Events for July 2026
Happy Hour Daily 4pm - 6pm, Excludes Concert Nights and Holidays
Calendar of Events
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28 Darryl WIlliams6:00 pm National Recording Artist $www.ticketmaster.com cover  Darryl WIlliamsJune 28 @ 6:00 pm
Williams was a teenager when he opened for R&B acts Lakeside and Al Green along with gospel legend Shirley Caesar. After studying jazz at San Diego State University, Williams went from regular gigs backing many of San Diego’s most prominent homegrown talent to the neon lights of the Las Vegas strip where he accompanied such nationally-renowned headliners as Clint Holmes, Angela Bofill, Tevin Campbell, Howard Hewett and Keith Washington, and did a road stint with Chaka Khan. After moving back to California in 2008, Williams dropped his debut album, “That Was Then,” garnering praise from JazzTimes and national airplay on SiriusXM. He has become a fixture on the smooth/contemporary jazz scene where he has shared the stage with the genre’s heavy hitters: Richard Elliot, Peter White, Gerald Albright, Mindi Abair, Brenda Russell, Darren Rahn, Jessy J, Everette Harp and Jeff Kashiwa. He has also recorded with Jackiem Joyner, Blake Aaron, Nils Jiptner, U-Nam and Kay-Ta Matsuno. https://darrylwilliamsmusic.com/ | 29 Billy Watson6:00 pm Blues $5 cover Billy WatsonJune 29 @ 6:00 pm Billy Watson and the International Silver String Submarine Band is an improvisational, all-star cast of musicians, hand-picked from the California music scene. Since each member also works with their own bands, the “Cast” has been known to change often, adding mysterious excitement and spontaneity to every performance, while NEVER losing the highest of musical standards and professionalism. | 30 Blind Miles Blues6:00 pm Blues $5 cover Blind Miles BluesJune 30 @ 6:00 pm Blind Miles Blues delivers an authentic and energetic interpretation of blues classics. Song list includes covers by artists such as Freddie King, Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson, Derek Trucks, Albert King, Allman Brothers, and more. Based out of San Diego, this 5-piece band connects with the crowd and shares foot stomping rhythms and slow rolling songs to create the perfect vibe for any venue. If you love soaring vocals, heartfelt harmonica and mesmerizing guitar, Blind Miles Blues is a band you don’t want to miss! | 1 Johnny “V” Vernazza6:00 pm Blues $5 cover Johnny “V” VernazzaJuly 1 @ 6:00 pm Johnny “V” Vernazza was born in San Francisco and raised in Daly City. As we all know, the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1960’s was a hotbed of music. Clubs were everywhere and to go out and jam at four or five clubs a night was the norm, not to mention the Fillmore, Avalon Ballroom and concerts in Golden Gate Park. Starting out playing guitar in 1963, Johnny Vernazza also played bass for a time with a rock band that worked the Fillmore and toured as the opening act for Quicksilver Messenger Service, War, and Big Brother and the Holding Company. About 1970, he joined the gospel band” Gideon and Power”, which toured the United States, and appeared on the Sonny & Cher Summer Show on NBC TV. As the blues scene gathered national and international momentum, Johnny “V” was playing with blues greats such as Luther Tucker and Sunnyland Slim . Around that same time he was holding court with a blues band in San Francisco’s North Beach with former Elvin Bishop member Perry Welsh. Elvin would come in and jam towing along the likes of Paul Butterfield and other blues monsters . It wasn’t long after that Elvin asked Johnny to join the new band he was putting together , the rest is history . This association led to six albums, endless touring and the #3 song in the nation by 1974 “Fooled Around and Fell in Love”. That record turned Gold as well as a LP with “The Marshall Tucker Band” that featured Johnny and Elvin on slide guitar . | 2 Operation Retro6:00 pm 80's Dance Party $5 cover | 3 Platinum Vibe8:00 pm Dance $15 cover Platinum VibeJuly 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.
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5 Cynthia Gonzalez Band6:00 pm Smooth Jazz $5 cover Cynthia Gonzalez BandJuly 5 @ 6:00 pm Cynthia Gonzalez I was a former Smooth Jazz Executive that also moonlighted with “my own” Smooth Jazz Band that opened for every major artist under the Smooth Jazz banner from 1990 to 1998. Prior; held a residency in Las Vegas Kasbah Lounge, Los Angeles Baked Potato, Ruben E Lee, Smokehouse, Quiet Cannon and Jimmy Smiths, Nationally and International. San Diego; Humphreys (yay), the Jazz Lounge, Tio Leos, Il Sogno-a Fifth Ave Residency, Negociant, Private, Corporate, local Wineries, plus… Michael Evans is from the FATTBURGER dynasty and has performed locally, nationally, Westgate, Horton, Negociant, the Jazz Lounge, Humphreys, Corporate, plus… Adam Wolff a well known soloist, and performer in SD Horton, Westgate, Gaslamp, Humphreys, Negociant, NYC, National and International, Corporate plus… Nathan Brown A longtime member of the Scott Wilkie band, he also tours with many jazz and blues artists including Coco Montoya, Brian Simpson, Patrick Yandall and many others and serves as a bass player for The Rock Church in San Diego, and the Cynthia Gonzalez Band…
The Cynthia Gonzalez Band blends the best of Smooth Jazz Nouveau, a genre that blends contemporary jazz with elements of R&B, funk, and electronic music.
