Arts District Liberty Station kicks off Summer Arts Fest with Whitney Shay

Summer Arts Fest at Arts District Liberty Station will offer free concerts on the North Promenade and other pursuits beyond music such as a display of classic cars Photo courtesy Arts District Liberty Station Arts District Liberty Station will begin its Summer Arts Fest series on Saturday inviting the community to soak up the sun while enjoying free music The Summer Arts Fest is scheduled for Saturday and the second Saturday of the following two months Aug and Sept This event is truly special because it highlights the incredible talent within our local music scene and gives artists a platform to connect with the group stated Lisa Johnson president and CEO of Arts District Liberty Station Summer Arts Fest isn t just about great music but also about celebrating creativity and keeping San Diego s vibrant artistic spirit thriving Whether you re a blues pop R B or jazz music fan we invite everyone to come out and soak up the good tunes Saturday will feature the blues vocal talent of Whitney Shay Her latest release Ruf Records Stand Up debuted at No on the Billboard Blues Album Charts and reached No on the Roots Music Review Blues Album Charts Produced by Concert For Your Cause emceed by Apt Music a music instructional initiative at Arts District Liberty Station and sponsored by California Bank of Commerce the festival hours will run from - p m On Aug Kogee Soul Reprise led by singer Kori Gillis will bring soul storytelling and global experience to the stage according to the Arts District After graduating from the Armed Forces School of Music Gillis became the lead male vocalist for both Navy Band Southwest and the Naval Forces His the majority up-to-date project Silver Lining received a San Diego Award nomination for Best R B album On Sept Bamb Sound Exchange will bring its analogue dance music collective to Liberty Station s North Promenade synthesizing global groove music with soulful moods of deep house and electronica Led by producers and DJs Andrei Taru bass and Mitchum Yacoub drums the group frequently invites guest musicians and creates spontaneous arrangements to fit the mood of the crowd Attendees are encouraged to bring along picnic blankets chairs and snacks for the free concerts City News Organization