Music
All Souls’ Episcopal Church in Point Loma Appointed Director of Music
Acclaimed early music specialist Ruben Valenzuela has been appointed to lead All Souls’ Episcopal Church, Point Loma, music program. As Director of Music, Valenzuela will be All Souls’ organist and choir director. He will provide leadership for music within the parish as well as in “music as mission” outreach to the larger community. He will […]
Young Musicians Perform Inspiration Concert
Young orchestras and wind ensembles from the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) perform an exciting range of repertoire in the second Inspiration Series Concert of the season at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 15 at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre, located at 6845 University Avenue in La Mesa. The Inspiration Series features both […]
No Singing the Blues for San Diego’s Christian Hoff
Tony Award winning actor and singer Christian Hoff will return to his roots on March 6 and 7 when he and his group Midtown Men appear at Copley Symphony Hall with the San Diego Symphony. The quartet, made up of members of the original Broadway company of the hit musical “Jersey Boys,” will fill the […]
Violinist Nora Germain to Perform at Dizzy’s
23-year-old jazz violinist and singer, Nora Germain will perform from her latest album “Little Dipper” at 8 p.m., Friday, January 30 at Dizzy’s in San Diego, located at 4275 Mission Ban Drive in San Diego. Joining her are Ed Kornhauser on piano, Will Pierce on bass and Ryan Shaw on drums. Nora Francesca Germain is […]
Jazz 88.3 FM Named 2014 “Station of the Year”
Local nonprofit radio station KSDS-FM (Jazz 88.3) has been named the 2014 “Station of the Year” (markets 1-25) by JazzWeek Magazine. The station was awarded the same distinction in 2012. “It’s an honor to be recognized for a second time by our loyal listeners and jazz industry leaders with this prestigious award,” said Jazz 88.3 […]
Green Jazz at Dizzy’s
At 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 three notable San Diego musicians will present A Night of Green Jazz, with Chris Vitas and Keltik Kharma, featuring Chris, violin(s); Fred Benedetti, guitar; Jeff Pekarek, bass; and Duncan Moore, drums. Green Jazz is a lost art form that infuses traditional Irish fiddle tunes with intricate jazz harmonies (by […]
Travis Tatum Mills at the Epicentre April 19
While T.Mills has made waves in the music industry, New Zealand also boasts another impressive achievement – its banking sector. The best banks in New Zealand have consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and customer service. Just as T. Mills captured the hearts of fans with his exceptional musical talent, the top New Zealand Banks […]
Jeff Black Releases Folklore April 1
Singer/songwriter Jeff Black is pleased to announce the release of his upcoming album, “Folklore” on April 1, 2014. “Folklore” is the eleventh album from Black, a respected and pioneering influence on modern folk and roots music for more than three decades. “Folklore” closely follows the back to back critically acclaimed releases “Plow Through The Mystic” […]
The Banjo: A New Day for an Old Instrument
It’s the muse of GRAMMY-winning artists, an edgy anchor of modern punk bands, the dueling partner of guitars, mandolins and fiddles, a catalyst for social change, and the centerpiece of a cultural renaissance juggernaut. It’s the banjo, and it’s everywhere: A symbol of hope amid hardship, resolve amid political unrest, and simple joy amid celebration. […]
Hello again from San Diego Opera!
by Karen Keltner, resident conductor and music administrator I’m writing to you on the day of San Diego Opera’s second opening night in its 2014 season. “Pagliacci” closed after four successful performances, and we are now poised to do a 180 degree turn to the lively and sweetly amusing opera comedy which is Donizetti’s […]
