Music Spotlight San Diego
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Music Spotlight San Diego
Lyrics, music and meaning with singers and songwriters.
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45 EpisodenEpisode 45|Kris Wott - A Singer/Songwriter, First & Foremost
Gary talks to Kris about the first song he ever wrote, his first solo album and why it took so long to release & his songwriting process. Kris perform...
Episode 44|Jess Wright - She Draws From Various Genres To Create Her Own Sound
Gary talks to Jess about her introduction to the music that influenced her, who, as a songwriter influences her the most and how vocal training helped...
Episode 43|David Deakman - Better Known As Deadbrokedown
Listen as Gary talks to Dave about how he came up with his professional name, Deadbrokedown; his style of music and what it's like for him when it com...
Episode 42|Lauren Leigh - Singer, Songwriter, Bandleader & Session Singer...She Does It All
Check out Gary's conversation with Lauren as they talk about how certain family members influenced her musically, her career choices, what songwriter...
Episode 41|Nathan Welden - A Little Bit James Taylor, A Little Bit Jim Croce
Listen as Gary talks to Nathan about his start in the music business; his musical influences, including some local songwriters; his favorite type of v...
Episode 40|Evan Platis - He Is The Longhaired Greek
Gary talks to Evan about his stage name, his style of music, his influences and more. And, Evan performs three original songs during the conversation.
Episode 39|Amanda Cogan - Writes Songs With A Soulful Twist
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. Ama...
Episode 38|Ron Houston - A Man Who Doesn't Like To Sugarcoat Things
Gary talks with Ron about his struggles with substance abuse, his work with his bands and motivation to release a solo project and his song inspired b...
Episode 37|Ben Grace - From Australia To San Diego By Way Of New York & Points In Between
Listen as Gary talks to Ben about his move from Australia to the states, the journey to releasing his first album, writing songs with his wife and mor...
Episode 36|Haley Blaze - Her Creativity Extends Beyond Music
Gary talks with Haley about her musical influences, what it is that she likes about performing at weddings and where her creativity takes her aside fr...
Episode 35|Ellis Bryant - Making His Mark On The San Diego Country Music Scene
Gary talks to Ellis about his decision to move to San Diego, the state of country music, the feeling he gets when writing songs and more. And, he perf...
Episode 34|Michael Jay Dwyer - A Professional Singer/Songwriter For More Than 35 Years
Gary talks with Michael about his long career as a singer/songwriter, his musical influences and much more. Michael performs three original songs duri...
Episode 33|Savannah Philyaw - Co-Wrote A Song With A Very Famous Songwriter
Listen as Gary talks to Savannah about her early beginnings in music, her work with a very famous songwriter and writing about what's in her heart! Sa...
Episode 32|Dulaney & Company - A Married Singer/Songwriter Duo
Listen as Gary talks to Jerod and Malissa, of Dulaney & Company, about their music, their name, songwriting process and more. Jerod & Malissa also per...
Episode 31|Suzanne Shea - Once Performed With A Very Famous Folk Singer
Gary talks with Suzanne about her experience singing with a very famous folk singer, her love for comedy and much more. Suzanne performs three origina...
Episode 30|Thea The Band - Songs That Fit Into A Genre With No Boundaries
Gary talks with Thea about the name Thea The Band, when and how she picked up the guitar, her musical influences and more. Thea also performs three or...
Episode 29|Justin Rodriguez - Playing In Bands & Solo From Connecticut To San Diego
Gary talks with Justin about the different bands he's played in, his songwriting process and much more. Justin also performs three original songs duri...
Episode 28|King Taylor Project - Music Has Always Been A Part Of Their Lives
Gary talks with King Taylor Project, Sandi King and Josh Taylor, about when they started performing together, their songwriting and their sound. They...
Episode 27|Enter The Blue Sky - Nominated For A San Diego Music Award
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...
Episode 26|Joe Rathburn - Writes Songs With A Message
In this episode, Gary talks with Joe about his early years in music, his musical influences and his songwriting. Joe also performs three original song...
