IPO San Diego 2022

 
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Artists From San Diego

 
Tamar Berk – Having established herself as a fixture in several bands in both Chicago and Portland, with releases on Kill Rock Stars and Minty Fresh, Berk has settled in San Diego and is recording and performing under her own name. Her music showcases both her indie darling edgy riot grrl roots, as well as her ear for a fine pop melody. Check out her brand new album, Start At The End, and her live show to see and hear for yourself!
 
Casino Spanish Eyes – The latest project featuring Matt Mincey, formerly of Suite 100, Casino Spanish Eyes offer thoughtful and sophisticated stylish pop – pure joy for the senses! A debut album is in the works, so watch for it!
 
The Nephews – Longtime underground favorites of the San Diego scene, The Nephews blend everything from classic California sunshine harmony pop to folk, psych, garage, ska, and angular indie pop into their own quirky fun brand of power pop. The songs on their latest digital album, John’s Fishing Village, and their IPO showcase are sure to put a smile on your face.
 
Hector Penalosa (of Flying Color) – Penalosa has long been a fixture on the California music scene scene as the frontman of ‘80s power pop band, Flying Color, and a member of The Zeros, Squiddo, My Revenge, and The Baja Bugs (several of which have appeared at past renditions of IPO San Diego). His soon to be released solo record, My Beautiful Tragedy, has been described as “…a top down, drive across the desert, in love with America master piece…” (Sioux Guitars), and we can hardly wait to hear it!
 
Steve Rosenbaum – With influences ranging from The Raspberries and Big Star to The Banana Splits, Rosenbaum is a pop-meister of the highest order, offering jangly whimsical tunes that are sure to make you smile. His “…monumental collection Have a Cool Summer! is like a message in a bottle that’s suddenly washed ashore… Get ready for a ‘great lost album’ experience because Rosenbaum’s songs are tight hooky little masterpieces…” (PopRockRecord.com). The album was named one of the “25 Must-Have LPs of 2021” by PopRockRecord.com and appeared on several other year end “best of” lists (including mine!), so we can’t wait to see and hear him play these songs live at IPO San Diego!
 
The Scott Samuels Band – Samuels has played IPOs in both San Diego and LA under his own name and as the leader of Roxy Monoxide. His flair for fine melodies and ability to turn just about any thought or experience into a hook for a great song lyric – as well as his support and help with IPO San Diego – are very much appreciated! His sixth and newest album, Starlight and Sunshine, showcases his love of ‘70s power pop and glam!
 
Super Buffet – Inhabiting the nexus of driving garage rock and earnest indie sensibility, Super Buffet evokes a spirited pillow fight between King Kahn and Jonathan Richman, while “96 Tears” plays in the background. Super Buffet is about bringing short, sharp, sing-able songs to the masses or whomever shows up. Check out their IPO showcase and recent digital EP, Laundry Money, to see and hear for yourself!
 
Sweet Myths – An elusive and compelling blend of many genres: anything from jazz to funk to prog to searing face-melting rock…with pretty pop harmonies and hooks thrown in for good measure! Intrigued? Just wait till you see them do their thing live!
 
Swive – A San Diego alt-rock band with harmony-filled female/male vocals, who are known for their euphonious and quirky compositions. Their members have performed in many past and current bands, including Lighting Starts Fire, Weenie Roast, Creepxotica, Scary Pierre, and Lucy’s Fur Coat.
 
True Stories – A classic styled pop group, featuring four music scene veterans: Manual Scan and Shambles main main Bart Mendoza (vocals,guitar) , David Fleminger (keys,vocals, guitar) , Danny Cress (drums) and Orrick Smith (bass). Collectively the members of True Stories have been in every type of combo, from mod to country, and this band is the culmination of that experience. Their Mendoza-penned originals range from bluesy keyboard workouts to plaintive ballads, the unifying factor being a real dedication to hook filled songcraft. They are also known to have a lot of fun with a wide range of classic tunes, so don’t be surprised to see them throw a cover or two into their set! Which one(s) will they do??…you’ll have to come to their IPO Showcase to find out!
 
 

U.S. Artists From Outside of San Diego

 
Courtney McKenna – San Diego marks the first IPO appearance of this talented young LA-area indie-folk artist. McKenna’s songs combine poetic lyrics with the sounds of classic rock, Americana, and country…in other words, they will appeal to a very wide range of audiences. Keep an eye out for new releases to be unveiled soon via her various streaming platforms!
 
Christopher Leyva (Falling Doves) – The front man of the band who are a force of electric energy with a classic glam feel. Like many rock bands, nothing has come easy, but they’ve successfully etched out a place for themselves far beyond their hometown of Hollywood, California since forming in 2015. The music is a fusion of stadium rock with garage rock familiarity, a sound that has helped the guys win over the ears and hearts of fans around the globe. Christopher will be playing his sets acoustically, but you can bet the energy level will still be palpable!