By Eric J. Fowler
Special to the star-news
KAABOO 2018 has finally arrived!
Located in Del Mar; the KAABOO festival has stunning views of the ocean, coaster and beach. The chill vibes of the beach and stunning sunsets over the ocean makes this festival unlike any other.
Nominated for the 2017 “Music Festival of the Year” by Pollstar Magazine, KAABOO, now in its fourth year, mixes live music, comedy, contemporary art and grommet cuisine into a festival that is very family friendly.
The event stretches from Sept 14-16.
Can’t miss these highlights:
Post Malone
This has definitely been Malone’s year. Releasing his second album “Beer Bongs & Bentleys,” Malone has shattered streaming records and debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. His electrifying performance will make you dance. Don’t believe me? Attend his set!
Katy Perry
From the surf to the surf? Grammy award nominated and Santa Barbara native Perry will be bringing her mesmerizing performance that will close out the final night of KAABOO 2018. With the release of her fifth studio album, “Witness,” and coming off a huge tour Perry has become a powerful musician and performer that is a must-see.
Slash
Guns a Roses Legend Slash has put together a stellar band. Front man Myles Kennedy from the band Alter Bridge has a voice that is as rock star as you get. This is a set that will have you begging for an encore!
Erik Griffin
The comedian from Workaholics, also from Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates will have you laughing till it hurts. Griffin’s comedy is hilarious and will send you home looking for more of his comedy to watch.
Palate
When you bring the best chefs to Del Mar you get unbelievable meals that will be sure to keep you full and happy. Award-winning culinary great Michael Mina is bringing his cuisine that he prefects at his 40 restaurants worldwide to KAABOO. If master chef Gordon Ramsay approves, you know you’re doing something right.
If you can’t make KAABOO Del Mar 2018, Kaaboo has announced KAABOO Grand Cayman Feb. 15-16, 2019. Featuring The Chain Smokers, Duran Duran, Wanda Sykes, David Spade and more.
KAABOO Del Mar Full Lineup:
MUSIC
Foo Fighters
Imagine Dragons
Katy Perry
Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters
Halsey
Post Malone
Wiz Khalifa
N.E.R.D
Incubus
Earth, Wind & Fire
Gucci Mane
Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators
Alice in Chains
Billy Idol
Jewel
Blondie
Jimmy Eat World
CAKE
Nelly
Big Boi
Melissa Etheridge
Stone Temple Pilots
TLC
Quinn XCII
The All-American Rejects
Bebe Rexha
War
Tower of Power
Better Than Ezra
Robert DeLong
The Wailers
SWMRS
Everclear
Soul Asylum
The Zombies
The English Beat
Candlebox
Vanessa Carlton
Elvin Bishop
Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors
The Spencer Lee Band
Emily Warren
Katie Toupin
Diego’s Umbrella
Charlie Overbey
The National Parks
Boulevards
Shane Hall
Hunter & The Dirty Jacks
Vista Kicks
Stealing Oceans
Tall Heights
Creature Canyon
CVBZ
Chelsea Cutler
Elise Trouw
Raelee Nikole
Oblivion Her Majesty
FITNESS
L.A. Edwards
Bay Ledges
Courtship.
Mamafesta
Sully & The “Blue-Eyed Soul Band”
Kool & The Gang (Thursday Night ONLY)
COMEDY
Craig Ferguson
Iliza Shlesinger
Nick Offerman
Craig Robinson
Chris Hardwick
Whitney Cummings
Kevin Nealon
Pete Holmes
Nikki Glaser
Pauly Shore
Aparna Nancherla
Orny Adams
J.F. Harris
For more information, visit the website at www.kaaboodelmar.com.
Bad moon rising
The Twins of Evil Tour, featuring Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie, made for an unforgettable experience at Mattress Firm Amphitheater on Aug. 24. Electrifying vibes filled the souls of young and old as the crowd rocked out to classic Manson and Zombie hits.
September Concert Calendar
9/4: Teyana Taylor and Jeremih at North Park Observatory
9/5: Leon Bridges and Masego at SDSU Cal Coast Open Air Theatre
9/7: Aussie Pink Floyd Show at Humphreys by the Bay
9/8: Rebelution, Stephen Marley, Common Kings, Zion I at Mattress Firm Amphitheater
9/8: 3 Doors Down and Collective Soul at Harrah’s Resort SoCal
9/9: Lauren Hill, Iman Omari, Protoje at SDSU Cal Coast Open Air Theatre
9/9: E-40, Nef the Pharaoh at House of Blues San Diego
9/11: Game of Thrones Live at SDSU Viejas Arena
9/13: O.A.R, Matt Nathanson at Harrah’s Resort SoCal
9/14 – 9/16: Kaaboo Festival at Del Mar
9/14: Rascal Flatts, Dan + Shay, Trent Harom at Mattress Firm Amphitheater
9/17: Miguel and DVSN at SDSU Cal Coast Open Air Theatre
9/19: Kenny G at Humphreys by the Bay
9/20: Jason Aldean and Luke Combs at Mattress Firm Amphitheater
9/21: J Balvin at SDSU Viejas Arena
9/22: Eagles, Zac Brown Band, The Doobie Brothers at Petco Park
9/23: Def Leppard, Journey, Cheap Trick at Petco Park
9/23: Florence and the Machine and Kamasi Washington at SDSU Viejas Arena
9/25: Boy George, Culture Club and Tom Bailey at SDSU Cal Coast Open Air Theatre
9/26: Deep Purple and Judas Priest at Mattress Firm Amphitheater
9/27: Jay Z, Beyonce and DJ Khaled at SDCCU Stadium
9/27: Ringo Starr at Humphreys by the Bay
