Podcasts about San Diego Music Awards

songs twist soulful writes cogan san diego music awards

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 28:16

Gary talks with Amanda about her early musical influences, what it was like to be nominated for a San Diego Music Award, her songwriting and more. Amanda also performs three original songs during their conversation.

Miki Vale - MC | Playwright | Artivist

RISE Urban Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 56:26

Guest ProfileName: Miki ValeWhat They do: Miki is an MC, playwright, musician, artivist, and educator. She creates to share the LEVELS of existence (Love, Emotion, Vibration, Energy, Light, and Spirit) that connect all people to the colorful HUEman experience. Company: Miki Vale the MCNoteworthy: Miki has shared bills with notable artists like Marsha Ambrosius, Bahamadia, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, DJ Quik and Slick Rick. She has earned a San Diego Hip Hop Honors Award, a Female Perspective Award, several San Diego Music Award nominations, including a nomination for Best Hip Hop album for her acclaimed solo EP, The Good, The Bad and The Lovely, She is a 2017 Bayard Rustin Civil Rights Honoree and was selected by Billboard Magazine as a finalist in DiscMaker's Independent Music World Series. BioThe HUEman Miki Vale is a complex artist with a simple vision: to move minds, bodies, and souls. The San Diego-based MC, playwright, artivist consistently delivers art with purpose, making her an in-demand entertainer and educator both at home and abroad. Miki creates to share the LEVELS of existence (Love, Emotion, Vibration, Energy, Light, and Spirit) that connect all people to the colorful HUEman experience. The Musician Whether performing solo or collaborating with other artists, Miki Vale commands attention with her smooth voice, quiet confidence, and powerful lyrics. She has performed at landmark venues and festivals in the US and internationally, from Hollywood and D.C. to Mumbai and Cairo. Miki has shared bills with notable artists like Marsha Ambrosius, Bahamadia, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, DJ Quik and Slick Rick. She has earned a San Diego Hip Hop Honors Award, a Female Perspective Award, several San Diego Music Award nominations, including a nomination for Best Hip Hop album for her acclaimed solo EP, The Good, The Bad and The Lovely, She is a 2017 Bayard Rustin Civil Rights Honoree and was selected by Billboard Magazine as a finalist in DiscMaker's Independent Music World Series. The Playwright After working with San Diego's Old Globe Theatre as DJ and sound designer for the 2016 and 2018 Globe for All Tour, Miki flipped the script and tried her hand at writing plays. In early 2019, her short play The Ex Games was showcased as a part of the theatre's New Voices Festival. This led to a commission from the Old Globe for a full length play. The Artivist & Educator Miki Vale is as dedicated to cause as she is to her craft. Using art as education, she explores the impact of hip-hop culture on race, class, and gender. Her experiences ranges from teaching in classroom settings, performing at social justice events such as 2018 and 2019's March for Black Womxn, and working as a cultural diplomat for Next Level Egypt (funded by the U.S. State Department). She is available to facilitate workshops and presentations, as well as participate on panels geared toward learners of all ages and demographics. Please contact for more information and rates. Connect with Miki Vale! Website: https://mikivalethemc.com/homeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikivalethemc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikiValeTheMC/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/EmVeeTVSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/user/mikivalethemc

Episode 27|Enter The Blue Sky, Nominated For A San Diego Music Award

blue sky nominated music awards san diego music awards

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 32:56

Gary talks with Enter The Blue Sky about how they came up with their name and what it means, what it means to be nominated for a San Diego Music Award and more. Enter The Blue Sky also performs three original songs.

S9E10: Golden State of Mind in Music City - Tolan Shaw

Pop Nerd Lounge

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 34:45

Joining me this week in the lounge is a Singer-Songwriter who's adding his San Diego flair to the Nashville music scene. Tolan Shaw won the “Best Singer-Songwriter” award at the San Diego Music Awards, filmed a traveling series called Wandersong - endorsed by Taylor Guitars and GoPro, and he's dropping an album later this year titled Sticky Notes. We talk about travel, stretching our creative muscles, and making music in Nashville. Stay Connected with Tolan Shaw: www.instagram.com/tolanshaw •www.twitter.com/tolanshaw •www.youtube.com/tolanshaw •www.tolanshaw.comStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout today and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card! Find out more by visiting www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=151247.

nashville san diego shaw singer songwriters golden state state of mind gopro buzzsprout music city amazon gift cards sticky notes tolan wandersong taylor guitars san diego music awards best singer songwriter

Aviator Stash

The Kick It Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 82:37

Aviator Stash joined us this past Saturday for a rare pre-recorded episode! They are a North County band that is nominated for THREE categories in the San Diego Music Awards. Their album PSIYH, which is an acronym for Please Scream Inside Your Heart, is nominated for Best Indie/Alternative Album as well as Album Of The Year. Their song "Hype" is also nominated for Best Song Of The Year. Make sure you vote for them at the San Diego Music Awards and follow them on all music platforms and social media they are one of the hottest bands coming out of San Diego. Thanks for kicking it!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-kick-it-podcast/message

san diego hype stash aviator album of the year north county san diego music awards

Episode 23|Christopher Dale, A Singer/Songwriter With Acoustic Soul

los angeles san diego military bet us navy millennium death row death row records whaley arthur mitchell san diego music awards

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 31:37

Christopher talks with Gary about his musical influences, his songwriting and what it feels like to be nominated for a San Diego Music Award. He plays three original songs too.

music spotlight singer songwriters san diego music awards acoustic soul christopher dale

