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Julia Sage and The Bad Hombres
July 7 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
See the Band Social Media Page HERE
Julia Sage and The Bad Hombres is a prominent San Diego-based musical act that brands its style as SouthAmericana™. Fronted by Chilean singer-songwriter and sound healer Julia Sage, the group blends Chilean Folk, blues, and traditional Americana into a raw, bilingual acoustic sound. [1, 2, 3, 4]
The Artist and Vision
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- Julia Sage: Born in Santiago, Chile, Sage is known for her powerful, raw vocals and honest songwriting. Beyond music, she is a spiritual connection and sound healing practitioner, often incorporating these themes into her creative projects. [1, 2, 3]
- The Sound: Their unique “SouthAmericana™” style explores heartache, cultural duality, and resilience. They use an eclectic lineup of traditional and unusual instruments—such as the musical saw, bouzouki, and Latin percussion like the cajón. [1, 2, 3]
The Bad Hombres Lineup
The band draws from a rotating and collaborative collective of notable musicians from the San Diego music scene: [1, 2]
Discography and Accolades
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- Releases: The group released their debut album in 2019. They followed up with the critically acclaimed bilingual album Desnuda. They frequently share new music and updates through Julia Sage’s Bandcamp. [1, 2, 3]
- Awards: The band has earned multiple nominations at the San Diego Music Awards. This includes a nod for Best New Artist (2019) and a Best Pop Song nomination for their single “I Shouldn’t Stay”. [1]
Where They Perform
The band is a staple of local community events and roots-music gatherings. They regularly perform at local fixtures like the North Park Thursday Market, the SoNo Fest Chili Cookoff, and Balboa Park’s Twilight Concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion