W Hotel San Diego Grand Opening
Celebrities Walk Down the Blue Carpet
As an elite San Diego video production crew, we get many memorable gigs. We are on hand for many different kinds of events, from red carpet affairs to conventions and seminars.When the San Diego W Hotel was first built, they celebrated their Grand Opening with not a red carpet, but a blue one, on which several celebrities made an appearance. Jamie Foxx, who originally hails from San Diego, was there. Roselyn Sanchez, Jennifer Coolidge, Dule Hill and a few others also strolled down the carpet as the paparazzi snapped photos.
Producer Patty Mooney interviewed them all. Jennifer Coolidge’s remarks were most memorable as she mentioned that she had heard there was a naked man in every shower.
Gossip and Beth Ditto at W Hotel
Several years later, we returned to the W Hotel to shoot an interview of the band Gossip with Producer, Bryan-Michael Cox for the Starwood Concert series. Mr. Cox was named one of Billboard’s “Top 10 Producers of the Decade.”
Afterward Bryan-Michael Cox interviewed the band members, Gossip played a set in the lobby where a large group of fans reveled in the music. As the camera operator positioned near the sound board, I tried to keep my focus on singer, Beth Ditto, who, at less than 5-feet-tall, jumped down into the crowd and promptly disappeared during the first part of the concert. I tried to stay on her copper head of hair which bounced in and out of frame. I was relieved when she regained the stage, and I could see her again. Gossip did a couple of interesting covers, including a song by Kurt Cobain and one by Annie Lennox. They’ve recently been signed by Columbia, so best wishes to the band, Gossip! Starwood’s W Hotels have been hosting some wonderful concerts. Good job, Starwood!
