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In the absence of major music festivals – and San Diego has given it a go, from Street Scene to Wonderfront – there’s the upcoming Mustache Bash.
San Diego has many successful niche fests, focused on everything from country to zydeco, but a homegrown event has inadvertently muscled its way onto the scene. What started as an annual college house party has grown to take up four stages on Mission Bay.
There’s no doubt the Mustache Bash is thriving, thanks to the continued dedication of most of the former SDSU students who dreamed it up nearly 20 years ago. And it has stayed true to its ‘70s/disco roots, though the lineup has opened up a bit. Contributor Steve Anderson shares how a group of friends‘ college party became a “boutique festival” that now attracts thousands.
Speaking of Mission Bay, did you know it once was known as False Bay? And that post-WWII boom times helped make it the hub of activity it is today? Debbie Sklar explains.
And an important reminder as you read this – we sprang forward last night! You did in fact lose an hour of sleep. Feeling groggy? You’re not alone. Grab some coffee and let a Salk Institute researcher explain why “foggy thinking” can follow a time change.
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Today’s top story
The Mustache Bash was never meant to be a big music festival. It became one anyway
By Steve Anderson • Special to Times of San Diego
The Mustache Bash — a boutique disco and rave festival — has consistently grown since its first follicle of an idea, 18 years ago.
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