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2024 San Diego Music Award Winner for Best Jazz Artist From the moment Mercedes Moore takes the stage you can’t look away. She welcomes you to the show, thanks you for coming, and the band rips into its opening chords. As dancers rush to the floor, the smile on Mercedes’ face grows more radiant; you’re in her world and nothing else matters. You might think she was destined to do this, but you’d be wrong. Moore grew up doubting her skills, “I didn’t think that I could sing.” She says. “I didn’t think it was possible.” That was then, this is now. Today, fronting her own band, Mercedes works hard to be more than a voice. She wants fans to feel the music, the way she feels the music. Watching faces in the crowd on this night, as Mercedes swings through an extensive playlist of ballads, blues, and soul shakers, it’s obvious she has them right where she wants them. Yet, the most remarkable aspect of this story, the woman has only been singing professionally for a little more than eight years. Eight years. Let there be no doubt, Mercedes Moore is making the most of her time. As a three-time San Diego Music Award nominee, Moore performs regularly with some of Southern California’s premier musicians. The list is endless–Taryn Donath, John Simons, Mark Campbell, Marc Ramos, Tracy Wiebeck, Kurt Kalker, Matt Taylor, Steve Wilcox, Scot Smart, Missy Andersen, Sharifah Muhammad, and Laura Chavez–to name but a few. When asked, Moore is straightforward about the multitude of players. “It just makes you a better singer.” She smiles. “And different people have different strengths. Plus, I want to learn, so I can be better.” It appears to be working. Mercedes Moore is currently juggling four major projects and her music can range from blues, gospel, and R&B to a boatload of classic rock and blue-eyed soul. This does not take into consideration the assortment of duo and trio sets, the occasional jazz venture, and an array of impromptu performances with local and visiting artists. …. read the rest at https://sandiegotroubadour.com/12256/ See More Events /booksandrecordsbar.com/ www.bardicmanagement.com/events

Aaron Lind and His Organ Trio make their debut at Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 175th Session of Dim Sum & Jazz Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Aaron Lind Aaron Lind is a highly skilled classical and jazz guitarist who delivers memorable performances that are full of passion, energy and great music. Effortlessly combining history and tradition with contemporary style and modern flair, Aaron brings a timeless and polished musical environment with classical guitar masterpieces from Tarrega, Barrios, Sor, and a joyful and energetic experience with solo, trio, or quartet jazz ensembles that call back Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and other great players from the jazz tradition. Aaron is a highly accomplished, technically proficient guitar professional who can bring an emotionally rich, luxurious ambiance to private events, and an upbeat and energetic experience from the stage with his band. Aaron Lind is a highly sought-after classical and jazz musician and the only sound of his kind in San Diego, CA. After receiving his Undergraduate and Master’s degrees in music from the University of New Orleans, Aaron remained in New Orleans to perform and tour with several bands. In 2020, Aaron moved to San Diego, where he has established himself as a regularly featured artist both in private and public settings. Aaron’s performing experience includes appearances at Notre Dame Jazz Fest, Gene Harris Jazz Fest with Eric Marienthal, New Orleans Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, Bayou Boogaloo, and a variety of music festivals across the US, as well as appearances at notable nightclubs including House of Blues, Tipitina’s, Blue Nile, Lion’s Den NYC, and more. In more intimate settings, Aaron has performed for countless weddings and private parties around New Orleans. Aaron performed for the San Diego Chamber of Commerce at their 2022 Small Business Awards gathering. Aaron Lind Social Media https://www.aaronlindmusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aaronlindmusic/ https://www.facebook.com/lind.aaron https://www.youtube.com/@aaronlindmusic Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule below! www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island See More Events www.goldenislanddimsum.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

This year, filmmaker Sterlin Harjo, poet Jericho Brown and disability rights activist Alice Wong are among the recipients of the so-called "genius grants." Each fellow receives $800,000.

Andrea Beatriz Arango's debut novel in verse "Iveliz Explains It All" is the 2023 One Book, One San Diego selection for teens.

Iran is preparing to “imminently” launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to a senior U.S. administration official.

From December 13-17 and December 20-23 from 5-9 p.m. nightly, the winery village is open late, lit up with twinkling lights and holiday magic. Listen to the Carolers strolling through the winery village while you sip hot mulled wine and visit the artisan Shopping village of local arts and crafts vendors for last minute shopping. The Tasting room will be open, The Kitchen Restaurant will have grab and go Italian food and Manzanita Coffee House and the winery village shops will be open late for your holiday dining, sipping and shopping. There will be nightly food trucks as well, with a wide variety of food items. Back this Year: Miceli's Polar Express train exhibit! In the Gazebo. See a giant outdoor holiday themed miniature train exhibit, that will delight all ages. INSIDER TIPS ~ Dress warmly and bundle up the little ones, it can get chilly in December ~Bring cash for Vendors that may not accept credit cards ~No pets are permitted on the winery grounds, no exceptions. ~No outside food or beverages permitted ~Carpooling is recommended as this is a very popular event ~Want to come when it's not so busy? Weekdays are less busy typically **Please note: Santa will not be at Holiday Nights in the Evenings. Santa will be at the winery every morning between December 13 and 17 and December 20-23 for Breakfast with Santa. Breakfast with Santa gives kids a great opportunity to meet with Santa in a relaxing atmosphere, without lines. Moms and dads can sit back and watch and enjoy a mimosa and brunch while we treat the kids to fun activities such as face-painting and animal encounters, besides meeting with Santa. Please see Breakfast With Santa Event Page for more details and ticket information. Visit: https://www.bernardowinery.com/pages/holiday-nights-at-bernardo-winery

In conjunction with the exhibition “How We Gather,” which investigates solidarity through the lens of the pandemic. Collaborators Nina Sarnelle and Selwa Sweidan lead this workshop exploring touch as a time-based medium and a system of co-creating knowledge. Participants will be led through somatic exercises, and have the option to engage in solo or small-group touch experiments. No previous experience required. Mandeville Art Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

SDIJFF offers 12 days of in person films at the Garfield Theatre in La Jolla and then goes online.

Canon-making is a core part of rap fandom, the subject of endless barbershop parleys and message-board battles. But something curdles when the companies that control the music business enter the chat.

The Israeli military pressed its ground incursion into southern Lebanon on Tuesday, calling the operations “limited incursions” that are targeting Hezbollah militants.