Music
Point Loma’s Kendra Shank returns home for jazz album release concert
By Stephen Prendergast You would normally expect your high school valedictorian to go on to become a titan in business, a renowned scientist or medical doctor, or enter some similar high-profile career. Point Loma High School graduate and valedictorian Kendra Shank has made a name for herself, as well, but not in the “traditional” areas […]
Let There Be Light
It all started with a dream. He was a music lover and a talented composer, whose Masters degree was in music composition. But sometimes life gets in the way. First a marriage, then children and the dream of a music career turns into the practicality of staying with a business that is growing and growing, […]
Nashville Singer and Songwriter Releases New Single
Emerging country artist, Cody Webb, recently released his new single “More Than A Little.” To help promote the song, the country musician and singer-songwriter , gears up for his summer EP release with his highly anticipated love song; giving fans a sneak peak of his upcoming self-titled six-song release. Hailing from South Carolina, Webb kick-started […]
U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion to Perform in San Diego
Jamie Laval has recorded numerous movie and television sound track recordings, including the solo for Emmy-nominated theme song “Everwood,” which aired for two years on Warner Bros. Television. At 2 p.m., Sunday, July 24, the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion Jamie Laval will perform at Museum of Making Music, located at 5790 Armand Drive […]
Ahley Bathgate Solo Cello
Ashley Bathgate has been described as an “eloquent new music interpreter” (New York Times) and a “rising star of her instrument” (Albany Times Union) who combines “bittersweet lyricism along with ferocious chops” (New York Magazine). Her “impish ferocity,” “rich tone” and imaginative phrasing” (New York Times) have made her one of the most sought after […]
Singer Gillian Margot Reinvents a Diverse Mix of Jazz, Soul and Pop Songs
All-Star Cast and Grammy-Nominated Pianist Combine their Talents Up-and-coming singer Gillian Margot is just as much at home with jazz standards as she is with R&B, blues and the sophisticated side of pop music. She’s earned an avid global following from Asia to her native Canada and the USA. On her debut album as a […]
Puccini’s Tosca Opens the 2015-2016 Mainstage Season
New Production Never Seen Before in San Diego San Diego Opera’s mainstage season opens at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Saturday, February 13, 2016 with Giacomo Puccini’s operatic thriller “Tosca.” Last performed by San Diego Opera in 2009, “Tosca” features the exciting Company debut of Greek soprano Alexia Voulgaridou as Tosca and Welsh tenor […]
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe To Perform
25th Annual San Diego Music Awards The San Diego Music Foundations is proud to announce the addition of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe to the performer’s lineup at the 25th annual San Diego Music Awards. The annual awards gala returns to the outdoor concert stage at Humphrey’s by the Bay at 7 p.m., Monday, October 5 […]
She Writes and Sings from Her Heart
On a monthly basis I receive a lot of press releases on up and coming and established singers, musicians and songwriters. It’s a true blessing to get to experience all the talent that exists in our world. However, with as many artists I am introduced to, few touch me as this local songwriter, singer and […]
The Creative Spark that Turned into Blue Sky Riders
“The best part,” says Kenny Loggins of that meeting with Gary Burr as he wrote for “How About Now,” his well-received 2008 release, “was that when we sang together, we sounded like brothers. The last time I experienced that kind of blend was with Jimmy Messina in 1971.” Loggins, one of the premiere voices in […]
