HUGE THANKS to all the attendees & supporters of our SOLD OUT 2022 Induction Ceremony!

Sound operators and videographer record from back of packed crowd in OB Church.

Our ceremony began with a full house on Veteran’s Day.

Our silent auction area was full of awesome items including instruments from Taylor Guitars, Pit Bull Audio, local art, loaded gift baskets & more.

A woman with long flowing hair inspects a guitar beside a handcrafted pillow and a gift basket of local wares,  near another guitar and a bass on the auction table. Tina Godwin answers questions about items for guests in the background.
Host Jefferson Jay speaks into microphone wearing a snazzy grey suit.

A warm welcome came from Master of Ceremonies, Jefferson Jay.

Venue host Pastor Mike Quinn welcomes guests to Newbreak Church while amazing local talent Gato Papacitos opens the night.

Mike Pastor and Gato Papacitos welcoming attendees.
Guitarist Jeff Berkley sings into the mic while his 5 man band rocks out beside him.

Inductees kicked off with legendary rock-and-roller and cosmic country crafter Chris Hillman, honored by Jeff Berkley and The Banned.

Next inductee was virtuoso fiddler Alex DePue, whose widow Aria Noelle Curzon-DePue received our 2022 Dawn Steel Award for Strength. She and violinist Jamie Shadowlight paid musical tribute to the great Alex DePue.

Aria Corazon-DePue carries a large flower bouquet as monitors show clips of Alex DePue performing violin behind her.
Jamie Shadowlight and Aria Corazon-DePue play a violin duet on stage.

The Cheathams’ presenter Grace Bell introduced inductee Jeannie Cheatham.

Grace Bell (right) cheerfully presents inductees Jimmy Cheatham (center playing trombone onscreen) and Jeannie Cheatham (left).

San Diego Music Hall of Famer Sue Palmner and Liz Ajuzie performed in honor of Jimmy and Jeannie Cheatham and their ground-breaking Sweet Baby Blues Band.

Sue Palmer rocks the piano while Liz Ajuzie croons into the mic on stage.

Offering great thanks to delicious food provided during Intermission by We Be OB, Pizzeria Luigi and Dirty Birds, plus tasty brews by our friends Kilowatt Brewing Company and OB Brewery’s Jim MiIlea (pictured below).

Gato Papacitos performs during Intermission while local brews are served to attendees.

Gato Papacitos invigorated the crowd during Intermission’s silent auction bidding, mingling, and snacks.

That concludes the Act I recap. Stay tuned for our photo recap of Act II, coming soon! Much love and thanks from The Good Vibe and Jefferson Jay.