Episode 25|Dave Gleason - One Bad-Ass Guitarist
Gary talks with Dave about his style of music, his influences and working with Marty Stuart's band. Dave performs three original songs too.
Episode 24|Erin Bower - She Calls Her Music Sad Folk Pop
Erin explains what she means by Sad Folk Pop. Gary also talks with her about her early poetry writing years and her writing about the human condition....
Episode 23|Christopher Dale - A Singer/Songwriter With Acoustic Soul
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...
Episode 22 | Josh Weinstein - From NY to California, With Some MTV and NPR Along The Way!
Gary talks with Josh about his move from New York to California, his association with MTV and recognition from NPR (National Public Radio). Josh perfo...
Episode 21 | Heather Marie | From Opening For Frampton and Train To Finding Her Voice In San Diego
Heather Marie has been in several bands over the years, and once opened for Train, but her voice once she came to San Diego in 2003.
Ga...
Episode 20 | Mark Montijo | Long Break, Stronger Comeback
Mark Montijo
Mark talks with Gary about his return to music, being recognized for his songwriting and much more. Mark is accompanied by d...
Episode 19 | Jeff Berkley | Multi-talented, San Diego music scene fixture
Gary and Jeff talk about his multi-talents, his songwriting process, his live stream concerts and more. And, he performs three original songs too.
Ep 18 | Rosa's Cantina | Inspirational Fusion, Unique Sound
Gary chats with Carissa Lynn Renner and Josh Renner, from Rosa’s Cantina, about their musical influences, songwriting, Carissa’s choice of instrument...
Ep 17 | Charles Parisi | Co-Founder of Music Spotlight San Diego’s Sponsor, Songs For Shelter
Gary talks with Charles about how Songs For Shelter, a benefit concert for homeless youth, came about and what it and San Diego Youth Services are doi...
Ep 16 | Ramona Ault | Singer-Songwriter and Local Bluegrass Band Member
Ramona talks with Gary about her beginnings as a music artist, what life’s been like during the pandemic and work with her bluegrass band, Prairie Sky...
Ep 15 | Michael Tiernan | Music Was Not His Original Higher Calling
Gary talks with Michael about how he got involved in music, who he listens to, his songwriting and so much more. And of course, Michael performs three...
A Man of Many Talents - Shawn Rohlf is a Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer and Actor
Gary talks to Shawn about his musical influences, his songwriting process and past performances with Marvin Hamlisch and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead...
YouTube Sensation Reneé Dominique Has Been Singing Since She Was a Child
Gary talks to Reneé about her beginnings as a singer, her collaboration with Jason Mraz and her upcoming performance at the Songs For Shelter Relaunch...
Roni Lee - She Began Her Career as a Rock Guitarist in Hollywood
Gary talks with Roni about her beginnings in Hollywood, her songwriting process and much more. She performs three songs as well. Gary is also joined b...
Gaby Aparicio - Blending Various Styles of Music to Create Her Own Sound
Gary talks with Gaby about her love for music and when it all began and her involvement with a group of other local artists. Gaby performs three origi...
Digital Lizards of Doom - Bringing a Whole New Level of Storytelling to Pop-Culture Entertainment
Gallie Fisher and Gabe Valentin, of Digital Lizards of Doom, talk with Gary about their brand of music, the graphic novel series referenced in their m...
Ep 9: Cheyenne Benton - Her Love for Music Began at an Early Age
Gary talks with Cheyenne about her songwriting process and her participation in the upcoming Springboard West Music Festival. Cheyenne performs three...
Ep 8: Alex Woodard - Singer-Songwriter and Author
Gary talks with Alex about his book & album package, For The Sender, and his upcoming For The Sender Holiday Show. Alex also performs three original s...
Ep 7: Ryan Hiller - A Highly Skilled and Accomplished Entertainer
Listen to Ryan talk about his music, how it all began and enjoy three original songs performed live in our studio.
Ep 6: Sarah Tilghman - Singer-Songwriter of Dream Fulfillment Music
Sarah Tilghman is a singer-songwriter who writes not only feel good music, but dream fulfillment music. On this episode of Music Spotlight San Diego,...