City Times

Bands and breweries bring punk rock fans to Skallywag

Sunshine, craft beer and music bring people together for annual festival.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 22, 2018

Waterfront Park, perfectly placed between a marina full of ships, the downtown skyline and planes diving into the airport, provided the ideal setting for Scallywag beer and music festival on Oct. 20.

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Scallywag festival is back in San Diego

Punk rock and craft beer will come together at Scallywag festival on Oct. 20.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 19, 2018

Waterfront Park is turning Rancid on Oct. 20. The ska-influenced punk band with the mega-hit songs "Time Bomb" and "Ruby Soho" will headline at the Scallywag music and craft beer festival.

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Mental health awareness message lasts long after KAABOO’s finale

Artists like Imagine Dragons and Stealing Oceans left impact on fans on hand for Del Mar festival.

Brian Mohler, Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 24, 2018

KAABOO Del Mar artists Imagine Dragons and Stealing Oceans focused on positive messages to raise awareness about mental health issues. These messages were prevalent not only in their lyrics, but also in direct messages to fans between songs.

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Colorful performances closes out KAABOO

Katy Perry's hour 90-minute show a highlight of final night of KAABOO Del Mar.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 17, 2018

KAABOO Del Mar wrapped up to the tunes of big-name stars like Katy Perry, Wiz Khalifa and TLC on Sept. 16. Hot days, long nights, and hopping back and forth between stages took a toll on music lovers like a 3-day marathon.

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Locals, tourists flock to KAABOO

Forty performances drew massive crowds to Del Mar for Day 2 of the music festival.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 16, 2018

Forty different performances were schedule for Day 2 of KAABOO Del Mar. Some attendees wished they could be in two places at once, since some of the best shows overlapped, like Imagine Dragons, Cake and Earth, Wind & Fire.

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