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Hey party people, it's my birthday week and I'm gonna need some help celebrating this beautiful life.  You coming? xo Cathryn

Tuesday 5/21 - LBLG at HOB every Tues on the Voodoo Stage, FREE and all ages until 10pm. 7:00 Cast No Shadows 7:30 Torrey Mercer 8:00 Open for Business 9:00 Jeff Diamond/Joe Piro 10:00 SweetTooth

Friday thru Sunday - Music on the Mountain in Big Bear, Ca. Ten San Diego musical outfits head up to Diamond Lil's Saloon in Big Bear to play 3 full days of non stop music by the lake.  No cover, all ages and dog friendly, rent a room at The Vintage Resort, just steps away and only 6 rooms left!  Get all the info here, see you there!

 

Music News 5 19 13

Mocking Bird is our featured Lloyd Pest Control artist of the week this week, catch them live in Big Bear for Listen Local's Music on the Mountain, read an interview with them now.

6 rooms remain at The Vintage Resort which is steps away from Diamond Lil's and the non stop music all Memorial Day weekend long in Big Bear. Check out the lineup then book your room to join the fun.

This Thursday The Homegrown Hour is taping our first episode of LIVE DIVE DRIVE, a video/podcast series featuring San Diego's live music venues and the people who make them so cool.  We're fortunate enough to have Limo Kings getting us around safely and all of our riders (sorry gang, this trip is full) will be filming for a video to be released sometime in June. Join us at any of the venues listed on the poster between 6 and 9 this Thursday to be in the video!

Chick Camp is now accepting reservations for Sept's camping at Rock Canyon Vineyards winery in Alpine, CA. You don't want to miss it!

The next big All Access Fest is happening on June 29th at The House of Blues, crazy amount of talent and rock will be happening. Two stages, 14 bands, craft beer and more... tickets are FREE from me or any of the bands so get yours asap and make plans to be part of this epic evening of local music's best.

You have a little under a month to write a song to the title FLOWER GIRL or FIGHT BACK to get in on The Game at The Go Lounge on June 2nd  $3 cover for all, get your name in the hat at 2pm to play your song.  Great for beginning songwriters or folks wanting to exercise their skills.

I'm MCing this year's infamous 4th of July Parade in Crest, Ca and the nice folks up here said to extend an invitation to some musical friends who might want to donate their time to march in the parade. It's not just limited to musicians, either... if you've EVER wanted to be in a parade, give me a shout and we'll talk.

The Green Room is getting close to take off...

 

Lloyd Pest Control Artist of the Week 5 19 13 Mocking Bird

What was the first album you bought with your own money?  Diego knew right away: Led Zeppelin II, I think mine was  Billy Idol(1982) on a cassette tape- loved Dancing with Myself!

 

What comes first – music or lyrics? Then what happens?  We usually have a tidbit of music( a guitar riff or start to a melody)  then we find words that fit there. Once that happens we come up with the "story" and how the words should flow so that we can continue with the music. Then we'll just start playing what we have over and over and see if it can lead to more. Some songs have to be put aside and come back to, others just grow practically over night-we love those inspired times! 

 

What’s the one thing that listeners would never guess about you?  Our first Paying musical endeavor was a commercial jingle for a local San Diego termite company! We had a voice banter with the announcer(Diego) and the housewife (Me) then sang the jingle at the end-it ran for a few years on AM radio.

 

If your fans had to write a sentence or two to describe your music, what would they write?  Yikes-I'll just give a real quote from a fan: "There is room in the musical world today for a clean, well-written song, authentically and beautifully performed, recorded with a craftsman’s touch, no tricks, nothing false or manufactured." - Ken Lehnig SanDiegoAcoustic.com

Learn more about Mocking Bird here.

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Super shows this week and LBLG ALL ACCESS TICKETS ARE HERE. Come and get 'em!  xo Cathryn

Sunday 5/12 - Happy Mother's Day to Carole Beeks and all of you amazing moms everywhere.  Enjoy your day!

Tuesday 5/14 - LBLG at House of Blues every Tuesday on the Voodoo Stage, no cover and all ages until 10pm. This week'slineup is funking SOULtastic, don't miss the show. 7:00 Jonny Tarr 8:00 Lyrical Groove 9:00 Mimi Zulu 10:00 Soul Ablaze

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday 5/16 - Homegrown Thursdays at The Go Lounge 7:00 Eddie Lenhart 7:30 Brad Perry 8:00 The Jamacha Project 9:00 Astra Kelly Parlor Songs 10:00 Cult Vegas NO COVER, good times

Music News 5 12 13

Lloyd Pest Control makes it possible for us to feature an artist each week and this week it's ASTRA KELLY! Don't miss her show at The Go Lounge this Thursday and read her interview now.

