My heart is so fulllllllll. 🥹

Seriously, thank you to everyone who came out to the first Launchpad show last night. It was so much fun finally putting faces to names, meeting some of you, and watching a room full of strangers cheer on local artists together.

This concert series means the world to me because if it gets even one person out of the house and into the community, I consider that a win. Making live music free, spotlighting local talent, and throwing in a few fun giveaways along the way... that's freaking my Super Bowl.

Speaking of giveaways... I figured I'd keep the good vibes going. Enter to win tickets to see Zach Bryan at Snapdragon Stadium on 8/1.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Love her or argue about her online, Doja Cat knows how to put on a show. Catch the Tour Ma Vie World Tour at Viejas Arena this fall.

• I love when a show makes me feel like I'm in on a secret. SIX60 has been a household name in New Zealand for years, and now they're bringing that energy to Music Box on 11/4.

• Some people meditate. Others stand in front of a wall of amps. Demon Hunter, Wolves At The Gate, and Bloodlines are bringing the latter to House of Blues on 10/15.

• See Bikini Kill, Molchat Doma, American Football, The Garden, Die Spitz, Angine De Poitrine, and more at LEVITATION 2026 in Austin, 9/10-13. Sign up for DoMORE for your chance to win Radio East Passes, VIP access, nightly tickets, a stay at the LINE Austin, and $600 toward travel.*

• MORE SHOWS MORE SHOWS MORE SHOWS!

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER

Consider this your weekly reminder that someone has to win these tickets... it might as well be you. Enter the giveaways, RSVP for the next Launchpad shows, and let me know if luck is finally on your side.

WHENEVER

LOCALS ONLY

• Stop by the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre box office this Friday (11 a.m.–4 p.m.) for discounted tickets on select shows and skip the online fees altogether.

• One small change with a lot of meaning: a beach at Spanish Landing Park was officially renamed Kumeyaay Beach this week, recognizing the Kumeyaay people's deep connection to San Diego Bay.

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