Brett Davis and Everything! with Rebecca Jade Ep. 174

IQ PODCASTS

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 32:09

New Host, Rebecca Jade, is with guest Brett Davis speaking about her new journey with Everything with Rebecca Jade podcast.Rebecca is an accomplished singer/songwriter, and has been singing as long as she can remember. Growing up in a musical home, she has been exposed to an extensive variety of artists, genres and styles from her mother, who is also a vocalist. With such influences, it seems a natural progression that Rebecca has followed in her footsteps. Rebecca has been described by many to have a chameleon-like quality to her voice, where she is able to deliver each song in a unique way, yet she has been blessed with a sound unlike anyone else. Many music lovers have stated that she has the ability to transfer the emotion of each song to her listeners.Rebecca Jade has performed with some of the most sought-after musicians all over the world andher versatility has allowed her many unique opportunities to perform: Rebecca has been touringwith the Queen of percussion, Sheila E. since 2017 and most recently appeared in the Emmy nominated show, “Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince” that aired on CBS in April this year; She also sang background vocals for Sir Elton John at the 2020 Academy Awards; Rebecca opened for Will Downing and Boney James at a sold-out Valentine's Day concert earlier this year in Long Beach, as well as opened for Jeffrey Osborne for the 2019 Thornton Winery Summer Concert series; Rebecca made her debut as a guest artist on the Smooth Jazz Cruise this year; she has appeared as a repeat guest artist on the Dave Koz Cruises since 2016; Rebecca has done multiple concerts at Spaghettini in Seal Beach and was the singer in the Houseband at Anthology for 5 ½ years; She was selected as the official singer of the San Diego Gulls team anthem during their 2015 and 2016 hockey seasons.Rebecca has over 27 years of recording studio experience. She has sung background vocals, demos and jingles on many different projects, including sessions with Kiko Cibrián (Luis Miguel), and has been featured in a variety of works, including being featured on two songs on DW3's newest selftitled album that went #1 on the UK Soul Charts this year, and singing backing vocals on Aubrey Logan's 2nd full-length album, Where the Sunshine is Expensive, which went #1 on the Billboard charts in 2019. She released her 1st album collaboration in 2011, The Jade Element and opened for Grammy-nominated artist, Musiq Soulchild on two separate occasions. Her sophomore album was released with her new group, Rebecca Jade & the Cold Fact, which earned them San Diego Music Awards in 2014, 2015 and 2017, a “Best of San Diego” Award in 2016, and the opportunity to open for and sing with El Debarge. Rebecca is also a jazz vocalist and released an album of Cole Porter classics titled, Planet Cole Porter, with arranger/producer/jazz guitar virtuoso Peter Sprague, which earned them a 2018 San Diego Music Award for “Best Jazz Album”. Rebecca Jade & the Cold Fact recently released their sophomore album, Running out of Time. Rebecca is currently working on her first solo project, set for 2020 release, and earned the “Artist of the Year” award for this year's SDMAs. Rebecca is an actor, having done a variety of work for clients, such as SDG&E, Pechanga Casino, Qualcomm and UCSD, and featured as a singer in the film, “5 Hour Friends” (starring Tom Sizemore). She is also a pin-up model for Temptress Fashion, a vintage-inspired boutique. Rebecca graduated from UC Berkeley on a full basketball scholarship with a degree in Theatre & Performance Studies, and has earned her MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. She has also advanced her musical education by studying Jazz Theory and Classical Voice at Grossmont College. Rebecca is an avid motorcycle rider, has an affinity for classic cars, and loves the Arts community as a whole. She still plays basketball recreationally.https://www.rebeccajade.comPresented by Attorney King Studios with Rebecca Jade on IQ Podcasts.

university time marketing running artist arts grammy mba cbs academy awards expensive billboard uc berkeley long beach anthology qualcomm ucsd new host luis miguel sir elton john cole porter tom sizemore sheila e musiq soulchild el debarge will downing seal beach boney james jeffrey osborne brett davis san diego gulls aubrey logan grossmont college san diego music awards classical voice compresented spaghettini sdg e uk soul charts smooth jazz cruise iq podcasts

Top Billboard Blues Charting Whitney Shay Chats with Tom The Suit Forst - Chasing the Blues 2/Ep 24

Chasing The Blues

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 27:37

Ruf Records recording artist Whitney Shay calls into Chasing the Blues Season 2/Episode 24, to chat with Tom about her Billboard Blues chart topping album "Stand Up!" She is a four-time San Diego Music Award winner (including 2019 Artist of the Year) and 2019 Blues Music Award nominee. Shay’s latest release on Ruf Records Stand Up! debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues charts and also reached #1 on the Roots Music Report. Shay has received high praise from music critics calling the singer “a future blues icon” (Blues Matters!), “one of the next best things in soul music” (Blues and Rhythm Magazine), and “the epitome of a rising star” (Elmore Magazine). Chasing the Blues Podcast is produced by Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT. It is a weekly audio podcast which has aired 74 episodes today. A 30 minute TV show format of Chasing the Blues has also been launched on YouTube, on which Tom Forst interviews John Oates of Hall and Outes about his new blues-inspired album "Live in Nashville." The new show is available here: https://youtu.be/RnHG0lzinSwChasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Look for them on the web at http://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttp://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41093140/download.mp3Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-24-whitney-shay

In 2020 Mr. Harold Whaley

Jesus In the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 124:00

In 1992 after 11 years in the US Navy, Harold retired early from the Military to fully pursue his passion of music. He was soon signed as a producer/artist with San Diego independent record label Deemo Records helmed by marketing guru Arthur Mitchell. Deemo Records would eventually become a subsidiary label under Solar/Hines/Epic out of Los Angeles. The infamous Death Row records crossed his path when Harold joined a team of producers who worked on the Platinum CD “Murder was the Case” In 1999, he was embraced by the city of San Diego with the awarding of the San Diego Music Award as “Best Urban Artist. Shortly there after, a BET.com online poll nominated Harold as “Breakaway Artist of the Millennium in 2000.

The Frets - Liam and Cody

england frets san diego music awards

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 74:03

Palapalooza welcomes Liam (singer/guitarist) and Cody (guitarist/producer) from The Frets to talk about their recent San Diego Music Award, the origins of the band, Liam's time in England, their writing process, new tunes, and much more! Be sure to follow The Frets on social media and stream their music on all digital platforms.

County Steps Up Protection For Workers In Updated Health Order, PPP Loans Not Going To Underserved Communities, Roberto’s Taco Shop’s Matriarch Dies And Summer Concert Series

KPBS Midday Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 44:51

San Diego County amended its public health order to require all employers to inform anyone who could have possibly been exposed if three or more cases of COVID-19 occur at the workplace in a 14-day period. Plus, South of Interstate 8 is the dividing line in the wide gap in the number of Paycheck Protection Program loans awarded to small businesses in San Diego County. Also, a new poll from the Public Policy Institute of California shows that a majority of Californians take the coronavirus pandemic seriously and also believe racism is widespread and a long-festering problem. And, Dolores Robledo, the matriarch of Roberto’s, one of San Diego’s favorite taco shops and the first Mexican fast-food chains, has died. The impact she had on the community. Finally, KPBS’ Summer Music Series is back. The series is to highlight and support San Diego’s music and artists. On today’s episode is blues artist Whitney Shay, a four-time San Diego Music Award winner.

