What's Happening in Poway, CA…

A talented singer/songwriter whose album hit the top of the charts, and who has opened for artists like Elvis Costello and the Dave Matthews Band is coming to San Diego.

Amos Lee is from Philadelphia, and attended college at the University of South Carolina, where he became interested in music. Inspired by artists like Otis Redding and Luther Vandross, he began playing bass and guitar in a local band. He returned to Philadelphia where he taught school but also played gigs on open mic nights. By this time Lee had a manager, Bill Eib, who was able to get Lee gigs opening for stars like BB King. Eib was also friends with Bob Dylan’s manager, and that led to a tour in which Lee opened for Dylan.

With a solid foundation, Lee released his first album, “Amos Lee,” in 2005. It went to No. 2 on the Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart. Lee has been praised for his soulful voice and folksy, bluesy style.

The Indigo Girls are a folk-rock duo from Atlanta, comprising Emily Satiers and Amy Ray who started performing in high school. To date, three of their albums have won Gold certification, and three others achieved Platinum status. Their song “Closer to Fine” was used in the blockbuster “Barbie” movie.

Amos Lee, along with the Indigo Girls, will be at the Rady Shell in Jacobs Park on September 19. When promoters of events like this need to generate publicity, they will often turn to poster printing.