San Diego Music Hall of Fame®

 

2022 Induction Ceremony Recap: Act I

 

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

Sound operators and videographer record from back of packed crowd in OB Church.
Attendees examine auction item instruments.

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 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.

Jamie and Aria play violins on stage.

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.

Sue Palmer rocks the piano while Liz Ajuzie croons into the mic on stage.
Attendees examine auction item instruments.

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.

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

Thanks for reading our Act I recap. Click here for Act II. Much love and thanks from The Good Vibe.