Make your mom breakfast this morning!  Here's a little video of my mom making her famous Farmer's Casserole.

Memorial Day Weekend in Big Bear?  Let's do this!

The Game happens on June 2nd, write a song to the title FLOWER GIRL or FIGHT BACK.  Show up at The Go Lounge to play it acoustically with others.  All the info is here, see you there!

Wine and Song is SOLD OUT but you can get on "stand by" by emailing me here.

 

 

Chick Camp is in September and is filling up fast ladies, don't delay!

 

 

The next big All Access Fest is happening on June 29th at The House of Blues, crazy amount of talent and rock will be happening. Two stages, 14 bands, craft beer and more... tickets are FREE from me or any of the bands so get yours asap and make plans to be part of this epic evening of local music's best.

I'm MCing this year's infamous 4th of July Parade in Crest, Ca and the nice folks up here said to extend an invitation to some musical friends who might want to donate their time to march in the parade. It's not just limited to musicians, either... if you've EVER wanted to be in a parade, give me a shout and we'll talk.

 

 

 

Lloyd Pest Control Artist of the Week 5 12 13 ASTRA KELLY

1) What was the first album you bought with your own money?

When I was in kindergarten and making 50 cents a week washing dishes, I went to a neighbor's garage sale and bought a fisher price record player and two LP's. They were KISS and The Monkees. I think it was like $3...they probably gave me a deal since I was cute.

2) What comes first – music or lyrics? Then what happens?

When I first started writing, the inspiration was random and either or came first. Nowadays though, it's more about the song wanting to be a song and when it's time for it to be born, I sit down with a glass of wine and it just happens....lyrics and music come simultaneously.

3) What’s the one thing that listeners would never guess about you?

My age.....not telling. ;)

4)  If your fans had to write a sentence or two to describe your music, what would they write?

Hmmmm.....perhaps something like, "her lyrics get stuck in my head and her voice is full of power."

Listen to Astra's Shotgun Mama  Check out Astra Kelly and Parlor Songs this Thursday at The Go Lounge, 9pm.  Free.

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Join me at House of Blues and 98 Bottles this week for two amazing shows featuring some of San Diego's best.  xo Cathryn

Tuesday 5/7 - House of Blues is all ages until 10pm and FREE during Local Brews Local Grooves 7:00 Jacob Mckanry 7:30 Bianca Paras 8:00 Joe Flatt & Friends 9:00 Soul Pie 10:00 Unbranded

Friday 5/10 - Homegrown Showcase at 98 Bottles, no cover in the listening room, 21+.  Featuring 7:30 Marie Haddad 8:15 Simeon Flick 9:00 Trish Hosein 9:45 Saba 10:30 Bass Hamza  Seating is first come/served and doors open at 7pm.

 

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Our Lloyd Pest Control Artist of the Week is one of my favs.  Check out Simeon Flick's interview here, hear him tonight on The Homegrown Hour and see him live this Friday at 98 Bottles. 

Another stop animation video joins the 1/2 Fast Film library. This time I was inspired by The Lovebird's CELLAR DOOR from their newest CD. Dang! 624 views since Thursday, thanks for sharing this amazing song, everyone!  Check it out here.  For more stop animation, cooking videos and other fun, visit my other creations in the 1/2 Fast Film library.

The Vintage Resort in Big Bear is almost sold out for Music on the Mountain this Memorial Day.  It's my birthday and a bunch of other cool Geminis, join us for 3 days of live Americana by the lake.  Diamond 'Lils is a dog and kid friendly venue, get all the info here and we'll see you there!

You have a little under a month to write a song to the title FLOWER GIRL or FIGHT BACK to get in on The Game at The Go Lounge on June 2nd  $3 cover for all, get your name in the hat at 2pm to play your song.  Great for beginning songwriters or folks wanting to exercise their skills.

CHICK CAMP is happening on 9/20 and 9/21.  Limited to 50 awesome, creative women 21+, CHICK CAMP is two days of camping, hiking, swimming, jamming, painting, writing, relaxing and meeting cool new chicks at an amazing winery in Alpine, CA. We partner with Rock Canyon Vineyards to produce Wine and Song each year, we figured we'd gather all the girls for an event, too. $25 early bird special, includes 2 days of tent or car camping.  Get all the info and rsvp here, this fills up FAST!

Our dog day was awesome, thanks to all the folks who came out and to those who tried but couldn't find us (including 'Lil Miss Short Cakes mobile cupcakery). Nice meeting all the pups and seeing everyone getting along so well.