Images by Johnnie Crow and Sandy Beitler
Words by Sandy Beitler

As my first experience in San Diego, I got to be part of the inaugural Wonderfront Music + Arts Festival which took place November 22-24, 2019. Wonderfront was a 3-day Music and Arts festival along the beautiful downtown San Diego waterfront. This massive festival extended from the Broadway Port Pier all the way to Hilton Bayfront Park. Now, if you’re an out-of-towner like me, you had no idea how far that really was until you tried walking it from stage to stage to see bands. Lucky for me I was with someone who knew their way around, but we still had a hard time getting where we needed to be when we wanted to be there. There was a lot that we got to see but also a lot we had to miss with so many things being scheduled at the same time or being so far apart that you just had to choose something closer. The plus to that was, I got to see new bands that maybe I wouldn’t have otherwise.

Wonderfront had over 100 Artists and more than 10 stages for the 3 day event, with a myriad of genres to choose from. There was Jazz, Reggae, Rap, Hip Hop, Punk, Dance and even Comedy. Not only did the festival have a plethora of musical acts, it had silent discos, arts, crafts, skateboarding, local food fair, craft beverages, jet boat rides, sunset cruises, and yacht parties. There was so much going on that the fun didn’t have to end when the festival finished at night. They had offical after parties at local clubs and on ships. So if you weren’t done enjoying the scene you didn’t have to be.

Day 1 started late Friday afternoon, and featured performances by Aminé, Bad Suns, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, CNCO, Cofresi, Don Omar, Duckwrth, EarthGang, Earthless, Gioli & Assia, Lil Baby, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Miguel, Parquet Courts, Pepper, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Schizophonics, X Ambassadors, Ximena Sarinana, Banda Tierra Brava, Los Crecidos, and Seis en Linea.

Day 2 got things going before noon on Saturday, and included sets by Migos, Big Gigantic, J.I.D, Bob Moses, Bryce Vine, Common Kings, Flatbush Zombies, MGMT, Nicky Jam, Pennywise, Phantogram, Reykon, Slightly Stoopid, The Knocks, Thievery Corporation, TOkiMONSTA, Vince Staples, Zion y Lennox, Jhay Cortez, Alice Merton, Allie X, BoomBox, Z-Trip, Fakear, Goldfish, Grandson, The Vandals, Wild Belle, Andy Frasco and The U.N., Capyac, Chesca, Henry & the Invisibles, Jordan Hollywood, Marie Monti, Steve Fulton Music, The Routine, Wild Prxfits, Grandma, Jesse Baez, and Brewfish.

Day 3 was another all day affair capped off by Guitar Legends 3, a partnership with America Salutes You – an all star benefit concert to support Military, Veterans, First Responders and their families which was recorded for future broadcast. The show was led by Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), joined by George Thorogood, Nancy Wilson (Heart), Steve Lukather (Toto), Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers), Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke) and Kenny Aronoff and the LA All-Star Band. Other perfomers were Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Los Angeles Azules, 3LAU, Banda Los Sebastianes, Bas, Big Wild, Busta Rhymes, Grace Vanderwaal, Hippo Campus, Jonas Blue, Lil Dicky, Los Tucanes De Tijuana, Manchester Orchestra, Moon Taxi, Suicidal Tendencies, Tribal Seeds, Tyga, Walk The Moon, X, Khea, Broods, The English Beat, Japanese Breakfast, Z-Trip, Chrome Sparks, Diamante Electrico, Donna Missal, Exmag, Ghost Light, Victoria La Mala, Haddon Cord, SoDown, SunSquabi, Cydeways, Glades, Donavon Frankenreiter, Rob Machado & Friends.

Wonderfront and San Diego have an exciting and interesting festival here. San Diego makes the perfect back drop for this very diverse and spread out event and I look forward to seeing how they improve the event for 2020.