| 6 Rick Holmstrom6:00 pm Blues $ticketmaster Event cover Rick HolmstromJuly 6 @ 6:00 pm Ticket Linkhttps://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A0064C77A5F3822 Rick Holmstrom has stories. Thirty-seven years of hurtling around the globe in metal tubes will do that. From his early days with blues and soul artists Smokey Wilson, William Clarke, Johnny Dyer, Rod Piazza and Booker T, to his 19-year run with gospel/soul/civil rights legend Mavis Staples, the guitarist/bandleader has seen a lot. He’s also proven prolific, releasing 7 solo records and playing on piles of records as a sideman. Holmstrom and his bandmates, Gregory Boaz and Matt Tecu, highlight blues, funk, roots and soul with seeming ease. NPR’s Bob Boilen raved; “…Rick Holmstrom is Mavis Staples’ soulful guitarist – Staples calls him “Pops, Jr…He has toured with Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones and most recently, Trombone Shorty and Ziggy Marley. In 2014, he and Staples performed for President Obama at the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Gregory Boaz – bass, Matt Tecu drums and special guest Nathan James and Laura Chavez. Presented by Wicked Harem Productions Rick Holmstrom has stories. Thirty-seven years of hurtling around the globe in metal tubes will do that. From his early days with blues and soul artists Smokey Wilson, William Clarke, Johnny Dyer, Rod Piazza and Booker T, to his 19-year run with gospel/soul/civil rights legend Mavis Staples, the guitarist/bandleader has seen a lot. He’s also proven prolific, releasing 7 solo records and playing on piles of records as a sideman. Holmstrom and his bandmates, Gregory Boaz and Matt Tecu, highlight blues, funk, roots and soul with seeming ease. NPR’s Bob Boilen raved; “…Rick Holmstrom is Mavis Staples’ soulful guitarist – Staples calls him “Pops, Jr…He has toured with Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones and most recently, Trombone Shorty and Ziggy Marley. In 2014, he and Staples performed for President Obama at the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Gregory Boaz – bass, Matt Tecu drums and special guest Nathan James and Laura Chavez. Presented by Wicked Harem Productions | 7 | 8 Len Rainey & the Midnight Players6:00 pm Blues $5 cover | 9 Dennis Jones7:00 pm Blues $www.ticketmaster.com cover Dennis JonesJuly 9 @ 7:00 pm Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, and most recently, George Thorogood and Tinsley Ellis… after opening for these greats, and touring the US, Canada, and Europe for years, Dennis Jones and his band are now HEADLINING! Sizzling hot guitar solos. Smooth and soulful vocals. High-energy stage performance. Backed by a rhythm section that is second to none, this IS Dennis Jones. Check out this live show, and you’ll instantly agree, this band ROCKS the blues like NO other! Dennis’s feet are firmly rooted in the past, yet his heart and soul are connected to the present. He writes songs that seamlessly blend the best of both worlds, presenting a unique and contemporary style of American rock and blues. And he isn’t afraid to tackle the controversial issues of today. Dennis has written songs for other notable artists as well. Guitar Shorty and others! | 10 Concert NightConcert NightJuly 10 Brian Jones Rockn’ Roll Revival8:00 pm Rock Covers $15 cover | 11 Good Mojo5:00 pm Dance $5 cover Good MojoJuly 11 @ 5:00 pm Classic rock and modern classics — played the way you remember them! Founded in 2007 Good Mojo Band has been successfully entertaining audiences for more than a decade with our mix of Dance and Rock favorites performed in a high quality live show. Our goal is to provide you with the best dance music possible for your club, party, or other event. We pride ourselves on our broad musical repertoire. Our song catalog spans a variety of genres and musical eras, which allows us to appeal to a wide range of audiences and to deliver a family friendly performance tailored to our customer’s specific tastes and requirements. We cover all the favorite hits from timeless artists like the Beatles, CCR, Eagles, and Rolling Stones, then move on to next-generation stars such as Pat Benatar, ZZ Top, Billy Joel, and AC/DC, to ’80s and ’90s dance favorites from artists such as the B-52s, Bryan Adams, and Billy Idol, and then round it all out with contemporary sensations like Adele, Duffy, and Pink. Good Mojo has something for everyone! |