Episode 013: Nathan Hubbard

Cuyamaca Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020

Dr. Taylor Smith interviews Nathan Hubbard. Nathan wears a lot of hats. Most recently, he plays drums in the San Diego hop-hop trio Parker Meridien as well as several of his own projects, including the Skeleton Key Orchestra, and his own jazz trio.Both Parker Meridien and the Nathan Hubbard Trio won Album of the Year in their respective categories at the 2020 San Diego Music Awards. Parker Meridien won Album of the Year in 2019 as well.

san diego taylor smith san diego music awards nathan hubbard

2020 San Diego Music Awards

san diego music awards sdma

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 26:41

Palapalooza welcomes Bart Mendoza (Freelance Journalist/SDMA Academy Member) and Kevin Hellman (Founder of the San Diego Music Awards) to chat about the 29th annual San Diego Music Awards. Watch the 2020 SDMA's live stream on July 6th at 7pm PST at www.sandiegmusicawards.com, and on Fox 5 Saturday July 11th at 8pm PST.

Joy Sounds Daily Shot: Parker Meridien

Joy Sounds: Music You Need To Know

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 6:24

Check out Parker Meridien, recent winners of Best Hip Hop group by the San Diego Music Awards, performing their song, "Seven on the Mookie."

music new music live music mookie emerging artists best hip hop san diego music awards

"My blood was on fire the whole time" -- Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 38:28

This week's episode of the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis. Originally from Utah, he joined VoSD in 2005, settling in Ocean Beach. By 2008, he was its CEO, a role he occupies to this day. For the unfamiliar, Voice of San Diego is an award-winning nonprofit news organization known for its in-depth investigative reporting and the way it explains and digs into local public policy issues (its motto is Unveiling the Unseen). In addition to writing for the outlet, he also co-hosts its weekly Voice of San Diego Podcast, as well as the Good Schools for All podcast, and also makes appearances on NBC7's San Diego Fact Check segments Fridays at 6 p.m. Please visit VoiceofSanDiego.org to see Scott (and the rest of the VoSD team) in action.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 16 Show Notes:If you're like Scott and missed Post Malone's livestream of Nirvana covers — that he did for charity by the way — do yourself a favor and check it out now. He's got a great voice!Tool is a band that both Scott and Dustin quite enjoy. Check out SoundDiego's photos from the prog-metal band's latest San Diego concert (which Scott was at and described as, "It was just thrilling. My blood was just on fire the whole time") right here.Scott talked about how he can't stop listening to the two new Nine Inch Nails records ("Ghosts V: Together" and "Ghosts VI: Locusts") that dropped recently. The way he described 'em is so perfect: "It's like massage therapy music except if they're going to cut out your kidney in the middle of it." They're both instrumental (so those of you hoping for some killer Trent Reznor vocals are gonna have to wait) but the best part is: they're absolutely free! Head here and download 'em now.Here's the amazing column Dave Grohl published in The Atlantic recently about the state of live music. Read it now.If, for some reason, Dustin's brief rendition of George Michael's "Careless Whisper" didn't ring any bells, here's the song's official video.This episode's Spotlight song of the week is "Behind the Wheels" by San Diego Music Award-winning hip-hop group Parker Meridien featuring Black Heart Procession's Pall Jenkins and Orko Eloheim. Find it and the rest of their latest album, "The Bully Pulpit," on their Bandcamp page and website and be sure to follow them on Instagram and Twitter.The SoundDiego Podcast's next guest is Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

"How much is Karlos paying? We'll triple it" -- B-Side Players' Karlos Paez

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 35:00

The SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Karlos Paez, the mastermind behind the B-Side Players, on this week's episode. The band (which ranges from eight to 10 players), which is currently celebrating its 26th anniversary, is known for its horn-driven, polyrhythmic Latin grooves. The B-Side Players have won 13 San Diego Music Awards and toured all over the world with the likes of Ben Harper, the Original Wailers, Toots & the Maytals and countless others. Head over to TheBSidePlayers.com to keep up to date with the band.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 14 Show Notes:The B-Side Players were one of the main attractions at the 2018 La Vuelta festival in Barrio Logan, and our SoundDiego TV cameras were on hand to soak up the festivities.It's hard to believe that, by Karlos' count, there have been 75 (!!!) players in the band since its inception. That seems unreal. But as he explained, the B-Side Players' current bassist, Omar Lopez, also plays in the Original Wailers. We happen to think he's rather good at holding down the low-end (as pointed out here in our list of 10 Best San Diego Bass Players).Karlos' had a really interesting answer for what his first album purchase was. On one hand, he has photos of himself holding an album by Los Moonlights when he was a kid. Here's more information on his father's band and an interview via La Republica. And his other first album? None other than Beastie Boys' legendary debut full-length, "Licensed to Ill." Take a trip down memory lane by reading Rolling Stone's review from 1986 right here.Hoping to follow in Karlos' footsteps by hitting up swap meets and thrift stores looking for those vintage $5,000 Levi's? Here's a great guide to get started.When it's open, be sure to visit San Diego Vintage Company in Barrio Logan, located at 2185 Logan Ave. -- or check 'em out online here.SoundDiego Podcast host Dustin Lothspeich and Karlos talked at length about the mostly-forgotten '80s "G.I. Joe"/"Transformers" copycat cartoon series, "M.A.S.K." Here's a little info on it if you're unfamiliar.This episode's Spotlight song of the week is, of course, the B-Side Players and their song "Firme Mood." If you dig it, find 'em on Spotify and all the other popular streaming services and be sure to follow 'em on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday morning. Upcoming guests on the pod include San Diego mashup star Elise Trouw, Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin and the Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

"Reading and music activate the same part of your brain" -- Verbatim Books' Justine Epstein

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 34:32

On this week's episode, the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Justine Epstein, the owner of North Park's Verbatim Books. Since opening in 2015, Verbatim has become a go-to destination for bookworms from both San Diego and out of town, as well as local authors and musicians who frequently stop in for very special in-store performances. At the time of this episode's publishing, Verbatim is still closed due to the pandemic, but will be reopening when the government makes it clear that it's safe to do so. Until you can stop in personally, head over to Verbatim-Books.com, and keep up-to-date with everything happening with the shop.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 13 Show Notes:We wish we could peruse the multitude of shelves at Verbatim Books and soak in the sounds from the shop's 75-hour Spotify playlist but until they open back up, listen to it here.Justine may not be totally sold on Bruce Springsteen, but after learning he wrote the music for Patti Smith's huge single "Because the Night," she might be changing her tune on "The Boss." Check it out for yourself.Do yourself and broaden your literary horizons with a couple of our favorite local musicians-turned-authors, the Casbah's Ben Johnson (check out his books here) and Bit Maps' Drew Andrews (check out his work here).Justine's first album purchase (and one of Dustin's all-time favorite records) was the Smashing Pumpkins' "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" — here's a great look back on the epic 1995 double album's legacy by Rolling Stone and Billy Corgan.Wanna read Carrie Brownstein's interview with Eddie Vedder for The Believer? Knock yourself out at this link.This episode's Spotlight song of the week is the San Diego Music Award-winning singer-songwriter John Meeks and his song "Jungle Kook." Head over to his Bandcamp page to buy some music or merch, and support him in these difficult times. Also, be sure to follow him on Facebook.Join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday morning. Upcoming guests on the pod include the B-Side Players' Karlos Paez, San Diego mashup star Elise Trouw, Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin, Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis and the mayor of local music, 91x's Tim Pyles! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