Wonderfront 2019 Day 1

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Wonderfront 2019 Day 2 by Sandy

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Wonderfront 2019 Day 2

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Wonderfront 2019 Day 3 by Sandy

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Wonderfront 2019 Day 3

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[Emily T. Nielsen & Tim Mcilrath (of Rise Against) with the original art piece that started Rock Vs. Cancer, and lead into Punk Rock & Paintbrushes]

[Lori Herbst, Chris Shary, Kevin Seconds (of 7 Seconds), Carla Harvey (of Butcher Babies), Paul Kobriger, Olya & Vira Ishchuk (The Mad Twins), Soma Snakeoil, Madison Stern, Hunter Burgan (of AFI), Emily T. Nielsen, Matt Skiba (of blink-182 and Alkaline Trio), Warren Fitzgerald (of The Vandals), Monique Powell (of Save Ferris), and Noodles (of The Offspring) at 2018 Punk Rock & Paintbrushes Holiday Art Show]

[Martin Gore (of Depeche Mode) and Emily Nielsen with Gore’s painting for Rock Vs Cancer 2015]

[Emily T. Nielsen and Soma Snakeoil at Warped Tour ART Exhibit, 2018]

[“The Art of Shoes” with Vans Footwear, Riot Fest 2019]

[Steve Caballero, Noodles (of The Offspring) and Matt Hensley (of Flogging Molly) at Punk Rock & Paintbrushes ART Show, 2017]

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There’s a new festival coming to San Diego that’s unlike anything this city has ever seen and unlike any other festival of its kind. Here are just a few reasons why Wonderfront Festival is different from the rest.

LINE-UP

Other Festivals: Talent buyers spend big bucks on a handful of headliners while leaving the rest of the lineup in the dust.

Wonderfront Festival: Our lineup is stacked from top to bottom with relevant, current artists–some established, some emerging, all badass.

SWITCHIN IT UP

Other Festivals: Focus on the same style of music.

Wonderfront Festival: We are switching things up and keeping things fresh with a multitude of genres including Hip Hop, EDM, Indie Rock, Latin, Reggae, and a bit of Punk to top things off.

IN & OUT PRIVILEGES

Other Festivals: You enter and you do not exit, ALL. DAY. LONG. Festival fatigue, anxiety and all sorts of side effects are not uncommon with the single-entrance model.

Wonderfront Festival: We give you the power to customize your experience with our festival re-entry policy. Hit up a local bar or restaurant in between sets, catch the ferry to Coronado Island, boat/SUP/kayak on the water, or take a nap at your hotel (which will be only steps away). Go, explore, be free–and then come back for your favorite nighttime act and the silent disco.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Other Festivals: Far away af. Also? Hot af and dusty af.

Wonderfront Festival: You’ll be kickin’ it all weekend long along the glistening waterfront of America’s Finest City, not to mention, minutes away from the bustling downtown, a short Lyft to Little Italy and a 15 minute ferry ride to Coronado. Views for days in the blissful, sunny November San Diego weather.

P.S. Our gates are one mile from the airport with train and trolley stops in walking distance. Bam!

HAMPING

Other Festivals: Laying your head down on rocks and dirt after a long day is the most luxurious sleep situation you’re going to get, unless you’ve booked an expensive hotel that is an hour away.

Wonderfront Festival: Chic, comfy hotels (with special Wonderfront package deals) are literally steps away from our festival stages and the downtown after parties. Get some deep zzz’s before going at it again on Day 2 & 3.

ALL THE THINGS

Other Festivals: You listen to music, see a little art and maybe hang with some cool girls with hula hoops.

Wonderfront Festival: With us, your GA Pass gets you access to all the things; Silent Disco, Giant Sports Bar, The Hideaway, all the game zones, the yacht parties, the water taxis with bars and bands, the comedy, the art exhibits, the lounges. ALL of it. The only extra activities would be the rental of kayaks, SUP boards, wave runners, even speed boats; which will all be offered on festival grounds.

CRUISING BETWEEN STAGES

Other Festivals: Walking between stages takes up half of your day, not to mention the sand that gets in your shoes and the blisters that start to form if your shoe selection favors fashion over comfort.

Wonderfront Festival: Getting from stage to stage is part of the experience aboard water taxis with bars and bands, take scooters between the venues, jump on the festival’s Old Town Shuttle tours moving you between the venues, or take our WonderFRED electric buggies. And if you prefer to walk the beautiful promenade, check out the entertainers along the way–it’s all there for you, friends.

