Last Tuesday SanDiegoish was invited to witness the unveiling of the 2009 Yamaha Star VMax off The Midway, San Diego’s Aircraft Carrier Museum. The original VMax was launched in 1984 as the Hot Rod Cruiser motorcycle. The update was much anticipated by enthusiasts around the world.

The big moment had finally arrived. Behind a big white curtain we saw the shadow of a motorcycle before it disappeared behind a cloud of white smoke. The smell of burning rubber engulfed the bow of the ship. As the smoke began to clear, the all-new 2009 Star VMax emerged. Pure, raw, awesome, breathtaking, power! Keep reading →

Sunday June 1st I cruised out to the 8th annual Extreme Auto Fest at Qualcomm Stadium. It was an event filled with tricked out, pimped out and modified cars, trucks and Suvs. Throughout the day people enjoyed performances by Frankie J and other local SD artists and LA. Z90 was out on stage hosting the concerts and pumping up the crowd. In between artist performances they held a bikini competition, which was amazing. The competition consisted of about 12 girls and about 3 or 4 where Deja Vu Girls. I got to say there were two girls that well…. should not been in the competition. Nobody has told them a 2-piece bikini is not a good idea. While all of them looked good regardless, top 3 walked away with prizes from “F Street”. Keep reading →

Feeling a little like a groupie at a rock concert, we ventured out to Kinsell Field to see the Argentina National Football Team train. Thankfully the tip we received was on the money, the parking lot was full when we arrived and the team was already training.

Of course all eyes were set on Lionel Messi once scrimmage got under way. Messi gave fans plenty to cheer about as he managed to get by defenders and go for the goal more than once. Keep reading →

Unscene Magazine is not quite a magazine but rather a portal to San Diego’s independent businesses. Pick up a Unscene Magazine and get a snapshot of what each part of San Diego is all about. A small portable magazine that folds out with a map and a listing of nearly every independent business broken down by parts of town and style of business. If you are searching for the best in fashion, amazing food, salons, arts & culture or just a good old fashioned party pick up a Unscene magazine.

Recently the boys behind Unscene threw themselves a little party with a big surprise for all of their supporters pool-side at the Pearl. The RSVP list was heavy with big names in San Diego’s local scene. From DJ’s to boutique owners, to party promoters and fashion designers competition was set aside for one night to come together for one common bond. Supporting local independent businesses.

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photo credit: NomadsSoccer.org

Soccer Crazy sent us a tip that the Argentina national football team will be training at Kinsell Field, home of the Nomads , this afternoon at 5PM. We are publishing this tip given that Argentina also trained at Kinsell Field yesterday, in advance of Wednesday’s sold out match against Mexico at Qualcomm Stadium.

On June 3rd, one day before the match, Soccer Crazy and the Bluefoot Bar will be hosting a Mexico vs Argentina pre-party from 5-9pm and there will be drink specials, and opportunities to win a Mexico jersey, and 2 VIP tickets to the game.

If you didn’t get tickets and are still looking, Craigslist and Stubhub have plenty of resellers waiting to take your money. You’ll have to be willing to pay premium though, we recently needed extra tickets and paid $100 for field level tickets with a face value of $25.

Due to the rainy conditions, The Cult are moving their performance from Viejas Concerts in the Park to the Viejas Dreamcatcher showroom. That is good news for those that have tickets and are 21+, considering you won’t have to stand in the rain to hear Ian Astbury sing his heart out.

Please be aware that any guest under the age of 21 with a PAID ticket will be given a refund at point of purchase. We will not be selling anymore tickets to this show at this time. TICKET HOLDERS WILL HAVE TO BE 21 or OLDER with a VALID I.D.

The Cult, Year Long Disaster
Viejas Dreamcatcher Showroom
5000 Willows
Alpine, CA 91901
21+ 8pm

p.s. If you have not heard of Year Long Disaster, check out their video here. The video was created by Matt Maiellaro (Aqua Teen Hunger Force co-creator) for the band. Enjoy!

After more than 30 years of foreign oil dependence why has fuel economy declined, and why do oil prices continue to rise? GasHole is a new documentary film that explores the history of Oil prices and the future of alternative fuels.

The San Diego Environmental Foundation (SDEF) and Pearson Fuels are showing Gashole throughout the weekend at the The San Diego Ecocenter.

Gashole Trailer

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Nine Inch Nails chose Cinco de Mayo to give away their new album The Slip as a free download on their site. If you prefer a physical copy of the album, Trent Reznor says “fear not, we plan to make a version of this release available on CD and vinyl in july. details coming soon.”

Download it and let us know what you think. Is it better when it’s free?

Seaport Village will hold its 2nd annual Busker Festival featuring sword swallowers, fire eaters, jugglers, mimes, contortionists and other unique acts. All of the buskers will be competing to earn a contract to busk at Seaport during the busy summer months. The event is free of charge, although the buskers will be accepting tips.

Seaport’s Spring Busker Festival will showcase a variety of street performers rivaling last year’s player, jugglers, stilt walker, magician and others. The performer earning the most votes cast by the public will be offered a three-month contract to perform at Seaport Village this summer.

Mother’s day is always a hard one. This year I want to suggest some great gifts you can buy locally to keep that economic stimulus money back here in San Diego.

First lets go with the obvious. Spa Treatments!! All mothers like to be pampered. The Knot Stop in Hillcrest has a Mother’s Day Gift Special where you can grab 2 gift cards for a Swedish massage for $99. Treat yourself and go together! If maybe she is worrying she is looking older try a facial at Model Call Salon on Park Blvd. Book an appointment with Mari Symington and mention this post to receive a discounts on Aromatherapy facials: includes deep cleaning, mask, a relaxing face, shoulder, neck massage, and hand massage with heated mittens. Infused with the essential oils recommended for her skin type - 75 min for $65.00 Reg. $75.00.

If your mom is a Gardener make your way to Encinitas to any one of their local nurseries. A list of them is here but I would recommend Anderson’s La Costa Nursery. Package a great plant, with a homemade apron from M.O.M you can pick up at the Pannikin Sample Sale this Saturday. If getting down and dirty isn’t her thing but reaping the benefits is I can’t recommend enough the Little Gardens for Urban Farmers by Full-Moon Farms. These gardens are all ready and set to go. Just add water and sunshine and the plants have been harvested already. I personally have one and use it for fresh herbs while cooking.