HHV presents Explosion of Song w/ Jeff Desira + SR Laws + Dawn Oberg + James Houlahan
Schedule
Sat Oct 05 2024 at 08:00 pm
Location
Hotel Utah Saloon | San Francisco, CA
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Handsome Hawk Valentine presentsEXPLOSION OF SONG
Saturday, October 5 8PM
Hotel Utah Saloon SF 21+ $15
Full Bar & Kitchen
MAKE IT DINNER AND A SHOW!
JEFF DESIRA:
Grammy Association Member and beloved Bay Area musician/songwriter, Jeff Desira regularly performs live with musicians Andrew Griffin (Drums), Dennis Haneda (Guitar), Mick Thomas (Bass), and Justin Wooster (Mandolin). ~ Jeff’s music conveys empathy of the life experience with his lyrics and authentic delivery. With resonant, rich, and endearing vocals that comfort and engage, his acoustic and electric guitar based pop/rock songs have gained world wide recognition. Jeff has achieved his passion for storytelling and composition with intent and tenacity-and it is palpable. Desira’s development as a multi-skilled musician, composer, recording artist, and performer have spanned over two decades-from busking the streets of New York and San Francisco, to packing iconic venues including Sweetwater Music Hall, Slim’s, Hotel Utah, as well as recording at Public Hi-Fi in Austin, TX and Salamander Sound in Marin County, California. As a Bay Area Native with a diverse influence from Power Pop, Punk, New Wave, Grunge, Folk, Classic Rock, his compositions evoke and inspire emotion to fans from every walk of life-creating the soundtrack arm in arm along the journey of unpaved roads with every listener.
www.JeffDesira.com
jeffdesira.bandcamp.com/music
instagram.com/jeffdesiramusic/?hl=en
https://linktr.ee/jeffdesira
S.R. LAWS
I approach songwriting with a fiery passion, my heart into every word, melody, and chord progression. My inspiration comes from the incredible storytelling abilities of artists like John Hiatt, Rodney Crowell, Neil Finn, Chuck Prophet, and Ron Sexsmith. Their music has shaped my own artistic journey.
Growing up in Northern California, I had a unique connection to music from an early age. My father worked as a trash collector, and I would spend hours sifting through bags of discarded 45 records. It was like stumbling upon hidden treasures. Some were covered in dirt and grime, while others were in pristine condition. The anticipation of discovering new sounds was exhilarating, and I couldn't wait to drop the needle and immerse myself in the music.
Years later, I embarked on a pilgrimage to Texas with just two suitcases and $500 in my bank account. I wanted to immerse myself in the vibrant music scene and learn from fellow songwriters. Austin, known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," provided me with countless opportunities to grow as an artist. The open-mics and songwriters' nights became my training ground, and I soaked up every moment, listening to others share their stories through music.
Now, residing in Sonoma County, California, I stay busy as a touring artist and singer-songwriter for my band, The Heartsleeves. I invite you to join me on this musical journey, as I share my songs one person at a time in this vast and unpredictable world we live in.
I am thrilled to announce the release of my latest album, "A.M. Sessions." It's a collection of songs that I am incredibly proud of, crafted with the help of old friends and some new collaborators. I would love to tell you more about it sometime. You can grab a copy at one of my shows or find it online. Thank you for your support. - SR
srlawsmusic.com
DAWN OBERG
Dawn Oberg is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Her music is influenced by multiple genres, including jazz and cabaret.
dawnoberg.net/
JAMES HOULAHAN
James Houlahan is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. He puts substance over style, in a voice beautifully described by Glide Magazine as “rustic open-heartedness." Houlahan's songs are often driven by bluesy chops or floated over acoustic guitar rhythms that could have come straight from a 1960s Greenwich Village coffee house or a West Texas roadhouse. This alchemy of Americana has made James a mainstay of the indie scene in LA.
jameshoulahan.com
instagram.com/jameshoulahan/
facebook.com/JamesHoulahanMusic
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Where is it happening?
Hotel Utah Saloon, 504 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1609, United States,San Francisco, CaliforniaEvent Location & Nearby Stays: