Category Archives: Original Music

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Jail Guitar Doors – Week 5

Jail Guitar Doors – Week 5 This is the fifth part of a seven part series chronicling my time volunteering with Jail Guitar Doors.  Jail Guitar Doors USA is a group of volunteers who use music and guitars for inmate outreach programs across the USA. Week 1 – Click Here. Week 2 – Click Here. Week 3

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The International Hustlers perform live music at The Kraken Cardiff.

David Ely sits in with The International Hustlers

David Ely sits in with The International Hustlers. On September 12th, 2015 the International Hustlers performed three sets at The Kraken Cardiff.  In the band was Chris Lougeay – guitar, Chris Duvall – bass, Chris Hampton – alto sax, Ty Kieran – percussion, Hugo Suarez – keys, and Jake Najor – Drums.  San Diego drummer

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Jail Guitar Doors – Week 2

Jail Guitar Doors – Week 2 This is the second part of a seven part series chronicling my time volunteering with Jail Guitar Doors.  To read Week 1 – Click Here. I’ve eaten my fair share of meals alone.  It comes with the job of playing music. When I was traveling overseas, I would often

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The International Hutslers at the Layfayette Pool

International Hustlers at The Kraken Cardiff

International Hustlers at The Kraken Cardiff On Saturday September 12th, The International Hustlers will be performing at the legendary Kraken Cardiff. Known as ‘The Bar By The Beach’, The Kraken is located on the cliffs above the ocean on Highway 101.  Located at 2531 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007, it provides an amazing

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The International Hutslers at the Layfayette Pool

International Hustlers make a splash at Weissmuller Pool

International Hustlers make a splash at Weissmuller Pool. On August 30th the sun was hot.  It’s the type of Southern California weather that drives people to the cool water of the pool or beach.  The International Hustlers greeted the patrons of the Weissmuller Pool with their signature live music sound.  The band consisted of Chris

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Jamie Shadowlight lays on the floor in the Europa Cafe.

Jamie Shadowlight Interview

Jamie Shadowlight Interview. Jamie asked me to bring peanut butter cookies to the interview.  We met at the wonderful Europa Café on Turquoise street  in PB.  Tomcat Courtney was shufflin’ on his guitar in a more honest version of blues out front on the patio.  Jamie was just back in town from her Idyllwild Jazz in

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International Hustlers at The Lafayette Pool

International Hustlers at The Lafayette Pool Live music in San Diego will be happening on Sunday August 30th.  Sponsored by Jazz Radio 88.3,  The International Hustlers will be doing a pool side side at The Historic Lafayette Hotel.   Lead by guitarist Chris Lougeay and featuring some of the most talented musicians southern California has

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Willie PSYCHO

Willie PSYCHO Interview

Willie PSYCHO Interview BOOK Willie PSYCHO – CLICK HERE Psycho.  Noun. Short for Psychopath; a person suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior.   When viewed in the context  of hatchet wieleding movie patrons, the term is terrifying and too infrequently seen in the headlines these days.  But the word possesses the honor of having

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The International Hustlers at IB

International Hustlers funk up Imperial Beach

The International Hustlers funk up Imperial Beach for the Sun and Sea Festival. It has been a busy month for The International Hustlers.  Riding on the success of their recent radio broadcast, the band has been busy performing and rehearsing for upcoming shows.  If that wasn’t enough, they also launched their  merchandise store online.  

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