Cajun & Zydeco Brian Jack & The Zydeco Gamblers Playing Saturday, Sat Night and Sunday As much fun to watch as he is to listen to, Brian Jack is a true Zydeco showman! A master accordionist, Brian and his band infuse both his original compositions and timeless favorites with a hip, urban style—fast–paced and with great harmonies. Brian Jack plays and sings with a seemingly unbounded energy, dancing around the stage, jumping in the air, playing his accordion between his legs, rarely standing still--- inspiring dancers and audiences to get up and shake it! Everybody just goes wild! Website  Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band playing Friday, Saturday & Sunday One of the leading lights of the "nouveau zydeco" movement, accordionist Keith Frank -- the son of zydeco great Preston Frank -- fused the traditional sound of his father's generation with latter-day influences ranging from James Brown to Bob Marley to forge his own urbanized and infectiously danceable style. Born in Soileau, Louisiana in 1972, Frank began playing professionally at the age of four, sitting in on a variety of instruments with his father's combo the Family Zydeco Band; despite focusing on the accordion from the age of six onward, he initially loathed zydeco and the pressures of performing, but in high school finally gave in to the music's pull and formed his own group. As Preston Frank began to ease into retirement, Keith gradually assumed leadership duties of the family band, which now also included his sister Jennifer on bass and brother Brad on drums; as he gained confidence, he began adding elements of rap to his music, a move which dismayed purists but met with wide approval from younger listeners. Frank issued his debut album What's His Name? in 1994 and remained a prolific force in the years to follow. - Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide (more bio)  Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band playing Saturday & Sunday Bruce was born in New Orleans on July 11, 1958. His parents were part of a post-World War II migration of Cajuns to New Orleans from the rural farming communities of Avoyelles Parish. Located in the uppermost corner of Louisiana's "Cajun triangle," Avoyelles Parish is the forgotten part of Cajun country. Nevertheless, the language and customs of the Cajun people are as deeply rooted here as anywhere in the state. And whenever you walk through the door of Bruce's family home, you return to Avoyelles Parish. His parents have never abandoned their beautiful Cajun French, and they've kept their gumbo and fricassee simmering on the stove. (more bio)  The Bayou Brothers Listening to the Bayou Brothers, you hear Louisiana all over San Diego. These local favorites bring us their foot stompin’ style, conjuring up the energy of bayou dance halls, backyard crawfish boils, and festival fun. The Bayou Brothers will rock you right on into "Fat Tuesday" with their funky Mardi Gras dance tunes and it’s a musical gumbo y'all won't soon forget! Website  Theo and Zydeco Patrol With a sound straight from the backwoods zydeco dance clubs, Cajun "fais do do" dances, backyard crawfish boil parties and bayou festivals, San Diego based Theo and the Zydeco Patrol brings the best of Southwest Louisiana festival music to Southern California. Featuring the diatonic "Cajun-style" button accordion, keyboard accordion, washboard and vocals in the original Cajun French of the Southwest Louisiana, Theo and the Zydeco Patrol cooks up a fiery mix of the Cajun and Zydeco dance music that is the USA. Website  San Diego Cajun Playboys Think there's nothing authentic in Southern California? Think Again! The San Diego Cajun Playboys are the reigning winners of the Cajun French Music Association's Le Cajun award for "the best Cajun band outside of Louisiana." The band's 2004 album "Small Town Two Step" -- available at cdbaby.com -- took top honors in the CFMA's Prix Dehors DeNous category at the association's Grammy-style awards show in Lafayette, Louisiana, on August 18, 2006. The Playboys' won the day over French language CD's worldwide, including Europe and Scandanavia. Not bad for your hometown Cajun band, eh? Band Bios & Website  Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters Billy Lee was raised in the Gulf Coast bars and dance halls his mother's band played in, towns such as Beaumont, Houston, Port Arthur, and Galveston, that has long been known to be home to many zydeco greats--such as Clifton Chenier. The