Cody Carter, a rising talent in San Diego’s country music scene, is poised to steal your heart with his soulful tunes. In October of 2024 he was asked to open for Clint Black in San Diego. He's a 2024 San Diego Music Awards nominee for Best Country Song, Cody’s passion for music transcends mere notes and chords. 

A Journey of Love and Legacy: Cody’s journey began long before the spotlight found him. His father’s poignant words after witnessing a live performance still echo in his soul: “Kid, don’t ever abandon this music dream. You’ve got something extraordinary to share.” Those words, etched in memory, fueled Cody’s unwavering commitment to his craft. The birth of his son and daughter further ignited his musical fire, a legacy passed down from father to son.

From Iowa Highways to California Dreams: Picture young Cody, riding shotgun in his dad’s red pickup truck, Alan Jackson’s cassette tape spinning on repeat. Those Iowa highways carried more than just miles—they carried the seeds of Cody’s musical destiny. His eclectic taste—from Jackson Browne to Willie Nelson—shaped his soul, infusing country and rock 'n roll into his veins.

The Black Guitar and the Eagles’ Legacy: At 23, Cody took fate into his own hands. Armed with an old black guitar (a nod to Don Henley’s iconic instrument), he embarked on a musical odyssey. The Eagles’ “Hell Freezes Over” tour had left an indelible mark, and Cody was determined to create magic of his own.

San Diego’s Musical Oasis: Now a proud Southern California resident, Cody graces San Diego’s most sought-after live music venues. His country band, Ramblin’ Fever, boasts an all-star lineup: Nick Steckel (steel guitar), Cheyne Dolly (drums), Aaron Hook (bass), and Steven Crowle (electric guitar). They’ve carved out a residency at bars where country fans two-step their cares away.

Cody’s latest single, “Play Me One More”, is making waves. Produced by the talented Mike Butler, this no-nonsense track captures the essence of late country nights and was featured on Whiskey Riff’s New Country Music Friday’s playlist alongside heavyweights like Cody Johnson, Jason Aldean, Corey Kent, and Toby Keith.

If California Country is a thing, that thing has nestled itself into ZB Savoy’s bones.  ZB is a San Diego native who fell onto the path of creating Americana and Country music three decades ago. He’s been walking that imprecise trail ever since.

 

A prolific writer who performs some two hundred shows a year, the only thing he enjoys as much as penning new songs, is playing the classic country song book that Willie Nelson and his pals were passing around in the 70s.  

 

His “Songs of Willie Nelson” show is a musical journey through the annals of country music history, keeping in the tradition of the great storytelling that accompanies those tunes.  

 

He also hosts a knockout raucous country jamboree of a time at his “Night of Willie Nelson Duets” at San Diego’s famed Belly Up Tavern with a bevy of local and regional performers joining his 7 piece band.

 

Members of said band include local legends Mike Butler (The Box Masters), Dave Berzansky (Deke Dickerson), Bobby Furgo (Leonard Cohen). Patrick McClory (Sarah Petite), and Danny Campbell (Bob Weir).

 

Special guests for Duets night last included Tim Flannery, Francis Blume, Nena Anderson, Cannon Kristofferson, Chloe Lou, Marie Haddad, Cody Carter, Ash Easton and more.

  

When not trying to channel Willie’s transcendent spirit ZB stays busy putting out his own music. His newest album “Dear World” is being slowly released into the wild throughout 2024, with roughly half of the songs available currently where ever one listens to music. Influenced by alt-country songwriting greats like Jason Isbell, Zach Bryan, Ryan Adams, and Willie himself, the album is filled with a plethora of Americana gems and soul quenching musicianship by the aforementioned crew of players.  

  

His ”Songs of Willie Nelson” show will be touring the West Coast late summer of 2024.  And the “Dear World” album is set to be released in its entirety this coming Fall.