SDMHOF – Press Release
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 San Diego Music Hall of Fame will open its “doors” for the first time on Friday, October 5, 2018. Founded to build community and to shine light on over a century of great music in San Diego County, The SDMHOF’s 1st annual induction class features Eagles’ songwriter Jack Tempchin, pop superstar Jason Mraz, armless guitarists 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 says its 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 something they can feel connected to and be proud to be a part of.”
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 1st annual Induction Gala. Mark Goffeney, born without arms, has traveled the world, representing San Diego with his awe-inspiring musicianship, 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 go to help The Pizarro family through this tragedy.
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