effects of this unique and rich environment and has influenced his traditional yet original style. Billy attained a music degree from UCSD, and has taught dance professionally for the Sweet Water School District, National Festivals. This unique combination, along with his childhood environment, gives Billy a keen insight to what dancers need to feel, and music audiences love to experience. Yea you Right, mes amis!!! The Swamp Critters Website  Louisiana Mojo Dawgs Michael DeClouet of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and friends (Sean Henahan-lead guitar; Tom Dillon- fiddle, guitar, accordian; Carol Jergenson- bass guitar; Randy Hoffman-drums)- draw inspiration from the Louisiana songbook. The band plays a gumbo-like mixture of Zydeco, Cajun, Blues, roots, and even a little New Orleans funk, all in a danceable high energy style. In addition to classics from these genres, the band plays original songs calling up the spirit of life on the bayou. The Lousiana Mojo Dawgs Website  Louisiana Saturday Night Band LSNB -Louisiana Saturday Night Band- is made up of local -San Diego- based musicians. Including Chromatic Accordions, Fiddle, Glass Rub Board, Triangle, Bass and sometimes drums. R. A. Richard, band leader -accordion player- organized LSNB to play Louisiana Dance Hall Music. They play Cajun, Creole, Zydeco, Country, Blues and Doo Wap standards as well as original tunes, “Crawfish”, Dream’n all about You”, “Creole Beat”, “Zydeco on Stradella”, “Generic Doo Wap.”. We have been playing together in various configurations, for two years, Our very first Gig was here at the 2008 Gator by the Bay Music Festival. Since then we have played, at Sycuan Casino, Balboa Park December Nights, Today’s Pizza, and Chateau Orleans Restaurant and other Local Music Festivals. We play music for the soles of the feet.”, R.A. Richard R. A Richard plays both Piano Key Accordion, and Chromatic Button Accordion -five row button accordion- “I play Roland Digital Accordions, and top of the line Accoustic Chinese Accordions, I prefer the Chinese Acoustic PKA and CBA Accordions. They are made with german steel reeds and tuned beautifully with much overtones to please the ear.. I Love the upbeat happiness and rhythm of Louisiana music as well as the sweetness and tenderness of Louisiana’s Evangeline Waltzes. In Louisiana, Accordions are King,, everyone loves the accordion... This Louisiana Music is America’s Authentic Accordion Sound...  Tchopatoulis Street New Orleans Funk Tchopatoulis Street is a seriously solid New Orleans funk style band, made up of a group of musicians that have true passion for the grooves and music that are synonymous with that legendary city! Playing a lively mix of classic New Orleans street beats, second line, funk, R&B, Zydeco, blues, jazz and swing, the band draws inspiration from such greats as The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Jon Cleary and Rebirth Brass Band. To keep on enjoying this N'awlins style "feel good music", contact Mark Lamson 619-665-3741 or Elizabeth Pace 619-886-9211. Website  Tim Cook's Steelbone Bontemps Band You ain't gonna believe with this man can do! Tim Cook calls himself a survivor of the Country Dick legacy, and having played with the Beat Farmers, The Pleasure Barons and the Incredible Hayseeds he is carrying on the San Diego Roots tradition. A trombone player since childhood, Tim’s musical talents have continued to evolve through his pedal steel guitar and accordion work, and he has proven himself to be a uniquely versatile artist. He first became a fixture on the local scene in the 80's and 90’s, recording and performing with many successful local and national acts, and as a result his show never lacks for diversity! Your feet won't miss a beat as Steelbone grabs his trusty old Hohner and heads for Cajun country, then spices things up with a little Tex-Mex flavor. From "Sleepwalk" to "Steel Guitar Rag", Tim can make that steel guitar talk! Don't miss this chance to "second line with Steelbone" when the Dixieland trombone comes out and we all strut off to Basin Street. |
