Veronica May has been playing piano for 20 years, percussion for 11 and guitar for 5. She grew up in a small town with big love. Her mom and dad played in a band in the 70's called "The Flatlanders". The music carried on through them and will forever. Right now Veronica is changing the way she plays. Her Melody/Percussion is a sound all her own. If her fingers aren't bleeding by the end of the show, she didn't give you everything she had.

A 3 time San Diego Music Award nominee, Steph Johnson has the voice and stage presence of someone who's been playing music an entire lifetime, in reality, this rising star has only been singing and writing music for little more than 3 years. The press has this to say about her: "Blending Blues, Soul, Jazz, and R n' B, Steph Johnson is that rare talent that captures your attention from the first note. Whether hearing her music in a live setting or on her recordings, Johnson has an amazing presence, topped off by that voice. Powerful, sultry. Then there's her deft rhythmic, jazz inflected guitar playing. All backed up by her absolute command of the stage." Bart Mendoza, San Diego City Beat

Not only does she have great taste in house music, but she's also a really, really, really good DJ. You'll have to work a little to find her but when you do, the music is more than worth the effort. She's be moving crowds ever since she dropped the first needle to the record...

ROCK ALTERNATIVE ARTIST OF THE YEAR. Sarah Harmel/ Lead Vocal-Guitar, Emily O'Bannon/Drums-vocals, Maria Naccari-Beahan/ Bass. Not a "chick band".

RHYTHM AND THE METHOD is a southern California-based band specializing in original music that is in a genre all its own. Rhythm Turner, an exceptional vocalist and songwriter, is joined by five talented and accomplished musicians who all share the same passion as she does: making music that moves people. Together, RHYTHM AND THE METHOD skillfully blend sounds of rock, blues and funk to create a unique, revolutionary sound. Their desire to spread positive messages and evoke emotion is exemplified in their powerful lyrics, well-developed musicianship, and captivating stage presence.
See http://www.myspace.com/rhythmandthemethod for sample music, videos and show listings!

Form in 2005, by Tracy Dezenzo, Pick-Up Girl is an all female band for those who grew up loving MTV but can’t stand to watch a minute of it today. Influenced by artists like Liz Phair, the Go-Go's, Hole, Sheryl Crow, Joan Jett, Tracy Bonham, and K's Choice, Pick-Up Girl's addictive original music is catching everyone's ear. Within a short time this fun, indie/pop group has been received with great enthusiasm. Crowds love them, venues love them and you will love them too.

After a successful college basketball career, a BA in Criminal Justice, and a season in the Women's Professional Football League, Misty finally found her calling. This seasoned performer is re-defining the "singer/songwriter chic" genre. Misty's intricate and percussive guitar playing is making the boys look bad…….."cause girls just can't play like that ". Her sultry voice can bounce from growl to croon without skipping a beat, leaving the listener with a craving for more. Driving rhythms, original techniques, and refreshing lyrics make it hard for the audience to 'compare' her to familiar artists, despite hints of a Jason Mraz and Tracy Chapman influence. Capable of a brilliant delivery with or without effects, Misty often uses a Boss RC- 20 XL effects pedal and a Digital Delay 3, to enhance the already captivating performance. Born and raised in Colorado, Odell now calls Los Angeles home. Prior to the big move, Misty headed into the studio in 2005 to record her debut, self-titled EP. The first two tracks on the album, "Masterpiece" and "Your Body", have received airplay on stations in Colorado, Alaska, Arizona, and Nebraska. After completing the album, Misty hit the road with tour partner Melissa Ivey, also a Denver native. The two headed north, where they played shows in Oregon, Washington, and California, in an effort to promote the new CD. Despite a string of unfortunate events (snow storms, car problems and more car problems), the two managed to make the dates, as well as new fans.

