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Peter Sprague is a true Leucadian. Maybe you’ve seen him out body surfing or gettin’ his beach yoga on around town. But if you’ve never heard him play, you might not suspect that he’s one of the finest and  most celebrated jazz guitarists in the world.

Don’t believe us? Pick up Scott Yanow’s recent book on 342 Great jazz guitarists of all time. Peter’s in there!

Don’t believe Scott Yanow? Then listen to Peter shred yourself…

We hope you’re convinced of how awesome Peter Sprague is. But if you’re still skeptical, get out to Leucadia Roadside Park this Saturday at 3 PM and see this great guitarist play with four of his amazingly talented friends.

Summer Fun organizer Michael Schmitt–the Ruthless Hippy himself–will be on air with Tim Pyles tonight around 10:15 PM tonight (Sunday 6/23). Michael will be promoting Summer Fun on the 101, giving the world radio debut of the Summer Fun theme song and playing some other tracks from bands on the line up.

Tune in to 94.9 tonight and every Sunday starting at 9 PM to hear the best damn rock n’ roll out of San Diego on the Local show. Host Tim Pyles lives the local music scene and always keeps the show fresh and entertaining. Listen once and you’ll be hooked!

Check the Local homepage to listen in from outside of San Diego (click me).

Two of our most generous sponsors this year, Surfy Surfy and O’Hurley’s Beach Bar/the Leucadian are both having big ragers tonight.

Surfy surfy, party party, yeaaaaah bay bay!!! And it’s for a good cause too.

This year at Summer Fun, look out for some awesome raffle prizes (like hand shaped surfboards!) and some bitchin” new t-shirts from our longtime supporters at Surfy Surfy Surfshop.

They are also having a Billabong sample sale out in front of the Sample Sale Madonna right at this very moment.

Now in case you didn’t know, the two bars in Leucadia (O’Hurley’s and Bar Leucadian) have come under new ownership recently. They’ve been a big help with Summer Fun on the 101, and tonight is the grand re-opening of Bar Leucadian–now returning to it’s old name: The Leucadian. If you’ve not been to either bar in while, head over to check out the new improved ambiance, additional craft beer taps and overall friendlier atmosphere.

[photo courtesy of Broken Bridge Collective]

Trouble in the Wind is one of this year’s headliners. They’ve played Summer Fun the last 2 years and we are so pumped to have them again in 2013. Their sound has elements of folk, country and rock. Robbie Gira’s voice is a beautiful, raw and emotive moan unlike any other. Multi-instrumentalist Kyle Merritt keeps things interesting with his mastery of the guitar, accordion, banjo, melodic and slide guitar. Trevor Mulvey and Larry Doran hold it all together on bass and drums respectively. These boys seem to elevate their energetic live performances with every new show. Give this track a listen:

Catch Robbie, Kyle, Larry and Trevor at Summer Fun on 6/29 @ Roadside Park  5:45 PM.

You can also see them tonight (Friday 6/21) in Carlsbad 3 different times!!!

6:00-6:20pm @ Magee Park Gazebo
7:30-7:50 @ Boar Cross’n
8:30-8:50 @ Box’d

We have links to all of this year’s artists posted on the ‘Schedule’ tab now and info on volunteering for Summer Fun on the new ‘Volunteer’ tab. Dig it.

Enjoy it. Share it. Get STOKED!!!

Thanks Broken Bridge!

Summer time means tourist season. If you have family or friends coming to visit you in Encinitas, consider sending them to stay at one of Summer Fun’s big sponsors this year, Leucadia Beach Inn. Located  just a short walk to Beacons and Grandview beaches (1322 N Coast hwy 101), the Leucadia Beach Inn is one of the nicest hotels in town. Their rooms are very reasonably priced and come with FREE wifi. So why not? It’s Father’s Day weekend and as much as you love the guy, you don’t want Dad snoring on your couch. Go see Todd about a room in the Leucdia Beach Inn and tell him Summer Fun sent ‘ya for the bro deal! 

Summer Fun on the 101 has a theme song. We hope you enjoy it! Many thanks to Padre Wisdom and his organization drive-aware.org for sponsoring Summer Fun and helping us create this lovely track. Life is precious, pledge to drive aware!!!

Happy Friday everyone! When you’re finishing up your work week and looking for a place to unwind, please check out the Regal Seagull Sausage and Ale House. It’s a great new spot in Leucadia (996 N Coast Hwy 101) serving up gourmet sausages and a long tap list of fine craft beers.  Mr T., the Regal Seagull and Firestone Walker are proud sponsors of Summer Fun on the 101 this year, so go grab a Hungarian Kolbaz tonight and wash it down with a Firestone Double Barrell Ale.

SPY Optic is a proud supporter of Summer Fun on the 101, the Encinitas Lifeguards Association and countless other local causes.

That’s Sergeant Strickland giving a shaka over the new tide boards at Moonlight Beach.

The newly improved Moonlight Beach will have a grand re-opening ceremony on Thursday June 13th from 5:30-7:30.