"Those sibling ties will always be there" -- Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 22:50

Episode 12 of the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Sara Watkins, who got her start right here in North County San Diego as co-founder/fiddler of the Grammy-winning bluegrass group Nickel Creek. She's since embarked on an acclaimed solo career, is one-third of the folk supergroup I'm With Her — and also plays in the Watkins Family Hour with her brother, Sean (who is also in Nickel Creek, as is Chris Thile, now the host of NPR's "Live From Here"). They've got a brand-new album out fittingly titled "Brother Sister" and, unsurprisingly, it's been receiving rave reviews. Head over to their website, WatkinsFamilyHour.com, to buy a download and check out the group's various goings-on.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 12 Show Notes:Want a taste of the new Watkins Family Hour album? Here's the official video of its first single, "Just Another Reason."Sara and Sean's original group, Nickel Creek, recently received a great writeup by NPR's Brittney McKenna about the band's legacy and debut album's impact on the folk/bluegrass world. Give it a read here.As mentioned during First Four, "The Bodyguard" film soundtrack was absolutely massive. It won the Grammy Award in 1993 for Album of the Year, is still the bestselling album by a female singer and sold more than 45 million copies worldwide, thanks in no small part to Whitney Houston's chart-topping Dolly Parton cover, "I Will Always Love You." You heard Sara belt out another single from the album, "I Have Nothing," on the pod — so here's the real thing's official video.Didn't realize Stone Temple Pilots got their start in San Diego? This 1993 Spin interview with the band by the late, great Jonathan Gold sheds some light on their local origins.Our Spotlight song of the week is the multi-San Diego Music Award-winning group Trouble in the Wind's "We'll Make It Through, which premiered exclusively on this week's SoundDiego podcast. The song is the very first single off the band's upcoming studio album, "Weird Living" (due out later this summer). Head over to their Bandcamp page to buy some music or merch and support them in these hard times. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday morning. Upcoming guests on the pod include the B-Side Players' Karlos Paez, San Diego mashup star Elise Trouw, Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin, Verbatim Books' Justine Epstein and the mayor of local music, Tim Pyles of 91x! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

"The Bass Is My Home" -- New York Times Bestselling Author Scott Sigler

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 29:27

Episode 11 of the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Scott Sigler, a New York Times bestselling author of sci-fi/horror novels such as “Contagious,” “Pandemic” and his latest title, “Alien: Phalanx.” He also recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of the first episode of his own podcast — and if he didn’t have enough going on, he also plays bass with Evan Diamond & the Library, who are nominated for Best Pop at this year’s San Diego Music Awards. For more info on Scott and all his endeavors, visit ScottSigler.com.Listen to Episode 11 here:Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 11 Show Notes:Want a glimpse into Sigler Fest? Peep the official video for Evan Diamond & the Library's "Bad Guy," compiled of footage filmed by audience members at 2018's event.Are you as flabbergasted as we were upon learning that Lemmy Kilmister was a roadie for Jimi Hendrix? Here's an interview with the Motörhead frontman himself, where he details the experience.Scott mentioned that he originally started playing bass when he saw the video for "Addicted To That Rush" by Mr. Big. Here's the video all its '80s hair-metal glory.A or B Side was quite the revelation this week: who knew Roger Waters recorded nearly the entirety of Pink Floyd's "The Final Cut" on his own? Here's a good article about it by Kurt Loder for Rolling Stone.This episode's Spotlight artist of the week is, of course, Evan Diamond & the Library. If you like what you hear, head to EvanDiamondMusic.com and buy some music, be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter — and catch 'em at a show when bands are playing in venues again.Join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday morning. Upcoming guests on the pod include Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins, the B-Side Players' Karlos Paez, Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin, San Diego mashup star Elise Trouw and Verbatim Books' Justine Epstein! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

"Music is like beer: Everything serves a purpose" -- Pizza Port's Jill Olesh

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 31:33

There are few more recognizable figures in San Diego craft-beer (and the local brewing scene in general) than Pizza Port's Jill Olesh. A lifelong bar/restaurant/brewery veteran, she is currently the senior sales and brand development manager for the local brewery chain, a former president of the San Diego Brewers Guild and spearheads the booking of the annual Rhythm & Brews Festival in Vista (unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event has been postponed until 2021). When it comes to craft beer — and music, as you'll hear on the podcast — Olesh is your one-stop shop for knowledge, expert opinions and eye-opening insights. Visit PizzaPort.com for news, info and to place orders for beer to-go between 12-7:30 p.m. daily.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 8 Show Notes:Mike Pinto was Olesh's first roommate when she moved to California, and even slung merch for him at his shows! What a wild connection. Here's a video of Pinto performing his song "Come a Long Way" (recorded at Blue Dream Studios).Olesh's go-to karaoke song is Pat Benatar's "Love Is a Battlefield" — and as a quick reminder of just how great a tune that is, watch the video here.Dustin's first-ever Pizza Port beer was the hefty Eukaryst Barrel-Aged Sinister Imperial Oatmeal Stout, which, as Jill explained, packs a whopping 12 percent alcohol by volume. Unfamiliar with the local black-metal group that inspired the brew? Watch this video of "Witch House," live from Pizza Port!No Doubt's "Tragic Kingdom" was one of Olesh's first album purchases (along with Sublime's self-titled effort), and as a testament to how great it holds up after all these years, peep the video for one of its biggest hits, "Spiderwebs."Pizza Port's Burning of Rome IPA has long been a local favorite, and the clamoring for the multiple San Diego Music Award-winning group to get back together seems to grow more eager with each passing day. If you haven't heard the band's 2014 single "Norman Bates" (the song that Olesh said played on repeat while the beer was brewing), treat your eyes and ears to its horror-themed glory right here.Our guest loves her some Devil Makes Three — with the Americana group popping up not once but twice on the episode. SoundDiego caught 'em in the act the last couples of times they toured through San Diego; Check out some of our photos here.As mentioned on the pod, Olesh is good friends with the lads in Avenue Army, and as such, we just had to have 'em on this week's episode as our local Spotlight artist of the week. If you enjoyed their latest single, "Makin' or Breakin' Us," head over to AvenueArmy.com and purchase some music or merch — and be sure to catch 'em at a local show when the world gets (somewhat) back to normal. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday night after SoundDiego TV airs at 1:30 a.m.. Upcoming guests include Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins, Switchfoot's Drew Shirley, New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler, Soda Bar's Cory Stier and NBC 7's Catherine Garcia! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

