https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-spotlight-san-diego--3550924enMusicCopyright Cloudcasthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eebdd467116a0f5dd4d795809e7ac714.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-spotlight-san-diego--3550924Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:22:00 +0000CloudcastCloudcastfeeds@spreaker.comLyrics, music and meaning with singers and songwriters.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-kris-wott-a-singer-songwriter-first-foremost--47090416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47090416Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:00:12 +0000CloudcastGary 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 performs three original songs during the conversation too.1738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-jess-wright-she-draws-from-various-genres-to-create-her-own-sound--47090412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47090412Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:00:12 +0000CloudcastGary 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 her get to the place she's at with her voice today. Jess performs three original songs during the...1992falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-david-deakman-better-known-as-deadbrokedown--47090403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47090403Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:00:09 +0000CloudcastListen 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 comes to songwriting. Dave also performs three original songs during the conversation.2057falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-lauren-leigh-singer-songwriter-bandleader-session-singer-she-does-it-all--47090399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47090399Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:00:12 +0000CloudcastCheck out Gary's conversation with Lauren as they talk about how certain family members influenced her musically, her career choices, what songwriter influenced her the most and more. Lauren performs three original songs during their conversation as well!1948falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-nathan-welden-a-little-bit-james-taylor-a-little-bit-jim-croce--46715448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46715448Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:00:16 +0000CloudcastListen as Gary talks to Nathan about his start in the music business; his musical influences, including some local songwriters; his favorite type of venue to play and more. Nathan performs three original songs too.1589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-evan-platis-he-is-the-longhaired-greek--46715439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46715439Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:00:12 +0000CloudcastGary talks to Evan about his stage name, his style of music, his influences and more. And, Evan performs three original songs during the conversation.1828falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-amanda-cogan-writes-songs-with-a-soulful-twist--46715431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46715431Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:00:10 +0000CloudcastGary 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.1696falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-ron-houston-a-man-who-doesn-t-like-to-sugarcoat-things--46715425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46715425Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:00:19 +0000CloudcastGary 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 by the death of George Floyd. Ron performs three original songs as well.1909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-ben-grace-from-australia-to-san-diego-by-way-of-new-york-points-in-between--46277934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46277934Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:00:03 +0000CloudcastListen 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 more. And, Ben performs three original songs during the conversation too.1855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-haley-blaze-her-creativity-extends-beyond-music--46277931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46277931Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:00:17 +0000CloudcastGary talks with Haley about her musical influences, what it is that she likes about performing at weddings and where her creativity takes her aside from music. And, Haley performs three original songs too!1844falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-ellis-bryant-making-his-mark-on-the-san-diego-country-music-scene--46277929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46277929Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:00:11 +0000CloudcastGary 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 performs three original songs!1788falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-michael-jay-dwyer-a-professional-singer-songwriter-for-more-than-35-years--46277924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46277924Fri, 03 Sep 2021 17:00:15 +0000CloudcastGary talks with Michael about his long career as a singer/songwriter, his musical influences and much more. Michael performs three original songs during the conversation as well!1886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-savannah-philyaw-co-wrote-a-song-with-a-very-famous-songwriter--45944398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45944398Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:00:19 +0000CloudcastListen 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! Savannah also performs three original songs.1729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-dulaney-company-a-married-singer-songwriter-duo--45839681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45839681Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:00:29 +0000CloudcastListen as Gary talks to Jerod and Malissa, of Dulaney & Company, about their music, their name, songwriting process and more. Jerod & Malissa also perform three original songs during the conversation.2105falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-suzanne-shea-once-performed-with-a-very-famous-folk-singer--45839678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45839678Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:00:07 +0000CloudcastGary talks with Suzanne about her experience singing with a very famous folk singer, her love for