Events for May 2024
Happy Hour Every Day 4pm - 6pm, Excludes Concert Nights and Holidays
Calendar of Events
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28 DJ John Phillips6:00 pm Dance DJ $12 cover DJ John PhillipsApril 28 @ 6:00 pm | 29 | 30 SDMA After Party with Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas9:00 pm $5 cover SDMA After Party with Ass Pocket Whiskey FellasApril 30 @ 9:00 pm | 1 Vince Lee & Sophie Lord6:00 pm Blues $5 cover | 2 | 3 Platinum Vibe8:00 pm Dance $15 cover Platinum VibeMay 3 @ 8:00 pm
A high-energy live music ensemble based out of sunny San Diego, California. Getting the crowd moving and having a good time comes naturally to this well-seasoned band. Our varied repertoire of Today’s Top 40 hits, R&B, Funk, Rock and Pop/Dance Hits is unmatched and guarantees a fun and entertaining night for all.
| 4 Stoney B Blues Band5:00 pm Blues $5 cover Stoney B Blues BandMay 4 @ 5:00 pm Stony B is the real deal bluesman and we are so excited to welcome him back to our stage after over a decade! Viva Santana8:00 pm Rock $15 cover Viva SantanaMay 4 @ 8:00 pm Viva is the original Santana tribute act originating in 1990 in Southern California. The music of Santana has inspired each player to pour heart and soul into every performance and become a link to the master himself. Carlos Santana and his innovative sounds have finally reached the forefront of rock where they belong. |
5 Mando Cordova6:00 pm $Ticketmaster Event cover | 6 Chris Fast Band6:00 pm Blues $5 cover Chris Fast BandMay 6 @ 6:00 pm The Chris Fast Band is a high energy, traditional, four-piece band that has got that great West Coast Blues sound.With a reputation as one of the swinging-est bands in Southern California, the Chris Fast Band is a group of seasoned professionals, up to the task of pleasing the most discerning blues audiences
| 7 | 8 Jack Tempchin & special guests6:00 pm $Ticketmaster cover Jack Tempchin & special guestsMay 8 @ 6:00 pm Jack Tempchin is a legendary hit songwriter, whose compositions “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Already Gone” are synonymous with the Southern California Sound. These songs can be found on the Eagles’ compilation Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, which the RIAA named the Best-Selling U.S. Album of the 20th Century. Jack Tempchin songs have been performed or recorded by several artists, including George Jones, Buck Owens, Emmylou Harris, Glen Campbell, Jackson Browne, Dwight Yoakam, Linda Ronstadt, Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood, Tanya Tucker, Richie Havens, Sammy Kershaw, Kate Wolf, Tom Rush and more. Jack Tempchin has also performed live with 3 Eagles—Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit. He’s also played with greats like Poco, Jackson Browne, J.D. Souther, Chicago, Chris Hillman, Herb Pedersen, Jimmy Webb, Al Kooper, Kenny Loggins, Karla Bonoff, Christopher Cross and Dolly Parton, among others. In the mid-90s, Jack toured as the opening act for Ringo Starr and His All Star Band at major venues Radio City Music Hall and The Hollywood Bowl. A San Diego native, In 1976, Jack Tempchin was first signed by Clive Davis to Arista Records, along with Jules Shear and Richard Stekol, in the band The Funky Kings. Retro-rocker Johnny Rivers recorded The Funky Kings’ track “Slow Dancing (Swayin’ To the Music)” written by Tempchin, and made it a Billboard Top 10 in 1977. In the 1980s, Tempchin co-wrote a dozen radio hits for Glenn Frey’s solo career, including “True Love,” “The One You Love,” “Sexy Girl,” “Party Town,” “I Found Somebody,” “Soul Searchin,” and “Livin’ Right.” Other Tempchin/Frey co-writes include Top 40 hits “Smuggler’s Blues” and “You Belong to The City” for the original ‘Miami Vice’ TV show soundtrack. These two songs were later sampled in the 90s by platinum rappers Coolio (“Nature of the Business”) and Jay-Z (“City Is Mine”). Famously, Tempchin’s tune “Peaceful Easy Feeling” was featured in a notorious taxi scene in the Coen Brothers cult classic The Big Lebowski where Jeff Bridges’ character is unceremoniously tossed from a cab. “Part Of Me, Part Of You,” another Tempchin/Frey classic, was the end-title theme song for the Oscar-award winning film Thelma & Louise. In 2015, a Tempchin/Frey co-write was featured in David O. Russell’s Joy starring Jennifer Lawrence. In 2014, Jack’s lyrical manuscripts for “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Already Gone” as well as his original Stella guitar were on view at The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, CA. Prior