Tamar Berk to Perform at San Diego Music Awards Showcase

Indie pop-rock artist Tamar Berk will take the stage at The Casbah for a special San Diego Music Awards preview concert.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:36pm

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A bold, abstract composition of jagged, geometric shapes in striking red and white, conceptually representing the energy and excitement of a live music performance.The San Diego Music Awards showcase at The Casbah will feature a lineup of local talent, including five-time nominee Tamar Berk, celebrating the city's vibrant music scene.San Diego Today

San Diego-based singer-songwriter Tamar Berk, who is nominated for Best Pop Album at the upcoming San Diego Music Awards, will perform at a showcase event this Sunday at The Casbah in San Diego. Berk will be joined by fellow SDMA nominees The Farmers, Go Scarlet, and The Reckless as part of a series of concerts leading up to the awards ceremony in May.

Why it matters

The San Diego Music Awards showcases provide an opportunity for the city's music community to come together and celebrate local talent. As a five-time nominee in the pop album category, Tamar Berk's performance at The Casbah will highlight her personal and introspective indie pop-rock sound, which she has described as reflecting her struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The details

Tamar Berk, who moved to San Diego from Cleveland in 2018, will take the stage at The Casbah this Sunday, April 12, as part of a lineup that also includes fellow SDMA nominees The Farmers, Go Scarlet, and The Reckless. The showcase is one of several taking place throughout San Diego in April to promote the upcoming San Diego Music Awards ceremony on May 6. Berk's latest album 'ocd', which is nominated for Best Pop Album, is a deeply personal exploration of her experiences with OCD.

  • The San Diego Music Awards showcase at The Casbah will take place on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m.
  • The San Diego Music Awards ceremony is scheduled for May 6 at Humphrey's by the Bay.

The players

Tamar Berk

A San Diego-based singer-songwriter and musician who is nominated for Best Pop Album at the 2026 San Diego Music Awards for her latest album 'ocd'.

The Farmers

A San Diego-based musical act that is also nominated for an award at the 2026 San Diego Music Awards and will be performing at the showcase event.

Go Scarlet

A San Diego-based musical act that is also nominated for an award at the 2026 San Diego Music Awards and will be performing at the showcase event.

The Reckless

A San Diego-based musical act that is also nominated for an award at the 2026 San Diego Music Awards and will be performing at the showcase event.

The Casbah

A popular live music venue in San Diego where the showcase event will take place.

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What they’re saying

“'When you're playing live, you're (both) stressed and excited. I prefer being in my studio versus playing live shows, to be honest. So when I do play live shows, it's kind of a big deal for me.'”

— Tamar Berk, Singer-songwriter

“'I'm so honored to be to have been nominated and so honored to be able to play a showcase. I think this city has embraced me even though I'm not out there like some other bands playing all the time. The city has embraced me as a songwriter and producer.'”

— Tamar Berk, Singer-songwriter

What’s next

The San Diego Music Awards ceremony will be held on May 6 at Humphrey's by the Bay, where the winners in various categories, including Best Pop Album, will be announced.

The takeaway

Tamar Berk's performance at the San Diego Music Awards showcase highlights the city's vibrant and supportive music community, which has embraced her as a songwriter and producer despite her preference for the studio over live shows. Her nominated album 'ocd' offers a personal and introspective exploration of her struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder, demonstrating the depth and authenticity of her artistry.