comedy and much more. Suzanne performs three original songs too, that you won't want to miss!1728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-thea-the-band-songs-that-fit-into-a-genre-with-no-boundaries--45839658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45839658Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:00:18 +0000CloudcastGary 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 original songs!1628falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-justin-rodriguez-playing-in-bands-solo-from-connecticut-to-san-diego--45618270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45618270Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:00:08 +0000CloudcastGary talks with Justin about the different bands he's played in, his songwriting process and much more. Justin also performs three original songs during the conversation.1836falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-king-taylor-project-music-has-always-been-a-part-of-their-lives--45618265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45618265Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:00:11 +0000CloudcastGary talks with King Taylor Project, Sandi King and Josh Taylor, about when they started performing together, their songwriting and their sound. They perform three original songs too.1873falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-enter-the-blue-sky-nominated-for-a-san-diego-music-award--45618260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45618260Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:00:21 +0000CloudcastGary 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.1976falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-joe-rathburn-writes-songs-with-a-message--45575629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45575629Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:00:11 +0000CloudcastIn this episode, Gary talks with Joe about his early years in music, his musical influences and his songwriting. Joe also performs three original songs!2027falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-dave-gleason-one-bad-ass-guitarist--44960766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44960766Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:00:01 +0000CloudcastGary talks with Dave about his style of music, his influences and working with Marty Stuart's band. Dave performs three original songs too.2091dave,diego,gleason,guitarist,music,san,spotlighttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-erin-bower-she-calls-her-music-sad-folk-pop--44960764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44960764Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:00:02 +0000CloudcastErin 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. Erin also performs three original songs.1892bower,diego,erin,music,san,spotlightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-christopher-dale-a-singer-songwriter-with-acoustic-soul--44960763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44960763Fri, 28 May 2021 17:00:12 +0000CloudcastChristopher 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.1897christopher,dale,diego,music,san,spotlightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-josh-weinstein-from-ny-to-california-with-some-mtv-and-npr-along-the-way--44960730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44960730Sat, 22 May 2021 00:58:08 +0000CloudcastGary talks with Josh about his move from New York to California, his association with MTV and recognition from NPR (National Public Radio). Josh performs three original songs as well.1779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-heather-marie-from-opening-for-frampton-and-train-to-finding-her-voice-in-san-diego--44401072
Gary talks to Heather about her beginnings in the music business, writing songs, current projects and more. She performs three original songs as well.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44401072Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:43:57 +0000CloudcastHeather 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. Gary talks to Heather about her beginnings in the music business, writing songs, current projects and more. She...
Gary talks to Heather about her beginnings in the music business, writing songs, current projects and more. She performs three original songs as well.]]>1900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-mark-montijo-long-break-stronger-comeback--44384958
Mark talks with Gary about his return to music, being recognized for his songwriting and much more. Mark is accompanied by dobro player, Lenny Bole. The two of them perform three of Mark’s original songs.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44384958Mon, 19 Apr 2021 01:29:45 +0000CloudcastMark Montijo Mark talks with Gary about his return to music, being recognized for his songwriting and much more. Mark is accompanied by dobro player, Lenny Bole. The two of them perform three of Mark’s original songs.
Mark talks with Gary about his return to music, being recognized for his songwriting and much more. Mark is accompanied by dobro player, Lenny Bole. The two of them perform three of Mark’s original songs.]]>2042falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-jeff-berkley-multi-talented-san-diego-music-scene-fixture--44384923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44384923Mon, 19 Apr 2021 01:26:17 +0000CloudcastGary and Jeff talk about his multi-talents, his songwriting process, his live stream concerts and more. And, he performs three original songs too.2224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-rosa-s-cantina-inspirational-fusion-unique-sound--44119809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44119809Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:24:51 +0000CloudcastGary chats with Carissa Lynn Renner and Josh Renner, from Rosa’s Cantina, about their musical influences, songwriting, Carissa’s choice of instrument and much more. They also perform three original songs.1872falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-charles-parisi-co-founder-of-music-spotlight-san-diego-s-sponsor-songs-for-shelter--44027692
Songs For Shelter is the sponsor of Music Spotlight San Diego.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44027692Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:19:48 +0000CloudcastGary 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 doing to help bring the youth homeless numbers down in San Diego. Songs For Shelter is the sponsor of...