Rockin' Blues  Roy Rogers Two time Grammy Winner & 6 separate Grammy Nominations! with Johnny Vernazza Lengendary Blues and Slide Guitarists that will make you move your stuff. Playing Saturday - May 8th Roy Rogers is one of the premier slide guitarists performing today. He is also an internationally acclaimed producer for John Lee Hooker (winning two Grammy Awards and four nominations) and Ramblin' Jack Elliott. (two Grammy nominations). (more bio for Roy Rogers) Roy Rogers Website It all started in the early 60’s with Johnny Vernazza‘s involvement in the San Francisco music scene. This led to joining San Francisco blues group, the Elvin Bishop Band, as second lead and slide guitarist, recording five albums in the following four years. This included the hit record, “Fooled Around and Fell In Love”. (more bio for Johnny Vernazza) Johnny Vernazza Website  Lady Dottie & the Diamonds Ass Shakin Soul! Playing Friday Night, May 7th ~ 8:30 PM Bourbon Supper Club St Stage A staple in San Diego for more than a decade featuring some of the most talented musicians around (boasting current and former members of Jejune, Earthless, Fu Manchu, The Freaks, and more) Lady Dottie and the Diamonds are the regions premier blues act. It’s a boogie-woogie dance party that goes all night. The band leader, Lady Dottie, is a soulful woman in her early 60s named Dorothy Mae Whitsett. Singing everywhere from the kitchen to the pulpit, she was raised in a family of 14 and performed in a gospel choir. “It was hard coming up, but I’m still here and feeling good, too” Whitsett admits. “Days of hunger made me stronger!” An Alabama-bred fireball, Dottie’s curvier than Lombard and got more gumption than a pack of wolves. She’s a tambourine-toting, hip gyrating powerhouse with a sultry voice that will leave you trembling. “I feel privileged to turn a new generation onto the blues” Whitsett says. “We have to realize that people are meant to come together, and nothing does that like music.” Without fail, Dottie and her Diamonds work audiences into a fevered frenzy. This band seems God-sent. Shine On You Crazy Diamonds! (This text taken from a recent article in San Diego’s prestigious 944 Magazine. Written by Derek Shaw) Lady Dottie Website  Kid Ramos & Lynwood Slim with Jimmy Woodard's Swingin Kings Former Lead Guitarist for The Fabulous Thunderbirds Playing Saturday, May 8th ~ 6:00 PM ~ Mardi Gras Stage If David "Kid" Ramos had gone into the family business with his mother and step-father, he might be a professional opera singer today; to the eternal thanks of blues fans around the world, Kid decided to march to a different drummer (who was probably playing a swinging shuffle), and became one of the most exciting, powerful blues guitarists in the business. After first picking up the guitar at age 8, he began playing professionally in his teens.Just a few years later Kid was recruited by the seasoned blues road warrior James "Icepick" Harman, in whose band he shared guitar duties, traded licks, and mastered his craft alongside the late, great guitarist Hollywood Fats for the better part of the 1980s. After taking a few years off from the road to devote to his family, Kid came back with a vengeance in the early '90s, and has only gathered momentum since; after a lengthy stint as the lead guitarist with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, he launched his own solo career, releasing four highly acclaimed CDs. Meanwhile, he's continued to work with the cream of the crop of West Coast blues talent on both recordings and on stage, and is a natural fit into the deep and wide talent pool of The Mannish Boys. Kid Ramos Website  Cafe R & B A Unique and unforgettable experience! Playing Sunday May 9th ~ 2 PM Cafe R&B is a five-piece band from the Los Angeles area consisting of female singer Roach, guitarist Byl Carruthers, keyboardists John "JT" Thomas, Harry Cohen and Stevie Utstein, bassist Bobby Pickett, and drummer Stephen Klong. Longtime music fans may remember lead singer "Roach" from her days fronting Los Angeles' "Roach and the White Boys" in the early 80s. Critics in the U.S. and Europe have compared her hard-rocking vocals to the likes of Etta James, Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin. HITS Magazine declared: "Imagine Etta James riding a Harley out of an active volcano, and you'll have some vague inkling as to the vocal power..." Her producer/husband, Byl Carruthers, does amazing guitar work and writes the band's original material. When not producing music, he also produces and directs television shows - his credits include "Oprah," "Spy TV," and others. Cafe R&B has passion for gritty, hard-hitting early blues and R&B. For the past ten years, Cafe R&B has honed their legendary live performance skills at venues and blues clubs throughout the U.S., such as the House of Blues and "Buddy Guy's Legends," the legendary San Francisco Blues