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Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival offers something for everyone

Now in its 36th year, The OceanBeach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Offremains one of San Diego’s best com-munity events. With its mix of sun, surf,food and music, it’s safe to say there isnothing else like it. More than 70,000are expected to enjoy the good vibes,great weather and top-rate performersalong the town’s downtown corridor.

Eventgoers strolling down NewportAvenue and its cross-streets will find tonsof free activities to stimulate the sensesalong with the fresh sea air. Meanwhile,more than 250 vendors and artisanswill be on hand, offering foods fromaround the world, arts and crafts fromjewelry to paintings and even a fewunique rides for kids of all ages. The fair’slocation, both right on the water and inthe heart of the town, as well as itsneighborhood spirit, make it a uniqueand important happening on the yearlycalendar

“There’s a great community feel tothis,” said Ocean Beach MainStreetAssociation executive director DennyKnox, who has been with the street fairsince the very beginning. “We havealmost every nonprofit in the area par-ticipating. This is a huge fundraiser for somany of them, including us. There’ssomething for everyone. There’s muralsto paint, a hamburger eating contestand so much more.”

This year’s theme is “It’s All Aboutthe Music,” so naturally the event has aterrific list of musical performers. Thecenterpiece to the event will be an inter-

active music area located on the 4900block of Newport Avenue, sponsored bylocal full-service music facility Rock andRoll San Diego.

“This is going to be amazing,” saidKnox. “They’ll have all kinds of musicalinstruments and instructors there andshow anybody how to perform a song

in ten minutes.” How realistic is it to think that some-

one can play in ten minutes? “It hasworked every time we try it,” said Rockand Roll San Diego owner Mark Lang-ford. “We break the song down to itsbasics, such as the root of each chord,and many songs only have two or threechords,” he explained.

No musical skills are needed? “No, justthe desire to try,” Langford said. “Thesinging is a bit trickier, but we pick songsthat most people have heard before, sothey already have it in their head, andwe give them a lyric sheet with thewords. We also try to pick songs with afew words that repeat,” he commented.

There will also be a musical “pettingzoo.”

“That’s a term we came up with,” hecontinued. “It’s an area filled with differ-

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A special message from the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association

Welcome to our celebrated and eagerlyanticipated yearly community tradition.This year, the OB Street Fair is celebratingits 36th anniversary. The theme is “it’s allabout the Beach!” The Street Fair offersfun in the sun for all ages and interests,including:

• Five stages of live, free and continuousmusic, providing a tune for every ear.

• Artists Alley hosts handcrafted andunique items, along with entertaining artdemonstrations.

• Community Mural Art Project — Join inthe fun and paint a square in one of twocommunity murals. One will pay homage toOcean Beach and its connection to music,and the second mural will be a mix of dif-ferent food elements in Ocean Beach. Chil-dren and adults of all ages are welcome increating these masterpieces.

• In honor of our theme, the center of thefestival will be filled with music all daypresented Rock and Roll San Diego. Chil-dren and adults will have the opportunityto play all types of instruments and with afew minutes of instruction will be able toplay a few bars.

• Chili cook-off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., orwhen the chili runs out at the foot of New-

port Avenue. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., soget there early! It sells out very quickly.

• Beachside Beer Garden and Liquorland(sponsored by Winston’s Beach Club) willbe located right next to the Main Stage.The third annual Bloody Mary Contest takeplace from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Scrumptious food vendors and localrestaurant fare in a dazzling array for allappetites. Colorful merchandise will alsoline all three blocks of Newport Avenueand the side streets.

• Hodad's Hamburger Eating Contest —The second annual hamburger eating con-test hosted by Hodad's and Winston's willbe held at 2 p.m. near the Beer Garden atthe OB Pier. Contestants will have six min-utes to eat as many hamburgers as theycan and the champion will have their nameon a custom made Hodad’s license platetrophy that will be displayed at theHodad’s Wall of Fame in Ocean Beach.

• A bike valet (sponsored by Clif Bar) willbe available to help avoid the traffic, so letthe San Diego County Bicycle Coalition dothe parking for you. Located at the inter-section of Bacon Street and NewportAvenue.

For more information about the OceanBeach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festi-val, visit oceanbeachsandiego.com or call(619) 224-4906.

