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Portrait of Aja, a woman with blue braided hair styled in an updo, wearing long pink beaded earrings and a gold necklace, with floral tattoos on her chest, gazing thoughtfully to the side against a deep teal background.
American Routes aja monet | the color of rain

“The writer and community organizer offers up a fluid mix of jazz and poetry that evokes the spirit of 1990s ...

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Jul 30 Thu
Four men stand together on a concert stage, smiling and holding up peace signs toward a large, enthusiastic audience visible in the background. From left to right: a man in a gray UCSD t-shirt with a large medallion necklace; a man dressed in an all-white outfit with a white panama hat and sunglasses; a bald man in a purple polo shirt and cream-colored pants; and a younger man in a dark button-up shirt and black pants. The stage is bathed in warm red and pink lighting, with microphone stands, monitor speakers, and a tech table visible nearby.
Nostalgia The Cream of Clapton Band

The Best of 24 Nights & Unplugged Returning to ArtPower for a third appearance, The Cream of Clapton Band brings ...

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Aug 01 Sat
A side-by-side portrait of two musicians: a man in a bold yellow patterned shirt adjusting oversized round sunglasses, and a woman in a cowboy hat laughing on a smoke-filled stage.
Pop/Indie/Soul Helado Negro & Reyna Tropical

Helado Tropical Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical—the musical projects of Roberto Carlos Lange and Fabi Reyna—come together for their first ...

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Aug 12 Wed
A vintage-style header image featuring an arrangement of paper and origami roses with decorative gold and teal scrollwork on a black background, alongside a black-and-white era photo of a man in a dark jacket singing passionately while playing an acoustic guitar.
Nostalgia Ritchie Forever

An Ode to an American Dreamer Ritchie Forever: An Ode to an American Dreamer reimagines the music and legacy of ...

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Sep 02 Wed
Robert Neary smiles while playing acoustic guitar on stage during So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience, wearing a sparkling black and gold jacket under dramatic stage lighting
Nostalgia So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary

So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary celebrates the music of one of America's most beloved singer-songwriters. Backed ...

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Sep 11 Fri
Musician José González sits in a contemplative pose with curly dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark navy button-up shirt. He is dramatically lit against a warm brown textured backdrop, with the left side of the image fading into deep olive-green shadow. His gaze is directed slightly downward and to the side.
Indie-Pop José González | Against The Dying Of The Light Tour

José González returns to San Diego with music from his new album, Against The Dying Of The Light. Known for ...

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Sep 19 Sat
A man dressed in a shimmering red traditional West African boubou stands outdoors holding a sunburst red electric guitar. He looks directly at the camera with a composed expression. B
Global Music Vieux Farka Touré

Opener: Gitkin Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré has earned international acclaim for his electrifying stage presence and singular blend of ...

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Sep 24 Thu
Drummer Salin smiles broadly while leaning over a glittering gold drum kit, surrounded by cymbals. She wears a sequined green top, ornate chandelier earrings with red stones, gold rings, and gold hair accessories in her upswept hair. The warm-toned studio portrait is shot from a low angle.
Jazz Salin

Drummer, producer, and composer Salin describes her music as “Afro Isan Soul,” a style inspired by the folk traditions of ...

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Oct 06 Tue
Punch Brothers band photo: five members stand along a red brick wall in warm golden-hour light, dressed in vintage-inspired earth-tone outfits including leather jackets, trench coats, and silk scarves, gazing in different directions with a moody, cinematic atmosphere.
American Routes Punch Brothers

Unsung North American Expedition For nearly two decades, Grammy-winning Punch Brothers have helped pioneer modern string music. Led by mandolinist ...

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Oct 09 Fri
The Escher String Quartet poses with their string instruments in front of a wall displaying violins and violas, wearing formal suits in a bright rehearsal or studio space.
Chamber Music Escher String Quartet

Recognized as one of the leading chamber ensembles of its generation, the Escher String Quartet returns to our stage this ...

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Oct 15 Thu
Eight people (from Thee Sinseers) pose confidently in a driveway between two classic late-1940s to early-1950s cream-colored American cars with whitewall tires. The group wears vintage-inspired clothing evocative of 1950s Chicano and rockabilly style — bowling shirts, pleated trousers, and a floral sundress. A woman in a turquoise printed dress stands at the far left; a broad-shouldered man in a two-tone bowling shirt and dark sunglasses anchors the center foreground; another man in a light blue shirt stands to the right. Several more members are visible in the background, including one crouching on a front step.
Pop/Indie/Soul Thee Sinseers | Love Stories

With support from The Charities Thee Sinseers draw from the rich traditions of soul and R&B, pairing timeless melodies with ...

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Oct 21 Wed
The four members of La Santa Cecilia pose together against a vibrant blue backdrop, wearing colorful outfits and expressive smiles that reflect the band's energetic and eclectic style.
Global Music La Santa Cecilia | Los Años

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with La Santa Cecilia, the Grammy Award-winning band returning to the ArtPower for the fourth ...

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Oct 23 Fri
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