to that, his lyrics were featured at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Henry San Diego, CA-based Mrs. Henry is a hard-hitting rock and roll band, a quartet of singular spirits on a shared journey, paying homage to a historic legacy as they introduce a new chapter in American roots music. In concert, Mrs. Henry tethers cerebral excursions and soaring jams to life-affirming anthems. With spring-loaded authority, bassist Blake Dean and drummer Chad Lee balance the spiraling keyboard dexterity of Jody Bagley and the scorching guitar of Daniel Cervantes. All four, compelling lead singers, possess individual voices that intersect and complement one another, singular identities that unite in celebratory choruses. Tracked on vintage analog gear in historic Southern California studios, their latest release, Keep on Rising, is a full-on rock opera, a three Act album that will span three physical vinyl LPs. While the points of reference might seem far-flung — Dante’s Inferno and Ziggy Stardust meet Pink Floyd’s The Wall and Tommy by the Who – the narrative is cohesive, a theme that the band’s de facto leader, Daniel Cervantes explains is a classic tale of life, death and rebirth. “We write what we know,” he notes. “It’s through our lens, and we are a rock and roll band.” | 9 Concert NightConcert NightMay 9 | 10 Concert NightConcert NightMay 10 Groove Squad8:00 pm R&B $12 cover Groove SquadMay 10 @ 8:00 pm THE GROOVE-SQUAD is one of the hottest rising bands in San Diego. Giving you Funk, R&B, Soul and Motown sounds, it’s a good time anywhere they are! https://www.facebook.com/TheGrooveSquadSD
| 11 Next Level8:30 pm Dance $15 cover Next LevelMay 11 @ 8:30 pm Next Level is one of San Diego’s Hottest R&B Soul & Funk Bands –all-star seasoned professionals with many years of experience!! |
12 Happy Mother’s Day (No live music)Happy Mother’s Day (No live music)May 12 | 13 Chickenbone Slim6:00 pm Blues $5 cover Chickenbone SlimMay 13 @ 6:00 pm Chickenbone Slim has been deeply rooted in the San Diego Blues scene for 30 years, first as a bassist, and since 2011 as a guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. His sound is reminiscent of Johnny “Guitar” Watson in the Third Ward of Houston circa 1964–Chicago/Texas/Gulf Coast/Uptown Blues with an authentic 1950’s to 1960’s vibe. By mixing original blues and swing music with traditional covers, Chickenbone’s shows are greasy, down-home, and entertaining, keeping the dance floor packed all night. Chickenbone has been serving up his style of Blues throughout the Western U.S. to audiences hungry for the real deal. Since he formed the band in 2012, Chickenbone has played over 1,500 performances, from the San Diego Blues Festival (2018), Gator By The Bay, Adams Ave Street Fair and Unplugged, and on tour throughout CA and AZ. His newest CD, “Sleeper” (Lo Fi Mob Records ©2020) features ten all original modern blues songs that are soulful and unique, while adhering to authentic classic blues style. Recorded at Greaseland Studios by Christoffer “Kid” Andersen, the disc balances on the line between originality and creativity with a deep understanding and respect for blues styles and history. Along with its predecessors, “Gone” (2015) and “The Big Beat” (2017), Sleeper is picking up rave reviews nationally, and internationally. Chickenbone’s band, known as “The Biscuits”, is made up of top local and touring San Diego Blues musicians including Scot Smart or Laura Chavez on guitar, Marty Dodson on drums, and Andrew Crane on bass. Special guests on “Sleeper” include Joey Harris (guitar/vocal), Jerry Rainey (guitar/vocal), and Troy Sandow (harmonica). Chickenbone doesn’t like to name drop, but looking up his players will attest to their level of musicianship.
| 14 | 15 Stellita w/ Special Guests6:00 pm Smooth Jazz $5 cover Stellita w/ Special GuestsMay 15 @ 6:00 pm Stellita is joined by local artists for this open mic night! | 16 Mike Zito7:00 pm Blues $Ticketmaster Event cover Mike ZitoMay 16 @ 7:00 pm Ticket Link Mike Zito is an American guitarist, singer, record producer, and songwriter from St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He is a co-founder of Royal Southern Brotherhood that features Cyril Neville, Devon Allman, Charlie Wooton and Yonrico Scott.
| 17 Concert NightConcert NightMay 17 Wildside8:30 pm $15 cover WildsideMay 17 @ 8:30 pm One of San Diego’s Hottest Cover Band playing your favorite tunes from Top 40, Funk, R&B, Dance, Blues, Classic Rock, and Reggae. They bring excitement with High energy!
