San Francisco has a much more vibrant jazz scene than San Diego, so I'd go there if you're going for the music. But, Dizzy's in San Diego always has a good band playing. The Loft at UCSD features a lot of different artists, but I've seen a bunch of great jazz artists there, my favourite was Tim Berne but Mark Dresser plays there often since he's a professor there and he's pretty awesome. The one that I frequent most often that usually has a good band is Northern Spirits in San Marcos, North County San Diego. That's just because it's convenient for me, I would go to Dizzy's more often if I lived closer to it.

If you're ever in town hmu and we'll go to Northern Spirits.

Also, some Nathan Hubbard I mentioned earlier:


Vinny Golia is a badass here, but I don't think he's local.

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Wassup, guys.
I only just set up here, so be gentle, but I was wondering about a few things.
I'm from Ireland, place called Cork, and the scene here is the most laughably depressing thing imaginable, and it really bums me out ( so much I made a blog to try fix it )
So I really need to know about other places. Is America as good as it's hyped? Or anything. I just need to know. It's so dead here, restore my faith (or share my pain). :(

America is America a BIG ASS Country

u could prob stick like 5 Irelands in the State of texas Alone / thread

Wiser words have never been spoken.

Holy land here... Weird mix of Electronic/ Dub music infused with Rock.
Just search "Tatran " And you'll get my point.

A little bit of Jazz, A little bit of Reggae, nothing too impressive.. No one is really authentic on stage which bums me out

America is a big ass place but every city has its own unique music scene so don't hate.

The music scene in Chicago is one of the best in the world. *shrug* What the fuck else can I say other than stay away, it's also the murder capitol of... well shit, I don't know... the midwest?

...and yes we have big asses.

and tornado's.

I live in Seattle. Definitely a great music scene here.

We all know you secretly get down with the Chicago trap scene, your love for Chief Keef and Fredo Santana is clear.

I was gonna name my daughter Plank PlanktonsOdyssey DOT COM McGillicutty, but it wouldn't fit on the birth certificate.