Choosey

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 32:40

In 2019, San Diego rapper Choosey (and producer Exile) dropped one of the best albums of the year with "Black Beans" (via Dirty Science Records). A mix of vintage doo-wop, AM radio oldie samples and Choosey's impeccably smooth flow, the record launched him into the limelight the world over. Naturally, Choosey took home Album of the Year and Artist of the Year at our 2019 SoundDiego Music Awards and is currently up for Best Hip-Hop or Rap Artist at the 2020 San Diego Music Awards. Be sure to follow him on Twitter and Instagram; and visit his online store at KingChoosey.com, TheDirtyScience.com for news, and his Bandcamp page for more music.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 7 Show Notes:Haven't seen the video for "Low Low" featuring Aloe Blacc yet? Here ya go!One of the best events San Diego has to offer is Barrio Logan's annual La Vuelta Festival — here's the SoundDiego TV recap of 2018's fest!Love a '63 Impala as much as Choosey? Visit Lowrider.com and do your best not to drool over all the epic photos.It's impossible to argue the impact Tupac's "All Eyez on Me" double-album had on the music world (and the world in general). For an eye-opening read on the legendary artist and his discography, read this in-depth Vulture article by Paul Thompson.If you haven't heard SWV's huge hit single, "Weak," in a while (which Choosey rocks at karaoke), do yourself a favor and check out the video here.Lest you doubt Choosey's skating abilities, peep his appearance on the Skate Shop Podcast EP1 video, where you can see the man himself in action!Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Monday. Upcoming guests include Switchfoot's Drew Shirley, New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler, Soda Bar's Cory Stier, NBC 7's Catherine Garcia and Pizza Port's Jill Olesh, Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

Palapalooza - Rebecca Jade

time oscars grammy elton john running out san diego music awards

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 63:10

Palapalooza welcomes San Diego Music Awards nominee Rebecca Jade to talk about her recent performance on the Oscars with Elton John, her Grammy's tribute to Prince, the San Diego Music Awards, and much more. Rebecca also performs one of her new songs off of her album "Running Out of Time". Follow Rebecca Jade on Instagram at @ladyrebeccajade and stream her music on all digital platforms. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the San Diego Music Awards will be postponed. Visit www.sandiegomusicawards.com for updates.

Palapalooza - San Diego Music Awards (Bart and Emily)

house san diego blues bart san diego music awards

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 51:28

Palapalooza welcomes Bart Mendoza and Emily Bartell to chat about the 2020 San Diego Music Awards on March 23rd at House of Blues. Bart Mendoza is a freelance music journalist, and Emily Bartell is the owner of Bar None Productions. Both are San Diego Music Award academy members, and are extremely involved in the San Diego music scene.

CC from Little Hurricane

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 33:50

Little Hurricane are one of San Diego's greatest musical exports — they've won multiple San Diego Music Awards over the past decade and have a devoted fan base that spans the world. Their latest album, "Love Luck," is fantastic (it's currently up for Best Blues Album and Album of the Year at this year's SDMAs) and ranks up there as one of, if not the, best record the indie-rock duo has released to-date. Visit LittleHurricaneMusic.com and stay in the know about their upcoming tour dates, music and news.Listen and subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 3 Show Notes:After hearing about Little Hurricane's show at the county fair, are you wondering what the difference is between a sound technician and an audio engineer is? Well, sound technicians are responsible for hooking up and managing the volume levels of all the different sounds coming from the stage and making them listenable for an audience. An audio technician is usually found in a music studio working alongside a producer to get each individual element of a song to sound as good -- or as unique -- as the producer and artist desires.Want to see CC puttin' her culinary skills to a different kind of use? Here's an acoustic version of Little Hurricane's "Blood Boil," live from their kitchen!Go back in time and experience CC's very first concert: Here's a full recording of Soundgarden's Nov. 9, 1996 show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom!Have you heard Little Hurricane's acoustic rendition of Counting Crows' "A Long December" yet? Check it out here. And peep a famous "Friends" star in the original video here.Bill Withers' classic song, "Ain't No Sunshine," was the subject of CC's second A or B Side question — if our discussion about how many times Withers sang "I know, I know, I know" in it didn't sound immediately familiar, listen to it here now. We weren't lying: he says it 26 times!The last A or B Side question might've been a tad confusing for listeners who don't know Pink Floyd's classic song "Money." Hear it in full here and listen for the little interview spoken-word snippets toward the end.Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Monday. Upcoming guests on the way include P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval, NBC 7's Catherine Garcia, About San Diego's Ken Kramer, Soda Bar's Cory Stier, and more! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive produced by Eric Page, hosted by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here), and edited by Matthew Lewis.

music money friends chicago san diego nbc hurricanes pink floyd cc soundgarden bill withers b side counting crows withers music news no sunshine music journalism matthew lewis sonny sandoval san diego music awards aragon ballroom soda bar best blues album ken kramer

Palapalooza - Mario J. Rivera

san diego rivera nlt steve o san diego music awards indie alternative

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 69:23

Palapalooza welcomes Mario J. Rivera, professional videographer and singer/guitarist for the San Diego based Indie/Alternative band "Nights Like Thieves". Mario chats with Troy about his background in filming music videos, the old days with Steve-O, past projects, San Diego Music Awards, NLT demo sneak peaks, and much more. Follow Mario on instagram at @mjr79 and visit his website at www.mariojrivera.com.

Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 35:13

For the second episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, the mayor of Imperial Beach, Serge Dedina, joins us in the studio. An IB resident since 1971, Serge was elected mayor in 2014 and then re-elected four years later. He’s also the executive director of the nonprofit environmentalist group Wildcoast — and a lifelong fan of the local music scene.Listen and subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 2 Show Notes:To start off the pod, Serge gave a shout-out to a couple of local Imperial Beach bands: Coral Bells and the Bassics! Check 'em out.Serge talked about his hopes for a rescheduled Lower Left Fest featuring P.O.D. Here’s a little background about its announcement at an impromptu Switchfoot show at the IB Pier.The Clash's local show at Golden Hall here in San Diego in 1979 was the stuff of legend. For some more info on it, check out this article about the "50 Greatest Concerts in San Diego History."Interested in learning more about Serge's environmental nonprofit, Wildcoast, whose mission is to conserve coastal and marine ecosystems, and addresses climate change through natural solutions? Visit its website and get involved.Our local SoundDiego Spotlight artist of the week is the Routine — up for Best Live Band at this year's San Diego Music Awards — and you heard their song, "Rowdy," on the pod! [Listen/purchase it here] Visit them online and be sure to catch 'em at the Holding Company in Ocean Beach on March 7!Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Monday. Upcoming guests on the way include P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval, CC from Little Hurricane, NBC 7's Catherine Garcia, About San Diego's Ken Kramer and Soda Bar's Cory Stier and more! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, hosted by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here), and edited by Matthew Lewis.

