
Events for December 2024
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1 Blake Aaron6:00 pm Smooth Jazz $Ticketmaster cover ![]() Blake AaronDecember 1, 2024 @ 6:00 pm https://www.blakeaaron.com
Named “one of our greatest treasures as a guitarist” by Najee and “amazingly talented” by Dave Koz, | 2 Taryn Donath6:00 pm Blues $5 cover ![]() Taryn DonathDecember 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm An accomplished musician who has been performing professionally for over 25 years, Taryn has an incredibly commanding performance style….each live performance is exciting and spontaneous. Her piano playing is tenacious and purposeful, while her voice is smooth, sultry, and unique to her. Taryn lights up the stage every Currently, Taryn has been performing as a duo with a drummer… Fresh, unique and exciting the two play anything from 60’s soul jazz, funk, jump/swing, Latin, and their own term of beatnik blues taking the listener on a musical adventure. With an unwavering left hand, a right hand that weaves in and out effortlessly, and a backbeat as solid as a rock, theDuo has a sound larger than life. “I look forward to creating something unique each time I play.”- Taryn | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
8 Steve Oliver6:00 pm Smooth Jazz $Ticketmaster cover ![]() Steve OliverDecember 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm STEVE OLIVER (steveolivermusic.com) With a career spanning over 30 years in music, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer Steve Oliver is still being heard each day on contemporary and smooth jazz radio around the world. His career has produced multiple #1 hits on the Billboard charts and countless radio staples over nearly two decades – including with his latest album “Unified” (2020) – a collaboration with keyboardist Brian Simpson that has reached the #1 spot on the Billboard and Amazon jazz sales charts. Steve’s been a touring member of Acoustic Alchemy, has played countless club dates and headlined festivals worldwide. He’s also co-written and produced tracks with Grammy award winning pianist Omar Akram and many smooth jazz notables including Vincent Ingala, Brian Simpson and Paul Taylor. | 9 | 10 Give me Back my Blues6:00 pm Blues $5 cover | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 Nick Moss w/ Chickenbone Slim7:00 pm Blues $Ticketmaster cover ![]() Nick Moss w/ Chickenbone SlimDecember 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Special Hotel Rate for GBS guestsFor reservations in Humphreys Restaurant before the show MODERN DAY CHICAGO BLUES LEGEND2019 BMAs Traditional Blues Male Artist of the Year – “Nick Moss is at the forefront of contemporary Chicago blues. His muscular, electric energy combines jaw-dropping guitar, gruff, soulful vocals and impassioned songwriting.” — Living Blues 2019 BMAs Best Instrumentalist, Harmonica – “Dennis Gruenling is a leading light among a new generation of harp players…a true innovator.” — Blues Revue Blues guitar virtuoso Nick Moss and harmonica wizard Dennis Gruenling have been on a winning streak since they first joined forces in 2016. With relentless nonstop touring and the release of their Alligator Records debut, The High Cost Of Low Living, in 2018, The Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling has been playing for wildly enthusiastic fans and winning over critics and radio programmers worldwide. Debuting at #3 on the Billboard Blues Chart, the album topped many 2018 “Best Of” lists. UK tastemaker magazine Mojo said, “Guitarist and singer Nick Moss shows the world his fearsome guitar chops and his complete familiarity with the great tradition of Chicago blues music. Partnered with harmonica-player Dennis Gruenling, Moss creates a two-headed monster that takes the band thundering through crisp originals.” Their self-made lucky streak continued into early 2019, when down-and-dirty guitarist Moss – a 30-year veteran of Chicago’s take-no-prisoners rough and tumble West and South Side blues clubs — won the Blues Music Award (BMA) for Traditional Blues Male Artist Of The Year. Gruenling, one on the hottest players on the scene today, took the BMA for Best Instrumentalist–Harmonica. And now, with the odds heavily in their favor, they unleash their dynamic new album, Lucky Guy! Chickenbone Slim Chickenbone Slim is an original Roots Rock artist based in San Diego, CA. His 4-piece band features the 2023 Blues Music Awards Best Blues Guitarist Laura Chavez (first woman and first hispanic in history to win the award). Signed in 2021 to Vizztone Records, Chickenbone’s 4th all-original album, “Serve It To Me Hot” received rave reviews and a 2021 San Diego Music award for Best Blues/Jazz recording. Chickenbone’s newest album “Damn Good and Ready”, recorded at Greaseland Studios, showcases Chickenbone’s songwriting and the high quality band’s talent, and is a solid artistic updating of roots music for the 21st century. |
15 Brian Simpson6:00 pm Smooth Jazz $Ticketmaster cover ![]() Brian SimpsonDecember 15, 2024 @ 6:00 pm After graduating from Northern Illinois University, keyboardist and composer Brian Simpson relocated to Los Angeles where he was soon playing alongside musicians Gerald Albright and Norman Brown and eventually on a world tour with Janet Jackson. In 1990 Simpson received a call from George Duke that led to a decade of touring and production work with the late jazz legend. It was his tenure with George that led to working with a variety of artists, from James Ingram and Anita Baker to Dave Koz and Wayman Tisdale. The popularity of his music world wide has kept Mr. Simpson on a seemingly endless world tour which in 2019 included Japan, Australia, Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, Spain, United Kingdom, Portugal, and South Africa. With writing and performing credits on R&B chart-topping albums and Smooth Jazz Airplay charts, it’s clear why Brian is the veteran Music Director of so many jazz events. Brian is a recording artist with Shanachie Entertainment which released his eleventh CD entitled Soul Connection (2023). | 16 Chris Fast Band6:00 pm Blues $5 cover ![]() Chris Fast BandDecember 16, 2024 @ 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
