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The Killers are a Las Vegas-based four-piece who formed in 2003, featuring the talents of singer/keyboardist Brandon Flowers, drummer Ronnie Vanucci, guitarist Dave Keuning and bassist Mark Stoermer. The band has received countless accolades for their artistic achievement, including multiple Grammy nominations, American Music Award nominations, MTV Video Music Awards, NME Awards and more. With Johnny Marr All ages Aug. 24, 2022 at 8:30 p.m. Doors Open: 7 p.m.

The Tequila & Taco Music Festival returns to San Diego at its new location at Petco Park on April 30 - May 1. Festival goers will be able to enjoy curated samples of tequila and tacos along with a full schedule of live music each day. On Saturday, April 30, 90s pop icon and rapper Vanilla Ice brings his hits to Petco Park with his distinctive mix of old-school hip hop, rock, and catchy dance beats. Cumbria groundbreakers, La Sonora Dinamita will open the day with a smooth blend of groovy tropical vibes, with more Saturday lineup announcements to come. The party continues Sunday with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – one of the greatest hip-hop acts of all time - performing an unforgettable set of hits and jams. Also on Sunday, Spanish-language rock outfit Adelaide will start things off with an electrifying performance including a rollicking tribute to Selena, setting the stage for Metalachi - the world’s first and only Heavy Metal Mariachi band - to turn up the heat. Both Saturday and Sunday will be packed with premium tequila tastings, delicious street taco vendors, award-winning margaritas, a stellar lineup of live music, and local craft vendors. A variety of top-shelf tequila brands will be pouring samples at the festival, and hand-crafted margaritas and other beverages will also be available for purchase throughout the event. There are three levels of tickets available: The Tequila Experience that includes festival entry and top-shelf tequila sampling; the Margarita Experience – a pair of tickets that includes festival entry, two margaritas and two souvenir glasses. General Admission tickets that include festival entry. All tickets provide full access to food and beverage vendors and live entertainment. Limited Early Bird Presale discount tickets are available at TequilaAndTacoMusicFestival.com. Early Bird ticket pricing is available while supplies last. Hours: Festival hours are Saturday from 1 - 9 p.m. and Sunday from Noon – 6 p.m. You Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID to purchase the Tequila Experience, margaritas, or craft beer. Kids 12 and under are Free. Onsite Parking is $20 This is a Rain Or Shine Event and there are NO Refunds.

San Diego instrumental funk-soul group returns with its first album since 2019 to a changed musical landscape.

Robert Cray has created a sound that rises from American roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar. In just over 40 years Cray and his band have recorded 20 studio releases, 15 of which have been on the Billboard charts, and played bars, concert halls, festivals and arenas around the world. Robert’s band features Richard Cousins (bass), Dover Weinberg (keyboards), Terence F. Clark (drums), and Steve Jordan (drums, percussion). They will be performing at Belly Up Tavern on Thursday, December 9 at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Get Tickets Here: $42 advanced / $45 day of show / $74 reserved loft seating (loft seating is available over the phone or in person at our box office) This event has been rescheduled from August 6th 2021. All tickets purchased from the August 6th dates will be honored.

But that never stops NPR's Scott Simon, especially on International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

From San Diego weekend arts preview (KPBS feature): Cross-border duo Rabbitlight have released a string of singles lately, with another on the way in a matter of weeks. San Diego arts insiders may know instrumentalist Francisco Eme as the Front Arte & Cultura gallery director, and Rabbitlight is rounded out by Monica Camacho (who also goes by the moniker Lucy Libre) on vocals. Standouts from their recent releases include a beautiful video for the single "In Flames," beautifully illustrated and animated by San Diego artist Avia Rose Ramm. They also just put out a live, 360 degree video for their track "Waiting for You," which you can watch here. Rabbitlight will perform a livestreamed set through Radio Axiom, a project helmed by Xavier Vasquez. Recently, Radio Axiom has been streaming live sets from regional bands, then taping them for a future release. Each performance includes several performers, a host and DJs in between sets. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS Event details and links: Radio Axiom Presents: Session 39 Feb. 19, 2022 at 8 p.m. An intimate live video-streaming audio-visual experience How to tune in: On Twitch On Instagram On Facebook Featuring: Rabbitlight (SD) Rabbitlight on Facebook Rabbitlight on Bandcamp John Jolley (SD) John Jolley on Bandcamp Triokastra (SD) Nathan Hubbard Nathan Hubbard on Bandcamp Curtis Glatter Curtis Glatter on Bandcamp Guest DJ, between sets: John Jolley (SD) Host: Xavier Vasquez

The freight railroad CSX announced it had made a deal to provide paid sick leave to roughly 5,000 rail workers. The White House and lawmakers are pushing other railroads to follow suit.

The age-old debate is back: When is the acceptable time to put up Christmas lights? A survey says Dec. 1 is a popular date, but some people — especially in Georgia — like to start sooner.

These are cross-border stories that connect us. Border people often inhabit this in-between place. From KPBS and California Humanities, “Port of Entry” tells personal stories from this place — stories of love, hope, struggle, and survival from border crossers, fronterizxs, and other people whose lives are shaped around the wall. Rooted in San Diego and Tijuana, we are a transborder podcast for transborder people. We live life on la linea.

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