Swing Dancing! The Barrelhouse Wailers are an 8-piece powerhouse collective from Ventura, California that seamlessly blend traditional style hot jazz and vintage blues with original compositions to create a sound that's as timeless as it is electrifying. With their roots deeply embedded in the rich soil of American musical traditions, this dynamic ensemble has been captivating audiences since 2013 with their high-energy performances and masterful musicianship. Driven by their passion for authenticity and innovation, The Barrelhouse Wailers deliver a sonic experience that pays homage to the classics while pushing the boundaries of contemporary music. Their infectious energy and tight-knit chemistry on stage promise an evening of entertainment that will have you on your feet and moving to the rhythm. They have released 2 albums featuring original music and standards, “Day In, Day Out” 2019 and “Never Look Back” 2023 Both albums are available for digital download on Bandcamp and on all major streaming platforms. Karen Parkhouse - Vocals/Percussion Todd Temanson - Banjo David Leoncavallo - Bass Jim Wade – Tuba John C. Webb - Clarinet/Saxophones/Flute/Vocals "Skabone" Stan Middleton- trombone/vocals Max O'Leary- trumpet Bob Peyton- drums For more information, music, videos, and upcoming shows, please visit http://www.thebarrelhousewailers.com/. Follow us on : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBarrelHouseWailers Instagram: @barrelhousewailers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarrelhouseWailers
The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble is a 9 piece, heavy, mostly instrumental funk band from San Diego, CA. Their influences are vast and include Hip Hop groups like Wu-Tang Clan and De La Soul, as well as funk and soul masters like Isaac Hayes, The Meters, and James Brown. Two of their LPs debuted in the top 15 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Chart. SFSE is equally at home in the studio as they are on the stage, where their original songs transform and take on new life through live performance. They have shared the stage with Kamasi Washington, Quantic, Lee Fields, Monophonics, Jungle Fire, and most recently served as backing band for Hip Hop legend, Big Daddy Kane. They released a live album in 2023 on All-Town Sound. They released their 5th studio album, 'Gemini', on March 28th thru Colemine Records. In Latin, the word Gemini denotes "two together" or "twins". In astrological terms, Geminis are noted for, amongst other things, being curious and versatile. For San Diego's 9-piece (mostly) instrumental combo The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Jazz and Funk have always been the two genres that they've consistently and effectively melded together, forming the bedrock of their sound. Exercising their stylistic curiosity and versatility, they've expanded upon this foundation on their new 11-song long player for Colemine Records. Recorded between late 2021 and early 2024 at The Kitchen II in their homebase of Lemon Grove, California, SFSE steer their "introspective party music" into fresh sonic realms. While their breakbeat-heavy brand of funk-soul-jazz is still the cornerstone of their sound, as displayed in tunes such as "Makin' Moves", "The Grifter" & "Don't Trip", they've begun to take more and more cues from library music labels such as KPM Music, spiritually-leaning jazz labels such as Tribe & Black Jazz Records and exotica-adjacent jazz artists such as Cal Tjader and Dorothy Ashby. Now leaning more into the "introspective" part of their sound, particularly on "Mother Earth", "Freddie" and the title track, they evoke the spirits of Freddie Hubbard, Phil Ranelin, Wendell Harrison, Bubbha Thomas, Chester Thompson and even Cannonball Adderley at his headiest & most cosmic (listen to Adderley's "Soul Zodiac" & "Soul of The Bible" albums for reference). "Corporatocracy" takes it a step further with an extended tabla solo, which floats in and rides the percussive wave before kicking into its funk-driven, modal vibe. With their current lineup of Tim Felten on keys, Jake Najor on drums, Omar Lopez on bass, Kiko Cornejo Jr on conga/percussion, Aquiles "Lito" Magana on guitar, Wili Fleming on trombone, Sheryll Felten on percussion, and both Jesse Audelo & Travis Klein on saxophone & flute, SFSE maintains their commitment to keeping it funky, but dares to go where they haven't gone before and, as a result, breaks exciting new ground in their overall sound.
TD Lind & The Aviators is an indie rock band out of Southern California driven by old-soul storytelling, brawny vocals, and larger-than-life sound. Born in England, TD Lind signed a record deal at 19 years old and has since toured America and Europe for the last 30 years, sharing the stage with Sting, Bad Company, Wilco and many others. He has 4 critically-acclaimed albums, the last being produced by legendary producer Glyn Johns. In 2022, TD Lind joined up with producer and bassist David Franz (Iyeoka, Underground Sun), saxophonist Karl Hunter (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy), drummer Greg Weiser (Danny McGaw), and guitarist Sam Kulchin (The Caverns). They are known for their unforgettable live shows, as featured on their “Into the Light” album, recorded and released in 2023. Their debut studio album “Golden” was released on August 21, 2024.
$25 GA/$35 VIP advanced $30/$40 at the door (subject to availability) Phatback, Earl & Me! is an American Blues, Blues Rock, and Rhythm & Soul band based out of Los Angeles, CA. Formed in 2022, the band features a group of ALL-STAR musicians who have played with and/or toured with Tower of Power, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Hornsby, Kenny Loggins, Stevie Wonder, Richard Marx, Jason Mraz, Shawn Covin, Chicago, Snoop Dog, Blood, Sweat, & Tears, Joe Walsh, Celine Dion, Tears for Fears, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Jones, Whitney Houston, John Legend, Bruno Mars, The Doobie Brothers, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Isley Brothers and so may more... As "Sidemen and Women" with individual solo recordings to their names, this group of musicians looks for any opportunity to play music together.
