Music Spotlight San Diego

Lyrics, music and meaning with singers and songwriters.

Episode 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 performs three original songs during the conversation too.

11-19
28:58

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 her get to the place she's at with her voice today. Jess performs three original songs during the conversation as well.

11-12
33:12

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 comes to songwriting. Dave also performs three original songs during the conversation.

11-05
34:17

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 influenced her the most and more. Lauren performs three original songs during their conversation as well!

10-29
32:28

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 venue to play and more. Nathan performs three original songs too.

10-22
26:29

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.

10-15
30:28

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. Amanda also performs three original songs during their conversation.

10-08
28:16

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 by the death of George Floyd. Ron performs three original songs as well.

10-01
31:49

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 more. And, Ben performs three original songs during the conversation too.

09-24
30:55

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 from music. And, Haley performs three original songs too!

09-17
30:44

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 performs three original songs!

09-10
29:48

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 during the conversation as well!

09-03
31:26

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! Savannah also performs three original songs.

08-27
28:49

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 perform three original songs during the conversation.

08-20
35:05

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 original songs too, that you won't want to miss!

08-13
28:48

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 original songs!

08-06
27:08

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 during the conversation.

07-30
30:36

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 perform three original songs too.

07-23
31:13

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 and more. Enter The Blue Sky also performs three original songs.

07-16
32:56

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 songs!

07-09
33:47

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