"Her name describes it all, MC Flow; as in lyrics that just flow out of her with no hesitation or pause; PC creativity that flows out with humor and skill. This high-achiever from New York has come to the West coast with her style (and accent) to provide a funky, laid-back beat perfect for the cool San Diego scene. But don't underestimate this girl's talent, because not only can she perform a song worthy enough to bust a groove ("Def Perception"), she can also put you on blast and make you beg." - URB Magazine, Jan/Feb 2007

Jamie was born subtly southern in the 70's. She grew up next to a tobacco field in North Carolina. At some point she figured out Circuit Parties were fun. Later still, whilst entertaining a fit of minor irritation, she bought some records, a mixer, a couple of tables & started her own party. Still later, she moved to a larger Pond, Venice Beach, and placed an ad in the local WEHO rag. (Thus she met my first agent). She spun parties, parades and fashion shows across the great Fruited Plain. She was invited to Winter Music Conference twice and attended 2002: Tommy Hilfiger's 7&7 Party@Tantra.
Now she's in San Diego and feels cold if the temperature drops below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Circuit is the past, ELECTRO-TECH-MINIMAL is her new muse. You can find Jamie O'Byrne dropping them bleeps, blips and beats at her residency Sexy Funk Saturdays @ SIN Niteclub.

Talonya's successes span the globe, from music studios to club scenes in North America, Europe and Australia. As an artist, she shares accolades with Universal Music, look At You Records, Bumpin' City, Azuli and Prophet Productions. She is truly a DJ who does more than spin music - she actually performs! Rumor has it that she's going back to producing and is no longer performing on a regular schedule. So if you do find a date that she's booked in San Diego...Go!

We love this girl! And we love this DJ! She has great vibes, plays great music, and we're always happy to see her name on a flier. Amongst an enormous sea of predictable and overplayed DJs, we're excited to see this girl from Jersey doing it right! Of course DJ Dirty Kurty can play hip-hop, house and old-school mash-ups. But what we really like is that we never know what she's going to play. Just when you think you're dialed-in, she'll throw in some old RnB remix that takes us all by surprise. I've had the pleasure of slinging vinyl back to back with Kurty, and can vouch that she has a track repertoire that impressively reaches out to some of the most soulful vocal house records that make your arm hairs stand at attention - an obvious side-effect of her time well-spent in what us house DJs call "The Motherland" of San Francisco. It's obvious that she's done her homework and she's not afraid to show you that she likes to work hard - it's nice to see a DJ who enjoys herself, her music, her crowd and her dancefloor! Note to the spectators: Don't just watch her spin. Go up to the dj booth, introduce yourself, thank her and don't you dare make a request!

Corday has a large and loyal following in Los Angeles and Orange County and is also nationally known by all fans of women who rock, having toured and performed at numerous notable venues and huge festivals and events where she has opened for Cher, Joan Jett, Sugar Ray, The Dave Matthews Band, Pat Benatar, Joan Osborne, The B-52's, Macy Gray, The Indigo Girls, Meredith Brooks, Cyndi Lauper, Berlin, Jonatha Brooke, Sophie B. Hawkins, Chaka Khan, Sheena Easton, Taylor Dayne, Melissa Ferrick, Catie Curtis, and many more. She rocks the house with her band, but often performs solo, with an amazing acoustic performance that will take you from a whisper to a scream.

Since 2002, Listen Local has worked to unite the San Diego music community by offering fun showcase opportunities to bands and solo artists of all styles, ages and abilities. Our free weekly showcases feature some of San Diego's best acts and each week we discover amazing new talent, too. Our special events are unique, inexpensive and bring you the best of the best. Our mission is to promote interest from the public, offer exposure and networking opportunities for artists and to generally help perpetuate the San Diego music scene.

Ashley Matte's debut album "Colors" offers an eclectic mix of soothing guitar and rock-solid hits. Ashley's songs are poetic and inspired by the heart, appealing to audiences of all ages. She uses her Southern roots to give "Colors" a little soulful influence, making it a sound that allows fans to connect. The success of "Colors" has launched Ashley Matte as the latest artist to arrive from San Diego’s music scene.