Festival in 2005, Fire on the Mountain Blues Festival in '05, 06, and '07, and the Long Beach Blues Festival, just to name a few. In Europe, they have performed at jam-packed and sold-out residences in London, Barcelona and Paris. Cafe R&B Website  The Swing'n Kings Jammin' Jimmi Woodard Is Hot, Hot, Hot! Playing Friday May 7th ~ 6 PM Festival Stage ~Featuring the Almighty Horns~ (a Unique 5 piece horn Section that will blow you back to Jump Street) Entertaining crowds in San Diego since 1992, The Swing’n Kings might be categorized as a blues band. But during an evening with The Swing’n Kings you can hear music ranging from the smooth swing of Duke Ellington to the rock and roll of Chuck Berry, jump blues of Louis Jordan, R and B like Otis Redding,or the hard driving sound of Stevie Ray Vaughn. The Swing’n Kings have gained respect in the San Diego Music Scene by sharing the stage as the opening act for such nationally known artists such as Robben Ford and The Blue Line, John Mayall and The Blues Breakers, and Leon Russel. "Jammin" Jimmy Woodard the founder and leader of the Swing’n Kings is a respected guitarist with over 25 years years of performance experience. He has backed up such artists as Big Joe Turner,Lowell Fulson, Jimmy Witherspoon,Big Mamma Thorton, Pee Wee Crayton, Charlie Musselwhite, and Bo Diddley.The band is a collaboration of seasoned musicians all respected in their own right. With Steve Wilcox on guitar there is no shortage of excitement. Diego Armijo always waili’n his tenor and alto saxophone. The Rhythm section is always solid with Don LeVine, “The Sugar Man” with low down funky groove on the bass and vocals, and Marcus Bashore the "Shuffle Master " on the drums. So dont miss out! Come on down and have some fun dancin to one of San Diego’s top bands. Swing'n Kings Website  Bernie Pearl Real Blues for Right Now! Playing Friday Night, May 7th ~ 5:15 PM Bourbon St Supper Club Stage The blues is life itself to Bernie Pearl. A guitarist with an upbeat, finger-poppin' picking style he learned at the elbows of bluesmasters Sam 'Lightnin' Hopkins, Mance Lipscomb, Mississippi Fred MacDowell, and others. Yet, Bernie Pearl is no hidebound traditionalist. As music critics and aficionados have said for years, he is a craftsman who packs his songs with melodic interpretations that are new and personal each time he picks up his vintage Martin or National. To hear him tell it, "I'm not a retro player. I'm playing real blues for right now." (more bio for Bernie Pearl) Bernie Pearl website  Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra Winner Best Self-Produced CD International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN Playing Saturday May 8 ~ 2:20 PM San Diego's Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sue Palmer, has amazed audiences all over the world with her unique style and phenomenal left hand. She delights in creating an atmosphere reminiscent of the small clubs and cafes of 1932 Paris, Harlem and West Texas. Her music has been described as "cool enough to cause crop damage to orange groves," and a "steam of sultry sound." Her latest CD was voted "best blues album" at the San Diego Music Awards. Not to missed! Sue Palmer Website  Bill Magee Blues Band San Diego's Home Town Blues Hero! Playing Saturday, May 8th ~ 4:50 PM In 1963 (as the story goes), Jimi Hendrix was playing as Jimmy James...Willie (Bill) Magee met, befriended and eventually joined up with Hendrix to form the band Jimmy James and the Flames. In 1967, Hendrix went to England, and Magee took his newly formed band, the Kansas City Playboys on a tour around Europe. The rest is history...The Bill Magee Blues Band will make you feel how the blues is meant to be felt. The Bill Magee Blues Band has been a mainstay for many of Southern California's most talented instrumentalists. The mark of a great bandleader is the ability to keep great players in the ranks of the band, and Bill Magee has risen to that occasion for decades. Bill knows how to pick em and knows how to play em! Bill Magee Website  Road Dogs Very very Funky Blues A Road Dog's show is a dynamic mix of old and new electric blues from this fun, tight, dedicated, rehearsed, goodtime blues band. Their show is always danceable and always a blast! Whether they’re playing for a large crowd or a small group, Road Dogs always wow them, especially so on a recent six gig tour of Costa Rica where they performed at the 2nd Annual Costa Rican Blues Festival. They have opened for