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Groove / Nightlife

  • Son of a Preacher Man
    Meet the local rocker who's out of the church and behind the bar

    From the looks of him, Analog Music + Burger Bar bartender Aaron “A-Fresh” Thompson looks to have quite the wild side.

  • Guitar Heroes
    The North Park Music thing showcases the best in local talent

    Kevin Hellman is used to friends turning to him for advice on how to make it in the music biz. As publisher of the local weekly, San Diego CityBeat, and president of the San Diego Music Foundation…

  • A Date with Destiny
    Meet a country firecracker who can determine the fate of your next cocktail

    When it comes to her name, Destiny Newton’s heard all the lines. “The one that I hear most often is, ‘Oh, did you know you’re my destiny,’” she says.

  • Fight Songs
    A San Diego quintet brings their beach party to Warped Tour and beyond

    Alex Bigman knows how to party. Back in 2004, the one-time SDSU frat boy decided that he preferred entertaining a crowd far more than simply being a part of one.

  • Bubble Boys
    With their unique flavor, these two DJs are putting San Diego electro on the national map

    Earlier this year, they were just two producers/DJs who started a little passion project to make dance-floor-ready electro remixes of some of their favorite songs.

  • Dialed In
    Former 91X radio star Mat Diablo sets his sights on the internet

    When Mat “Diablo” Bates and his radio cohorts were fired from the 91X morning show this past May, a pall fell over San Diego.

  • Rockstar Karaoke
    Friday, August 13th: Rockstar Karaoke (you're invited)

    Friday, August 13th: PacificSD Invites you to…Rockstar Karoke! See local musicians compete for prizes, glory and your pleasure. Hosted bar, complimentary food.

  • The Shout House
    SD Film Fest
    Lahaina