12 Gauge Trixie is a hard rock powerhouse from San Diego, known for their raw intensity and unapologetic energy. Formed in 2023, this dynamic quintet is quickly making a name for themselves with their electrifying performances and gritty, unfiltered sound. The core band consists of Violet Howitt (Singer), Art Rodriguez (lead guitar), Mia Baenziger (rhythm guitar), and Paloma Bareno (bass). Art’s blistering solos and Mia’s driving rhythm provide the perfect backdrop for the band's hard-hitting sound, while Violet brings a commanding voice, ranging from angelic screams to powerful, gut-punching vocals, captivating audiences with every performance. Paloma's precision on bass locks in the groove, grounding the band's sound with unwavering strength, anchoring the rhythm with a decade of experience in the rock scene. Together, 12 Gauge Trixie blends high-octane riffs, thunderous drums, and fierce vocals to create a sound that is as powerful as it is unforgettable. With their raw energy and undeniable talent, they are quickly becoming one of the most exciting and promising acts in the hard rock scene.
Finding Violet is a five-piece rock band out of San Diego, blending the sounds of grunge, punk, and alternative rock. The band pours attention into complex melodies and rhythmic patterns that shape songs with grungy guitar chords and fat bassy drum beats. Made up of Ramsey Esparza (vocals), Michael Rhinehart, Hunter Smith (guitars), Jesse Murphy (bass), and Tyler Roche (drums), Finding Violet continues to shake up the local San Diego rock scene with emotionally piercing lyrics and head bopping rhythms that keep you off the ground