Songs For Shelter is the sponsor of Music Spotlight San Diego.]]>785falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-ramona-ault-singer-songwriter-and-local-bluegrass-band-member--43853187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43853187Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:36:56 +0000CloudcastRamona 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. Ramona also performs three original songs.1864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-michael-tiernan-music-was-not-his-original-higher-calling--43853186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43853186Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:34:34 +0000CloudcastGary 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 original songs!2181falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-man-of-many-talents-shawn-rohlf-is-a-singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist-producer-and-actor--23840474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23840474Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:26:43 +0000CloudcastGary talks to Shawn about his musical influences, his songwriting process and past performances with Marvin Hamlisch and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead. He also performs three original songs!1396falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/youtube-sensation-renee-dominique-has-been-singing-since-she-was-a-child--23685188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23685188Mon, 09 Mar 2020 18:47:57 +0000CloudcastGary talks to Reneé about her beginnings as a singer, her collaboration with Jason Mraz and her upcoming performance at the Songs For Shelter Relaunch event to raise awareness about the teen homeless problem in San Diego County.1036falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roni-lee-she-began-her-career-as-a-rock-guitarist-in-hollywood--22786011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22786011Fri, 14 Feb 2020 23:59:19 +0000CloudcastGary talks with Roni about her beginnings in Hollywood, her songwriting process and much more. She performs three songs as well. Gary is also joined by bassist Jules Whelpton and concert promoter Tonya Lemmons.2334falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gaby-aparicio-blending-various-styles-of-music-to-create-her-own-sound--21556171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21556171Mon, 13 Jan 2020 04:58:52 +0000CloudcastGary 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 original songs too.1564falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/digital-lizards-of-doom-bringing-a-whole-new-level-of-storytelling-to-pop-culture-entertainment--21124100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21124100Sat, 28 Dec 2019 22:20:08 +0000CloudcastGallie Fisher and Gabe Valentin, of Digital Lizards of Doom, talk with Gary about their brand of music, the graphic novel series referenced in their music and their appearance at the upcoming Springboard West Music Festival and what it means to them....2016falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-cheyenne-benton-her-love-for-music-began-at-an-early-age--20537337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20537337Thu, 12 Dec 2019 23:24:33 +0000CloudcastGary talks with Cheyenne about her songwriting process and her participation in the upcoming Springboard West Music Festival. Cheyenne performs three original songs as well. Joining the conversation is Heather Hudson, Springboard Music Festival...1608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-alex-woodard-singer-songwriter-and-author--20199175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20199175Tue, 26 Nov 2019 01:38:02 +0000CloudcastGary talks with Alex about his book & album package, For The Sender, and his upcoming For The Sender Holiday Show. Alex also performs three original songs.1520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-ryan-hiller-a-highly-skilled-and-accomplished-entertainer--19935834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19935834Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:20:13 +0000CloudcastListen to Ryan talk about his music, how it all began and enjoy three original songs performed live in our studio.1260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-sarah-tilghman-singer-songwriter-of-dream-fulfillment-music--19691869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19691869Thu, 31 Oct 2019 03:37:40 +0000CloudcastSarah Tilghman is a singer-songwriter who writes not only feel good music, but dream fulfillment music. On this episode of Music Spotlight San Diego, Gary talks with Sarah about her move to LA from the East Coast & her love for jazz. She performs some...1191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-astra-kelly-a-singer-songwriter-and-true-artist-in-every-sense-of-the-word--19464127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19464127Mon, 14 Oct 2019 03:17:50 +0000CloudcastOn this episode of Music Spotlight San Diego, Astra Kelly talks about her Chicago roots, the inspiration behind her songs and much more. Listen as she performs 2 original songs from her latest album and one from her upcoming album.1355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-san-diego-native-corina-rose-is-all-about-love--19298572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19298572Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:54:54 +0000CloudcastToday Gary talks with singer songwriter Corina Rose about her influences and songwriting process. She also performs three original songs from her latest CD.1050falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-mohavisoul--19028973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19028973Mon, 09 Sep 2019 17:56:15 +0000CloudcastOn this episode of Music Spotlight San Diego, Gary chats with members of the band MohaviSoul. Randy Hanson, Mark Miller and Jason Weiss talk about how the band came together, their musical influences and much more. They perform three original songs as...1290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-lindsay-white--18507630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18507630Tue, 09 Jul 2019 23:38:31 +0000CloudcastOn 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...1167falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-chelsea-steward--18106502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18106502Tue, 28 May 2019 23:32:37 +0000CloudcastOn this episode of Music Spotlight San Diego, Gary talks with Chelsea Steward about her interest in music, her songwriting and her musical influences. Chelsea performs three original songs too!1140falsefull