#localbands

There are several bands that are on the rise in San Diego. So many are coming from the SDSU community because there has been a recent increase in house shows around the campus. The culture is switching from frat parties with DJs to outdoor backyard concerts with live bands. Of course, the classic frat parties are still very much alive and well at State.

Some of this culture is due to the club Aztec Music Group. Starting last year, the club started having backyard shows with all student bands. Their first show debuting in December of 2021 featured 5 student bands and artists. There was a full stage along with lights. Each year the shows have gotten bigger with more production value. The artists who perform have had several opportunities that have come from these shows.

One artist that has really started to take off is Hannah Geller. Geller is a psychedelic rock artist who is also a San Diego State student. She has been performing at several shows in San Diego. She is a common performer at different SDSU shows, whether that is at a house party or official university events. In addition to her SDSU involvement, she has also been playing at local venues like Soda Bar in North park. Hannah Geller is only getting bigger as her rockin' music is being heard all around San Diego.

Another band that has risen in local success from SDSU is Supercool!. Supercool! is an eleven piece pop/funk band that brings a unique sound to the world of San Diego music. They have a five piece horn section which brings a lively sound to everything they do. Their first performance was on the Aztec Music Stage. Since then they have only been growing. Their first single "Therapy" was released on all streaming platforms in December of 2022. They've played several shows at The Holding Company, but most recently, they played at Cal Coast Amphitheater as an opener for T-Pain for the Greenfest Concert. They continue to grow and become more well known in San Diego as their talent is heard in all parts of the city.

LOCAL BANDS THAT MIGHT BE YOU HAVEN'T HEARD BEFORE

Hi again pixies!!

In today's tumblr post, I'm gonna share several local bands in 60s that might be you haven't heard about it. Most of these bands maybe playing Garage Rock as their bands music genre or they were a cover band.

According to Wikipedia, Garage Rock is a raw and energetic style of rock and roll that flourished in the mid-1960s, most notably in the United States and Canada, and has experienced a series of subsequent revivals.

Its name derives from the perception that groups were often made up of young amateurs who rehearsed in the family garage, although many were professional.

The style is characterized by basic chord structures played on electric guitars and other instruments, sometimes distorted through a fuzzbox, as well as often unsophisticated and occasionally aggressive lyrics and delivery.

Now, you do have a clue about this music genre, right? Now I'll show you these 60s local bands.

1. The Tradewinds

Tradewinds at a teen party, October 1966.

The Tradewinds was primarily a junior high group that began playing through Northern Ohio at more teen parties and high schools such as Wooster, Northwestern and Triway.

Tradewinds, April 1966 at YMCA Battle of the Band.

Tradewinds members we know so far are; Jim Waggoner (bass), Tim Taylor (rhythm guitar, vocals), Dave Andreas (drums), John Rhode (lead guitar).

2. The T-Birds

T-Birds, basement party, May 1966.

In the following year in seventh grade, Dave Andreas played the drums, Tim Taylor played rhythm guitar and sang vocals, and James Fox backed up as Rhode played lead guitar in a cover band called THE T-BIRDS.

T-Birds, basement party, April 1965.

The T-Birds members we know so fare are; L-R Tim Taylor (singing), Dave Andreas (drums), Jim Fox (guitar), John Rhode (lead guitar).

Hey! What do you think about this post? Are you still curious about the other bands? Well, I'll make other post about local bands from 60s.

If you want to read about them more, you can check this cool website!

See ya on my next post, Pixies!!

NOTE:

I might be wrong about what kind of music these bands play with. So, you can correct me about this and I'll re-edit it. 60s is the year when Garage Rock is really popular, you can check it on youtube. There is a playlist of 60s garage songs, they're cool!

I made this post to let you know that maybe in your neighbourhood there is a local band who only locals know.

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