such national acts as Doyle Bramhall, Tommy Castro, Smokin Joe Kubek, Guitar Shorty and Mike Zito. This is a blues band not to be missed. Website  Robin Henkel Americana to the Bone Playing May 9th ~ 1:30 PM Get ready to hear a San Diego Legend! Winner of Best Blues CD at the 2000 San Diego Music Awards, Robin Henkel’s guitar playing encompasses the blues, jazz, funk, country swing, Hawaiian and Latin music. Borrowing from each of those styles when he performs, he sometimes even surprises himself with the musical direction his songs take. He likes to shake things up, so expect the unexpected.. "I like playing music", he says. “It just feels good!” Listeners will feel especially good, too, when Henkel picks up that sawed-off pipe fitting and puts it on his baby finger, and then lays it on the strings of a resonator or Dobro. Website  Dennard Clendenin & the Brother Blood Blues Band Big Blues Classics and Originals Playing May 8th ~ 2:20 AM A transplant from The Bronx, NYC, Dennard originally took up the guitar as therapy for an injured hand. His hand healed, and now he and his band have been showing his audiences a good time ever since! His influnces include blues legends such as BB King, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, and Buddy Guy. Be sure to look for Dennard and the band at various local bars and clubs! Website  Chet Cannon Good Time Blues, Swing and Rockin' Boogie! Chet Cannon is a self described Terminal Blues Fan who once attended 26 blues shows in just 29 days. Diggin' blues since the early 1970's. Developing his singing voice from a young age in church with the family, and later singing along to Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley on the radio. Over the years having attempted to play drums, trumpet, guitar, and most recently the harmonica which you'll hear every now and then. Have you heard the News? Chet and The Committee were nominated Best Blues Band 2008 and again for 2009 by San Diego Music Awards Association. Website  Nathan James Blues with a unique energy and soul Whether you catch Nathan James as his true one man band playing guitar, stomping out time on his custom suitcase drum set, while singing and blowing harmonica, or leading his trio, you are sure to be moved and impressed with the unique energy and soul that he possesses. Nathan James is a well respected and experienced artist in his field. For over 12 years now, he has successfully made his living specializing in his passion of blues, and American roots music. Starting his career of full time gigging musician at age 18, Nathan is no stranger to live performance. Currently Nathan’s new three piece band is forging a cumulative sound that combines the sophisticated intricacy of acoustic bluesmen such as Big Bill Broonzy and Blind Blake, with the electric uptown styles of Johnny Guitar Watson and B.B. King! This is not your average blues power trio that leans towards the much abused "blues rock" formula. Instead each member in the band knows all the nuances of the different feels and tones. Another unique aspect of a live show is band mate Troy Sandow. He may start off the set on upright bass while Nathan will play an uptown lead guitar style in the vein of B.B. or T-bone Walker. Then he will switch over to amplified harmonica and Nathan will fingerpick the bass notes and melody on his baritone guitar in the style of R.L. Burnside or Lightnin' Hopkins. Although Nathan's band pays homage to these traditions and has the same quality of musicianship, there is an original and fresh new energy coming from somebody of a much younger generation. Website  Zapf Dingbats Hot Club.... Hot Tunes Drawing on influences such as Jelly Roll Morton, Bob Wills, Louis Armstrong, and the black string bands from the South (Mississippi Sheiks, Charlie McCoy), the Zapf Dingbats deliver a unique arrangements of traditional jazz, blues, and folk tunes.  Will Street Blues Groovin' Blues and Beyond Hi! My name is Will and I live in San Diego, CA. I work as a Stock Broker and play music with several different "Blues Bands" in my spare time. I play electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, a little harmonica and drums and I also sing! Many people tell me I sound like Eric Clapton when I sing! Wish I played like him....hehehe! I host the best "Blues Party Jam" in town at the South Park Bar & Grill (1946 Fern St.) on Saturday nights 9PM-12PM featuring "Willstreet Blues" with Will Jackson (Bass/Vocals), Phil DiIorio (Guitar/Vocals) and Bobby "Whiteshoes" Bowley (Drums). I'm meeting new and interesting musicians all the time and having a blast doing it!  