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Usually when the words “condemned house” and “concert” are in a sentence together, one might assume a group of young punks had found the perfect venue for their DIY show. That is certainly not the case in this situation.
The Sines’ frontman Dave Castaneda received news of his rental home’s status as “red-tagged” at the end of January, as his band was recording its debut album in the makeshift studio in his garage.
Castaneda quickly set up a show at Soda Bar to help himself get back on his feet. Other local bands are joining forces with them and 91X, San Diego’s Alt Rock radio station, has taken on the promotion. Our contributor Steve Anderson highlights how the the San Diego music scene came together to help one of its own.
The show is this Thursday, Feb. 19, at Soda Bar.
“I got a serious amount of steam to blow off so it’s gonna be high energy,” Castaneda said.
And in case you didn’t realize, today marks a particularly packed convergence of events.
It’s Fat Tuesday, the beginning of Ramadan and the Lunar New Year. So, whether you are gearing up for a time of abstinence by stuffing your face with Paczkis, preparing to begin a month of fasting, or are eagerly awaiting a red envelope — I hope it’s a good day, however you may be celebrating.
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Today’s top story
The Sines’ record release show at Soda Bar Thursday doubles as benefit after frontman’s house condemned
By Steve Anderson • Special to Times of San Diego
The Sines’ frontman’s house got condemned. The band’s Soda Bar show with Wild Wild Wets and Sunbendr aims to get him back on his feet.
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Today’s opinion column
Opinion: You can’t be pro-housing and ignore the people who provide it
If San Diego wants to be truly pro-housing, it needs to stop treating landlords as the problem and start recognizing them as partners.
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