Genre-bending singer-songwriter and guitarist Joshua Taylor is the 2023 recipient of two San Diego Music Awards, for Best Pop Album (Unscene) and Best Rock or Indie/Alternative Song ("Cars Don't Run Forever"). The album is produced by award-winning producer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Berkley (Jason Mraz, Bob Weir, Jewel, Steve Poltz). Wayne Riker of the San Diego Troubadour notes, “The arrangements are crisp and well thought out… [Unscene] will win your heart upon first listening and beyond.”

Anna Ballew, a Missoula Montana native, started her musical career with classical violin at age four. Moving through cello, to bluegrass fiddle, to guitar, she started singing and playing guitar in high school. Inspired by Amy Winehouse, Ella Fitzgerald, and Allen Stone, Anna’s voice is rich, sultry and soulful, and brings a fresh, groovy vibe to classic standards, pop covers and modern R&B hits. Anna has just released a full length album, Bloom.

Joining Anna and Joshua on this lineup will be The Gravities.