2009 MUSIcFEST FINALISTS

NOVA | Pop
Performing @ La Cereza Winery, Saturday, 8.40pm
Nova is a soul/pop artist whose music lifts your spirit and challenges your soul. Nova Page was raised in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. By age 13 she was writing and recording jingles for local and national marketing campaigns. She now resides in San Diego, California and is a highly demanded studio session singer, and dynamic songwriter. Her music has played on the Tyra Banks Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, TMZ, Extra, The CW, CBS, ABC and the Oxygen Network.

CHASE AND THE REACH | Alternative
Performing @ La Cereza Winery, Saturday, 6pm

Growing up with diverse backgrounds in music, Chase and the Reach has collectively played just about every style imaginable. Together they took the best of everything they’ve known and loved, and created a masterpiece of Pop/Rock Alternative. An amazing stage show and an even better sound.

SOULJOURNERS | Rock
Performing @ La Cereza Winery, Saturday, 10.15pm
This Temecula-based band has caught the attention of music fans seeking something new and exciting. They’ve created their own brand of progressive metal as they’ve been tearing California open with their unique blend of virtuoso elements and catchy hooks. These true blooded rockers are known for their intense stage presence and musicianship.

JASON DAMATO | Alternative
Performing @ La Cereza Winery, Friday, 8.15pm
At the mere age of 21, Damato has the ability to turn life’s hardships into beautifully crafted songs, which reflect a wisdom far beyond his years. Raised in San Diego, California, he developed a beach soul through calming acoustic guitar sounds and his strong, soulful voice. He is a vibrant and colorful character who has the rare ability to draw people to him and his music.

THE BAYLIENS | Hip Hop
Performing @ La Cereza Winery, Saturday, 6.40pm
The Bayliens are super-creative performers with a street rep for putting on electrifying shows. Their sound is a mix of hip-hop, electro rock and house beats, while always being catchy and fun. They keep it fresh by building beats, putting in melodies, and freestyling rhymes. This crew is based out of the San Francisco Bay area and are best known for their radio hit “Bubble Gum.”

PUNCHFACE | Alternative
Performing @ La Cereza Winery, Friday, 6pm
A high-energy alternative rock band from the San Francisco Bay Area. They came together in 2006, and at less than a year old they had already captured 160,000 overall views. Their introspective lyrics and trippy guitar riffs layered over slinky bass lines and tight in-the-picket drums offer a unique approach. Bass player Nick Machado has been hailed as one of the best young bass players coming out of the Bay Area.

TWENTYFOUR64 | Rock
Performing @ La Cereza Winery, Friday, 10.15pm
Meet the new wave of music. Energetic rock with the fusion of R&B influenced vocals brings you a band that cares about modern issues and wants to change the way music is created and performed. With roots in Honolulu, Hawaii, the five musicians trekked to Los Angeles in the summer of 2007. Their multi-element style synchronizing driving guitars and melodic piano was well received on tour across the U.S.

DANIELLE TUCKER | Country
Performing @ La Cereza Winery, Saturday, 8pm

This Texas native currently lives in Ramona, California. Her powerfully rich voice makes a big country sound straight from the soul. The Danielle Tucker Band is a high-energy performance group comprised of seasoned musicians. Their rockin’ feel-good tunes include country, R&B, southern rock, and blues – all wonderfully blended together.

KATIE COSTELLO | Singer/Songwriter
Performing @ La Cereza Winery, Friday, 9.30pm

This petite 18-year-old, Hermosa Beach, California native is now a New York City resident, where she plays at local stops when not in class. She is a singer-songwriter and pianist that thinks of her style as somewhere between folk and pop. Her vocals are soft with a bit of whimsical, theatrical sound, along with a lived life edge. Her lyrics have a bit of dark edge sarcasm with glimmers of hope.

WILL CHAMPLIN | Urban R/B
Performing @ La Cereza Winery, Saturday, 9.30pm

Will Champlin is an artist, producer and versatile piano player. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. His father has been a lifetime member of 'Chicago'. His mother is an accomplished songwriter and vocalist. Will toured extensively as frontman/lead singer for the Salvador Santana Band opening up for Carlos Santana and The Los Lonely Boys in Major Concert. Will has had the opportunity to work with many top songwriters in the business.