Burnsville Blues Band Groovin' Blues and Beyond Mixing eclectic styles of Texas blues, rock and soul, Burnsville Blues is known for dynamic live shows, outstanding musicianship and their unique sound. Interesting visual appearance coupled with their “greasy mixture of blues and rock” make even non-smokers want to light one up.  Roxy Blue and the Handful A Journey of Musical Fusion Roxy Blue and the Handful is a local San Diego band that fuses jazz, blues, hip-hop and rock n’ roll to create one heck of a ride for their live performances. From bringing fans up onstage to dance with the band, to silencing a room for a soulful ballad, every show is a journey that will leave you with stories to tell your friends, coworkers, and the grandkids, when they're old enough to hear about that kind of stuff!  The Rhythm Jacks Traditional Blues and Vintage Rock Based out of San Diego, The Rhythm Jacks play an intriguing repertoire of unusual Rhythm & Blues, traditional Blues, Vintage Rock 'n' Roll and Jazz. The Rhythm Jacks love playing driving grooves, and making people dance. You'll hear songs the other groups just don't play spiced up with smoking slide guitar and dynamite sax lines. The Rhythm Jacks combine a dozen original songs with a collection of gems from artists like Howlin Wolf, Mose Allison, Paul Butterfield, Muddy Waters, Little Feat, Ry Cooder, Robert Johnson, Little Richard, Albert King, and Johnny Winter. Website |
Jambalaya Raggle Taggle Strolling Celtic Minstrels The unique sounds of San Diego-based Raggle Taggle are truly international, combining such diverse elements as pirate music, French Gypsy Swing, Latin Jazz, Nuevo-Flamenco, Celtic-Irish, English, Welsh, Scottish, and European influences. Recently this collective of musicians has been performing at a variety of local venues, and you might catch them at the San Diego Zoo, San Diego’s Coronado Ferry Landing, Dublin Square Dance Cabaret in the Gaslamp, LegoLand, Tom Giblin's Irish Pub, The Prado Restaurant, San Diego Maritime Museum, The Turquoise in Pacific Beach, the Gaslamp's SHAMROCK St. Patrick’s Day Festival, and even at conventions in Las Vegas. Website  Talking Fields Taking us back to our Celtic Roots Playing May 9th ~ 11:30 AM Talking Fields is the culmination of a musical relationship that has transcended both space and time. It began in Paris back in 1965. Dominic Cummins, a Gaelic speaking Irishman, met Tom Podgoretsky, from California. The pair began performing folk music and the protest songs of the era in the cafes and bars of Paris, France. But it wasn’t until they were both in California, in the late 60’s, that they started to develop their own unique musical identity. Tom eventually went back to Europe, where he played saxophone and guitar for a living and was writing a lot of music. Dominic traveled the United States writing, creating music and playing guitar. Their influences are diverse and unusual but whenever they get together they always seem to wind up back at their roots, as *“bards” of the present time, playing music for everyone, wherever they go. * Definition: 15th century Scottish & Irish Gaelic bard - in Celtic culture, a poet-singer, composer or declaimer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds describing important events. Website  Zzymzzy Quartet An aural time warp, performing 1920's-styled "hot jazz," mixing Django Reinhardt guitar stylings and Benny Goodman's big band swing. Playing Friday May 7th ~ 4 PM Bourbon St Supper Club Stage The guys from the Zzymzzy Quartet have simple ambitions: they just want to play it lik it was when it was unamplified, melodic, swinging, dreamy, full of sly surprise. From the Prohibition through the Second Big War, the glory days of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington are being recaptured humbly and with humor in San Diego by four musicians who know it don't mean a thing without that swing. Peter Miesner is the guy on the right with the megaphone and the librarian's knowledge of old show tunes; Beston Barnett, the guitar in the middle, went so far as to name his first-born son after the famous Gypsy jazz guitar player Django Reinhardt; Patrick Marion plays that bass he's holding like a big fish swims in the surf; and Matt Gill, he'll be the one with the mellow tone playing Mood Indigo.  