SoundDiego - Coming Soon

tv music san diego nbc coming soon music news casbah music journalism san diego music awards

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 0:34

The world of music with a San Diego slant – the SoundDiego podcast brings the NBC 7 TV show and music platform to online life with an exploration of the community local musicians and music fans -- and touring acts headed San Diego’s way – live and breathe in, from the moment they order their breakfast burrito to the time they call it a night at the Casbah. Host Dustin Lothspeich is a San Diego Music Award winner and longtime chronicler of the weird and unforgettable scene and will plug you in or show you where there’s an outlet.

Episode 37: With Guest Jonny Tarr

Multi Platinum Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 82:04

Jonny Tarr is a Welsh musician and songwriter, performing all the time in San Diego, and about the country as the front man of the Jonny Tarr Quartet and Jonny Tarr Quintet. Jonny Tarr. Jonny Tarr is currently nominated for a San Diego Music Award in the category of Best Pop. Vote for Jonny Tarr by going to https://www.sandiegomusicawards.com/ Jonny joins Ariel and Morgan in the studio to talk about his music career, Billie Eilish winning so many Grammy's even though the album was produced in a bedroom, and all of the latest news in the music industry. This week's album review: "Music To Be Murdered By" by Eminem Next week's album review: "Lewis Taylor" by Lewis Taylor

san diego vote grammy welsh billie eilish tarr best pop lewis taylor san diego music awards

26. Parker Meridien

Joy Sounds: Music You Need To Know

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 27:19

PARKER MERIDIEN recently won “Best Hip Hop Group” at the 2019 San Diego Music Awards. Comprised of Nathan Hubbard, John Rieder and Jack King, we caught up with them when they were preparing for the release of their new record, The Bully Pulpit, which is now available from Meridian Arts and Bandcamp. If you’re in San Diego, you can catch their show live on December 20th on Radio Axiom, January 3rd at Tower Bar, January 10th at Soda Bar and January 24th at the Pourhouse. During this episode, Parker Meridien performs three songs live – “Clock All the Time,” “Seven on the Mookie” and their new single, “Thin Line.” Follow Parker Meridien @parkermeridien

music time san diego new music bandcamp live music mookie thin line comprised emerging artists bully pulpit pour house jack king san diego music awards nathan hubbard soda bar john rieder

Palapalooza - The Shizophonics (Episode 50)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 59:39

Palapalooza welcomes multiple 2019 San Diego Music Award winners "The Schizophonics" for episode 50! Pat and Lety Beers chat with Troy about influences, upcoming tours, the industry, favorite shows, and much more. They also perform two songs off of their upcoming album "The One I Want" and "Not Gonna Change My Mind" for their first public acoustic performance (~49:00). Follow The Schizophonics on Facebook and Instagram, and purchase their music on all digital platforms.

san diego music awards

Ep 2: Lindsay White

Lean the F*ck Out | Fempreneurs | Women Entrepreneurs | Female Business Owners

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 19:27

On this episode of Music Spotlight San Diego, Gary talks with Lindsay White. Lindsay's influences run the gamut from Bob Dylan to Ani DiFranco. Her record, Lights Out, was named #1 Album of the Year by Global Texan Chronicles, and it earned her the 2018 San Diego Music Award for Best Singer-Songwriter.

bob dylan lights out ani difranco lindsay white san diego music awards best singer songwriter

EP107: Lady Brain Collective - An interview with Lindsay White

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 31:38

In this episode of Lean the F*ck Out, we talk with Lindsay White about leaving a corporate career to make music full time and how that journey brought her to starting Lady Brain Collective, a supportive and collaborative group of local women pursuing careers in the arts. Lindsay shares tips on making a career as an independent artist, and supplementing with a side hustle when you need to. She talks about her mental health journey and her experience as a caregiver to a partner dealing with mental health issues. Lindsay also discusses grief and loss and the perspective it has given her. Lady Brain Episode Highlights: Watch for your moment to leap. Look for the moment when the universe is tipping the scale. If you lean out you have to be willing to work your ass off. Starting out as an artist, your side hustle is key. Be genuinely kind. You never know what people are going through, be compassionate. Show yourself grace and compassion like you would those you are care taking. Loss gives us all perspective, no one is immortal. As a society we need to talk about trauma, grief and death more, the discussion will make us a more compassionate . Loss is a unifying experience. Always have honest conversations with yourself, about your mortality. What do you want to get out of this life? Lindsay White You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll call your therapist. With influences ranging from Bob Dylan to Ani DiFranco, Lindsay White's songwriting has earned recognition from Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, and American Songwriter. Her latest record Lights Out chronicles the experience of losing her estranged mother to brain cancer. The record debuted #2 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts, was named #1 Album of the Year by Global Texan Chronicles, and earned her the 2018 San Diego Music Award for Best Singer-Songwriter. White was recently named one of "15 Lesbian/Bi/Queer Musical Artists You Need to Know" by AfterEllen.com. She has opened for notable acts such as The Lone Bellow, David Crosby, Steve Poltz, Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles), Raining Jane ft. Jason Mraz, and more. White is a queer intersectional feminist, mental health advocate, grief support advocate, and writer. She has led songwriting workshops for Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls San Diego, participated in Pride events throughout the country, and independently published a narrative essay called "Love by the Numbers: What to do (and not to do) when your Bipolar partner thinks she's Jesus." Recently, she organized the Lady Brain Collective, a supportive and collaborative group of local women pursuing careers in the arts. White relies on support from, Lindsay's Corner, an exclusive community of dedicated friends and fans who always make her journey as an independent artist feel like a group effort. You can find Lindsay online at: Website: lindsaywhitemusic.com // ladybrainpresents.com Patreon: patreon.com/lindsaywhitemusic Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaywhitemusic // instagram.com/ladybrainpresents Facebook: facebook.com/lindsaywhitemusic // facebook.com/ladybrainpresents Youtube: youtube.com/lindsayannwhite Twitter: twitter.com/listentolindsay Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/lindsayannwhite Lindsay White Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4kdJU3sybstAXUhWzZNRT1 Lady Brain Presents Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/user/1211221790/playlist/00RpoDN5SJe6qTV7scOqLO?si=ldfdgRhiSny-h7ABwrZ8yg iTunes: music.apple.com/us/album/lindsay-white/1238408015?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Download the FREE Lean the F*ck Out Launch Kit If you are thinking about starting a business or side hustle, check out our Lean the F*ck Out Launch Kit. The kit gives you tools and inspiration to start thinking like a fempreneur and start designing the life you want! You’ll receive a guided meditation to help you figure out your vision, a budget worksheet to see what you need financially to make a go of it, daily practices including printable worksheets and daily affirmations to help you keep your head up when your confidence is waning. Again, it’s free and it’s available at leanthef-ckout.com/launchkit. Music: Sunshine by The Icicles

