San Diego Music Scene

The Scene

‘Yo Gabba Gabba Live!’ premieres in Los Angeles to sold-out crowds

By Kiley Lyons, SDNN

Stuffed animals, balloons and lots of sippy-cups, not to mention, kids melting down. It was very much like a preschool rock concert.

Sara Petite connects with Nashville legends on latest disc 'Doghouse Rose'

By Mikel Toombs, SDNN

The winner of a San Diego Music Award this year, Sara Petite is poised to make a big whoop with her brand-new third album "Doghouse Rose."

Horse Feathers and Loch Lomond kill them softly at UCSD's The Loft

By Scott McDonald, SDNN

While Horse Feathers and Loch Lomond anchor their sound with songs written on and centered around the acoustic guitar, neither likes to use that other f-word to describe it.

Men cry over chants by devotional singer Snatam Kaur

By Helen Kaiao Chang, SDNN

Singer Snatam Kaur, who performs in San Diego this weekend, blends ancient chants with contemporary melodies for deeply healing music.

The Dutchess and The Duke find catharsis in latest disc 'Sunset/Sunrise'

By Mikel Toombs, SDNN

D&D tours are celebrated for their impromptu vibe, as when sound issues cause the group to end up playing unamplified in the crowd or, perhaps, while lying on the stage.