| 18 Brian Jones Rock’n’ Roll Revival5:00 pm Rock $5 cover Brian Jones Rock’n’ Roll RevivalMay 18 @ 5:00 pm Detroit Underground8:00 pm Dance $15 cover Detroit UndergroundMay 18 @ 8:00 pm The Detroit Underground was established in 1994, and still has several of its original members. Over the years the band has earned the reputation for being a hard working, high energy, show band. The group features a very solid and funky rhythm section. These four seasoned players provide a solid foundation for the band’s “smokin” horns. Topping it off are California’s best male and female lead vocalists. These two high-powered singers will light up the stage, and leave you singing their songs long after you leave the show. This powerful combination of dedicated musicians gives the band the ability to crank out tunes from artists such as EARTH, WIND, and FIRE, CHAKA KAHN,and STEVIE WONDER. We also play great motown hits and heart-felt ballads. The Detroit Underground is not just another nightclub act, but a complete musical experience http://www.thedetroitunderground.com
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19 Aim-Loan Gospel Brunch w/ Earl Thomas & Sister Leola Ft. Kori Gillis1:00 pm Gospel $Ticketmaster cover Aim-Loan Gospel Brunch w/ Earl Thomas & Sister Leola Ft. Kori GillisMay 19 @ 1:00 pm ” One of the top 5 shows in San Diego in 2023″ – George Varga, SD Union-Tribune $20 Reserved Seating (DOES NOT INCLUDE FOOD AND BEVERAGE.) $25 VIP Earl Thomas’ gospel rebirth Earl Thomas retired from music in late 2019 — or so he thought. The award-winning San Diego blues soul singer and songwriter had toured the world multiple times, released a slew of albums and seen his songs recorded by Etta James, Ike Turner and other earthy American music luminaries. He seemed content to spend his time working as a dental technician in La Jolla. But an invitation to perform a series of Sunday gospel concerts at Humphreys Backstage Live this year saw the Tennessee native spring back into action. As the leader of Earl Tomas & The Gospel Ambassadors, featuring Sister Leola, his electrifying performances led to an invitation to appear with his band at famed London jazz club Ronnie Scott’s as part of the 2023 London Jazz Festival. A rousing new album, “Church Songs,” was released this fall, and Thomas’ Nov. 12 London performance was recorded for an upcoming live release. He and his band now have an international booking agent and have already been booked for concerts in Scandinavia next summer. “I felt like I was phony doing the blues,” Thomas said in a September interview with the Union-Tribune. “Now that I’m doing gospel, I feel completely legit. This is where I live.” Visit Humphreys Restaurant to view Brunch Menu
JJ Sansaverino6:00 pm Smooth Jazz $ticketmaster Event cover JJ SansaverinoMay 19 @ 6:00 pm With multiple Billboard-charting singles, including a BIllboard #1 smash hit with “Style and Elegance”, and four highly acclaimed albums, New York guitarist JJ Sansaverino has reached millions touring the world with his “Benson meets Santana” musical style. An extraordinary performer, JJ has a “take no prisoners” performance attitude, gracing the stage night after night touring on his own or with reggae legend Maxi Priest and bringing his vibe of Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Reggae. A Berklee School of Music graduate and award winner, he has shared the stage with the likes of Maceo Parker, Victor Bailey, Gerald Albright, Randy Brecker, Shaggy, Ricky Lawson, Sean Paul, Rick Braun, the Marley Family, and even performed for Sir Paul McCartney’s wedding in 2002. https://www.jjsansaverino.com | 20 Michele Lundeen6:00 pm Blues $5 cover Michele LundeenMay 20 @ 6:00 pm The “Queen of Steam” …a passionate, powerful, soulful vocalist with an electrifying stage presence! Nominated 12x “BEST BLUES” San Diego Music Awards “BES SELF-PRODUCED CD” Final 4 Blues Foundation Int’l Blues Challenge • NOMINATED “BEST BLUES ALBUM” San Diego Music Awards • 1st PLACE Blues Lovers United of San Diego’s Regional IBC Michele Lundeen, a 12x San Diego Music Awards “Best Blues” Nominee, is dubbed the “QUEEN OF STEAM” for her stirring vocals and electrifying stage presence and does indeed command attention. With powerhouse, soulful vocals and sassy, hi-energy shows. she delivers with an incomparable style of her own. She and her band effortlessly blend classic roadhouse rhythm & blues, jump swing, Memphis groove, sultry jazz and funky soul into a satisfying musical stew. She’s raw, honest and visceral. her CD SONG INSIDE ME was also one of the Final 4 “Best Self-Produced CD” in Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge. An established, popular and respected veteran of the club, concert and festival circuit in both Northen Nevada and Southern California, Michele has shared stages with dozens o f nationally known blues and roots artists from John Lee Hooker to Elvin Bishop and Savoy Brown to Queen Ida, while gaining a reputation as a talented headliner in her own right. http://www.michelelundeen.com/
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26 Concert NightConcert NightMay 26 Ashley Norton & Guests8:30 pm Americana $5 cover Ashley Norton & GuestsMay 26 @ 8:30 pm | 27 Chet Cannon & Friends6:00 pm Blues $5 cover Chet Cannon & FriendsMay 27 @ 6:00 pm You never know who will show up to Jam with Chet and the band! Always a great night of Blues! | 28 | 29 Stoney B Birthday Bash6:00 pm Blues $5 cover Stoney B Birthday BashMay 29 @ 6:00 pm Stoney B was born in Chicago in 1954. He grew up listening to his father, Lil’ Howling Wolf play the blues and his father learnt his blues from Howling Wolf. During Stoney B’s career he has played behind well known blues musicians such as Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, Johnny Guitar Embry and the Blues Kings, Son Thomas, Homesick James, Lavelle White, Lovie Lee, Roosevelt Boobie Barnes and Willie Mississippi Foster. https://stoneybbluesmusician.com
| 30 Concert NightConcert NightMay 30 | 31 Concert NightConcert NightMay 31 | 1 The Hips5:00 pm Classic Rock $5 cover |