12 Monique Renee Experience tribute to Teena Marie6:00 pm Tribute Band $Ticketmaster cover Monique Renee Experience tribute to Teena MarieJuly 12 @ 6:00 pm Ticket Linkhttps://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A0064A2927C6E25 We Groove Entertainment proudly announces an unforgettable evening of soul, elegance, and timeless music as acclaimed vocalist Monique Renée brings her celebrated tribute performance to the Humphreys Backstage Lounge. Known for her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence, Monique Renée continues to honor the legacy of the legendary Teena Marie with a show that has consistently sold out premier venues across Southern California. This special San Diego engagement promises an intimate, high-quality live music experience for true lovers of soul and R&B. | 13 | 14 Billy Watson6:00 pm Blues $5 cover Billy WatsonJuly 14 @ 6:00 pm Billy Watson and the International Silver String Submarine Band is an improvisational, all-star cast of musicians, hand-picked from the California music scene. Since each member also works with their own bands, the “Cast” has been known to change often, adding mysterious excitement and spontaneity to every performance, while NEVER losing the highest of musical standards and professionalism. | 15 Good Fun Band6:00 pm Dance $5 cover Good Fun BandJuly 15 @ 6:00 pm The Good Fun Band is a five-piece San Diego-based variety dance band that plays high-energy music across multiple genres. Their motto, “Good Music Fun Times!”. | 16 Rock The Goat6:00 pm Celtic Fusion Rock $5 cover Rock The GoatJuly 16 @ 6:00 pm Dave, Raleigh, Renee and Ted “banded” together to create “Rock the Goat” by bringing Celtic inspired Rock music to audiences in San Diego. Join us at local jar joints and events in America’s Finest City. | 17 Groove Squad8:00 pm Dance $15 cover | 18 Concert NightConcert NightJuly 18 Detroit Underground8:00 pm Dance $15 cover Detroit UndergroundJuly 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. |
19 Rob Zinn / Andrew Neu6:00 pm Jazz $Ticketmaster cover Rob Zinn / Andrew NeuJuly 19 @ 6:00 pm
Rob Zinn, an endorser of Chicago based Phaeton Trumpets released his sophomore album, Walk The Walk in April 2018. Produced by 2-time Grammy winner Paul Brown, Walk The Walk is an explosive collection of a multitude of styles that Zinn has performed over the years, including funk, Latin, R&B, rock, pop and urban jazz. In addition to showcasing his infectious songwriting and versatility on horns, it included guest appearances by East Coast based genre great Andrew Neu (saxophones) and West Coast great Michael Paulo (saxophones) and of course Paul Brown’s tasty guitar licks on several tracks. Rob’s songs have charted top 50 on such prominent outlets. He has performed at numerous jazz festivals such as the Mallorca Jazz Festival, Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival, and Smooth Jazz Festival, Lake Arbor Jazz Festival, Berks Jazz Fest and Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz to name a few. Andrew Neu – By blending a unique mix of jazz, R&B, classical and Latin music, Andrew Neu is one of the most exciting, multi-genre musicians today. He is well respected throughout the industry for his work as a saxophonist, woodwind player, arranger, composer, educator and Billboard charting recording artist. Having toured the world with Bobby Caldwell, Diane Schuur and A graduate of Temple University, Andrew currently conducts the jazz program at Swarthmore College and is in demand as a guest conductor and soloist. He has been hosting The Andrew Neu Radio Show at Villanova University since 2022.