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Ocean Beach Street Fair headliner BigMountain returns with a new album,“Perfect Summer.” Best known for their1994 No. 6 hit, “Baby I Love Your Way,”Big Mountain has always been a majordraw, particularly in outdoor settings,where their reggae music can be heardto full effect.

“Big Mountain took a break in about

the year 2003,” bandleader Joaquin(Quino) McWhinney explained. “I wentback to school and settled into a careerin teaching, and life just sort of tookover. We made several attempts to rekin-dle the fire, but without a label or prop-er management, we couldn't find the ini-tiative to get the band back together,” hesaid.

The new album has been composedand produced within the last three years.“It coincided with my move to Ensenada,

where I now live with my family,”McWhinney said.

Currently in the middle of album-release events, McWhinney is happy tobe performing in Ocean Beach. “OceanBeach holds a very special place in myheart,” he said. “I have always been eas-ily seduced by the counterculture move-ment. My paternal grandmother was ahard-core hippie and a big influence in


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There is plenty to keep attendeesof this year’s street fair occupied,but nothing compares with theday's signature event, the ChiliCook-Off, which takes place at Vet-erans Plaza at the foot of NewportAvenue. If you’re a chili eater, thereis no better place in San Diego tosample different varieties of thedelicacy.

Tasting begins at 11 a.m.,though the line starts forming at10 a.m. Tickets for tasting andjudging the various entrants' chilirun $2 for two servings, or you canget a people’s choice ticket for $20allowing you to sample all of theteams' chili.

There will be almost two dozencompetitors in two categories,restaurant and amateur, with judg-ing based on consistency, smell,color and taste. Both meat and veg-etarian chili will be available. Butyou’re advised to get there early.Even with almost 60 gallons ofchili from local restaurant ShadesOceanfront Bistro and Craves Cafealongside 10 gallons each from thecontestants, it’s all gone by 2 p.m.

The event was founded in 1984by current Ocean Beach Main-Street Association board memberMike Akey, who comes from a long

line of chili enthusiasts, includinghis father Angie Scaramuzzo. Heremains the event's head judge ona committee of 10.

Months of preparation go intothe event. But why a chili cook-offas opposed to another taste treat?

“We’ve been doing this for morethan 30 years, so at this point, it'stradition,” Akey said. “I could seehaving beef stew or corn on thecob in the Midwest, but here on thecoast, we like our chili,” he said.Those who like their food spicyshould look for the thermometersin front of the booths, with theheat index clearly marked.

According to Akey, you can gen-erally tell who has the best chili bythe length of the lines in front oftheir stalls, but sometimes the chiliitself is second to its surroundings,with teams going out of their wayto decorate their workspace anddress in costumes.

“People definitely go all out for

this and really make an effort,”Akey said. “We even have awardsfor that, a Most Spirited Award andone for Best Booth as well.”

After all these years and despitemonths of organizational work,Akey still gets enjoyment out of thecook-off.

“I like the camaraderie,” he said.“I like the way people get togetherand support the teams, all in thename of raising money for theannual fireworks.”

Does he still enjoy chili? “I like chili. Once a year, thank

you,” Akey laughed.



Restaurant and amateur Chili Cook-Off competitions are hot tickets

Wes Slack reacts after the announce-ment he had won first place in theJudges Category of the chili cook-offduring last year’s Ocean Beach StreetFair. Slack also won for hottest chili andreportedly had no prior culinary experi-ence.

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Upgraded kids zone to be more interactiveThe Wonderland area, a-k-a

the kids zone, located at the4800 block of Newport Avenue,is getting a new look for thisyear's street fair.

“It’s not Ferris wheels andstuff like that, it’s more interac-tive,” said organizer GregKnight, owner of San DiegoKids Party Rentals. The area'slandmark giant inflatable slidewill remain in place, but ratherthan a haphazard mix of thisand that, this year will featurealmost a dozen inflatable attrac-tions.

The area is named for anamusement park that oncestood in Ocean Beach, and thenew upgraded Wonderland willbe a place where parents canallow the kids, ages 3 to 10, tolet off a little steam. There willalso be a toddler play area.