Convinced? Purchase your tickets here!

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Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival
Powered By Gringo Bandito
Announces Shows Across The Western U.S. In April

With The Offspring, The Vandals, Black Flag, Strung Out & Dwarves
Along With Bad Religion & Sum 41 On Select Dates

Plus Tastings Of Over 100 Different Craft Beers,
Gourmet Tacos, Lucha Libre Style Wrestling & More

Tickets On Sale Friday, February 15 At 10:00 AM Local Time

Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival powered by Gringo Bandito will embark on its biggest year yet in 2019. After announcing that its flagship Southern California event will expand to two days this year — Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA — Sabroso will also hit the road for single day shows in Fort Worth, Salt Lake City, and Denver in April. Each date of the 6th annual taco and craft beer celebration features a music lineup headlined by The Offspring, along with The Vandals, Black Flag, Strung Out, and Dwarves. Bad Religion and Sum 41 will perform on select dates. Visit www.SabrosoTacoFest.com for music lineup details.

Produced by premier music festival production company Synergy Global Entertainment, Inc. (SGE) and California’s most successful and respected craft beer festival producer Brew Ha Ha Productions, each date of Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival will feature craft beer tastings (until 4:00 P.M.) from some of the best breweries in the country, and delectable tacos from the region’s top chefs and restaurants will be available for purchase. Attendees can enjoy Lucha Libre style wrestling, lawn games, contests, and more. Beer tastings will vary by city according to local alcohol laws and restrictions.

The newly announced 2019 Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival powered by Gringo Bandito dates are as follows:

• Sunday, April 14 — Fort Worth, TX — Panther Island
• Saturday, April 27 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah State Fairgrounds
• Sunday, April 28 — Denver, CO — Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

* Direct support varies by city with Bad Religion at the Fort Worth and Denver dates and Sum 41 at the Salt Lake City date.

During VIP early entry craft beer tastings (from Noon – 4:00 P.M.), and general admission tastings (from 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.), craft beer lovers who are 21+ can choose from samples of over 100 craft beersfrom the finest breweries in the nation. Tastings will feature tons of local favorites, with an initial list of well-known breweries including:

• The Collective Brewing Project, Martin House Brewing Company, and Panther Island Brewing Company in Fort Worth, TX
• Epic Brewing Company, Salt Flats Brewery, and Moab Brewery in Salt Lake City, UT
• Ska Brewing, Odell Brewing Co., Boulder Beer Company, and Avery Brewing Co. in Denver, CO

Attendees are also invited to sample all flavors of Gringo Bandito—Dexter Holland of The Offspring‘s top rated hot sauce—during the event.

Lucha Libre style wrestling stars from across the globe will take to the ring battling for the title of Sabroso Champion, as multiple qualifying wrestling matches take place at each show, with one final championship match. Renowned Mexico City luchador Cesar Gonzalez (Silver King)—who is more widely known for his role as Ramses, the villain wrestling champion in the film Nacho Libre (starring Jack Black)—will return to Sabroso this year to defend his 2018 title of “King Of The Ring.”

Tickets for all tour dates of Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival are on sale at  www.SabrosoTacoFest.com, with General Admission tickets starting at $39.50 + fees ($39.00 + fees for Denver, CO), while supplies last.

VIP tickets start at $99.50 + fees ($99.00 + fees for Denver, CO) and include: One VIP admission ticket to Sabroso Festival; a dedicated VIP entry lane into the venue; one hour early entry for up to 4 hours of craft beer tastings (Noon – 4:00 PM, 21+ only); and access to the Sabroso VIP Lounge, which includes: comfortable areas to sit and relax, at least one VIP bar, private restrooms, and more. Additional VIP ticket perks — including views of the main stage, exclusive beer tastings, and convenient food options available for purchase — vary by market.

VIP Eat & Greet tickets start at $199.50 + fees ($199.00 + fees for Denver, CO) and include all of the perks of VIP, plus access to the Sabroso Eat & Greet (at designated time) where select members of The Offspring will drop by; complimentary tacos during the Eat & Greet (at designated time, while supplies last), and a limited edition Sabroso poster.
Note: All VIP ticketing options for the Denver, CO show include reserved seat access. Visit  www.SabrosoTacoFest.com for exact ticketing details per date.

