The 6th Annual South Bay Music Award Show

This year The Hazard Report takes to Gardenia for the 6^th Annual South Bay Music Awards show at the Normandie Casino in Gardena. After a two year hiatus, it is coming back to give recognition to some of So Cal's unsung heros of music, so to speak ( at least, thats what the junket tells me).

 I believe the goal of this event to be worthy; showcasing and highlighting local talent from the South Bay area. I find any endeavor to shine a light on unknown artists to be a cause for celebration and while I myself hail from the Inland Empire, I see no reason not to cover this event as well.

I am especially excited to watch Chas West perform. He is the lead singer for Jason Bonham’s band Bonham and has provided vocals for Lynch Mob and I hear he puts on a hell of a show. Also I am looking forward to meeting Neil Turbin, original frontman and founding member of the legendary metal band Anthrax. 

For those of you who do not know, I grew up a metal head and Anthrax was a big influence on me. Unfortunately he will not be performing, but giving an award for best metal vocalist. But he will be there none the less and I get to meet him so yay.

Plus, the lineup of performers is stellar, John Huldt is one amazing guitar player and John Kaye will be performing some blues, as well as Jesse Damon, formerly of 80’s glam band Silent Rage-well see how he does, I don’t know because he has failed to post a Video on YouTube. Those 80's guys are not always on the ball with the social media thing I’m noticing so I will have to get back to you on that one.

In fact, i will reiterate; if you have a band and you do not have a video, get on that. Its makes my life a lot easier and allows me to post links on my blog so all the world can see your best.

Anyways, there are a lot worse ways to spend a Saturday and seeing as how I’m on the VIP list, how Can I turn this down?

Bottom line is that if your in Gardenia and have no plans for Saturday, come on down and see the show with me and have a good time. From what I can tell, SBMA had assembled a fine show. If you can’t make it, I will be writing my article on the show for next week’s report.

This Years Line Up:

Tiffany Salas  "God Bless America"

-The School Tour- Glee style high School performance troupe

-Jesse Damon and Electric Caravan- Hard Rock

-John Kaye and Friends- Blues Rock

-John Huldt- Extraordinary Shred Guitarist 

-Chris Jaiden- Singer Songwriter/Composer

-Chas West- Lead Singer for Bonham, and member of Lynch Mob

-Curtis Young-R&B -Son of Dr Dre

and more...