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Aaron Bowen

I got to know Aaron in 2005; he has a down home acousticy style that betrays bluegrass and roots/folk rock as well w/a smooth, warm vox.

Alex Esther

Angela Correa

Angela's indie/edgy form of country twang is totally addictive. Catch her if you can and you'll find out how sweet it is.

Annie Bethancourt

Annie has been playing San Diego for years. She can cut it as a bluesy stylist but also as melancholy or sweet.

Biddy Bums

The Biddy Bums rock out non-stop. These guys speak their own language and make music that's less like Red Hot Chili Peppers and more like Rusted Root.

Blind Melon's

Blind Melon's is my first 'Bar' show so, I guess its kinda fun. I don't usually play bars. Its right on the beach and makes a nice plate of microwave jalapeno poppers.

Bridget Brigitte

Bridget is another one of those people who brings artists together and really makes things happen. Bridget for president!

Carlos Olmeda

Carlos is old hat at fantastic performance art, dramatic playing and singing styles make him an SD favorite.

Cathryn Beeks

Cathryn brings art to SD - plain and simple. She's a gypsy queen and a singer songwriter with amber waves of grain...

Cheeky

Cheeky (aka Shant) hails from my homeland of Zimbabwe. So, we got cred w/each other on that. Noone can take their style - its rhythmic and sparse.

Christiane Lucas

Christiane sings brightly and with optimism. Check her out all over SD at a venue near you.

Claire de Lune

Claire's is nice - but, you know... I hardly ever play there. Hm.

Cosmo's Cafe

Cosmo's is my home away from home. I discovered this village of music lovers in '05 during my east county expedition and I've been going back ever since.

Davida Price

Davida brings presents her music in a totally unabashed and open way. Her talent is a gift for authenticity and heart.

E Street Cafe

E Street Cafe is a pleasant Encinitas digs with ambience and no sound system. One of a few acoustic venues around Encinitas.

Humphrey's

Humphrey's is a lounge place, like for lounge acts. Its nice though - good sound and friendly folks - right on downtown's bay.

J Turtle

Jason was one of the first musicians that I got to know in San Diego back in 2000. He's pop meets jazz and really characteristic vocals.

Jane Lui

Jane sings like a choir of angels. She released her first solo record in 2005 and makes music at Twiggs, Lestats and other places too.

Jefferson Jay

Jefferson Jay is a one-of-a-kind music wizard, comic genius and lyrical satirist. You've never heard him before - even if you've heard him before!

Joan Rubin & KKSM Radio

Joan does regular shows on the air with local artists and makes a huge difference in the local music community with her show.

Kevin Tinkle

Kevin Tinkle makes music w/sooouuul! Like luther meets Al Green and all they got is an acoustic guitar. Check this cat out!

Lee Coulter

The thunder from down under - check him out!

Lestat's

Lestat's covers the darker side of coffee. Probably the second place I ever played in SD but, still a favorite for their strong decaf.

Martin Storrow

Martin's got a nice, mellow style. I met him thru Satish and he played at my second CD release party in 2003. Check him out.

Melodies in Mind

Melodies in Mind is a socially conscious folk music radio program which airs on CJSF 90.1 FM every Tuesday from 8 to 9 pm. It features live music from small time (and occasionally big time) musicians, music interviews, new folk music, and classic folk mus

Melodies in Mind - Myspace

This is a great folk radio program out of Simon Fraser in Vancouver, BC. Worth a listen online at www.cjsf.ca

Michelle Shipp

Michelle is a hard working, hard singing artist with a lot of... education. She's smart and so is her music.

Nathan Aaron

Nathan is a major inspiration for me because he get sh#t done. In the first 4 months I knew him, he set up the two best acoustic festivals in recent memory.

North Star Session

North Star is a hard workin' band. They tour, they write, they practice. I guess thats why they have the blues

Renata Youngblood

Richie Blue

Richie plays the meanest f'in blues harp in SD. He plays all styles but, you can taste the BBQ sauce when he plays blues.

Saba

I met Saba in 2001 @ Twiggs. Her voice got me right away. She's a fantastic talent who really walks the walk as a hard working local artist.

Sam Bybee

Sam's a goose - he's in a band called the Gooses. He's poppy and brash - outspoken and a bit sinister. But, he means well and hasn't injured anyone yet.

Scott Wilson

I got to know Scott in one of his many attempts to bring artists together. He pulls folks together and makes music. Simple.

Scott Zensen's My Week

Scott is a devoted local music fan and he covers everybody and everything. So, check his weekly blog out and send him some kudos!

She Blonde Swede

Issac and the swede sing pop originals and do a mean cover of Romeo and Juliet.

Simeon Flick

I met Simeon thru the Troubadour. He's a bit of a guitar virtuoso and generally strays toward the jazzy riffs and vocals.

Ted Ehr

Ted sounds melancholy when he plays. His style is emotional and full of conviction.

Tim Corley

Tim Corley has played with everyone at some point - he's got great guitar chops and a penchant for pop ballads.

Tom Brosseau

Tom is hands down my favorite performer from SD. His voice is magical and delicate and his style harks back to the old days but he makes it modern again.

Tommy Edwards