love jesus christ music women starting rock entrepreneur pride loss numbers soundcloud bob dylan bipolar lights out david crosby jason mraz ani difranco american songwriter icicles lone bellow steve poltz lindsay white afterellen telluride bluegrass festival kerrville folk festival san diego music awards roll camp best singer songwriter raining jane music sunshine lady brain collective girls san diego

Traveling Musician Sarah Rogo shares her travel stories

Around The World with the He and She Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 47:55

Traveling Musician Sarah Rogo shares her travel storiesSarah Rogo is a musician, a surfer, a yoga instructor, an embodiment and mind body expert and has has lived a lot of life in her 26 years, more than most live in a lifetime. We met Sarah in the RV park we are currently #rvlife-ing it in this month. Sarah shares with us some stories of her from the road, as well as insights she has from a life well lived and well traveled. This episode will inspire you to get out of your comfort zone and experience more of the world. Not only does Sarah share her travel stories with us but also a song that is super appropriate for our recent move to Los Angeles. She also gives us a preview into her upcoming TEDx talk. Check her out at sarahrogomusic.comAbout Sarah: Sarah Rogo is a performer, surfer, guitar player and songstress making waves in the music scene. At a young age she has managed to embody the grace and intensity of the old time superstars. The bounce in her step and the twinkle in her eyes reveals her charisma and energy immediately. Her captivating performances include sliding on her resonator guitars, dancing, story telling, singing her heart out, and more. While she may look and sound like your prototypical Southern Californian, the 25-year-old singer, guitarist and songwriter was born in New England. She moved to the seaside beach town of Encinitas, CA, less than two years ago, took the local San Diego music scene by storm and now lives in Los Angeles. “Everyone in my family has always known California was my home,” she says. “Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve dreamt of being a surfer.” A nominee for Best Singer-Songwriter at the 2017 San Diego Music Awards, Rogo first picked up a guitar at 13 as a way of performing the songs she’d already written. A self-proclaimed band nerd, she played saxophone, bassoon and clarinet and conducted the school marching band. Growing up, Sarah spent hours listening to music in the local public library, where her tastes ran from klezmer and Middle Eastern sounds to a 1991 live album recorded by Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, Alone and Acoustic, which changed her life. “The whole thing is in the key of E and you just know they’re making up the words as they go along, but it totally captivated me,” she enthuses. “That’s the kind of music I wanted to play. I knew the blues had to come from the soul. That’s what made it so magical, what moved me, that authenticity, the mojo, even though I had no idea what those words meant until later. The blues just overwhelmed me.” Rogo apprenticed and performed with local Boston musicians, guitarist Paul Rishell, who once played with Son House, and world-class harp player Annie Raines, along with acoustic country-blues guitarist Woody Mann, a former student of the legendary Reverend Gary Davis. They introduced her to artists like Blind Willie Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Led Zeppelin and the bottle neck slide on the National Resonator Guitar – for which she’s since become a spokesperson -- then took her out with them on tour to Arkansas and Mississippi. Sarah proved an apt performer, and before long, she was writing songs in the vein of those whose music she idolized, evoking such contemporary singer-songwriters as Bonnie Raitt, Rory Block, Eva Cassidy and folk rockers Dawes. “The common thread in my writing is the dance between dark and light. I’ve learned to dance with my demons in a healthy way. Life is inherently hard and the blues has taught me how to navigate hardship and guide me into balance. In a nutshell, blues is the yin and yang and I take refuge in that. It’s a meditation and a prayer… it’s a wish, a hope.” That’s reflected in Rogo’s joyful and spunky performances on-stage, where her energy is contagious. She takes her inspiration from nature and the nearby ocean, always writing outdoors, where inspiration can strike at any moment, and usually does. “I’m fueled by nature. When I’m writing or wandering the woods or the beach I can hear the whisperings of my heart. There are melodies in nature and I scoop them up and take them home.” An eager student of the industry, Rogo met her current manager, veteran Mike Lembo, at the Durango Songwriter Expo in Ventura, CA, where they had an immediate connection. “Sarah’s fearless and talented, and I was drawn to her personality without even hearing her play,” said Lembo. “When I heard her sing and play guitar, I recognized an old soul, someone who can not only become a successful artist, but a world-class surfer as well. Sarah has what it takes to make it, and I’m looking forward to working with her on doing just that.” Rogo is currently recording her debut album, working with producer David Ricketts.. She’s paid her dues and is ready to ride the wave into a promising, exciting future. “I just want to learn and have fun with new people in new places. I live to perform and collect stories” she says. “I want to dive right in and fearlessly be myself in this giant shark tank known as the music business” If anyone can surf those dangerous waters, it’s Sarah Rogo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 38: Low Volts

wild track eagles rock and roll death metal super troopers ryman volts brian setzer san diego music awards

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 41:07

Three-time San Diego Music Award winner Low Volts is giving the music world a much needed shock to the heart. With his fuzzed-out, one-man, dirty blues-rock 'n' soul performances, Tim Lowman creates a thick and swampy sound equivalent to the force of a four-piece band. Having performed to a sold-out crowd at The Ryman, nationally touring with Brian Setzer, and landing songs in the smash comedy Super Troopers 2 alongside Eagles of Death Metal, Low Volts is on a steady path of rock and roll righteousness. Track listing 01:13 - Wild and Free 15:55 - Trouble Don't Come Alone 30:23 - Bullet Holes Links Low Volts Website Hapnyn Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio Theme music for the What's Hapnyn San Diego Podcast generously provided by The Paladins.

