Blindfold Monks
A group of old souls, friends and devoted musicians, Blindfold Monks started life in a car park at the Oceanside Moose Lodge after too many beers.
The band is David Lally from Brogue Wave, four members of The Drowning Men (Nato Bardeen, Todd Eisenkerch, Rory Dolan, and Gabe Messer) and when not touring with Flogging Molly, Matt Hensley.
The band mates have been friends for over 35 years. Each member honed their disciplines over many hours listening and playing along with the great Ned Giblin at Tom Giblin’s Irish Pub.
Rooted in the sounds of Irish traditional music, with the heart of a punk band Blindfold Monks will put a smile on your face and a tap to your foot.
Damekor Choir
Highland Way
They are back, and they are “Awesome, Awesome, and … did I say Awesome?”* The most versatile Celtic Band around. Playing everything from High Energy Festivals to Performing Arts Theaters, from Scotland to California. With resounding vocals, harmonies, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, bodhran, percussion, bass, drums, Highland Way is ‘The Celtic Band’. *David Palmatier – Friends of Oceanside Parks
Silk Button Butchers
The Silk Button Butchers are a folk rock Americana band featuring Melody Maker on guitar, Chris Hellings on mandolin, Seth Hansen on violin, Luke Davis on Bass and Norm Antonini on drums. They play an eclectic and diverse mix of classic rock, country, bluegrass, folk, popular pub songs and a few original tunes of our own. They always have a great time with an upbeat sound that makes it easy to dance and sing along to. Featured regularly at the Twisted Horn Mead & Cider as well as other local venues.
Ratio
Ratio is an eclectic group of long time friends that joined up to write some original music. With influences that include, but not limited to: Rush, Oingo Boingo, Tomahawk, Tool, Perfect Circle, Iron Maiden and Frank Zappa. With a combined experience of 80 years in playing, recording, creating and constructing music, Ratio is an ear full of melodic and groovy tunes that can take you on a journey of highs and lows. Welcome to the Movement.
Stepwise
Stepwise is a high-energy Celtic Folk group featuring the swift rhythmic guitar playing of DADGAD-specialist Liam Lewis, the articulate hand percussion of All-Ireland champion Bones and Bodhran player James Yoshizawa, and smooth ornamented fiddling of Olivia Breidenthal. The three Los Angeles Natives have built a following playing festivals, concerts, and contradances up and down the West Coast. Notable performances have been Davis Hall in Fairbanks, Alaska, the Glenlo Abbey in Ireland, and the Lodge Room in Los Angeles. Whether it’s fast paced fiddle tunes or singing delicate harmonies, Stepwise is a perfect blend for traditional music lovers and newcomers alike.
Occupier
Occupier is a compelling new alternative rock band from San Diego. This passion project comes from the creative mind of Ernie Longoria, the prolific drummer of the legendary band Sprung Monkey. With Occupier, Ernie takes a step further into the spotlight as the band’s primary songwriter and vocalist. Joining Ernie is Sprung Monkey’s bassist, Ryan Flores. The band’s rich and layered sound comes in part from the guitar work of Dan Vega, and additional guitars, keys, and synth provided by Aaron T Smith.