Music & Concerts
The San Diego UU Network sponsored and promoted a number of musical events each year highlighting the musical talents of our local UU members, as well as musicians from San Diego and across the country. All of these events featured music that promoted and affirmed UU principles, which included a focus on social justice, compassion in human relations, and support of spiritual growth, along with an appreciation for the interdependent web of life.
Past Performances
PEGGY WATSON & DAVID BELDOCK with Paul Beach
November 18, 2017 at 7:30pm
UUFSD (Solana Beach)
Enjoy a special evening of live music with local singer-songwriters Peggy Watson & David Beldock, accompanied by bass guitarist Paul Beach. "Hearing Watson's angelic soprano voice is a treat that holds true whether she's singing folk, urbane pop, jazzy ballads, or earthy country reveries," commented George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune. Discounted early-bird tickets are $20 online at http://watsonbeldock-uufsd2017.eventbrite.com or pay $25 at the door. Doors open at 7:00 PM and concert begins at 7:30 PM. Come early and enjoy some wine and homemade treats.
November 18, 2017 at 7:30pm
UUFSD (Solana Beach)
Enjoy a special evening of live music with local singer-songwriters Peggy Watson & David Beldock, accompanied by bass guitarist Paul Beach. "Hearing Watson's angelic soprano voice is a treat that holds true whether she's singing folk, urbane pop, jazzy ballads, or earthy country reveries," commented George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune. Discounted early-bird tickets are $20 online at http://watsonbeldock-uufsd2017.eventbrite.com or pay $25 at the door. Doors open at 7:00 PM and concert begins at 7:30 PM. Come early and enjoy some wine and homemade treats.
CARRIE NEWCOMER CONCERT
January 20, 2018 at 7:30pm
UUFSD (Solana Beach)
Enjoy a special evening with Indiana singer-songwriter-poet Carrie Newcomer http://www.carrienewcomer.com/content/artist, who has been described as "a prominent voice for progressive spirituality, social justice, and interfaith dialogue." Discounted early-bird tickets are $20 online at https://carrie-newcomer-uufsd-jan2018.eventbrite.com or pay $30 at the door. Doors open at 7:00 PM and concert begins at 7:30 PM. Come early and enjoy some wine and homemade treats.
January 20, 2018 at 7:30pm
UUFSD (Solana Beach)
Enjoy a special evening with Indiana singer-songwriter-poet Carrie Newcomer http://www.carrienewcomer.com/content/artist, who has been described as "a prominent voice for progressive spirituality, social justice, and interfaith dialogue." Discounted early-bird tickets are $20 online at https://carrie-newcomer-uufsd-jan2018.eventbrite.com or pay $30 at the door. Doors open at 7:00 PM and concert begins at 7:30 PM. Come early and enjoy some wine and homemade treats.
CON*SPIRE--Connect+Create+Inspire Musical Workshop & Concert
April 21, 2018 at UUFSD (Solana Beach)
Creating inspiring music together. Join Con*spire facilitator Laura Sandage in a music workshop that evolves into an evening concert. Con*spire is an accessible format of co-creation, a safe container for all that we imagine ourselves to be. To conspire is to breathe together. We connect in a safe circle. Together we strengthen our intentions & create new experiences in word, song, & action. We inspire each other along the way, & invite our wider community to be inspired by what has emerged from our trust & truth. More event details to follow and more on Laura Sandage at http://www.laurasandage.com/.
April 21, 2018 at UUFSD (Solana Beach)
Creating inspiring music together. Join Con*spire facilitator Laura Sandage in a music workshop that evolves into an evening concert. Con*spire is an accessible format of co-creation, a safe container for all that we imagine ourselves to be. To conspire is to breathe together. We connect in a safe circle. Together we strengthen our intentions & create new experiences in word, song, & action. We inspire each other along the way, & invite our wider community to be inspired by what has emerged from our trust & truth. More event details to follow and more on Laura Sandage at http://www.laurasandage.com/.
