"This will sound like a humble-brag, so I apologize" -- Switchfoot's Drew Shirley

Switchfoot hardly needs an introduction in San Diego, but the Grammy-award winning hometown band has enjoyed several chart-busting hits, is beloved by millions of fans worldwide and always makes a point to give back to the community at large, especially here in town. Their annual Switchfoot Bro-Am surf/music charity festival has become a local tradition, but, sadly, this year's edition was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic (read the SoundDiego article on it here). You can't keep a good band down, however, and while the fest isn't happening, Switchfoot has set up a COVID-19 relief fund here in its place that donates proceeds to Feeding San Diego. Contribute here if you can -- and you may qualify for a matching donation. Stay up-to-date with the band at Switchfoot.com.

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Episode 9 Show Notes:

PSA: Drew needs a nickname! If you think of a good one for him, leave a comment or send us a message — he may just adopt it!During the lockdown, Switchfoot has still been connecting with fans by posting videos of home performances. Here's a rendition of the song "Love Alone Is Worth the Fight."The first proper album that Drew purchased was the time-honored rock n' roll classic "Sports," by Huey Lewis & the News. Rolling Stone talked with Huey on the album's legacy.If, like us, you're sad that 2020 won't have a Bro-Am festival, relive all the beach/music glory with our SoundDiego photos from 2017 here. Already looking forward to 2021!Drew's go-to karaoke song is Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" and we gotta admit: It's a bold choice! Here's the cover he mentioned on the show of the song as performed by Switchfoot.As if you needed a reminder on Wham's "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go," turn your eyeballs to the video here and get a major pick-me-up.In case you heard A or B Side and were wondering: No, Eric Wilson (from Sublime) and Patrick Wilson (from Weezer) are not related, they just both happen to live in the San Diego area.The episode's Spotlight artist of the week is Doom Bloom! If you enjoyed the thick, hearty slab of shoegaze-y post-rock courtesy of "E.L.K.," head over to DoomBloom.com to hear/watch more and purchase some music — and also be sure to catch 'em at a local show when the world gets (somewhat) back to normal. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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