Music Makers Market, 2 Festivals and Gallery Sessions!

October is upon us and it’s a busy month in Listen Local land, find all of the fun below. But first, this month’s Listen Local Show is not to be missed with new music from local makers and those from lands far away AND our special guest co host this month is Jesse Ray Smith so grab your beverage of choice and get to know all about him while you enjoy some new music. Click below, yo!

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OCTOBER OFFERS THUS:

10/4 – 2pm to 6pm The Music Makers Market happens on the patio where Pamo Valley Winery and Smoking Cannon Brewery meet. Vendor and musicians. And? Our musicians are our vendors! Musicians who make stuff. Plus so much more. So grab your friends and join us for a fun day on this fabulous patio!

10/11 – 10am to 6pm ROCKIN’ ROBIN MUSIC FEST AND FUNDRAISER happens in Ramona each year and this year will be bigger and better than ever!! This year’s fest brings 10 incredible acts across two stages — including a special patriotic performance by the Temecula Cowgirls Parade & Drill Team — plus live and silent auctions; animal meet-and-greets; alpaca fiber spinning demo; water balloon dunk; food truck and bar; a fun zone for all ages; local artisans; and a whole lot more! Grab your early-bird tickets before pricing goes up at the door! Take advantage of the Family Fun Bundle, which includes one General Admission ticket plus one FREE Junior Ticket (ages 6–17). Available online only during presale. Not available at the gate. Want to enjoy the festivities in style? VIP tickets include: VIP Lounge Access, with dedicated catering by Farmhouse 78 and an armchair masseuse from 12 – 3pm!Preferred seating/shade with an unobstructed view of the Main Stage, swag bag of RNR merch and snacks, dedicated Bar Server/Steward, premium drink from the bar, preferred on-site parking and more! FESTIVAL HOURS: Gates open at 10am; Music & Entertainment from 11am–6pm ADDRESS: Robin’s Nest Rescue, 16603 John Henry Lane, Ramona, CA 92065 – PARKING: Carpooling is recommended, but we’ll have plenty of free parking available onsite with overflow in nearby lots. AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS: As per tradition, we’ll have both a live and silent auction with dozen of special items up for bidding! From weekend getaways to golf packages, custom hats, fine jewelry, art and more — there’s something for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect: Every ticket and all proceeds from our auction helps care for the animals at Robin’s Nest Rescue — thank you for being part of it. We can’t wait to see you there!

10/18 5pm to 8pm GALLERY SESSIONS at The Art Center in Ramona – Listen Local Radio and The Art Center of Ramona are proud to present a new listening room series called GALLERY SESSIONS. These intimate concerts take place in the art gallery inside 2Create Gallery, our generous sponsor, in Ramona at 438 Main Street. Limited to just 30 guests, the show is seated and tickets are $30 and include a glass of Mermaid Valley Wine and tray passed appetizers from 5pm to 6pm, giving you time to enjoy the gallery before the show begins. The show is all ages but this is a “listening environment” so young children might not enjoy the experience. Tickets are on sale now, get yours here! Contact Cathryn@ListenLocalRadio.com with questions or for press. 6PM – LISA SANDERS – When you look closely at the last 30 years of Southern California’s folk music scene, you’ll find one constant, soulful, and magnetically effervescent through line: the heartfelt artistry of Lisa Sanders. A Black Opry Review, San Diego Music Hall of Famer, and shape-shifting genre chameleon, Lisa has shared stages, co-created, and occasionally served as muse for artists like Bonnie Rait, Lucinda Williams, BB King, The Chicks, Sarah McLachlan, Mary Gauthier, Steve Poltz, and dozens more.  She’s collected thousands of stories on the long road to becoming herself—moments she’s more than happy to recount for audiences in belly-laugh stories and masterfully written songs. Solo or bolstered by the electrifying harmonies of her long-term partner, Karen “Brown Sugar” Hayes, Lisa’s songs are an infectiously hopeful account of coming up Black, queer, and folk at a time when both the country and the folk music industry are wrestling with what it means to honor the whole, unmasked, intersectional beauty of her identity and artistry. Wherever Lisa Sanders goes, great stories, songs, and whole-hearted celebration follow. Whoever you are, and however long the road you may have traveled to become yourself, you’re invited to this party. 7PM – CALAMITY – Formed in San Diego in 2012, Calamity is a band of “sister friends”, an all female ensemble offering original songs. They are “folk rock with a country pop” and their music will take you on a wild ride through genres, emotions, and rhythms. Founding members Cathryn Beeks (ukulele, vocals), Nisha Catron (guitar, vocals) and Marcia Claire (bass, vocals) have kept the show on the road all of these years, joined by many talented and amazing ladies along the way. And? These days, Calamity has also made room for a boy. But not just any boy! The legendary singer/songwriter/guitarist John Katchur will be with the girls for this Gallery Sessions Show. Besides their live album “LIVE FROM SATTELITE” and their debut album PLEAUSRE PLUG, the girls have also made radio plays: TROUBLE – A CALAMITY ADVENTURE and CALAMITY – THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES where they use their songs to string a story of mystery and mayhem. They have homemade videos to all of their songs which you can enjoy at CalamiTV on Youtube. So, go forth and explore… then meet them in the gallery in October.

10/31 6pm HOP ON BOARD the new musical written by Michael Deluca lands at The Bornemann Theater in San Marcos at Teri Campus of Life. Dress up for the era (flappers, gangsters, farmers, hobos!) and join us for this fun event on Halloween!! Get tickets now before it sells out!

My new album BRING PEACE has been born and I’ll be releasing singles from the 14 song collection over the next year OR you can listen to the entire collection now by subscribing to my patreon for just $2. The first single OAK TREE is out now, watch it here!

That’s it for this month, pals. As usual, I ask you to consider subscribing for just $2 a month to keep Listen Local rocking in the free world. Your support helps me share all of this great music, art, and creative people, places and things! Thank you!!