The San Diego Music Hall of Fame (SDMHOF) is holding its 3rd annual Induction event at Newbreak Church, 4694 Cape May Avenue, in Ocean Beach San Diego. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019. The SDMHOF was founded to celebrate the city’s rich musical past and to honor over a century of great music in San Diego. The SDMHOF’s inductees include Eagles’ songwriter Jack Tempchin, pop superstar Jason Mraz, legendary jazz pianist Sue Palmer and many more.

2021’s Hall of Fame class honors six gifted talents, who generously represented San Diego music, locally and around the world. Legendary rockers The Beat Farmers were a traveling musical pleasure experience that will never be duplicated ever again. Iconic guitar makers, Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug delivered Taylor Guitars to a worldwide audience, with an exemplary commitment to the community. The Deering Family has provided world-class banjos for two generations and counting. Lisa Sanders has captivated audiences for 25 years with her hard work, soulful music, and her powerful personal journey. Yale Strom is a San Diego klezmer music legend, collaborating with a who’s who of local musicians including San Diego music Hall of Famers, jazz pianist Sue Palmer and folk and bluegrass icon Walt Richards. DJ Carlos Culture was a leader of the local reggae scene and a guiding light to many young reggae bands. He passed away in 2020. His children and their mother will receive the 2021 Dawn Steel Award for Strength.

“Our intention is to be inclusive and to honor people who have given a large part of themselves to making music in San Diego, regardless of how many records they may or may not have sold,” said SD Music Hall of Fame founder and host, Jefferson Jay. “There is an incredible history of great music in San Diego, and we are focused on sharing this, and ultimately raising awareness and opportunities for music and musicians in this place we all love calling home.”

Inductees Sanders, Strom, and The Beat Farmers’ Jerry Raney are scheduled to perform as are Richards, Rob Deez, Nathan Raney and Gato Papacitos. A portion of the proceeds will go to the recipient of The Dawn Steel Award for Strength, given annually at the SDMHOF ceremony to members of the music community who have exhibited strength in the face of adversity. It will be a moving evening of entertainment and local music history, celebrating the inductees and their contributions. There will be beverages and snacks available, as well as event merchandise and a silent auction.