! Cheers! songs which she performs on a regular basis at venues throughout San Diego. Her lyrics not only tell a story, but are relatable to her fans, as many have reached out to Alyssa to tell her that her song “struck a chord” with WONDERLAND STAGE: (acoustic, rock) them. Her music can be described as pop, indie, folk, country and Ameri- cana. She can also play a wide-range of covers from all different genres. Gemini Junction -10:00 - 10:45 More info at www.alyssawalkermusic.com. JT Moring, Annie Rettic, Richie Strell, and Rocky Smolin. They play a mix of acoustic American roots music. Lots of fiddle, harmonica, guitar, banjo, Go to Ryan Staniszeski - 11:00 - 11:45 and upright bass; occasionally kazoo, spoons, dulcimer. They play original A sonic menagerie of melodic original music and acoustic rock spanning the tunes, and bring old songs into the new millennium, sometimes kicking and oceanbeachsandiego.com 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's. screaming. for more information The Skinny Dippers - 12:00 - 1:00 Hoedown on the Hill - 11:00 - 11:45 Acoustic guitar based rock band equally influenced by Americana music Bluegrass, Country, and Honky-Tonk musicians from several local bands, and world music. Largely an incarnation of the former award-winning San including “The Homesick Hitchers,” “Pushin’ Rope,” “All Right,” and “The FAIR CONTINUED FROMPage 13 Enjoy the take part in creating a community mural. Children and adults of all ages OB STREET FAIR are welcome to purchase a $15 square at the mural area on Bacon & CHILI COOKOFF Street just south of Newport. After from the street fair, the murals are sealed and installed in the community. “That’s a favorite activity, every year,” Jack said. “It’s wonderful to see youngsters creating their art.” Despite all the hard work putting on the Ocean Beach Street Fair, Knox considers the efforts well worth it, Bill & Marti Klees though she doesn’t have time to enjoy 619-225-8200 the fruits of their labor on the day. [email protected] “We have 150 or more volunteers BRE lic #00583717 and we don’t catch our breath until after 10 p.m. when it’s over,” she laughed. “We’re all still in awe,” she said. “We worry if anybody will come GARDEN DESIGN & and then when we see the crowds and people having fun, it’s exhilarating.” MAINTENANCE Anyone wanting to avoid the park- Free one hour Consultation ing and traffic mayhem near the fair with John Noble itself has several options. For bicy- clists, the San Diego County Bicycle $$ Coalition will provide a free bike valet 100100 valuevalue area on Bacon Street at Newport (good through July 31, 2017) Avenue. Meanwhile those with cars Office/Retail Hours can drop off their vehicles and grab a trolley, running from 9:30 a.m. until Mon-Fri 10 am-6pm 9 p.m., to the fair from either the Sun- Sat 10am-5pm runner lot at the corner of Pacific Closed Sun Highway and SeaWorld Drive or the lot near Robb Field at 2244 Bacon St. 3685 Voltaire Street San Diego The trolley drops passengers off in the 619 223-5229 • coastalsage.com artist’s alley section of the street fair. PAGE 16 | THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 | THE PENINSULA BEACON