For over 40 years, the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the annual summer festival, Fiesta del Sol, growing its attendance to over 50,000 people. This beloved event showcases a variety of merchants, food vendors, and live entertainment, including performances on the renowned Main Stage. Over two days, the best bands in Southern California perform for thousands of attendees and a livestream audience, with many bands submitting to be part of the
coveted lineup.
As we look ahead to Fiesta del Sol, the Chamber is excited to celebrate "Fiesta del Sol: Battle of the Bands" at the Belly Up! This annual competition offers five local bands the opportunity to compete for a spot on the Main Stage, where the winning band will perform for Fiesta's massive crowd.
Join us for this exciting event as we continue the tradition of showcasing the best in local music, while bringing our community together for a night of unforgettable entertainment!

Toga Party Band is San Diego’s ultimate high-energy cover band, turning every event into an unforgettable, dance-fueled spectacle. With a sound that blends rock, pop, and funk, this powerhouse band delivers crowd-pleasing hits with style, humor, and unrelenting energy...but no pants!  Toga Party Band delivers a full-throttle live experience packed with fun, sing-along anthems, slick musicianship, and just the right amount of toga. If you’re ready to turn your night up to 11, this is the Toga experience you don’t want to miss. Toga! Toga! Toga!  We Came! We Saw!! We Partied!!!

Jessie Lark is a bold pop-rock songwriter known for her massive melodic hooks, raw vulnerability, and cheeky candor. A proudly bisexual artist, she writes songs that celebrate romance, hope, and self-love — inviting everyone to be exactly who they are, unapologetically. Her music draws influence from Portishead, Billie Eilish, John Mayer, and Lana Del Rey, creating a sound that’s both emotionally fearless and sonically unforgettable.
Based in San Diego with her husband and co-writer, Kevin Viner, Jessie is the co-chair of the Sister Songwriter Social, a thriving community that uplifts women in music. She recently opened for Alexandra Kay and Avery Anna, and won Best Pop Song at the 2025 San Diego Music Awards for her single “Rainbows.”

A San Diego–based power trio established in 2024, Golden Lion blends grunge, Americana, and soul-infused indie rock to deliver a transcendent, unforgettable musical experience filled with irresistibly catchy hooks, blazing guitar solos, and introspective lyrics.

The group is led by Matt Martin (guitar/vocals), who left a 10-year career as a Marine attack helicopter pilot to pursue music full-time. His songwriting draws from ’90s alternative, blues, R&B, and classic rock, creating a diverse mélange of genres that defies definition.

Bassist CJ Cnossen and drummer Luke Kristensen—both formerly of the punk-bluegrass band Scotch Greens—bring more than 30 years of combined musical experience, anchoring the band with a gritty, driving rhythm section that rounds out Golden Lion’s warm, textured sound.
The band’s first EP, Old Countries II, was released in May 2025 and features Matt Hensley—formerly of Flogging Molly—on organ. It was mastered by Alan Sanderson at Pacific Beat Recording.

Founded by drummer Greg Colligan, The Dysfunktionals are San Diego’s newest funk force—born from one musician’s vision and built through the city’s vibrant music community.  What started as an idea quickly grew into a full-on groove machine, fueled by the shared passion of five friends who just couldn’t resist the call of funk.

The lineup came together in true grassroots style:

Greg reconnected with longtime friend and bassist James, after playing together in a previous project.

Through a Facebook connection, he linked up with powerhouse vocalist and guitarist Mariano.

An online ad brought in versatile keyboardist and backup singer Jeff.

And a chance encounter at an open mic in Escondido sealed the deal with saxophonist Tim.

With everyone in their late 30s, the band shares not only musical chemistry but also a common goal: to have fun, bring people together, and keep the funk alive for lively crowds across San Diego and Orange County.

From groovy bass lines to soulful vocals, sizzling keys, funky guitar riffs, and a sax that brings the house down, The Dysfunktionals bring the kind of high-energy, good-time sound that gets people moving and smiling.

This isn’t just a band—it’s a community project, a collaboration of musicians who love the music as much as the audiences they play for. Whether you catch them at a local bar, a beachside venue, or a private event, one thing’s guaranteed: the funk will be in full effect

Stone Horse is a Southern California based rock n roll outfit reminiscent of the 1970's era festival bands. Fronted by songstress Dani Spade a' la Joplin-Tyler, the live connection is what it's all about. 

It started in the summer of 2009, when La Jolla High Alumni, Dani Spade and Carlos Rodriguez put their musical heads together and wrote songs reminiscent of their early 70's British and American rock influences. A catchy, driving 10-song album entitled "GRIT" ensued and was nominated "Best Rock Album" in 2014 by The San Diego Music Awards. Their southern rocker ballad "Remember When" received a nomination for "Best Rock Song" in 2015 by The Indie Music Channel.  

Not unlike the neighborhoods that make up their city, the band's second full-length studio release, "Nobody Rides For Free", became a musical melting pot blending Blues, Rock, and even a bit o' Country twang. However, doing what they do best at the end of the day, the result was good old rock 'n' roll. Their first single "Look What I've Done" was released as a music video in April 2016 and the album followed shortly in the fall. 

Their next music video "Time To Say Goodbye" shot in the spring of 2017 and written by band member Jim Nau, won "Best Americana Song" by The Indie Music Channel Radio Awards, and was nominated "Best Americana video under $5000" at The 2018 Indie Music Channel Awards. 

While their willingness to jam all night was making them a staple at the local bars, fairs and festivals around Southern California, the Spade/Rodriguez duo co-wrote songs with guitarist and producer Jim Nau for a new album entitled "Gotta Get Back" released in November 2018. Receiving a nomination for "Best Rock Album" of the year for 2018 by The San Diego Music Awards, "Gotta Get Back" delivers all those elements of what people define as rock 'n' roll...gospel, rock, country and blues. 

The year  2020 provided the much needed time to square away a new bass player and write their latest album "Stone Horse IV" which was released in the summer of 2021 on vinyl,  and two new music videos - "Losing My Way" which won best Special video at The 2021 Indie Music Channel Awards and "The Fastest Jack" followed. Their song "California Rain" also took home Best Rock Song at the Indie Music Channel Awards.

2024 brought the release of High Places, a 5 song EP whose song Cherry Devout won best rock producer and was played on internet radio station in Munich, Germany.

Under the reins of Dani Spade, Stone Horse continues to broaden their sound while still remaining unique to their own unformulaic brand of rock 'n' roll. 

Stone Horse consists of:
Dani Spade-lead vocals and harmonica, Neil Hedegard- guitar,  Andrew Fakhouri-guitar, Johnny Rhinestone-bass , Kody Daley-drums, Jeff Brown-keys.