SIP & SAVOR BENEFIT CONCERT
June 9, 2018 at 7:30pm
UUFSD (Solana Beach)
Enjoy your favorite wine, homemade treats, & lovely music featuring UUFSD’s own Monique Kunewalder and Lynne Talley, with flute accompanists. Monique started her musical career early, playing with Arthur Fiedler and the Hartford Symphony Orchestra at age 12. Both Monique and Lynne have undergraduate degrees in music from Oberlin College & Conservatory followed by graduate piano studies in the US and abroad. Suggested donation $20/ticket. Proceeds benefit the UUFSD Concert Fund. Discounted early bird tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-savor-benefit-concert-tickets-37458939697.
June 9, 2018 at 7:30pm
UUFSD (Solana Beach)
Enjoy your favorite wine, homemade treats, & lovely music featuring UUFSD’s own Monique Kunewalder and Lynne Talley, with flute accompanists. Monique started her musical career early, playing with Arthur Fiedler and the Hartford Symphony Orchestra at age 12. Both Monique and Lynne have undergraduate degrees in music from Oberlin College & Conservatory followed by graduate piano studies in the US and abroad. Suggested donation $20/ticket. Proceeds benefit the UUFSD Concert Fund. Discounted early bird tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-savor-benefit-concert-tickets-37458939697.
Jason Shelton
In June 2012, the combined choirs and musicians from all five San Diego UU congregations presented “Sources: A Unitarian Universalist Cantata.” This choral work in seven movements featured music by Jason Shelton, Associate Minister for Music at the First UU Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and lyrics by Kendyl Gibbons, Minister at All Souls UU Church, Kansas City. The San Diego production was under the musical direction of Tim McKnight, Director of Music, Chalice UU. The “Sources” cantata takes its inspiration from the six sources of Unitarian Universalism, which include the teachings of many different religious and spiritual traditions.
Drew & Chris
Beginning in 2014, SUUN has featured UU musicians from around San Diego at our annual summer celebration called “Taste of UU – Food & Music Festival”. This is an opportunity for UUs from across the county to visit together, while enjoying great food and live music from a number of our local UU bands and singing groups, including Chalice's Grunnion Run and First UU’s JUUL Tones. We have also sponsored local UU musicians at other musical events. These have included a concert by the Jackie Austin-Singer Project at UUFSD in July 2014. Jackie is the Director of Religious Education at Chalice UU in Escondido. And SUUN is co-sponsoring “Cabaret & Cabernet” at UUFSD in November 2015 featuring the considerable musical talents of Christ Hassett and Drew Massicot (view a video). Both are members of First UU.
Peter Mayer
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 Emma's Revolution
In addition to sponsoring musical events with local UU musicians, we also organize events featuring the inspiring, uplifting, and energizing music of well-known musicians from around the country. These have included Holly Near, Emma’s Revolution, Peter Mayer, and Karen Drucker. And SUUN will be co-sponsoring a concert with Carrie Newcomer at UUFSD in February 2016.
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You can learn more about upcoming musical events sponsored by SUUN on our Calendar. Please join us, invite your friends, and help us spread the word about all this great music that both delights and uplifts the spirit.
LOVE IS LOVE—Songs of Liberty & Hope
October 21st, 2017 from 7-8:30pm
UUFSD (Solana Beach)
A concert to benefit the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Enjoy beautiful music performed by Hima Joshi & Christine Lehman, sopranos, & Katie Klaerich, pianist. Presenting works by Barber, Bernstein, Faure, Laitman, and more. Suggested donation $20 (cash or check payable to UUFSD with “ACLU” in memo line or get tickets online.
October 21st, 2017 from 7-8:30pm
UUFSD (Solana Beach)
A concert to benefit the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Enjoy beautiful music performed by Hima Joshi & Christine Lehman, sopranos, & Katie Klaerich, pianist. Presenting works by Barber, Bernstein, Faure, Laitman, and more. Suggested donation $20 (cash or check payable to UUFSD with “ACLU” in memo line or get tickets online.