not street scene wrote on Sep 6, 2007 10:56 AM:Street Scene died when they moved the music festival from the streets of the gaslamp and into traditional music venues for larger acts (stadiums/amphitheatres). The acts themselves have changed since that time and we are now getting Jay Z and the Black Eyed Peas. It used to be a slightly under the radar affair that was a local san diego custom. Now it is some big so cal musical shin dig playing to corporate sponsors and record industry glamour. It's just not the same at all anymore.

vox wrote on Sep 14, 2007 10:18 AM:give it back to the people

Street Scene RIP wrote on Sep 14, 2007 10:42 AM:Its done, gone, finished, say goodbye. It was fun while it lasted. I have great memories of seeing some classic old bands belt out some awesome tunes, and some bad memories of some classic old bands writhing in their death throes. Who could forget the spectacle of Cheap Trick hardly getting applause at the end of their pathetic performance. Thanks for the memories, corporate has taken over now.

Jerry wrote on Sep 14, 2007 9:30 PM:Yeah! Thanks for the memories. I've twirled and sacheed many beautiful damsels in the streets and gutters of downtown along with visiting the many vendors, shops, restraunts and bars. Many of those dancers would come as far away as the bay area to join us, not to mention L.A. and Orange county... and we would go there. Along with the surrounding cities celebrations, it made San Diego county special. There were many really unique music festivals, etc. throughout Calif. As far as I know, the dancers made it no secret. It was always great to see familiar faces and dance to great music.

The Blame wrote on Sep 15, 2007 3:13 PM:Well, you can't blame illegals for this one. Why don't they move street scene to another city in SD.

Nytasha wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:31 AM:Street scene has morphed from the affordable egalitarian celebration of local music it used to be to just another over-priced, over-hyped, crowded, corporate-sponsored music fest, with more resemblance to Warp Tour or the like and less to the Street Scene of yore. These tours aren't necessarily bad, but if you're looking for Street Scene, this def isn't it.

MuchFunThere wrote on Sep 29, 2007 12:06 AM:I had a great time at the original Street Scene. My favorites years being '97-99. The Hendrix Tribute with Corey Glover was another treat. Some of the bands were good and some bad. The main events was the atmosphere, the beer, the "fair food", the dancing silhouette. Good times gone. RIP.

calicutie wrote on Sep 30, 2007 4:21 PM:it is a shame what has becpome of street scene. i think it can probably be blamed on the surrounding "neighbours" living in the high priced condos/lofts in the area currently, who simply could not tolerate having the other san diegans (the rest of us) enjoying a night out in the gaslamp once a year.