What’s in a name? The Tourmaliners lift spirits through surf music, but needed a little push to get there
The Tourmaliners perform Friday at Tiki Oasis. (Photo by John Gianini) Deven Berryhill, founder and guitarist of Pacific Beach-based surf rock band The Tourmaliners, can probably thank a photographer and the owner of a Linda Vista bar not only for his group’s name but perhaps even for launching its
Strawberry Alarm Clock, ‘90s West Coast hip hop, Chicano roots rock: 9 events to plan your August around
The dog days of August are heavy with heat and nostalgia. Here’s a roundup of some the vintage acts making a comeback around San Diego this month, along with some newer bands to keep things fresh. Strawberry Alarm Clock Tiki Oasis 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the tiki festival. The five-night
Old Mission Dam: The 200-year-old engineering marvel hidden in Mission Gorge
Old Mission Dam – aerial Tramway. Date unknown. (Photo and caption info courtesy of the San Diego History Center) Located in the rugged landscape of Mission Trails Regional Park is a stone structure that quietly tells one of San Diego’s earliest stories. More than 200 years ago, an ambitious enginee
Categories
Recent Posts
