Toni Valdez: Singer/ Songwriter/ Composer
Band name: Fahl Guyz
My San Diego is an escape from Los Angeles.
I moved here five years ago to attend UCSD. I recently graduated with a degree in psychology. I love the laid back atmosphere of the beaches in San Diego mixed with the nightlife of the Gaslamp district. After graduating from college I decided to stay in San Diego because it is a beautiful city full of culture and the arts.
My typical day starts at noon since I am an entertainer and don't do mornings. Sometimes I wake up with a melody or poem and just start writing a song. I never try to write; it just happens. I feel that this city has given me the peace to allow my creative energy to flow.
I like to go walking downtown and people watch. There are so many interesting people from different cultures. I enjoy walking on the beach since we have such beautiful beaches in San Diego and the weather is great. I go to the gym and go swing dancing in the evenings when I am not working. I usually work weekends singing which really isn't work since I am getting paid to do what I love. I would like to stay in San Diego for a long time because I love it here. This is my home. I was raised in San Diego and moved to Los Angeles because of show business. Yet here I am doing what I love. Who could ask for more?
About Toni and The Fahl Guyz:
Toni Valdez currently sings with the local blues band Fahl Guyz. They are a local blues band that she describes as "talented and easy to work with."
Toni writes: I find the more talented the musicians the more humble they are. Mark Fahl who plays lead guitar has been playing guitar for 30 years and has beautiful solos and a great blues singing voice too. We play at casinos, bars, restaurants, and private parties. I was vocally trained in Los Angeles for musical theater and discovered my voice about ten years ago when I started singing jazz. I play a little guitar and use my instrument to write my original music.I have an old 1974 Strat that plays like butter.I am the featured vocalist and sing with several other bands including the Dry Martini Orchestra, Le Jazz Hot, the West Coast City Orchestra, and Double Play. I have traveled all over the U.S. singing, performed in Japan, and enjoy experiencing new cities and cultures.I live in downtown San Diego.
If you would like to learn more about Toni and her music check out her site: http://www.tonivaldez.com/ . All gigs are posted on her site as well.
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