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    Harp Fest Spring Kickoff Benefit Concert is Monday, March 9

    February 25, 2026 // 33043pwpadmin // Artists, Events Tags: 2026, 70's music, Bayou Brothers, Blue Healers, Blues Music, Brian Jones, Events, Jump Start, Live Music, Tio Leo's No Responses


    Join the Harp Fest community on Monday, March 9 to get psyched for this year’s festival! Ric Lee will host his annual benefit concert at Tio Leo’s Mexican Cantina from 6 to 10 p.m.  Featured artists include two of the acts performing at our annual harmonica music festival, the Blue Healers and Jump Start. Get a preview of their talents, catch up with other friends of the Harp Fest, and splurge on discounted merchandise so you can arrive at the April 9 harmonica festival in style.

    You can even grab a great Mexican dinner while you kick the Monday blues. Additional acts include Ric’s own Bayou Brothers, special guest acts, and Brian Jones Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival. The event proudly features the always-popular 50/50 raffle.

    Proceeds help us cover costs for holding the free, annual Spring Harp Fest, and help us provide harmonicas and music lessons for kids.

    See you at 5302 Napa Street, San Diego at 6 p.m. on March 9!

  • Brody Buster playing harmonica

    Spring Harp Fest Announces 2026 Lineup: Brody Buster to Headline Annual Harmonica Festival

    February 24, 2026 // 33043pwpadmin // Artists, Events, Music Festival Tags: Acoustic, Billy Watson, Blue Healers, Blues, Blues Music, Brody Buster, Carlsbad, Chula VIsta, Dan McDowell, Dancing, Easter Saturday, El Cajon, Fallbrook, Family Friendly, Food Truck, Gonzalo Demoniz, Grossmont, Harmonica John, Harmonica Music, Harp Fest, International Silver String Submarine Band, Jump Start, Karl Dring, Kris Wott, La Mesa, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Merchandise, Mike Maldonado, Music, Music Festival, Music Tees, National City, Outdoor Festival, Poway, Ric Lee, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Spring, Spring Harp Fest, Troy Sandow, Vista No Responses


    Spring Harp Fest, San Diego’s own annual harmonica music festival, has announced that international artist Brody Buster will headline its free 2026 event. Buster, a child star, earned early acclaim playing with great artists in his childhood, and went on to win the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. The artist recently released a new album of original work, Redemption, available on most streaming platforms.

    The 2026 lineup of local harmonica stars includes Dan McDowell, Mike Maldonado, Harmonica John Frazer, Gonzalo Dremoniz, Troy Sandow, and Billy Watson. Bands include the Blue Healers, The Tradition, Jump Start, and the International Silver String Submarine Band.

    Spring Harp Fest will be held Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa, CA.

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