Events | San Diego Music Hall Of Fame

Name: San Diego Music Hall of Fame
Start: 2021-11-05T19:30:00
Location: Newbreak

2024 San Diego Music Hall of Fame

admin — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 01:11:42 +0000

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Welcome to the San Diego Music Hall of Fame 6th Annual Induction Ceremony!

Come join us at Vision: A Center for Spiritual Living as we honor and celebrate the incredible musicians who have made a lasting impact on the San Diego music scene. This in-person event will feature live performances, heartfelt speeches, and a chance to mingle with fellow music enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this special evening dedicated to recognizing the talented individuals who have shaped our local music community. Get your tickets July 26, 2024 at 10am PST.

Congratulations to

The San Diego Music Hall Of Fame Class of 2024:

Peter Sprague
Daniel Jackson
Cindy Lee Berryhill
Jim Plank
Tomcat Courtney
Cathryn Beeks
Electric Waste Band

Art by Trevor Watson

2022 San Diego Music Hall of Fame 4th Annual Induction Ceremony: Act I

Jefferson — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:29:26 +0000

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

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 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.

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.

The Cheathams’ presenter Grace Bell introduced inductee Jeannie Cheatham.

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.

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 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.

Read all about ACT II here!

San Diego Music Hall of Fame on 11/05/21

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:30:00 +0000

2021 Inductees

The Beat Farmers
Bob Taylor & Kurt Listug
The Deering Family
Lisa Sanders
Yale Strom
DJ Carlos Culture

Scheduled to Perform

The Lisa Sanders Band
Jerry Raney
Yale Strom
Walt Richards
Nathan Raney
Rob Deez
Gato Papacitos

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.

San Diego Music Hall of Fame in San Diego on 10/18/19

Jefferson — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 03:02:50 +0000

2019’s Hall of Fame class recognizes six gifted talents, who generously represented San Diego, both locally and around the world. Renowned bues singer Candye Kane played more that 250 days a year across the globe before her death in 2016. Saxophonist Charles McPherson is a jazz legend with an incredible body of work, including appearances on a dozen Charles Mingus records. Walt Richards is a bluegrass icon in San Diego, whose group, Trails and Rails, brings new life to songs from the last 200 years. Bill Caballero is a trumpeter, who has contributed mightily to local music through teaching and his ongoing historic weekly Latin Jam, Robin Henkel has been electrifying San Diego audiences with his fun-loving approach to music and blues since the 1960’s. Eve Selis has inspired generations of San Diegans with her music and her powerful personal journey.

“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 Jefferson Jay. “There is a incredible history of great music in San Diego, and we are focused on sharing this history and ultimately, raising awareness and opportunities for music and musicians in this place we all love calling home.”

Inductees scheduled to perform include Henkel, Selis, and Richards’ Trails and Rails. 2018 Hall of Fame inductees Sue Palmer and Mark Goffeney will perform, as will Angelo Pizarro, Gato Papacitos, and The David Sullivan Jazz Group, featuring students from San Diego State University. Jay promises a captivating night of entertainment and local music history, in which attendees will get to know the inductees and their key contributions. A portion of proceeds will be donated to The Synergy Arts Foundation for work on Jay’s “first series starring a full cast with special needs,” The Hunt for The Holiday Spirit. There will be beverages and pizza available, and a silent auction.

San Diego Music Hall of Fame in OB Playhouse

Jefferson — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 03:06:40 +0000

The San Diego Music Hall of Fame
1st Annual Induction Gala
Friday, October 5, 2018
The OB Playhouse – 4944 Newport Ave. SD, CA 92107
Doors 7:00pm – Show 7:30pm

2018 Inductees

Jack Tempchin
Jason Mraz
Mark Goffeney
Sue Palmer
Johnny Ciccolella
Lou Curtiss

Artists Scheduled to Appear

Mark Goffeney
Sue Palmer
Billy Galewood
Gato Papacitos

A Tribute to Aileen and Aryana Pizarro

Hosted by Jefferson Jay

The Inauguration of the San Diego Music Hall of Fame (SDMHOF) will be held at the Ocean Beach Playhouse, 4944 Newport Avenue, San Diego, CA 92107 at 7 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018. Founded to build community and to honor over a century of great musicians in San Diego County, the SDMHOF’s 1^st annual induction class features Eagles’ songwriter Jack Tempchin, pop superstar Jason Mraz, armless guitarist Mark Goffeney, jazz pianist Sue Palmer, long-time booker and musician John Ciccolella, and the recently deceased Lou Curtiss, who dedicated his life to local music in myriad of ways.

SD Music Hall of Fame founder Jefferson Jay claims it’s not just another awards show. “Our intention is to be inclusive and pay respect to people who have given a large part of their efforts and energies to enhancing music in San Diego, regardless of how many records they may or may not have sold. There is a long, rich history of great music in San Diego, and we are focused on sharing this history and giving local musicians a stronger connection and recognition, as well as a sense of pride.”

While all of the inductees are not scheduled to appear, Jay promises a captivating night of entertainment, a moving tribute for The San Diego Music Hall of Fame’s 1^st annual Induction Gala. Mark Goffeney, born without arms, has traveled the world, representing San Diego with his awe-inspiring musicality, will perform. Inductee Sue Palmer, known as “The Queen of Boogie-Woogie,” will play, as will Billy Galewood, presenting his best friend Jason Mraz, and Gato Papacitos, the long time band of inductee John Ciccolella. A special tribute to Aileen and Aryana Pizarro, a mother and daughter from a musical family who lost their lives in an accident in August, is planned. A portion of proceeds from the event will be given to The Pizarro family.

Jefferson Jay will host this special event at The OB Playhouse, 4944 Newport Ave in Ocean Beach. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show commences at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and can be purchased online at www.obplayhouse.com