The festival producers encourage attendees to drink responsibly.

Sponsors for Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival include: Rockstar Energy Drink, Milagro Tequila, Gringo Bandito, and many more. Sponsor activations vary by market.

For more on Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival powered by Gringo Bandito, visit:

• Website: www.SabrosoTacoFest.com
• Facebook: @sabrosotacofest
• Twitter: @sabrosotacofest
• Instagram: @sabrosotacofest
• Hashtag: #sabrosotacofest

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Band Performance Times & Additional Tattoo Artists
Announced For
Travis Barker Presents The 12th Annual MUSINK
Music Festival, Tattoo Convention & Car Show,
Presented By KROQ

At OC Fair & Event Center In Southern California
Friday, March 8, Saturday, March 9 & Sunday, March 10, 2019

With Music Performances From
Suicidal Tendencies, Limp Bizkit (Original Lineup), The Vandals,
Travis Barker (DJ Sets), Fear, Hatebreed, Dead Kennedys & More

The music schedule and an expanded list of participating tattoo artists have been announced for Travis Barker Presents The 12th Annual MUSINK Music Festival, Tattoo Convention & Car Show. Presented by KROQ, MUSINK brings together the best of music, tattoos, and cars at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA Friday, March 8, Saturday March 9 and Sunday, March 10.

MUSINK will feature hundreds of world-renowned tattoo artists, music performances from top rock and punk artists including Suicidal Tendencies, Limp Bizkit (original lineup), The Vandals, Travis Barker (DJ sets), Fear, Hatebreed, Dead Kennedys, Sick Of It All, T.S.O.L. and more, as well as the Low ‘N’ Slow Car Show presented by Famous Stars and Straps.

Travis Barker’s MUSINK also features daily tattoo contests, a vendor village, and the Miss MUSINK competition (presented by Sullen) at one of the world’s largest gatherings of elite tattoo artists. 2018 was MUSINK‘s biggest year ever with over 23,000 in attendance during the 3-day event.

The music schedule for Travis Barker’s MUSINK is as follows:

Friday, March 8

Saturday, March 9

Sunday, March 10

Some of the hundreds of participating tattoo artists from around the world include: Jack Rudy, Freddy Negrete, Robert Atkinson, Juan Puente, Nikko Hurtado, Baba, Franco Vescovi, Travelin’ Mick, Norm, Big Sleeps, Grace Neutral, Emily Malice, Britton McFetridge, Eric Gonalez, Chuey Quinntanar, Adam Vu, Maria Roca, Carlos Torres, Small Paul, Jacob Doney, and many more. The full list of tattoo artists can be found here (subject to change): https://musinkfest.com.

The Low ‘N’ Slow Car Show presented by Famous Stars and Straps returns to MUSINK, and will feature the best selection of custom rides, American classics and lowriders in Southern California on display, all handpicked by Travis Barker.

Tickets are on sale now at www.MusinkFest.com. Visit the MUSINK website for all details on VIP and General Admission 3-day and single day ticket options.

Learn more about MUSINK from Travis Barker in his recent interview with the Orange County Register here: http://bit.ly/2Thkc4P

All ages are welcome at MUSINK, and kids 7 years old and under get in free.

MUSINK hours are 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM on Friday, March 8 and 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Saturday, March 9, and Sunday, March 10.

MUSINK 2019 is produced by Bill Hardie, Travis Barker, SGE, and Sean Akhavan.

MUSINK partners include: Rockstar Energy Drink, Sullen, Famous Stars and Straps, Golden Crown Barber Shop, Dixxon Flannel Co., Johnny’s Saloon, Tecate, Angel City Brewing, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, and Pink Taco.

The OC Fair & Event Center is centrally located in Southern California, just off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. The venue is convenient to all in Orange County, as well as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. John Wayne Airport in Irvine, CA is also easily accessible for those traveling from other parts of the U.S. and the world.

For more information on MUSINK, please visit:

• Website: www.MusinkFest.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/musink
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/musink_tatfest
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Musink_TatFest

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