Friday, November 12, 2021
7:30 PM
The Acoustic Evenings series at the Athenaeum showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. Three acts fill each program and attentive audiences delight in the intimacy of the unplugged storytelling format. Refreshments are available at the intermission reception and post-concert meet-and-greet. San Diego Music Hall of Fame founder Jefferson Jay curates and hosts the concert series. The project advances the Athenaeum’s commitment to support diverse San Diego talent. Acoustic Evenings is an unforgettable and personal experience for San Diego music lovers.
Wax is mostly known as a rapper. He is also a producer, songwriter, singer (kinda), comedian, and all around creative dude. He has been making music for many many years now and has a gold record and millions of views on YouTube to show for it. Wax’s songs have a wide range of styles and cater to different audiences. Some are advanced technical displays of rap wordplay; some are heartfelt tales of struggle; some are inspirational numbers containing optimistic advice and/or guidance.
Israel Maldonado has been performing in and around hot spots in Southern California for more than 20 years. His music can be heard in lounges, restaurants, and resorts, and he can be hired to play weddings, private parties and corporate events. Israel Maldonado will set the mood, get the audience groovin’, and make any event one to remember.
Jefferson Jay, always active, has current projects that include a groundbreaking, all-inclusive animated series called The Hunt for the Holiday Spirit and five upcoming acoustic records, cumulatively entitled Spring. He has been featured on over 50 CDs and numerous movie soundtracks and will host the 3rd Annual San Diego Music Hall of Fame event on November 5 at Newbreak Church in Ocean Beach.
These events will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each concert. Face coverings are required for attendees, regardless of vaccination status. Event capacity is limited to 70% for now.