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Bill Magee is a San Diego blues legend and award-winning bandleader, voted Best Blues Band by the San Diego Music Association and Reader Magazine. A former bandmate of a young Jimi Hendrix in Jimmy James and the Flames, Magee’s career has taken him from the Apollo Theater to stages alongside icons like B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Otis Redding, and James Brown. His New York/Chicago-style blues is electrifying, soulful, and deeply rooted in the traditions of the greats. After stepping away from the road to raise his family, Magee returned to the stage in San Diego — and has been lighting up the local blues scene ever since. With decades of history, masterful guitar work, and a powerful connection to his audience, Bill Magee delivers the real deal. Don’t miss the chance to experience a true blues veteran live. Experience a true blues veteran live — where history, storytelling, and powerhouse musicianship come together in an unforgettable performance

MOHAVISOUL is a 5-piece, award-winning, San Diego-based, California-style Contemporary Bluegrass-Americana band (Grassicana) playing original music that combines West Virginia roots with 5th-generation California heritage since 2012 (14 years). MohaviSoul, led by Randy Hanson and Mark Miller, is the new California Bluegrass sound in SoCal writing a new chapter of Contemporary Bluegrass/Americana. They have won awards for their songs Blue Diesel (Akademia, Los Angeles, 2015 Best Bluegrass), Make It Up (18th International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA), Best Bluegrass/Country Song), and Hurry Up and Wait (43rd SDMA, Best Country/Americana Song). Also, a finalist with “Dog in The Middle” for 21st annual IAMA awards for Best Group in 2025, plus SDMA Nominee for Best Americana/Country album 2025 and featured 2025 awards show performer, and 2026 SDMA Nominee for Encore album and Shine Like Stars song. Multiple songs also have charted nationally from our "Stories and Memories" and self-titled "MohaviSoul" albums. Bluegrass Today labeled MohaviSoul as the “Seldom Scene of the West” in their review of our 2024 self-titled album. MohaviSoul gained national attention at the Bluegrass Ramble in September 2021 in Raleigh, NC as an invited Showcase Artist at the IBMA World of Bluegrass and was the first band since Nickel Creek invited to represent SoCal at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass. MohaviSoul wraps storytelling in music with a blend of original music and great covers. The 6th self-titled album “MohaviSoul” (April 2024) includes our song “Hurry Up and Wait” that won San Diego Music Awards (SDMA) Best Country/Americana song for 2024 and is getting radio play nationally and internationally. The 7th and new album “Encore”, released in January 2025 is another great mix of originals and unique covers that fans have loved at our concert and festival shows. So please join MohaviSoul on our journey & we’ll see you down our musical road less traveled performing our story telling wrapped in music & sharing the fun & joy of our journey with everyone…MohaviSoul style! PRAIRIE SKY is an eclectic bluegrass band from San Diego featuring some of the area’s top instrumentalists and vocalists. Ramona Ault, lead singer, is an accomplished song writer as well as performer, has recorded with a number of bands, as a soloist, and with high profile artists. Her distinctive voice is complimented by the strong lead singing of Jeff Smith the band’s lead guitar player. Jeff played with a number of rock ‘n roll bands before taking up the bluegrass genre. Jeff and Ramona sing lead duets that mark the band’s signature sound. On bass is band leader Dwight Worden, a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, mandolin and fiddle and contributes on vocals. Dwight is a member of the SDBS Board He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the International Bluegrass Music Association and writes the monthly column for San Diego’ music newspaper, the Troubadour, called The Bluegrass Corner. A key part of the band and its sound is Avery Ellisman playing mandolin and fiddle and also contributing on vocals. Avery is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, song writer, fiddle competition judge, and for many years produced of the highly successful Julian Family Fiddle Camp. Prairie Sky has performed at the Summergrass Festival, The San Diego County Fair, the Ramona Bluegrass Festival, on KSON Radio’s Bluegrass Special Live, as Featured Band for SDBS and NCBFC, on KPBS, and at other venues. Prairie Sky released its first CD project in the summer of 2015 entitled Shades of Blue which was very well received in San Diego and in the bluegrass community.