| 20 Shanti Vibrations Solo Acoustic6:00 pm Acoustic Shanti Vibrations Solo AcousticJuly 20 @ 6:00 pm Shanti Vibrations is a musician and folk singer-songwriter based in California known for sunny, heartfelt music. | 21 Blame Betty6:00 pm Rockabilly $5 cover Blame BettyJuly 21 @ 6:00 pm “Who’s Betty??? We want answers!” Blame Betty is a high energy American rock band that burst onto the scene in 2019, comprised of guitarist/vocalist, George Comes, drummer/vocalist, Jim Buehl, and bassist/vocalist Bobby Villa. Drawing inspiration from the iconic sounds of Sun Records and 1950’s music legends like Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, and Johnny Cash, the trio has crafted a unique blend of rockabilly, roots rock and surf music. With 20 years of experience playing together in various bands Blame Betty has honed their craft, delivering a dynamic sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh. Based in San Diego, the band has quickly gained a local following and is making waves on social media, impressing audiences with their tight musicianship, lush three-part harmonies and infectious sense of fun. Their efforts have earned them a nomination for Best Rock Album by the San Diego Music Awards Academy, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with in the rock music scene. | 22 Hep Tights5:00 pm Blues $5 cover | 23 Rosalea’s Birthday Bash Featuring The Sleepwalkers and Sue Palmer6:00 pm Blues $Ticketmaster Event cover Rosalea’s Birthday Bash Featuring The Sleepwalkers and Sue PalmerJuly 23 @ 6:00 pm Ticket Link https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A0064C77DAA3C26 The Sleepwalkers are a long standing San Diego based Chicano roots rock band. Always ready to throw down their own sound infused with a mix of Rockabilly, Blues, Americana , Tex-Mex and Cumbias. giving you rise to celebrate and dance “The dynamic Sue Palmer, widely known all over the world as the Queen of Boogie Woogie, will be bringing members of her renowned Motel Swing Orchestra to celebrate Rosalea’s Birthday, featuring blues legend Jonny Viau on sax, stunning vocalist Liz Ajuzie, and her longtime rhythm section Sharon Shufelt and Pete Harrison on drums and bass.” | 24 Next Level8:00 pm Dance $15 cover Next LevelJuly 24 @ 8:00 pm Next Level is one of San Diego’s Hottest R&B Soul & Funk Bands –all-star seasoned professionals with many years of experience!! | 25 Mango Bay5:00 pm Yacht Rock Covers $5 cover |
26 Nils Jiptner6:00 pm Smooth Jazz $https://www.ticketmaster.com cover Nils JiptnerJuly 26 @ 6:00 pm Dave Koz – I’m a big fan of his, I’ve been playing his music on the radio. Great quality, great musicianship, lots of heart and soul. Jonathan Widran – “ Nils has been an urban jazz hit-maker, with his songs lingering in the top of the charts seemingly forever because they are all so picture perfect, melodic, infectious and grooving. Nils is an exciting player whose recordings achieve the rare feat of capturing the excitement he generates on stage. Phil Perry – ” I especially like Nils’ light-fingered-luster approach to guitar playing. It was a joy to work with him.” Guitar virtuoso Nils has been one of the most successful forces in the Contemporary Jazz genre. With 4 number 1 Hits in the Billboard Smooth Jazz charts, including the Song of the Decade 2001-2010 “Pacific Coast Highway” and the Song of the Year 2011 ” Jump Start”, he stands out amongst his peers. “His CD ‘Jazz Gems – The Best of Nils’ could easily be titled “The Best of Contemporary Jazz” and it is pure joy and exhilaration reliving these masterfully composed and produced hits.” As songwriter and producer he used his “Midas touch ” to provide hits for many artist in this genre, including Lisa Addeo, George Benson, Brian Simpson, Reza Khan, Alvin Pope, Tony Saunders to name a few. | 27 Jimmy Lewis Solo Acoustic6:00 pm $5 cover Jimmy Lewis Solo AcousticJuly 27 @ 6:00 pm Jimmy Lewis was born and raised in San Diego, CA. His debut bands Mandrake Root and Dr. Largeskull led to the formation of the much acclaimed power trio Bad Mood Zeus. Bad Mood Zeus drew national attention opening up for such legends as Bob Dylan and Carlos Santana. His next and current group, Superunloader, has won the San Diego Music Award’s Best Rock Album twice. This earned them opening slots for Gregg Allman, Primus, Deep Purple, and Fishbone. Jimmy’s solo acoustic performances have generated a cult-like following. With his mixture of unique originals and classic rock and blues interpretations he’s recently opened up for Eric Johnson and released the gritty, soulful solo CD “Fried Up.” | 28 Concert NightConcert NightJuly 28 Drivin’ the Bus8:00 pm jam $5 cover Drivin’ the BusJuly 28 @ 8:00 pm Drivin’ The Bus, So Cal’s All-Star | 29 Concert NightConcert NightJuly 29 Michele Lundeen8:00 pm Blues $5 cover Michele LundeenJuly 29 @ 8:00 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/
| 30 Jeff Ousley’s Live Music Showcase6:00 pm $5 cover Jeff Ousley’s Live Music ShowcaseJuly 30 @ 6:00 pm Get your groove on ~ Hone your craft ~ Share your talent ~ Network and support your local music community! | 31 Manzanita Blues Band5:00 pm Rockin' Blues $5 cover | 1 Concert NightConcert NightAugust 1 Pocket Change8:00 pm Jazz Fusion $5 cover Pocket ChangeAugust 1 @ 8:00 pm Three-piece jazz-fusion band out of San Diego, California |