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Shelter Island Songbirds “Songbirds of Shelter Island” is a new series of monthly shows at Humphrey’s Backstage Live, featuring all female singer songwriters.
This showcase at Humphrey’s Backstage Live is actually the second that Norton hosts. “I started the event at Ramona Ranch Win-
Norton both headlining and coordinating future concerts. The bill will include Sara Petite and Gaby Aparicio.
month,” she said. “Every single show since September has sold out and has been incredibly successful. So, I was honored to be asked by Humphrey’s Backstage Live to also bring the show there.” The next dates will be: Humphrey’s Backside Stacy Antonel and Leah Keane. Sep-
the Billboard charts are women, year after year,” Norton said. “This is getting worse, not better. We are bringing these events to San Diego to do our small part in bringing that needle to the center!” Shows will take place from 6 p.m. -9 p.m. and are done in “Nashville round style, meaning, we are all on stage together but go down the line sharing original songs one by one,” Norton stated. “It’s going to be an amazing show with the best in town and some touring female artists.”
Ariella Silver. Meanwhile, on August 5, North County’s Ramona Ranch Winery, will feature, Norton, Kimmi Bitter and Lauren Leigh, year anniversary show, featuring Lisa Sanders, Sande Lollis and more tba. www.humphreysbackstagelive.com
Free Summer Concerts are Back! sical traditions; a citywide string of free summer concert series, is community driven happenings are a wonderful way to meet your neighbors and take in an afternoon of great music, all while enjoying the beautiful outdoor settings and concerts will be a lot of fun, two are particular standouts. First up John, you’ll love Kenny Metcalf’s tribute at the Point Loma Summer Concerts. As close to the real deal as you’re likely to get, with costumes, a great song selection and even doppelgangers for Elton’s long standing band members. Now that’s attention to detail. Also notable is the
performance from the Surf City All Stars at the Coronado Promenade in the hits of The Beach Boys and Jan & Dean, the band is comprised of musicians who have all actually played with The Beach Boys and their solo projects, regularly performing with Al Jardine and David Marks. That’s about as authentic as a tribute group gets. Of course, these are just two of the numerous great options here, with something on offer for just about everybody. Coronado Promenade Concerts: surf rockers Surf City All Stars (July
tember 4) La Jolla, Concerts by the Sea: dance band The Mighty Untouchpianist Sue Palmer (July 31), dance Green: Yacht rock combo Captain J pop rock band Radio Days (July 31), dance band The Mighty Ungroup SM Familia (August 14) Point Loma Summer Concerts: Tribute group Elton John the Early
Funk Band (July 31), TBA (AuCalifornia (August 14), Louie Cruz
The Mighty Untouchables (August 5) and cover band The Pine Moun-
Top 5 / Five Recommended Shows! Jeremy Morris / Navajo p.m. powerpop legend returns for a rare local show, with positive message songs and choice covers to showcase his lead guitar work The West Coast Iron Works / p.m. – 6 p.m. One of San Diego’s longest running bands celebrates their 55th anniversary at McP’s, with John Chambers on keyboards, Rich Heinz on bass, Dave Gilbert on guitar, Gary Maltby on vocals and Ric Lee on drums. Tiki Oasis / Town & Country Resort, Mission Valley A festival for lovers of a tropical “Island lifestyle and purveyors of Polynesian Pop,” with plenty of LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com
music including sets from El Vez, The Bomboras, The Wyld Gooms, Surfer Joe and more. August 3 – Jeff “Skunk” Baxter & CJ Vanston / The Belly Up Tavern, Encinitas: 8 p.m. Iconic guitarist Jeff Baxter’s set will feature songs from his debut solo album, Speed of Heat, with recent shows including tunes from his days with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers. /LocalUmbrellaMedia
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August 9 – Swami John Reis / The Casbah, Little Italy: 9 p.m. He’s a legend for the bands he’s been in, including Rocket from the Crypt and Hot Snakes, but now John Reis has released a solo album and is touring with a killer band of all-stars; Tommy Kitsos, Joe Guevara, Mark Murino, and Richard Larson. Miss this show at your own peril. ADVERTISE | Press@LocalUmbrella.com