Eight Gigs: Andy Grammer

From the streets of Santa Monica to platinum-selling pop star, Andy Grammer's story is one that some performers dream of. But his success clearly comes from a deep knowledge of music and hours of work. His rise has been compared to John Mayer, one of his musical influences, but don't think he sounds like Mayer. His sophomore release, Magazines or Novels, expands his signature pop-rock-soul blend with “Honey I'm Good,” a raucous, hootenanny song; the anthemic “Miss Me;” and a banjo-inflected “Back Home.” Tyrone Wells joins Grammer for this Kids Helping Kids third annual Signature Gala event, benefiting the education of children in need. 10 College Parkway in Folsom, www.andygrammer.com.