With a voice that exudes warmth and sophistication, dazzling jazz vocalist Jane Monheit is renowned for her innovative interpretations of Great American Songbook standards, from ballads to blues. Catapulted to stardom at age 20 for her immense musical talent, Jane has spent the last two decades touring the globe, collaborating with jazz luminaries and legends, and appearing in guest performances on Late Night with David Letterman and Conan O’Brien, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show and more…

Born into a musical family in Hawaiʻi, Nathan Aweau is a Grammy Award-winning vocalist, bassist, and multi-instrumentalist known for his versatility and artistry. With a career spanning decades, he has performed with legendary artists including Don Ho and was a member of the acclaimed group HAPA. A multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, Aweau is celebrated for his smooth vocals, masterful musicianship, and contributions to contemporary Hawaiian and jazz music.

Take a journey through the music of the iconic women who proved female artists are a powerhouse, not a niche. Hosted by international touring artist Ashley E. Norton and featuring her high-energy, female dominated band, Dolly’s Revenge, alongside incredible rotating special guests, Lilith Lives is more than a tribute concert. Experience live renditions of the ultimate ’90s anthems that changed the music industry for women, and for everyone, forever.

All In for the Kids is the 1st Annual Day For Change Poker Tournament, an exciting evening of poker, community, and philanthropy dedicated to supporting underprivileged children throughout the San Diego area. Hosted at AleSmith Brewing Company, this special event brings together business leaders, community members, and supporters for a night of friendly competition and meaningful impact. Guests will enjoy a professionally run poker tournament, great food and drinks, exciting side games, raffles, and prizes—all while helping raise funds that directly support local charities focused on improving the lives of children in need. Adding to the spirit of giving, the tournament will direct funds to the Day For Change Foundation which will then provide grants to local charities: further extending the reach of support to organizations making a difference. Every hand played and every sponsorship secured helps Day For Change provide grants to organizations that deliver critical services to underserved youth across San Diego County. From educational support and mentorship programs to essential resources for families facing hardship, the funds raised during this event go directly toward creating brighter futures for children in our community. Whether you’re a seasoned poker player or simply looking to support a great cause, All In for the Kids is an opportunity to come together, have fun, and make a real difference. Join us as we go all in for the kids!

Pointeworks' Artistic Director, Sophie Williams, pioneers this one night event at the Balboa Theater in San Diego as a monumental moment for dance history. Here at Pointeworks, we unify artists to collaborate with a heart towards change. "COMPOSITIONS: An Evening of Katie Jenkins," brings together an international cast of world class artists for a program dedicated entirely to female voices in both choreography and composition. Along with it being Pointeworks biggest event to date, we are dedicating this night to the incredible women that shape our industry. "COMPOSITIONS" is our way of honoring our very own Resident Choreographer, Katie Jenkins, as the very FIRST female composer to compose a full evening ballet of mixed repertoire. The program features the return of Laine Habony’s Chasing Shadows, a striking piano solo work, Jacquelyn Long’s Moving Forces for six dancers, piano and violin, and the evening culminates in a world premiere, Where No Storm Comes, by acclaimed choreographer Hélène Simoneau, featuring a soaring new score for live string quartet. Please join us in celebrating the beauty of dance, collaboration and connection, female voices, and the gift that art is to our lives! We hope to see you there! Pointeworks on Facebook / Instagram

As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, caregivers can discover new ways to communicate effectively in any stage of the disease. Learn how dementia affects communication, how person-centered approaches can improve communication and much more. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, caregivers can discover new ways to communicate effectively in any stage of the disease. Learn how dementia affects communication, how person-centered approaches can improve communication and much more. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Carrie Wallace • Bonita Fishwife • Sweet Marilyn Live at Til Two Club | San Diego | August 13 San Diego singer-songwriter Carrie Wallace joins Seattle's Bonita Fishwife and Tacoma's Sweet Marilyn for an evening of original music at Til Two Club. Bonita Fishwife continues their West Coast album release tour, celebrating their debut record with a run of shows throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. Sweet Marilyn brings their lush indie rock sound and songs from Hidden Springs, blending soaring vocals, shimmering guitars, and stories of love, longing, and finding your way home. Together with Carrie Wallace, this lineup brings three distinct voices together for a night of heartfelt songwriting and independent music in San Diego. Thursday, August 13 Til Two Club — 4746 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA Doors: 7 p.m. Music: 8 p.m. $10 • 21+ Lineup • Carrie Wallace (San Diego) • Bonita Fishwife (Seattle) • Sweet Marilyn (Tacoma) Press Kit & Music: https://linktr.ee/sweetmarilyn