Palominos Playing Friday 4:15 PM, May 7 ~ 4:15 PM Festival Stage Steeped in the classic honky-tonk sounds of yesteryear, the Palominos bring to the stage an era that’s long gone but far from forgotten. This San Diego band was formed in 2006 by brothers Thomas and James Zurek (on guitar and bass). Playing a mix of both obscure country classis and their own originals, the Palominos present their timeless, toe tapping sound to a modern-day crowd that is sure to bring ‘em out onto the dance floor everywhere they play. Thomas played with the Grazers and the Barnyard Ballers, all the while working to master his twangin’ telecaster that is front and center at every show. James, besides picking on his guitar and banjo, spent years building up a sizable collection of vintage country records that provides the audio blueprint for the band. Lance Hawkins was born and raised in Southern California and has been singing country all his life. His lead vocals capture that classic honky-tonk sound and transports the listener back to a time when country music was both fun and heartfelt. Mike Marcott was born and raised in San Diego, playing drums in several bands through the years and his steady back beat help to keep the dance floor full. When the guitar starts to twang and the drums start their shuffle, you’ll feel the pull of the dance floor. At a Palominos show, if you’re not dancing, you’re not living. The Palominos Website .jpg) Blue Largo Fall in Love with Eric & Alicia Playing Friday Night, May 7 ~ 6:50 PM Bourbon St Supper Club Stage Blue Largo mostly plays hard swinging 1940's / '50's jump blues in the vein of Louis Jordan, T-Bone Walker, Johnny Otis, Julia Lee, Ruth Brown, and Dinah Washington. However, they can also pay sincere tribute to the likes of Billie Holiday or The Nat King Cole Trio with equal conviction. Guitarist Eric Lieberman and vocalist Alicia Aragon formed Blue Largo in March 1999. During the previous ten years, Eric founded and led some of San Diego's hardest working and most respected blues bands, namely the Rhumboogies and the Juke Stompers. Today, when things seem tougher than ever for live music, Blue Largo continues to play regularly in San Diego, has played several dates at The Blue Cafe in Long Beach and has done two road trips to northern California, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Arcata, Lake Almanor and Redding. The band has a continually expanding mailing list, currently in excess of seven hundred names.... and on August 25, 2002, they drew over two hundred fans to the release party for their second CD "Still In Love With You"! (more bio for Blue Largo) Blue Largo Website  The Stilettos Hotrod Rockabilly of the 50's Playing Sunday May 9th ~ 12:20 PM The up-beat music of the 50’s lives in the fun-inducing retro sounds of The Stilettos, one of Southern California's favorite rockabilly & swing bands. Not stuck in a time warp, however, they also play some swingin' originals and plenty of contempoary rockabilly tunes. With their energy, sound and classic look, The Stilettos are a powerful musical production, doing their best to bring their music, style and good times of the 50's to the dance halls all over the world, from Hollywood to Bollywood. Stilettos Website  Three Chord Justice ~Songs from a Real Country Girl~ Playing May 9th ~ 2:30 PM How do you like your twang? Whether it be warm heartfelt vocals with a weeping steel guitar or riding on the edge of a rail with freight train beats and a Telecaster spitting out deep fried nuggets of Americana goodness, Three Chord Justice has it on their menu and is ready to serve. TCJ’s music is a true gumbo of Americana… Country, Blues, Rock, Folk. It’s all in the pot, sometimes simmering and sometimes boiling over. Hailing from Missoula, Montana singer/songwriter Liz Grace leads TCJ through a mix of Americana crafted originals and handpicked covers from the likes of Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams, Buck Owens and Patsy Cline. She got an early start singing in bars and honky-tonks, far before legal age, having to wait in alleys during band breaks. Three Chord Justice ain’t looking to change the world…they just want to put a little twang in your corner of it. Website  "Slapjazz Barber" and "Spoonful" Collins A Unique San Diego Treat Playing May 8th ~ 12:40 PM Meet Leland Collins (aka "Spoonful" or simply "Spoons") and Danny "SlapJazz" Barber. (Leland's in the red derby hat, Danny's in the black derby hat). These gentlemen have been wowing everyone they play for...musicians, kids, grown-ups, pets, and