Blues America 157 - Whitney Shay

Blues America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 59:30

Whitney Shay is a talented upcoming blues talent from Southern California with 2-San Diego Music Awards under her belt. She’s hit the road with Igor Prado and is seen locally on nearly 200 shows per year. Recently, she cut her sophomore studio effort, A Women Rules the World, at Kid Andersens’ renowned Grease Land studios with an all-star cast of player that included Igor Prado and Aki Kumar, among many others.

america world blues southern california singing san diego music awards whitney shay igor prado

Episode 13: Whitney Shay

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 36:56

Soulful vocalist Whitney Shay joins LJ this week to discuss her preparation for this year's Gator by the Bay, as well as other performances. She has been nominated by the San Diego Music Awards for Best Blues Artist, Best Live Performer, and Best Blues Album. Join us as we learn more about this musical force in the San Diego blues & soul scene. 01:01 - Ain’t No Weak Woman 12:06 - Blues Down Home 23:03 - Love's Creeping Up On You (feat. Igor Prado) Links Whitney Shay Website Hapnyn Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio Theme music for the What's Hapnyn San Diego Podcast generously provided by The Paladins.

san diego bay soulful gator lj paladins san diego music awards whitney shay best blues album best live performer

Electric Mud - Dusty Futon SOCAL 6-03

Dusty Futon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 46:38

Matt, Matt, and Marc are all family by blood, and Colton might as well be. These four boys that make up Electric Mud are hard-working Veterans who make some good-old rock music that'll satisfy many rock lovers need for new music. Reminiscent of the 70's rock out of LA, these guys brought some new tracks from the album "Dangerous Promises" out now in stores. It's been nominated as Best Rock Album by the San Diego Music Awards. The band's first album, they don't really consider it that, is titled "Spark In The Rain" and consists of demo's and singles the band created over their time of jamming. Working hard to pay for their hobby, two of the brothers run a Demolition company named "Full Throttle," a saying they also use for an upcoming track off of yet another new album coming out soon! Cousin Matt has a degree in music, and can play nearly any instrument...on top of working as a Music Therapist, and Colton provides the "Country Boy" aspect to the band...you should listen to find out about that. Brother Matt makes his place known by his crazy antics...even getting himself tattooed on the throat as part of a ticket giveaway? Wow...that's not all! We are not just a podcast, we are a platform dedicated to the advancement of the Local Music Scene - and LOCAL COMMUNITY as a whole! Download and Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, TuneIn or FOLLOW US on SPOTIFY! You can ALWAYS find us at dustyfuton.com Follow us: Facebook.com/TheDustyFuton Twitter @DustyFuton Instagram @DustyFuton www.DustyFuton.com EMAIL: admin@dustyfuton.com

spotify google veterans stitcher socal tunein demolition local communities full throttle reminiscent music therapists country boy futon local music scene best rock album brother matt san diego music awards electric mud

Episode 7: The Tighten Ups

rock soul track southern california rock and roll nominated tighten lj san diego music awards

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2018 41:22

The Tighten Ups is a 7-piece soul, funk, blues, rock band fronted by singer (and podcast host) Laura Jane Willcock. Together for more than a decade, they set themselves apart by lacing their rock and roll with syncopated bursts of high voltage brass and soulful doses of rhythm and blues. Nominated in 2009 for a San Diego Music Award as Best Cover/Tribute Band, they are known as Southern California's favorite "Rock and Soul" party band. In this episode, LJ turns the tables by inviting her bandmates Gerry Wasson and Meri Claire into the studio to discuss the their new live album, the song writing process, how the band formed, and a few other surprises along the way. Tighten it up! Track listing 01:50 - Real Rat Problem 20:12 - Love Nearly Broke Me 34:25 - Mercy Links The Tighten Ups Website Lux Records Store Hapnyn Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio Theme music for the What's Hapnyn San Diego Podcast generously provided by The Paladins.

#34 - Lessons Learned from Writing 2,200 Songs and Touring 100k Miles with Gayle Skidmore

Music Business Hacks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 35:25

Gayle Skidmore could be described as a serial songwriter, a nonstop touring machine, and one of the most talented singer-songwriters I've had the pleasure of knowing. She's won multiple awards from the San Diego Music Awards, including Best Pop Album and Best in Pop, as well as De Best Singer-Songwriter van het Groene Hart in The Netherlands. She's a master of 22 instruments and has 21 releases under her belt (at the time of this podcast). Check her music out at www.gayleskidmore.com Books recommended by Gayle: Tennyson: PoemsThe Prophet by Kahlil Gibram Best inexpensive purchase: Columbus Washboard Watch Her Newest Music Video for "Pale Ghosts" here: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY3yVHfin78[/embed]

books writing songs pop netherlands lessons learned singer songwriters touring pop music music business san diego music awards best pop album gayle skidmore

Episode 3: Casey Hensley Band

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 46:09

All over California, people have been talking about 25-year-old powerhouse vocalist Casey Hensley, who is taking the blues world by storm. Influenced by such greats as Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Janis Joplin, and Candye Kane, she surrounds herself with only the best musicians – which probably is why her band has been nominated as 2018 Artist of the Year by the San Diego Music Awards. She is joined in the studio by drummer Evan Caleb Yearsley, where they talk with LJ about growing up in musical households, recent successes, the future, and their mysterious connection with Neil Young's latest record. Don't miss it! Track listing 00:50 - Big Mama's Coming Home 14:40 - Too Tired 29:19 - Put Your Lovin' Where It Belongs Links Casey Hensley Website Hapnyn Thunderbird Analog Recording Studio Theme music for the What's Hapnyn San Diego Podcast generously provided by The Paladins.

california artist band track aretha franklin neil young influenced janis joplin ella fitzgerald lj hensley etta james paladins too tired san diego music awards candye kane

Songwriters Guild Live - Feb 1 with Gayle Skidmore & Stefano Fucili

Songwriters Guild Live

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 57:51

Seven-time San Diego Music Award nominee Gayle Skidmore has written over 2000 songs since she began songwriting at the age of 8. Her natural ability and innate passion for music made her music career inevitable, and her tumultuous life has given her plenty of inspiration. Translating her experiences into song has been more than just personally fulfilling. Gayle Skidmore won Best Pop in the 2015 San Diego Music Awards, Best Pop Album for “Sleeping Bear” in 2014, and Best Singer-Songwriter in 2013. Classically trained on the piano from the age of 4, Gayle Skidmore also plays over 20 other instruments, including the mountain dulcimer, banjo, folk harp and balalaika. Stefano Fucili is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, composer and arranger who collaborated with Lucio Dalla, his producer in the late nineties, writing with and for Dalla the song Anni Luce in 2001 from the so-called Luna Matana. Composer of instrumental pieces from folk, pop, celtic, rock sound. Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on singers who write songs. This week your host was Ro Halfhide.

amsterdam composer translating stefano dalla classically lucio dalla best pop sleeping bear san diego music awards best singer songwriter songwriters guild best pop album gayle skidmore

Episode 2: Sarah Rogo