Music Spotlight San Diego

Episode 45|Kris Wott – A Singer/Songwriter, First & Foremost

Gary talks to Kris about the first song he ever wrote, his first solo album and why it took so long to release & his songwriting process. Kris performs three original songs during the conversation too.

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Episode 44|Jess Wright – She Draws From Various Genres To Create Her Own Sound

Gary talks to Jess about her introduction to the music that influenced her, who, as a songwriter influences her the most and how vocal training helped her get to the place she’s at with her voice today. Jess performs three original songs during the conversation as well.

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Episode 43|David Deakman – Better Known As Deadbrokedown

Listen as Gary talks to Dave about how he came up with his professional name, Deadbrokedown; his style of music and what it’s like for him when it comes to songwriting. Dave also performs three original songs during the conversation.

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Episode 42|Lauren Leigh – Singer, Songwriter, Bandleader & Session Singer…She Does It All

Check out Gary’s conversation with Lauren as they talk about how certain family members influenced her musically, her career choices, what songwriter influenced her the most and more. Lauren performs three original songs during their conversation as well!

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Episode 41|Nathan Welden – A Little Bit James Taylor, A Little Bit Jim Croce

Listen as Gary talks to Nathan about his start in the music business; his musical influences, including some local songwriters; his favorite type of venue to play and more. Nathan performs three original songs too.

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Episode 40|Evan Platis – He Is The Longhaired Greek

Gary talks to Evan about his stage name, his style of music, his influences and more. And, Evan performs three original songs during the conversation.

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Episode 38|Ron Houston – A Man Who Doesn’t Like To Sugarcoat Things

Gary talks with Ron about his struggles with substance abuse, his work with his bands and motivation to release a solo project and his song inspired by the death of George Floyd. Ron performs three original songs as well.

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Episode 37|Ben Grace – From Australia To San Diego By Way Of New York & Points In Between

Listen as Gary talks to Ben about his move from Australia to the states, the journey to releasing his first album, writing songs with his wife and more. And, Ben performs three original songs during the conversation too.

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Episode 36|Haley Blaze – Her Creativity Extends Beyond Music

Gary talks with Haley about her musical influences, what it is that she likes about performing at weddings and where her creativity takes her aside from music. And, Haley performs three original songs too!

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