THE HAYZEL PROJECT | Alternative/Rock
Performing @ La Cereza Winery, Friday, 8.45pm

Chris Hayzel, 20-year-old singer/songwriter shares his intrinsic flair for expression with his father Howard Hewett and mother Nia Peoples. Raised in Los Angeles and Vancouver, B.C., Chris is the product of a diverse musical landscape, which is reflected in his musical repertoire that includes songwriting and vocals, guitar, drums, congas, d’jembe, bongos, and didgeridoo.

A DULL SCIENCE | Rock
Performing @ La Cereza Winery, Friday, 6.45pm

A high energy, fun, original and talented band. Pop-punk at its finest. A Dull Science is a super star quartet out of San Diego, California whose passion is pleasing the crowd. Dull Science has conquered their local scene with sold out concerts and consistent airtime on local radio stations. 


2009 MUSIcFEST SEMI FINALISTS

THE NEW ROOM | Rock
Performing @ Baily Winey Country, Saturday, 12pm

In the heart of Los Angeles, four individuals brought together by shared musical tastes and aspirations work tirelessly to create a unique sound, drawing from post-punk/new wave, glam and indie dance rock. Armed with an arsenal of lush melodies, spine-tingling lyrics, infectious hooks and an explosive live show, they have been touring their debut full-length “Only World We Know.”

CAMBRIA DETKEN | Pop
Performing @ Baily Wine Country, Saturday, 1pm

A soulful, warm, and inspiring 17-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist. This Laguna Niguel, California resident won The Ellen DeGeneres Show’s Bathroom Concert Series. Following her appearance on the show, her independently released album “Simply Said” shot to No. 16 on iTunes’ top albums list.


RACHAEL STARK | Country
Performing @ Baily Wine Country, Saturday, 2pm

This 19-year-old country singer comes from a family deeply influenced by music. Rachael has been studying singing since she was 12-years-old. She loves performing and telling stories through her music. This Temecula-based artist plays contemporary to classic country.

LAUREN FROST | Singer/Songwriter
Performing @ The Edge Restaurant & Lounge, Sat., 12pm
This Chicago singer and songwriter is most well known for her role as “Ruby” on Disney Channel’s series Even Stevens, as well as a performance  with Barbara Streisand. Honest lyrics coupled with folk and jazz influence her melodies. Her soulful voice sails over brilliant musicianship producing memorable pop without the bubblegum.

COBY BROWN | Singer/Songwriter
Performing @ Sweet Lumpy's BBQ, Saturday, 2.45pm

He not only has the talent, he has the courage to make it. After spending two years songwriting while coping with a rare form of cancer, he produced many bittersweet melodies. His biting lyrics and often somber but poignant guitar chops keep this strong and slightly reedy folk singer/songwriter a popular performer.

ANDREW SOLOMON | Pop
Performing @ The Edge Restaurant & Lounge, Saturday, 1pm
Singer/songwriter Andrew Solomon honed his songs and craft playing the most famous venues for singer songwriters in New York City, Boston and Nashville. His music has been heard on TV shows FOX, ABC, CNBC, and PBS. Solomon creates a sweet piano based sound that looks for the beauty in the everyday. Andrew currently lives in the San Francisco Bay area.

LA BANDA SKALAVERA | Latin
Performing @ Sweet Lumpy's BBQ, Saturday, 1pm
A Southern California Latin ska band consisting of 11 musicians with a variety of musical backgrounds. Personal life experiences inspired songs that express the injustices of class divisions within society. LBS’s lyrics are primarily driven by different issues within the working-poor and underclass. However, their passion for bringing life to music can only be felt through their live performance.

Knightwing | Rock
Performing @ Sweet Lumpy's BBQ, Saturday, 12pm
A General Contractor, Fire Captain, Credit Manager, Floral Designer and Wedding Planner, a District Service and Parts for a large car company and a Hair Salon nwner by day for a live sound engineer at night completes what is known as the KNIGHTWING! A Temecula based band that has captivated audiences all over the world with their own unique sound and style. Classic Rock with a bit of blues and a twist of country-that’s what KNigh Wing is all above.

Nea | Alternative
Performing @ The Edge Restaurant & Lounge, Saturday, 2pm

NEA and Hyland Church have come together to create an adult alternative sound that is timeless. Canadian born NEA is a European and Middle Eastern mix who grew up listening to anyone from Charles Aznavour to the Fugees. Hyland has years of rock legends’ music interlaced throughout his musical upbringing. NEA and Hyland have been creating the sounds with this classy old feel with edgy rhythms. What sets them apart from other bands is that their sound cannot be pinpointed to a particular influence.


 

 
     
 




 
     
 
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