| 17 Randi Driscoll’s Jingle Jam6:00 pm Americana $www.ticketmaster.com cover ![]() Randi Driscoll’s Jingle JamDecember 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
Randi Driscoll is an award winning singer/songwriter and actress. Randi’s original music is a blend of piano driven singer/songwriter music with elements of pop, country and jazz. Her music has been featured in film, television, and a commercial directed by Spike Lee, in which Randi also appeared. Her performance credits include appearances at Lincoln Center, Place des Arts (Montreal), The Japan Center for the Arts, The Ford Theatre and numerous universities, performance halls, nightclubs and cabarets. Randi studied theatre and music at the University of San Diego, and her theatrical credits include most recently appearing alongside Bradley Whitford and Mary McDonnell in the Broad Stage’s “Laramie Project; Epilogue” (Romaine Patterson). Randi has appeared in several San Diego film and stage productions, and has worked as a teaching artist and director for San Diego Junior Theatre, CYT, The Musician’s Institute (Los Angeles), The Performer’s Academy (OC) and Wingspan Arts, (NYC). Randi has shared the stage with a wide range of artists, including Pat Benatar, Dar Williams, Bruce Hornsby, Bonnie Raitt, Anthony Rapp (Rent), Max Von Essen (An American in Paris), Jason Mraz, and Dave Koz. Randi’s original song “What Matters” has been featured in several stage productions, films and documentaries, and proceeds from the song support the Matthew Shepard Foundation, an anti-hate charity. The choral version of Randi’s song has been performed by over fifty choirs internationally, and has been featured at New York’s Carnegie Hall and the Disney Hall in California. A film about the making of Randi’s song “What Matters” has earned several awards and the song itself was named one of the top Pride Anthems, by the Advocate Magazine. In February of 2019, Randi’s original song, Happy Hour in Heaven won “The Love Song Contest” at Betty Lou’s Lounge, Antioch, TN. Later that same year,”Randi won Nashville’s Top Writer Series contest. Other accolades include, Best Adult Contemporary award in the Song of the Year contest, 2012, Campus Activities Female Perfomer of the Year 2004, Creative Planet “Voice” award, 2012, Matthew Shepard Foundation’s “Essential Piece” award recipient, 2005, and numerous San Diego Music Award nominations. Randi has released seven studio albums and has participated in or performed on, over fifty more, for various artists and bands, of varying genres. Randi’s first solo release, “Climb” on East River Records, was recorded at Studio West and produced by Jon Mathias. Since that time, Randi’s cds have been released independently, on her own label, Dramatique Records. Randi tours year round, solo or with her musical partner, Noah Heldman, performing her original music. Randi’s 2015 release, “Glass Slipper” was produced by Noah Heldman and Grammy winner Larry Mitchell. “Glass Slipper” features a duet with People Magazine’s up and coming country artist, Aaron Parker, and a wide range of musical guests, including Grammy award winning cellist, Dave Eggar. Randi currently resides in Nashville TN, where she is working on her upcoming release with producer, Dean Miller. When Randi is not on tour, she can be found teaching music & theatre, crockpotting, cosuming large amounts of coffee, and cuddling with her family. | 18 Daniel Nielsen Blues Band CD Release ft. Nathan James6:00 pm Blues $Ticketmaster cover ![]() Daniel Nielsen Blues Band CD Release ft. Nathan JamesDecember 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
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22 | 23 | 24 B.I.G w/ DJ John Phillips Christmas Eve Party6:00 pm Dance DJ $Ticketmaster cover ![]() B.I.G w/ DJ John Phillips Christmas Eve PartyDecember 24, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
| 25 Merry Christmas – NO BAND![]() Merry Christmas – NO BANDDecember 25, 2024 | 26 | 27 Journeymen8:00 pm Classic Rock $15 cover | 28 Dennis Jones with Whitney Shay7:00 pm Blues $www.ticketmaster.com cover ![]() Dennis Jones with Whitney ShayDecember 28, 2024 @ 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! |
29 Darryl WIlliams6:00 pm National Recording Artist $www.ticketmaster.com cover ![]() Darryl WIlliamsDecember 29, 2024 @ 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/ | 30 | 31 Detroit Underground New Year’s RockinEve Party8:00 pm Dance $Ticketmaster cover ![]() Detroit Underground New Year’s RockinEve PartyDecember 31, 2024 @ 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, 2025.) | 1 Happy New Year! No Live music![]() Happy New Year! No Live musicJanuary 1 | 2 Fish & the Seaweeds6:00 pm Classic Rock $5 cover ![]() Fish & the SeaweedsJanuary 2 @ 6:00 pm Dedicated to our friend Bill Walton | 3 | 4 Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas5:00 pm Bluegrass $5 cover Liquid Blue8:00 pm Dance $15 cover ![]() Liquid BlueJanuary 4 @ 8:00 pm https://liquidblue.com https://liquidblue.com https://liquidblue.com |