Fred Benedetti has performed all across the globe with his guitar for over 30 years. He studied with the great Andres Segovia and has been featured on numerous CD's as a soloist and as a member of a variety of ensembles. These days he loves to play locally in his home town where he also teaches guitar at SDSU and is the head of the guitar department as a full-time music professor at Grossmont College. He is equally at home with a variety of styles from classical, flamenco, bossa-nova, and popular fingerstyle music and having grown up in Hawaii, also plays the ukulele. Also consider his numerous ensembles: The Benedetti-Svoboda guitar duo (flamenco and gyspy music), The Benedetti Trio (with his daughters performing popular music), The Odeum guitar duo (concert classical music) Camarada (Tango, Celtic, chamber music ensemble) Blurring the Edges (jazz with Peter and Tripp Sprague) More extensive bio info: www.fredbenedetti.com

I am a San Diego native singer/songwriter. I play laid back acoustic originals, and songs by many different artists; from James Taylor, Jack Johnson, Van Morrison, Cat Stevens, Keith Urban and many more. I have been a professional musician for 17 years; playing all types of events, from small venues, weddings, restaurants, lounges, private events, and my personal favorite, house concerts.

Abstrack is a San Diego based band with an exceptional sound that incorporates many musical elements such as R&B, Soul, Pop, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Their sound originates from musical influences like J Dilla, Robert Glasper, Nirvana, Prince, and Erykah Badu. By embracing their various backgrounds, Abstrack connects audiences of diverse musical preferences. They have performed at various music venues alongside prominent musical acts including New Orleans Funk band Euphoria Brass Band and have opened up for highly accomplished and regarded Neo-Soul artists such as Bilal and Tank. You can catch Abstrack performing in many San Diego areas. They are currently working on their debut album "Odyssey" releasing at the end of 2016.

I'm Hugh Macdonald, a singer/songwriter who grew up in South Africa, England, France and Thailand. I try to blend all these cultural influences into my folk, singer/songwriter style. I grew up listening to old rock and punk, and developed into loving the melancholic, emotional acoustic music of the likes of Leonard Cohen, Ben Howard and Bon Iver. I play alone and play and write for my duo, Think of England.

PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR EVENT! One of the hottest entertainers in the area, Chris James generates energy and excitement everywhere he performs. He is a three-time San Diego Music Award winner performing up to 300 shows a year. His solo shows have won rave reviews with his mixture of live loops and harmonies. Touring nationally, his performances have ranged from stadiums to small living rooms. He has shared the stage with national acts such as Sugar Ray, Hootie and the Blowfish, Lit, Vertical Horizon, The Calling, Gin Blossoms, Pete Best (former Beatles drummer), Switchfoot, CCR, REO Speedwagon, The Pat McGee Band, Five For Fighting, A.J. Croce, and the list goes on.

Ben Allen is the perfect blend of Southern Soul and Folk Rock. Hailing from a small town just outside the gates of Yosemite, transplanted to San Diego and sharing his sound with you. A powerfully commanding voice and lyrics that grip your attention, all set to music that makes you feel good and aweful at the same time.

Tom and Ryan take their favorite nuances of Punk, Funk, Alternative and Pop to produce the entity that is Badabing. With a heavy rhythmic foundation and an almost cartoonish, riff driven structure, Badabing is Rock & Roll for the open-minded.

Soul-hop duo... think Macklemore + Sam Smith. She raps, he sings, and everyone has a good time! We can accommodate all sorts of gigs - we're energetic and big when you want your guests on their feed, but we can soothe with a chill acoustic set on guitar and cajon when it's a coffeehouse or cocktail party. Let us know what you're looking for and we'll customize our set to match, whether you want the full band or just the duo performing to tracks or acoustically. Thanks for thinking of Girlboy!

Measure Of Damages is a rock/pop cover project that is sure to satisfy your classic rock cravings! With many years of combined professional experience, this group of musicians has a wide range of popular songs from the 70's, 80's, 90's and beyond. Delivering their brand of inspired rock/pop covers with passionate creative energy, care for the mix & sound quality, is what they do best. Solo acoustic set performances are also available. They might just be the breath of fresh air your clientele have not heard musically for a while... :~ ) Give a listen and "measure the damage" this band does to your favorite classic rock songs!

Versatile, multitalented, flexible, and inspiring are just a few words to describe this showstopper. Layne Tadesse is a seasoned Artist who has performed for audiences around the world. As a live performer, LT presence is electric with his trademark A Capella intros, and to the last note of the show he keeps the audience eyes glued to the stage. Layne Tadesse credits his family for his early musical influences, which are deeply rooted in Reggae music. He is a multitalented and diverse artist who can transcend different genres of music with ease. Layne Tadesse brings with him a group of professional musicians and can tailor his show to meet the needs of any event large or small. He is dedicated to giving back to community organizations and seeks to use his music as a platform for change. Thank you for your interest in Layne Tadesse. We hope to make your next event unforgettable. Electronic Press Kit can be found at www.laynemusiconline.com/press

We're inspired by two Jimmy's: Buffett and Hendrix. Sounds crazy, but it works! We play a mixture of Surf, Rock, Pop, and even some Exotica. We play dive bars, parties, weddings, benefits, and any where else we can have fun. Life is a beach and then you die. Book Shrimper Dan and the Bottom Feeders for your next event. www.facebook.com/sdatbf www.ShrimperDanAndTheBottomFeeders.com

Chicken Wire hatched in 2013. Founding member and lead guitarist, Curtis Yarborough, had a vision: bring the best music to the scene and the crowd will come. He molded a 5-piece ensemble and the group took flight later that year. 2014 saw the group reshaped with a new lineup and refocused musical direction. Still centered on the best rock selections ever played, Chicken Wire began anew, stocking a revitalized play list with diverse hits from the widest range of decades of any band in San Diego. From the 50s through the 2000s, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin, INXS, Pearl Jam, and White Stripes, Chicken Wire plays music for everyone. But don’t take our word for it… come to our next performance, revel in the many musical memories, and enjoy the Chicken Wire experience for yourself!