The area's amenities are alsokid friendly, with lots of treatsavailable, from healthful optionsto summertime favorites likecotton candy and snow cones.There will even be a magician,face painting and mimes as wellas kid-friendly music at 10 a.m.from the duo Neck & Neck at thenearby Wonderland stage. The

Santana Brothers, comprisingstudents from Point Loma, willappear at 6 p.m.

But there will be plenty for allages as well. The showpiece ofthe area will easily be theRugged Warrior Mega ObstacleCourse, a 120-foot inflatablechallenge, with eight separatesections. The biggest spectatordraw will be the Wipeout game,which, just like the TV show, hasthe contestants pitted againstmoving obstacles.

“That was such a huge hitlast year,” Knight said. “Peopleloved to take part, but everyoneenjoyed watching as well.”

Meanwhile, there will also bethe cliffhanger slide, a wall forrock climbing, an infinite obsta-cle course and a mechanicalshark ride.

Even with all those attrac-tions, the area’s biggest draw forparents may be more down toearth.

“There will be a lot moreplaces for parents to sit, moretables and so on, this year, espe-cially in the toddler zone, wherethere will be special slides andthings set up,” said Knight.“That way, the parents can relaxand watch while the kids gocrazy.”


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Artists Alley is full of unique treasures

Ocean Beach is known as an artis-tic community, so it’s only naturalthat the street fair’s Artists Alley beextra-special. Full of one-of-a-kindtreasures, it is indeed one of theevent's crown jewels. It’s the perfectopportunity to find a great gift, withspecial care taken by organizers toinclude only handmade items andfeature as many local artisans as pos-sible.

It crosses two blocks of CableStreet at Newport Avenue, wherefairgoers will find everything fromjewelry to paintings, clothing tomusical instruments and skin careand bath items, all hand-crafted andwith the artist in attendance.

“It makes the whole area specialto have just things made by hand,

things you won’t find anywhere else.It’s such a colorful area to wanderthrough as well,” said Ocean BeachMainStreet Association executivedirector Denny Knox.

Among the highlights this yearare local San Diego musician Chris-tian Schinelli, who will showcase his'60s and '70s hand screen-printedart, Brellas n Fans, featuring hand-painted umbrellas, fans and scrolls,and Surf Screen organics, whichmakes natural sun screen and lipbalm products.

But the winner in the mostunique contest surely has to be Liv-ing Air Ware, which offers a range ofearrings, magnets and ornaments“adorned with living, breathingTillandsia (“air plants”).

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Although there is plenty to see anddo at the street fair, the biggest attractionis the music. Attendees will find a widevariety of musical styles scattered acrossthe event's five stages.

Booked by Ted Wigler, who handlesthe same duties at Winston’s and the710 Beach Club, and Michael Head, ofHead Trap Recording Studios, the fairwill feature music from more than threedozen performers.

Wigler notes that picking the rightartists and staying within budget can bedifficult.

“I have people hit me up all year, localand national, that would love to play thisevent,” Wigler said. “But unfortunately,the budget that we are constrained toonly allows us to pick from the local pool.Dealing with these artists is a bit likeherding cats, though we have beendoing it for so long we've become accus-tomed to it and speak their language,”he said.

“This year's theme to the event is 'It'sAll About the Music,' Head points out.“With that in mind, I tried to find semi-nal SD beach bands. Not surf music perse, but bands that have played, lived andworked within the beach areas.”

Yes, it helps for an artist to have a localzip code. “We definitely try to find asmany OB bands that fit within the stageand event themes as possible,” Headsaid. “Artists like Kris Wott, Soul Ablaze,Alfred Howard of Rebecca Jade and theCold Fact, as well as Jefferson Jay, all fit

this description.” The stages mix a variety of artists

with a bit of a theme to them: The ArtistAlley stage features a heavy blues influ-ence and roots influence. The bill will betopped by The Shifty Eyed Dogs (6 p.m.),with highlights set to include sociallyconscious rockers Rhythm and theMethod (noon) and gypsy-inspired quin-tet Quel Bordel.

The Wonderland stage includessinger-songwriters and acoustic acts,with featured sets from The Payback,featuring John Miller (1 p.m.), andyoung rockers The Santana Brothers (5p.m.).

