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Events for December 2023
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26 Adam Hawley6:00 pm National Recording Artist $Ticketmaster cover ![]() Adam HawleyNovember 26, 2023 @ 6:00 pm Nine #1 hits. 50+ dates per year. Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovative artist, composer and band leader. Originally signed to Maurice White’s (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire) label Kalimba Music, Adam’s first two albums “Double Vision” and “Just the Beginning” spawned an incredible Six #1 Hits, an unprecedented feat for a new artist. He followed that up with “Escape” which included the 2020 Billboard Song Of The Year “To The Top.” Now totaling 9 # 1’s, Adam sets out with this exciting fourth album “Risin’ Up” which features Steve Cole, Vincent Ingala, Julian Vaughn, Riley Richard & Kat Hawley anchored by the thrilling first single “Risin’ Up.”
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3 Art Sherrod Jr6:00 pm Smooth Jazz $ticketmaster cover ![]() Art Sherrod JrDecember 3, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Art Sherrod Jr is “…a man who loves music, a man who loves art, respects the spirit world and thinks with his heart.” 1 He is equal parts heart and soul and it seems as if God gave him an extra dose of expression through music. The creative part of Art was shaped by rich experiences, the people with the greatest influence in his formative years and exposure of culture, religion, and the arts. These people, places and things have fostered an innate curiosity, and have nurtured and strong desire for expression. This is a perfect narrative of Art Sherrod, Jr.’s life and is a precise summary of his life and how his love for music and faith have been molded. Art is a work in progress, so he is the first to tell you that his taste in music varies greatly, but the influence of growing up in Texas created an appreciation for everything from Country & Western, to Rock N’ Roll, Rap, Hip-Hop, to Gospel and of course Jazz! But it all began in church sitting alongside his amazing mother who sang and played the B-3 organ and father who sang in the male chorus. Even to this day, their love for singing continues to be very personal. The rest is history! It’s as if Art knew from the age of 5, his muse would be the saxophone and his avocation would be creating music that inspires, heals, praises speaks to the soul and makes us smile. | 4 | 5 | 6 The Resizters Fundraiser6:00 pm Blues $Ticketmaster cover | 7 Laurie Morvan Band7:00 pm Blues $Ticketmaster cover ![]() Laurie Morvan BandDecember 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm http://www.lauriemorvan.com/news.asp “L.A.’s Laurie Morvan is a member of that still all-too-rare club of female lead blues guitarists. On her third release, Morvan shows strong chops on guitar and a good ear for writing accessible songs. The overall result is an easy-to-listen-to blues-rock hybrid, not so different from what better-known artists such as Robert Cray and Bonnie Raitt have been creating for the last few decades. While Morvan credits Stevie Ray Vaughan as a specific influence, her playing is far more reminiscent of former Roomful of Blues guitarist Ronnie Earl. It’s got that Texas twang but with a jazz musician’s restraint and even elegance. She’s far more interested in playing well than in playing fast. As a singer, Morvan sounds a lot like Louisiana swamp blues singer Marcia Ball. She doesn’t show much range here, but has a nice growl and warm tones. And for someone who lives in SoCal and grew up in Illinois, she’s sure got a drawl to her singing. | 8 | 9 |
10 Stellita’s Groove6:00 pm Smooth Jazz $12 cover | 11 | 12 | 13 Dusty and the Love Notes CD Release6:00 pm Americana $Ticketmaster cover | 14 Miss Velvet7:00 pm Classic Rock $Ticketmaster cover ![]() Miss VelvetDecember 14, 2023 @ 7:00 pm MISS VELVET DUO INFO : MISS VELVET and her writing partner Esjay Jones (Grammy featured producer / songwriter) team up to perform originals and classic covers in stripped down acoustic performance full of timeless energy. Miss Velvet has previously performed in over 100 cities across 5 continents, including opening a world tour for the iconic George Clinton – who calls her voice “the definition of rock n roll.” Link to DREAM ON acoustic cover : | 15 | 16 Sugaray Rayford w/ Michele Lundeen7:00 pm Blues $Ticketmaster cover ![]() Sugaray Rayford w/ Michele LundeenDecember 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm A chance meeting in Memphis laid the groundwork for a unique musical partnership between soul-blues powerhouse Sugaray Rayford and producer, songwriter Eric Corne. Combining classic soul melodies with funky R & B grooves, raw blues power, and mashed up with modern sensibilities, the pair’s first collaboration, Somebody Save Me, earned Rayford a 2020 Grammy nomination while later that year he took home Blues Music Awards for ‘Soul Blues Male Artist’ and ‘B.B. King Entertainer of the Year.’ Last summer’s adventurous single “Homemade Disaster” took things further, landing on multiple retro soul and new blues playlists on Spotify, with PopMatters declaring the track “will appeal to fans of Gary Clark Jr. and Chicano Batman.” Sugaray Rayford returns with In Too Deep. Combining classic soul melodies with funky R&B grooves, raw blues power and mashed up with modern sensibilities, the album takes on issues, such as PTSD, civil rights and social justice. With vibrantly detailed arrangements tailored to showcase Rayford’s deft portrayals and interpretations, In Too Deep is a poignant album that seeks to inspire and uplift. Albumism described Rayford as having “a sound that’s undeniably fresh and inspired,” while PopMatters declared it “will appeal to fans of Gary Clark Jr. and Chicano Batman.” At his core, Sugaray Rayford is a galvanizing uniter. His live shows are a party. Some conversations may be had, and some self-reflection may occur, but at the end of the day, people leave feeling a sense of joy and togetherness. |
17 | 18 | 19 Lindsay White & Anna Ballew6:00 pm Americana $5 cover | 20 | 21 | 22 Billy Nation Holiday Celebration8:00 pm Billy Joel Tribute $www.ticketmaster.com cover ![]() Billy Nation Holiday CelebrationDecember 22, 2023 @ 8:00 pm Billy Nation is a premier tribute band authentically playing the music of Billy Joel, one of the best-selling artists of all time. | 23 |
24 DJ John Phillips Christmas Eve Party6:00 pm Dance DJ $10 cover | 25 Merry Christmas – NO BAND![]() Merry Christmas – NO BANDDecember 25, 2023 | 26 | 27 Side Street w/ Thea the band6:00 pm Soul and Funk $5 cover ![]() Side Street w/ Thea the bandDecember 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm San Diego music makers Joshua Taylor, Sandi King, & Tony Econom with an all-star rotating stable of local and touring original musicians. Creating nights of well-loved music interpreted in our own fresh way, with featured sets of the band playing the original music by our invited guest artists. King Taylor Project – KingTaylorProject.com | 28 | 29 | 30 |
31 New Years Eve with Detroit Underground8:00 pm Dance $Ticketmaster cover ![]() New Years Eve with Detroit UndergroundDecember 31, 2023 @ 8:00 pm Celebrate New Years Eve at Humphreys Backstage Live Featuring Detroit Underground! ~Dancing, Party Favors, Champagne Toast ~ $99 per person – Reserved Seat Tickets available Here or call 619.224.3577 to book your seats now! Hotel Packages available from $539 per couple (based on double occupancy and includes: Entry for 2 with reserved seating, one night’s accommodation, breakfast buffet for two and late checkout of 1pm on Monday January 1st, 2024.) | 1 Happy New Year! No Live music![]() Happy New Year! No Live musicJanuary 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |