Kateland Raftery
Solo · Duo · TrioGuitarist & Vocalist
Professional touring musician and accomplished guitarist with major production credits in San Diego and the Midwest.
- Acoustic
- Pop
- Instrumental
Music SD · San Diego, California
San Diego sounds better live.
Professional live music for San Diego hotels, restaurants, resorts, venues, weddings, corporate events and unforgettable celebrations.
Live music, done right.
The right music changes the entire room.
From an intimate acoustic set during cocktail hour to live entertainment that carries an evening, Music SD connects San Diego venues and events with talented professional musicians selected for the atmosphere you want to create.
- Professional San Diego Musicians
- Hospitality & Venue Experience
- Flexible Performance Formats
- Personalized Entertainment
Featured musicians
Meet the musicians.
Discover the voices, players and personalities behind Music SD.
Eric
Solo · Duo · TrioSinger-Songwriter & Pianist
Singer-songwriter, touring musician and pianist bringing warmth and personality to every performance.
- Jazz
- Acoustic
- Pop
Lauren Raftery
Solo · Duo · BandVocalist
Versatile California vocalist with a repertoire spanning pop, rock, jazz and musical theatre.
- Pop
- Rock
- Jazz
Albert
Solo · Duo · BandGuitarist & Songwriter
Touring musician, songwriter and music teacher with years of experience on stages around the world.
- Rock
- Pop
- Acoustic
Kaylee Daugherty
Solo · Duo · Trio · BandSinger & Songwriter
San Diego singer and songwriter with a versatile repertoire spanning jazz, Latin jazz, contemporary favorites and original music.
- Jazz
- Latin Jazz
- Top 40s
- Originals
Alex Ciavarelli
Solo · Duo · Trio · BandJazz Guitarist
San Diego jazz guitarist performing throughout Southern California in solo and ensemble settings.
- Jazz
- Gypsy Jazz
Kyler J
Solo · Duo · BandGuitarist & Vocalist
Southern California singer, guitarist and songwriter rooted in blues, soul, folk and Americana.
- Blues
- Soul
- Folk/Americana
Singer · Guitarist · Recording Artist
San Diego native, singer, guitarist and recording artist bringing a warm Southern California feel to every performance.
For hotels, restaurants & venues
We handle the music.
You create the experience.
Great live music can transform an ordinary evening into an experience guests remember. Music SD helps hotels, restaurants, resorts and venues find professional musicians who complement their atmosphere, clientele and schedule.
Whether you need a solo acoustic performer for weekly evenings, sophisticated background music for a hotel lounge, or a larger ensemble for a special event, we help match the right talent to the room.
- 01
Tell Us About The Experience
Venue, audience, date, atmosphere.
- 02
Discover The Right Talent
Format, sound and personality.
- 03
Go Live
Professional music in the room.
Where we play
From San Diego stages
to unforgettable spaces.
Live around San Diego
See who’s playing.
No public dates currently listed. Upcoming performances will appear here as they're announced.
Services
Music for the moments that matter.
Hotels & Resorts
Music SD is a resource for hospitality properties looking for professional live entertainment that suits the room, the hour and the guest mix — from a quiet lobby set to a full evening on the terrace.
Learn MoreRestaurants & Venues
Professional live music can lift dinner service without competing with it. We start with the atmosphere you want rather than simply filling a performance slot, then recommend the musicians and format that fit.
Learn MoreCorporate Events
Music sets the tone of a professional evening long before anyone speaks. We match versatile musicians to the environment so the room feels considered, warm and appropriate.
Learn MoreWeddings
We ask about the songs that matter to you and the moments you care about most, then build the music around them — personal rather than packaged.
Learn MorePrivate & Special Events
Live music turns a private evening into something guests remember. We keep the format intimate and the selection tailored to the occasion.
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Our story
It started with family.
It grew through music.
Music SD began more than a decade ago as a father-daughter team with a simple goal: create live music experiences that feel personal.
What started with family has grown into a network of professional musicians performing throughout San Diego and beyond.
Despite that growth, the philosophy remains the same — understand the room, understand the client, and make the music fit the moment.
Trusted to set the tone.
Client testimonials will appear here once Music SD supplies them. We don’t publish quotes we haven’t been given.
Let’s find the right sound for your space.
Tell us about your venue, event, atmosphere and schedule. We’ll help you find live music that fits.