Music Spotlight San Diego

Episode 21 | Heather Marie | From Opening For Frampton and Train To Finding Her Voice In San Diego

Heather Marie has been in several bands over the years, and once opened for Train, but her voice once she came to San Diego in 2003. Gary talks to Heather about her beginnings in the music business, writing songs, current projects, and more. She performs three original songs as well.

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Episode 20 | Mark Montijo | Long Break, Stronger Comeback

Mark talks with Gary about his return to music, being recognized for his songwriting, and much more. Mark is accompanied by dobro player, Lenny Bole. The two of them perform three of Mark’s original songs.

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Ep 18 | Rosa’s Cantina | Inspirational Fusion, Unique Sound

Gary chats with Carissa Lynn Renner and Josh Renner, from Rosa’s Cantina, about their musical influences, songwriting, Carissa’s choice of instrument, and much more. They also perform three original songs.

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Ep 17 | Charles Parisi | Co-Founder of Music Spotlight San Diego’s Sponsor, Songs For Shelter

Gary talks with Charles about how Songs For Shelter, a benefit concert for homeless youth, came about and what it and San Diego Youth Services are doing to help bring the youth homeless numbers down in San Diego.

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Ep 16 | Ramona Ault | Singer-Songwriter and Local Bluegrass Band Member

Ramona talks with Gary about her beginnings as a music artist, what life’s been like during the pandemic and work with her bluegrass band, Prairie Sky. Ramona also performs three original songs.

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Ep 15 | Michael Tiernan | Music Was Not His Original Higher Calling

Gary talks with Michael about how he got involved in music, who he listens to, his songwriting and so much more. And of course, Michael performs three original songs!

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A Man of Many Talents – Shawn Rohlf is a Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer and Actor

Gary talks to Shawn about his musical influences, his songwriting process and past performances with Marvin Hamlisch and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead. He also performs three original songs!

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YouTube Sensation Reneé Dominique Has Been Singing Since She Was a Child

Gary talks to Reneé about her beginnings as a singer, her collaboration with Jason Mraz and her upcoming performance at the Songs For Shelter Relaunch event to raise awareness about the teen homeless problem in San Diego County.

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Roni Lee – She Began Her Career as a Rock Guitarist in Hollywood

Gary talks with Roni about her beginnings in Hollywood, her songwriting process and much more. She performs three songs as well. Gary is also joined by bassist Jules Whelpton and concert promoter Tonya Lemmons.

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Gaby Aparicio – Blending Various Styles of Music to Create Her Own Sound

Gary talks with Gaby about her love for music and when it all began and her involvement with a group of other local artists. Gaby performs three original songs too.

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