The Ragalan Stage features Ameri-cana and alternative rock, including aset from rock group RDG, featuringdrum legend Bill Ray (noon) and Irishinspired quartet The Fooks (6 p.m.)among the best bets. Meanwhile, theIndie Yoga 92107 OB stage has a focuson Ocean Beach artists, including suchfavorites as Chuck Schiele-led indie rockcombo Bad Science Fiction (4:30 p.m.)and Super Unloader (6 p.m.)

The main stage is possibly the mostdiverse, set to include music from plat-inum-selling reggae artists Big Moun-tain (7 p.m.), rockers Neighbors to theNorth (1:20 p.m.) and Americana-basedsextet The Country Rockin’ Rebels(12:10 p.m.).

Wigler's favorite thing about the streetfair is a continued sense of community.

“It’s seeing people who don't live inOcean Beach anymore come back yearafter year just for this event. It always

seems like a reunion for me,” he said. Head agrees. “I love just seeing the

people coming together for an amazingevent and cause: the OB fireworks. That'sthe main reason we do this. And whenthose fireworks go off on July Fourth andeveryone is out on the beach with theirfamilies, the kids are running and laugh-ing. It's like, yep: worth it again.”

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inspired groups performing in San Diegovenues, and leading the movement isRebecca Jade, who performs on the92107 stage at noon.

Blessed with an incendiary voice thatcan go from zero to 60 in a few notes,Jade fronts a terrific funk-soul combo,

the Cold Fact, which includes the likes ofkeyboardist Tim Felten and drummerJake Najor, with a sound and energy nottoo far off from the likes of Chaka Khanor Patti Labelle.

Jade says she enjoys the street fairvibe, “especially being here in San Diego.I love that we can perform in beautiful

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The Main Stage at the foot of Newport Avenue will be the site of some of the most diverse music at the Ocean Beach Street Fair and willfeature artists like Big Mountain, Neighbors to the North and The Country Rockin’ Rebels. Photo by Jim Grant

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was the closest thing in SanDiego to [the] '60s and '70s.Being a teenager of the '80s, Ireally resented how much thingschanged in our country in a mat-ter of a few short years. OceanBeach was the only way toescape the Reagan revolutionthat dominated my adolescence.”

Ocean Beach also played amajor role in McWhinney'smusical beginnings. “It was alsowhere the reggae scene was pret-ty much based. My good friend

Bill Winston opened up Win-ston’s Beach Club right in timefor one of the first bands, Shiloh,to take the stage. We really honedour skills in the club.”

That said, McWhinney givesthe edge to outdoor gigs when itcomes to performing.

“It really depends on the gig,”he said. “Great clubs are very funto play. But being in front of largecrowds is also an exhilaratingexperience.

“In both cases, it’s possible tohave a bad sound system, whichreally is about the only thing thatcan make a gig unbearable.We've even played in a typhoononce in Japan – and it was ablast!”

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Mural paintersFestivalgoers paint a mural during last year’s OB Street Fair. Photo by Jim Grant

The 36th annual Ocean Beach StreetFair and Chili Cook-Off is Saturday, June27, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Route 35bus will detour from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.in both directions due to the fair.

The bus' last stop before its westbounddetour will be at Cable Street and SaratogaAvenue; its next available eastbound stopwill be at Cable Street and NarragansettAvenue. Its last stop before its eastbounddetour will be at Cable Street and Narra-gansett Avenue; its next available west-bound stop will be at Cable Street and CapeMay Avenue.

Bus routes detourdue to OB festival



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weather most of the time and be part ofthe festivities. The view from the stagegives a different perspective. There'ssomething about seeing people enjoy-ing themselves. It's a very uniting expe-rience, and for some reason, being out-side gives me more of a sense ofcommunity.”

A Tribute to Chelsea FlorThe year's most touching perfor-

mance will be the tribute to the latesinger-songwriter Chelsea Flor, a regu-lar performer at the street fair and localvenues.

Organized by close friend Sheri Stoltz-

fus, the one-hour slot, beginning at 11a.m. on the Wonderland Stage, will takethe place of Flor’s annual set, withlocals performing a mix of Flor’s origi-nals and some of her favorite coversongs.

Flor died of breast cancer last Decem-ber.

Artists scheduled to take part includeBrenda Panneton, Sweet Joyce Ann,Crystal Pollard and Marian Yamauchi.

