San Diego music fans have a lot of options when it comes to events, but one of the best-kept secrets is the free “Listen Local” event that takes place every Thursday at Winston\u2019s Beach Club from 5 to 8 p.m. Now in its third year, the show is emceed by promoter and musician Cathryn Beeks, host of KPRI-FM\u2019s “Homegrown Hour” and features an eclectic mix of acoustic artists and bands. Upcoming performers include The Mighty Sun and singer-songwriter Bianca Paras (today, Jan. 5), Two Worlds Connect (Jan. 12), Julian Temple (Jan. 19) and 90\u2019s Vow (Jan. 26). Since her arrival in San Diego in 1999, Beeks has worked tirelessly to promote local music, with showcases at several venues around San Diego \u2014 including the House of Blues. However, she said this particular music series is her favorite. “I think that Winston\u2019s is one of the great San Diego stages,” Beeks said. “No matter what, there\u2019s always a handful of people in the bar just hanging out. It\u2019s a cool, comfortable place and one of the venues where a lot of my \u2018Listen Local\u2019 regulars come, the people that really support the area\u2019s music community.” Beeks said she recognizes 5 p.m. is an early start time for a club show and that listeners\u2019 post-work transit can certainly be an issue for local music lovers. “We are booking a lot of Ocean Beach residents in the first two spots,” Beeks said. “The traffic is pretty crazy at that time of day getting into OB, so it can be rough in the earlier part of the show.” While Beeks\u2019 radio show trends towards original singer-songwriter and rock artists, the night is open to all genres. “Winston\u2019s is cool because we can have any kind of music,” Beeks said. “It ranges from thrash metal to softer music, though things are never quite that extreme. “It used to be just an acoustic showcase, but we\u2019ve since welcomed all styles,” she said. “Luckily, our soundman can handle all the different setups.” Anyone interested in performing can contact Beeks directly via the “Listen Local” website. “It\u2019s easy to sign up,” she said. “Just send me an email with a link to your music and you\u2019re in. It\u2019s that easy.” Beeks doesn\u2019t generally perform at her own events, despite a wealth of material and a wonderful voice. To date, she\u2019s released three discs: “Songs for Sale” (2003), plus a pair of additional albums with her now-defunct backing group, The Ordeal; “Desert Music” (2008) and “Mood Swings” (2009). Meanwhile, Beeks has been part of numerous groups, including JunkQueen (1998), The Joans (2000), 8-ball Rack (2001), The Ghandi Method (2003), The Downtown Money Wasters (2004), Not Your Mom (2007) and the Groove Kitties (2011). With the disbanding of the Groove Kitties recently, Beeks is taking a breather from performing, though she plans to have a new band hitting area clubs next year. “Matt Silvia, formerly of The Ordeal, and I are starting to write some songs again,” Beeks said. “Whether it\u2019s The Ordeal or some other project involving San Diego all-stars, I just don\u2019t know yet.” In the meantime, she said she\u2019ll continue bringing live music to lucky San Diegans. Pressed for a favorite thing about the Winston\u2019s showcase series, Beeks is quick to mention the warm, friendly vibe. “I\u2019ve gotten to know so many people in that neighborhood,” she said. “The bartender is my best friend.” She relates a recent incident she feels demonstrates what a special place Winston\u2019s is. “At our Christmas show, the owner was in, and I guess he was taken with all of the Christmas songs everyone was performing,” Beeks said. “He ended up buying the whole bar a round.” \u2022 Listen Local Showcase:<\/b> 5 p.m. on Thursdays at Winston\u2019s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St. No cover. 21 and up. www.listenlocalsd.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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