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About Me

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Some people know Isaac as the mildly amusing, wildly popular host of Open Mic at Lestat's Coffeehouse in Normal Heights. Some people know Isaac as the mildly handsome, wildly rugged former host of Open Mic at Hot Java Cafe in Carmel Mountain Ranch. And some others still remember the olden days when Isaac was the mildly pleasant, wildly youthful host of Open Mic at Mikey's Coffeehouse in the wilds of Poway. Chances are, if you've played an open mic in San Diego in the past 10 years, you've probably seen Isaac.

When Isaac isn't hosting Open Mics, he plays guitar mildly and sings songs wildly. Sometimes he plays solo and sometimes in his band, She Blonde Swede.

Isaac has performed all over the world, most notably, Poway and Greenland.

Someday he will record an album and let you buy it.

Some more inane and totally useless information about Isaac:

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/14/2004
Band Website: isaaccheong.com
Band Members: Um...there's me, Isaac. And...that's about it.
Influences:

This is the part where I talk about all the music I like, huh? This could take a while.

Well, it all starts with The Beatles. And ends with Crowded House.

Basically, if pop music were a church, the Holy Trinity for me would be: Paul McCartney, Neil Finn, and John Lennon.

And I love Brit Pop. Give me The Smiths, Blur, and Oasis. And some Radiohead, Coldplay, and Travis.

U2, naturally. And Elvis. Both Presley and Costello.

My new favorite band is The Decemberists.

But who could forget about Fountains of Wayne, REM, The Jayhawks, Guided By Voices, Weezer, Candy Butchers, or New Order.

And I love, love, love Barenaked Ladies. The band's pretty good too. I could go on and on.

Sounds Like: A rhinoceros in heat. Or teen spirit.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Twins Paradox, Java Jams, and Me

This is important. I have risen from my sickbed of the past week to write you this blog. As you probably know I'm the host of a local (to San Diego, Las Vegas, and North Carolina, yo!) government acce...
Posted by Isaac on Sun, 03 Jun 2007 08:41:00 PST

Vegas, Baby! Vegas!

I'm sitting in a cafe in 29 Palms right now with Nathan and Nena. It's been a road trip extraordinaire. Thursday at the House of Blues was fantastic. Thanks to everyone who made it out to Vegas. We ha...
Posted by Isaac on Sat, 19 May 2007 11:55:00 PST

Isaac's Big Birthday Bash!

Can it be that time of the year already? Why, yes. Yes, it is. It's time for Isaac's Big Birthday Bash...III! By now, you should know the drill. Every year I invite some amazing people that I love wat...
Posted by Isaac on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 01:17:00 PST

They Play Too! is This Friday at Hot Java Cafe!

I know it doesn't seem possible, but the life of an open mic host is not nearly as glamorous as it would seem. My colleagues and I toil weekly in near anonymity as the guy (or gal) who makes sure the ...
Posted by Isaac on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 05:44:00 PST

Bollocking Shite!

Just scratched my brand new computer. It's not bad, but still. Grrrrrrrrr......
Posted by Isaac on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 02:43:00 PST

I'm hosting Java Jams on CTN all this week at 8:30pm

What are you doing tonight at 8:30pm? If you're not at my open mic at Lestat's, then you should be at home on the couch watching the telly. No, not Heroes. County Television Network to be exact. It's ...
Posted by Isaac on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 10:23:00 PST

I am a Media Whore

I've always been able to stay under the radar. I've preferred to toil in anonymity. But this week, I've been quite the media whore. I hosted Java Jams's TV coverage of the Game at Cosmos on Sunday. Yo...
Posted by Isaac on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:44:00 PST

Check out my performance of Margaret Cho on YouTube

My performance of Margaret Cho from the East Meets West Comedy TV Show is up on YouTube! The other segments are here. Now I'm wondering if this is some sort of bootleg because it's not from the "offic...
Posted by Isaac on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 01:49:00 PST

House Concerts and the Troubador

I spent a very enjoyable evening last night at a house concert at Heritage East, Suzanne Reed's house. My good friend Nathan Welden and up and comer Colbie Caillat each played a fantastic set on a lov...
Posted by Isaac on Sun, 05 Nov 2006 12:49:00 PST

What's new in Isaacland

It's been a busy week. Monday, I recorded a demo of Margaret Cho with my friend Kyle Peterson (I call him Master P). Today, I uploaded it to my profile. In addition, I've nearly finished two songs. Th...
Posted by Isaac on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:44:00 PST