“She had been holding the same timeslot at the Street Fair for several years,”Stoltzfus explained. “[The artists] willbe helping me share her original musicand some of the other music that sheloved.”

Considering Flor’s love for the area,this is truly a fitting tribute.

The Shifty-Eyed DogsOne of the town's best blues-inspired

bands, the Shifty-Eyed Dogs, performsat 6 p.m. on the Artists Alley Stage.

“Outdoor gigs are awesome... as longas there's shade,” jokes frontman andguitarist Scott Mathiasen. “There’snothing like playing under sunshine

and blue skies.” The band will be performing tracks

from their upcoming self-titled album,due out July 9, as well as a few choicecovers.

“We are doing a mix,” Mathiasensaid. “We’ve got songs by Bo Diddley,Howlin' Wolf and Jimi Hendrix. What

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It would be impossible to put onan event like the street fair withoutvolunteers. Responsible for every-thing from picking up litter to set-ting up signage, volunteers alsowork in the organizational end,including Michael Head, musicianand owner of Head Trapp MusicStudios.

For the past seven years, Head,along with Ted Wigler, has beeninvolved in all aspects of bookingthe stages and then keeping thingsrunning smoothly on the day.

“It’s seven years,” he said, “butbefore that, I was an unofficialassistant, running various stages,some sound and whatever neededgetting done for the music part ofthe event. Then five years ago, Ibegan arranging stage and sound aswell, buying the talent and arrang-ing stage managers/volunteers forthe entire event.”

As if that weren’t enough, Headalso books the music at the weeklyOB Farmers Market.

His reasoning for wanting to beinvolved in the Street Fair is suc-cinct.

“I always thought it was a coolevent, and I loved being part of themusic and bringing it to OB. There'sno more appreciative of a crowd,”he said.

He encourages others to volun-teer.

“Actually, it's more like oncesomeone is involved, they ask me ifthey can help out again,” he said. “Ieven have my son and wife managea stage, and they have every yearsince I've been the talent buyer. It'salways a family affair in OB.”

With more than a decade ofinvolvement in the street fair, Headcan still see the magic of the event.

“Even though it's been going onfor 36 years, it's still special andamazing that it takes place,” hesaid. “It’s a typical street scene, andthen when everything is in placeand the first few patrons start walk-ing through, the music starts upand the day transitions, it becomesthe OB Street Fair. I love seeing theday unfold, from the wee hours ofstage set-up to the vendors rollingin and the busybody hustle and bus-tle of all the volunteers – [it's] stillsort of surreal to me.”


Michael Head

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

The man behind themusic: Michael Head



MARKLAND www.reverbnation.com/marklandMarkland is an original Blues/Funk/Rock band from Ocean Beach, CA.The band blends several genres into an energetic and almost aggressivestyle that gets any crowd moving. Justin Markland brings the funk bass withthe likes of Flea and Les Claypool. Tunker blasts the harmonica reminiscentof Magic Mike and John Mayall. Randy Jones brings the heat with his poppybackbeat influenced by drummers like Don Brewer from Grand Funk andMike Portnoy from Dream Theater. Last but not least Aaron Marklandwrites, plays, and sings with the rythm of Jack Johnson coupled with theattitude of Jack White. Together these personalities create a performanceexperience you don't want to miss.

COUNTRY ROCKIN REBELS www.countryrockinrebels.comCountry Rockin’ Rebels - Up from a dusty California horizon, come theCountry Rockin' Rebels. The Rebels mix old school lyrical charm with hotguitars and a solid rhythm. They are a live musical journey that tearsthrough the history of country, blues and rock ‘n roll mixing classic coverswith solid, endearing original material. They are indeed as their mottostates: “Too rock for country and too country for rock.”

NEIGHBORS TO THE NORTH www.nttn.muNeighbors to the North is the newest project from a trio of veteran San Diegomusicians. Harnessing their wide-ranging and eclectic influences into afocused rock n roll whirlwind, their music incorporates elements of alter-native, indie and blues. Bringing a fierce energy to the stage, Neighbors tothe North is best experienced live.

ATLANTIS RIZING www.atlantisrizing.comAuthentic Hip Hop... from nothing comes something... the seeds of themanifest We are a team of Millions... we are the next...we are truth andunderstanding we are patient and poised for engagement. We are you. Weare now...

GROOVESESSION www.groovesessionmusic.comGROOVESESSION is a power rock trio best known for definitive song writ-ing and explosive live performances. Their sound is steeped in old school funkand irresistible soul, while bridging the ideals of classic and cutting-edgejam-rock. The positive energy of this barefoot band is infectious as they playeach show like it could be their last.

Brothers Gow www.brothersgow.comBorrowing from a massive cache of influences, Brothers Gow, based in SanDiego, CA, by way of Flagstaff, AZ, is a funk-rock-improv quintet that relieson thoughtful lyrics, deep grooves and improvisational tact to keep eachshow sounding fresh and unique. The band’s energetic stage presence com-bined with powerful vocal harmonies, complex arrangements, ripping gui-tar solos and the band’s awe-inspiring lighting makes each show memorable.

Big Mountain www.bigmountainband.com

Lead singer Quino has one of the most recognized voices in Reggae music.As the aforementioned new albums see radio stations playing more Big-Mountain, and with the music fans wanting to see more of BigMountain,expect that BigMountain will be touring for years to come.

KRIS WOTT www.facebook.com/people/Kris-Wott/39117205Kris Wott is a Singer/Song Writer that will be playing his 4th performancein 5 years at the OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off. Since moving to OceanBeach in 2010, he has been a part of multiple music projects including;“Joint Custody” and “The Money Men”. This year he will be performing hisoriginal tracks solo that he composed right here in Ocean Beach.

SOUL ABLAZE www.facebook.com/soulablazemusicPerhaps best known for his work with the group Soul Ablaze, guitaristVerdell Smith is a formidable force even in solo mode. Appearing at theKona Kai Resort on April 17, Smith is blessed with a deep soulful voice, hiseasy going guitar style, which takes in elements of everything from Hendrixto Marley to Prince, wonderfully suited to the Kona Kai’s waterfront loca-tion.

Rebecca Jade & The Cold Fact www.facebook.com/RebeccaJadeAndTheColdFact"It’s highly likely that every member of Rebecca Jade & the Cold Fact wouldbristle at the thought of being labeled a "supergroup" -- but it’s fitting. Notbecause they perform in locally successful bands like In Motion Collective,the Heavy Guilt and the Styletones, but because this soul rock project show-cases only the best parts of what they can do individually and combinesthem collectively under one musical roof.

JEFFERSON JAY BAND www.jeffersonjay.comJefferson Jay’s music stands alongside the sounds of the 60s and 70s withits positive message of hope and love. A fabulous eclectic band backs theirflamboyant frontman, well-known in Ocean Beach for his Open Mic, heldWednesdays at Winston’s, from 6-9PM. Peace and love.

THE STOLEN HUBCAPS www.facebook.com/thestolenhubcapsThe Stolen Hubcaps is a rock and blues band based in San Diego, California.It features: Miles Head on vocals/guitar, Brent Jensen on drums and JosephHoang on bass.

BAD SCIENCE FICTION www.facebook.com/BadScienceFictionOriginally hailing from Ocean Beach, California, BSF is a bi-coastal rockensemble featuring gritty, arena style rock. They have a high energy perfor-mance, biting but uplifting lyrics and a good-time west coast vibe.

SUPERUNLOADER www.facebook.com/superunloaderSUPERUNLOADER is an original rock trio from San Diego. Jimmy Lewisleads the band with an astounding singing range and guitar skills and isbacked up by Chris McGreal on bass and Chad Farran on drums, who are

known as one of the tightest, hardest-hitting rhythm sections in musician-s’ circles. The band has a soulful classic rock side that has drawn compar-isons to Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and Free as well as a modern progressiveedge in the vein of The Mars Volta, Primus, Audioslave and The WhiteStripes.

TRAVIS OLIVER Playing traditional music including Bluegrass, Folk, Old Country and Rock-abilly accompanied by the rhythmic patterns of the Guiro.

THE HOMESICK HITCHERS www.homesickhitchers.com The Homesick Hitchers is an all acoustic group from San Diego that playsa mix of traditional-sounding bluegrass songs with tinges of jam, jazz,funk, folk, old-time and rock.