now trees. <grin>. Danny slaps “jazz” (more widely known as hambone or body percussion) and plays jaw harp, while Leland beats those spoons together...each with such flair and style, it's indescribable. Just by the nature of their instruments, their shows are unique...but their showmanship and talent make it a rapturous event. Whether performing solo, or together...their funkified rhythms get to you and you absolutely HAVE to move with it. Don't pass up a chance to see, hear or jam with either or both of these gentlemen. It's a rhythmical, musical education...not to mention just a damn good time! Website  The Ukulele Society of America Reaching Hearts..... One Ukulele At A Time The Ukulele Society of America a group of people (Eia he pu`u hulu), who come together to explore all the musical qualities of the ukulele by playing music, singing and having fun. By furthering the highest standards of conduct and music, and seeking out, informing, and assisting outstanding men and women to master playing the ukulele, we initiate and sponsor activities which will perpetuate the history, traditions, memories, and growth of the ukulele and bind members together in support of ukulele music.  Pink Army Group Electro PoP and three part harmony! The group consists of three talented young girls: Alicia Randolph, Lia Johnson, and Charisma Kain. Although their average age is 12, together the girls bring over 20 years of performance experience including theatrical shows, commercials, television, and film.  Tinku Andean, Latin and World Folk Music "A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA" Since 1995, TINKU's specialty consists of delighting audiences with a musical extravaganza featuring a large selection of music from around the world (international music) and a wide repertoire of Latin based song themes from over 12 different countries and 19+ musical genres. TINKU is a family band comprised of father & sons whose musicians are recording artists and multi-instrumentalists. TINKU's youngest artists are also members of the San Diego Youth Symphony. In addition, TINKU utilizes a variety of native instruments and highlights the unique sounds of the South American string, percussion and wind instruments known as "panpipes" or "panflutes". Current venues include: Seaport Village, Old Town State Historic Park, Universal Studios Hollywood and City of Palm Springs among others. Some prior venues include performances at Seaworld California, the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Wild Animal Park. Website  Chase Morrin and Latin Connection The Next Generation of Youth Jazz The national 2009 DOWNBEAT Music Award recipient with three of Chase's original arrangements and compositions, Latin Connection was created by 16 year old composer/pianist, Chase Morrinwhen he was 15.The band plays original jazz and Latin jazz compositions written by Chase and puts together unique and original Latin jazz arrangements—striving for the best sounds. The band plays upbeat original arrangements and compositions and has been featured at the Catalina Jazz Club and for the California Jazz Foundation. The L.A. Jazz Scene said, “When I closed my eyes I could have heard these young cats on any stage anywhere in the world slaying the house… If this is what the future of jazz looks like, I’m there..." The band invites a variety of talented guest artists to feature and hopes to promote live music and the jazz tradition in San Diego.  Sara Petite Country Americana At Its Best Not just a original voice, Petite is a natural songwriter. Her all-time favorite artists leant her their vocal inflections and, most importantly, gave her a respect and admiration for country music. “I don’t always consider myself a country artist,” she says. “My songs range from bluegrass to country to rock ‘n’ roll, but I know my voice sounds distinctly country.” Being called everything from “Outlaw country” to “AAA singer-songwriter,” Petite’s songs revive fond memories of history, home and travels. From the stage, Sara tells the story of visiting with family, where she and her twin sister were surprised to find an indoor outhouse.  Superstrings Highstrung Super Americana Bluegrass The Superstrings band is “High and Lonesome meets High Energy Physics”. Influences include Monroe, Flatt, Scruggs, hobo songs, contra dance tunes and physics theory that all matter is vibrating energy manifest in unique forms. Experiential man! Website |
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