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North Park
University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92104 Map This Location
(March 28, 2009)
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Festival Website: www.sdindiemusicfest.com
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Ashlie Rodriguez

San Diego, CA
04/08/2009

 The San Diego IndieFest was great. Lots of political energy backed by a sundry of musical talent. No matter where you went there was something to enjoy (or witness). 85 artists, constantly playing, were separated by theme, and you could either choose the stage of choice or just walk to every stage and try to get a taste of everything. The Main, Green, Women's, Acoustic, and Mature Audiences Stages were all really good, but my favorite was the movie theater they offered. Between shows I found myself venturing in the theater to cool down and rest my feet. They showed politically charged documentaries, some that peeled the scales from my eyes, others that put them right back on. Except for the IndieFest Crew, most of which were ridiculously annoying and needlessly controlling, it was a fun event that brought the San Diego community together while introducing us to some of the hottest local talent.

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Paulo Mattioli & Ujjayi Soundsystem (1) 3/28/2009
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  Venue: North Park
Paulo Mattioli & Ujjayi Soundsystem is a mixture of house, ambient and electronica music. To get a better picture of what this band is about, check out their MySpace title, "live your passion!" Their profile picture is the front man who... Full Review
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Greg Friedman (1) 3/28/2009
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Introduced as "The greatest musician on the planet", Greg Friedman came on and started with the song on the Indiefest compilation, "Story Street". It was one of the standout songs on the compilation, but unfortunately nothing that... Full Review
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Lindsey Harper (1) 3/28/2009
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Lindsey Harper was introduced at the Women's History Month Stage at cafe Claire de Lune by someone with an excerpt from a review of Harper herself. The announcer did not mention that the Los Angeles singer-song writer had to cope with dyslexia and... Full Review
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Sono Clip (1) 3/28/2009
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Sono Clip is a Latin and Spanish Pop band made up of six members from Venezuela, Colombia, Puerto Rico and Mexico. They played early in the day at the Main Stage in front of a very small crowd. The woman announcer in her Viking helmet gave them a warm... Full Review
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Juliette and the New Romantiques (1) 3/28/2009
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[Juliette Lewis and the New Romantiques]
Standing there at the Main Stage at Indiefest, watching Juliette and the New Romantiques, I began to envision a younger Juliette watching the tele, being mesmerized by MTV’s 80s rock musicians. With their long hair, tight jeans, and dramatic stage performances... Full Review
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Social Green (1) 3/28/2009
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Walking up to the Main Stage early afternoon, I was immediately captivated by the sca sounds erupting from Social Green. It was a warm, buttery temperature outside, and I felt delightful as I sipped on my cold beer and nibbled my hot dog. My delight was... Full Review
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Audible Mainframe (1) 3/28/2009
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I left Juliette and the New Romantiques at the Main Stage and meandered over to the Green Stage. Astounded by the size of the crowd, which was larger than Juliette’s and growing at the same rate her’s was shrinking, I felt embarrassed. Was I the only... Full Review
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Alu (1) 3/28/2009
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I have been a long time fan of Alu. She sings like an angel. Her lyrics are intelligent and unique. Her music reminds me of an art film or some type of escape into a dream world. I find her work to be refreshing when so many so-called artists these days... Full Review
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Locura (1) 3/28/2009
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I hope I was not the only one who tilted their head when Oakland band Locura was introduced by the clueless announcer who said cheerfully that, "The bands have been great up until now." After that misstatement he went on to tell the crowd that... Full Review
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Katie Costello (1) 3/28/2009
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Katie Costello is a young Los Angeles singer-song writer who, as has been said so many times before regarding so many others, sings beyond her years. Her voice carries a kind of experience not expected, though her stage presence might reveal Costello's... Full Review
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Gaby Moreno (1) 3/28/2009
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Gaby Moreno is a Los Angeles singer-song writer who has been featured on NPR's second stage, but this day the "stage" she was at was the Women's History Month Stage at cafe Claire de Lune where no wristband was needed for entry. She... Full Review
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MC Flow (1) 3/28/2009
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  Venue: North Park
One of the last performers of the night, MC Flow took the stage a little late as the previous band went slightly over their time, but even more damaging was the lack of organization at the stage venue. Too many people wanted to come in and so they had... Full Review
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The Burning of Rome (1) 3/28/2009
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Leaving another band early, I was relieved to make it in time as the announcer introduced possibly the best band of the day, The Burning of Rome. Initially written off as the drudgery of the 90's, "Alternative Rock", as they were labeled... Full Review
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Bitter Sober (1) 3/28/2009
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Introduced by an announcer woman who seemed to change clothes and strange hats at every appearance, all girl band Bitter Sober's front woman, Sherry Soto did a beat box intro. Theoretically corny, it worked well and would return later. Soto was wearing... Full Review
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Aaron Bowen & Lee Coulter (1) 3/28/2009
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After a quick sound check, San Diego singer-song writers Aaron Bowen and Lee Coulter started a few minutes early with the song "When The Fall of Rome", a name very similar to another group playing at Indiefest. The music was not the same as... Full Review
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