RHYTHM & the METHOD www.facebook.com/RatMmusic Rhythm and the Method blends rock, blues, indie and soul to make a unique,irresistible sound. Front-woman/multi-instrumentalist Rhythm is joinedby brother & father on guitars & an all-female rhythm section. Together theygive heart-felt performances w/ an undeniable connection that will moveyou. Covers & originals.

BI-POLAR EXPRESS facebook.com/pages/Bi-polar-Express/231998320311235 Steve Douglas organized the initial group as the drummer. David Jett playssolid bass and is the lead vocalist with Joe Torres on lead guitar. Eli Medellinhas been brought in as 2nd lead vocalist with his powerful voice and alsoplays rhythm guitar.

ASS POCKET WHISKEY FELLAS www.asspocketwhiskeyfellas.comAss pocket Whiskey Fellas are an original nine piece acoustic band of south-ern California hooligans, influenced by Irish traditional music, Americanbluegrass roots and Rock N’Roll. Consisting of vocals, guitars, upright bass,mandolin, banjo, fiddle, accordion, tin whistle, harmonica and 2 of cajonplayers, it’s a rocked up mix of fun folksy American drinkin' songs.

QUEL BORDEL www.quel-bordel.comQUEL BORDEL! was founded in San Diego in 2013 when a Ukrainian gypsynamed Jakovich Skolnick met renowned classical violinist Regina Brown ona French Caribbean cruise line. Adding two Filipino brothers Aaron andAllen after meeting on a sordid fishing trip, the band came to America andenlisted drummer Nick Sitar to form an insanely energetic gypsy band of theworld.

THE SHIFTY EYED DOGS www.facebook.com/pages/The-Shifty-Eyed-Dogs/185149858180679?ref=hlThe Shifty-Eyed Dogs are a blues and early rock trio, a throwback to the dayswhen Sun and Chess Records ruled the radio. These three time SDMA nom-inees have earned their reputation as a rollicking, raucous and combustiblestage act from their acclaimed live performances all over San Diego.

2015 MUSIC LINE-UP (see back cover for schedule and stage locations)

ent types of instruments that people can see,touch and play to get acquainted with, includingdrums and percussion, a half-dozen guitars bothelectric and acoustic, a couple basses, a piano,an autoharp, accordion, mini-sitar and a fewother instruments.” Langford hopes the free mini-lesson will inspire some to investigate music fur-ther.

“We want them to have a lot of fun and hopethat a spark will ignite inside them that givesthem the desire to explore music from that timeon, throughout their life.” Keeping things freshfor the audience, songs such as “Folsom PrisonBlues,” “Wild Thing” and “Horse With No Name”will be rotated every 20 minutes, with “students”backed by a group made up of Rock and Roll SanDiego’s instructors.

Rock and Roll San Diego will also be handingout lots of swag to those who participate andhave additional raffles, as well as a card for freeadditional lessons.

Among the street fair’s annual highlights arethe Chili Cook-Off and five stages of music as well

as the increasingly popular Artists Alley section.Other events sure to draw crowds to the beer gar-den stage include a bikini contest, a Bloody Marycontest between local bars and restaurants and

the second annual Hodad's Burger Eating Con-test, an event that promises to be extra-memo-rable in the wake of the passing of owner MikeHardin earlier this year. The name of the winner

will be placed on a commemorative license plateand hung in a place of honor at the famed restau-rant.

After all these years, Knox is still thrilled to seethe crowds on the day of the event.

“We start at 3 a.m., and it’s all cleared out by11 p.m.,” she said. “So it’s a big day. But it’s sucha joy to see people streaming into the area and tosee the community come out and support thingslike our mural. That never gets old.”

Anyone hoping to avoid traffic on event daywill want to take advantage of the four free trol-leys running continuously every half hourthroughout the day, from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.Eventgoers can park their cars at two outer park-ing lots (Robb Field and The Sunrunner lot atPacific Coast Highway and SeaWorld Drive) andshuttle directly to the street fair. The dropoff isright at Artists Alley. Meanwhile, those headingto the street fair on their bicycles will find a valetservice in front of Winston’s on Bacon Streetcourtesy of Clif Bar and the San Diego CountyBicycle Coalition.



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Last year’s inaugural bikini contest was popular at theOcean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off.

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