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LIVE AT THE BELLY UP: The Tilt And Dead Feather Moon

John Urban (bass guitar), Jesse Malley (vocals), Abel Vallejo (drums) and Jeff Irwin (guitar) of The Tilt perform live at Belly Up, November 5, 2012.
Courtesy of Jeff Irwin/The Tilt
John Urban (bass guitar), Jesse Malley (vocals), Abel Vallejo (drums) and Jeff Irwin (guitar) of The Tilt perform live at Belly Up, November 5, 2012.

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San Diego has long been known as a hotbed of great musical talent. What’s more, San Diego is home to one of the best music venues on the West Coast. Since 1974, the Belly Up has been featuring great local bands from the Cedros Design District.

This episode features performances by The Tilt and Dead Feather Moon.

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LIVE AT THE BELLY UP: The Tilt and Dead Feather Moon

THE TILT

An eclectic mix of blues, rock, and country drives the innovative sound of the new San Diego band The Tilt. Fronted by singer Jesse Malley and guitarist Jeff Irwin, San Diego-based quintet The Tilt plays a terrific mix of Southern blues, country and folk, with a touch of classic rock, a la Led Zeppelin.

DEAD FEATHER MOON

Dead Feather Moon is a San Diego-based outfit whose distinguished sound combines rock with alt-country and psychedelic blues. Their heartfelt performances and rapidly-growing fan base have established them as one of San Diego’s most sought-after musical acts.

Dead Feather Moon, a San Diego-based band whose distinguished sound combines rock with alt-country and psychedelic blues. Courtesy of Garcia Borgo Photography
Courtesy of Garcia Borgo Photography
Dead Feather Moon, a San Diego-based band whose distinguished sound combines rock with alt-country and psychedelic blues. Courtesy of Garcia Borgo Photography

The band entered White Horse Studios during February of 2011, where they recorded their debut full-length album over the course of eight days. These ten tracks constitute their record, "Dark Sun." Crafted with a sense of purpose and urgency, the album quickly generated enough buzz to garner the attention of San Diego’s 91X and FM94/9 radio stations - where the band receives consistent airplay. When the band is not touring, you can find them rehearsing four nights a week. They continue to write new material and fine-tune their live performances. Their steady stream of concerts in the greater San Diego area include headlining shows at renowned venues.

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Exterior photo of the Belly Up, located at 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, Calif., 92075.
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Exterior photo of the Belly Up, located at 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, Calif., 92075.

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