I love PR releases

Not like the new Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego had ANYTHING to do with this release.

Supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber, the nightlife impresario behind the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego's two luxury lounges, Sweetwater Saloon and Moonstone Lounge, were in San Diego this past weekend checking out and dining at the ultra-hip property. The Hard Rock Hotel San Diego recently opened its doors on November 1.

Not that we care, you know, cause it's only like she's a supermodel who at one time single handidly made us drink Pepsi. And then she married Randy Gerber and she now gets to party around at his clubs, go her. She was probably at the club lap dancing that man, oooo weee. Not that we care.

You know, San Diego has an awful lot of local band talent itself

The Hard Rock Hotel San Diego launched it's "Battle of the Bands" contest today. One lucky band will win the chance to perform at the Grand Opening Party on December 12. The headliner for this opening will be The Black Eyed Peas. The Hard Rock has partnered with AudioStreet.net which is hosting the battle of the bands. For more information click here.

The Hard Rock is looking for an independent artist and apparently AudioStreet.net is a forum for just such an artist or group. The opening will celebrate the property in downtown San Diego that also boasts Nobu restaurant, Maryjane's Coffee Shop, Sweetwater Saloon and Moonstone Lounge from nightlife impresario Rande Gerber, Rock Spa and Folsom music venue.

FYI Hard Rock (if you're listening) San Diego has a lot of local music, many of which are independent and on top of that REALLY GOOD. I don't mean to be a stickler, but what if we made it a SAN DIEGO BAND contest? (You won't be hurting for talent) Just saying...