Pianist, Keyboardist, Composer, Arranger Theo Saunders has been on the international Jazz scene for more than 55 years and performed and recorded with a dizzying array of Jazz artists from Slam Stewart to Carla Bley. His career also includes extensive work in the musical spheres of Latin Jazz, R&B, Funk, Musical Theater, Dance and Opera. “Musician Theo Saunders never fails to amaze and to satisfy his listeners with his pianism. His virtuosity at the keyboard, his creative programming and selection of players usually results in a superb evening of entertainment.” - Bob Agnew — LA Jazz Scene Theo Saunders- piano Henry Franklin- bass Chuck Manning - saxophone Marvin "Smitty" Smith - drums
The acclaimed Los-Angeles-based group INCENDIO performs original "world guitar" compositions, featuring incredible guitar-playing across a variety of genres: latin, middle-eastern, and celtic grooves. Formed in 1999, the group has 11 CD's and 2 DVD's available internationally, variously hitting the Billboard, CMJ, NAV, and Amazon.com charts. Averaging over 150 shows a year since 2000 (until the COVID shutdown), INCENDIO's live performance is an explosive improvisatory journey, garnering tremendous audience response in such diverse venues as the Strawberry Music Festival, the Sundance Film Festival, National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, California World Festival, the national Levitt Pavilions and many more across the U.S and abroad. Their eleventh international release, SUMMONING THE MUSE, came out in June 2019. Their previous release, June 2013's "The Shape of Dreams", stayed at or near the top of the Amazon flamenco and world charts for the remainder of that year. They have reached over 110 million spins on streaming radio and have over 11,000 facebook likes. Their music can be heard on Pandora, Spotify, and other streaming outlets. Incendio is Jim Stubblefield (guitar), JP Durand (guitar, guitar synth), Liza Carbe (bass, guitar) and Tim Curle (drums). Special guest: guitarist Ardeshir Farah from Strunz and Farah
Piano/Vocals: Kelly Green Bass: Luca Rosenfeld Drums: Evan Hyde Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo: Elijah J. Thomas Kelly Green is one of NYC's most exciting new artists "well worth discovering" (NYC Jazz Record)! A true "triple threat", Kelly Green mesmerizes audiences as a pianist, vocalist, and composer. Kelly's remarkable talent has led her to share the stage with jazz legends such as Christian McBride, George Coleman, Billy Hart and many others showcasing her exceptional skill, empathy, and musicality. She has brought her compelling talent and personality to prestigious venues including The Kennedy Center, Dizzy's Jazz Club, Birdland, and Blue Note and has toured with her band all over the US, Europe, and South America. Miss Green will be joined by her renowned band of world class musicians Evan Hyde on drums and Luca Soul Rosenfeld on the upright bass. Kelly Green is known for her intricate lyric driven arrangements of Jazz standards and her auspicious "outside-the-box" original compositions. With her quartet, she will be performing selections from their classic repertoire, music from their latest album 'Seems' and music from their upcoming album 'Corner of My Dreams'. Esteemed writer and radio DJ Thierry De Clemensat describes their new album 'Seems' as "...an album of incredible class with musicians you'll instantly adore." "Kelly Green is one of the most talented & spirited people I know. Everything about her is joyous and swingin'!" -Christian McBride "She is no mere songwriter, but an artist and performer in toto...Green's composing skills are more than impressive." -Michael Bailey (All About Jazz) Steinway Artist Kelly Green continues to leave an indelible mark on the jazz world, enchanting listeners with every note! This is a show you will absolutely not want to miss! www.kellygreenpiano.com
ProgJect Features: MIKE KENEALLY (Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani) - Guitars, Vocals RYO OKUMOTO (Spock’s Beard, Asia, Chris Squire) - Keyboards ALESSANDRO DEL VECCHIO (Steve Lukather, James LaBrie, Hardline) - Vocals PETE GRIFFIN (Dweezil Zappa, Edgar Winter, Dethklok) - Bass JONATHAN MOVER (GTR, Marillion, Satriani, The Tubes) - Drums, Percussion, Vocals After a last-minute rescue call to tour with the premier Genesis tribute-band The Musical Box, drummer Jonathan Mover returned home waxing nostalgic: “I haven't had that much fun onstage in a long time and was reminded of the reason I began drumming in the first place–Prog Rock. Playing songs like 'Robbery, Assault and Battery', 'Dance on A Volcano', 'Wot Gorilla', 'Watcher of The Skies' and 'Back In NYC' had me feeling fifteen again and relit the very same fire I felt when I first picked up sticks." Next thought, "What if I put together 'The Ultimate Prog Rock Experience', with top players, and pay homage to our favorite Prog giants–Genesis, YES, ELP and King Crimson, along with some Pink Floyd, Rush, Peter Gabriel, U.K., Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant and more..." The seeds were sown. With a two-plus hour set that includes Prog classics and epics such as, "Back In NYC", "The Cinema Show", "Firth of Fifth", "Karn Evil 9 - 1st Impression Pt. I & II", "From The Beginning", "Siberian Khatru", "Roundabout", "Long Distance Runaround", "21st Century Schizoid Man", "Lark's Tongues In Aspic", "Xanadu", "La Villa Strangiato", "Have A Cigar", "Wish You Were Here", "Solsbury Hill", "Living In The Past" and more... ProgJect is going to drop your jaw and blow your mind. https://www.progject.com
HOT CLUB OF LOS ANGELES - 2025 Experience the Magic of Gypsy Jazz... Hot Club of Los Angeles, hailed by Jackson Browne as “an LA treasure”, is a nuevo Django quintet that showcases gypsy jazz-based instrumentals, vocal numbers sung in French, Roma, and Russian, straight ahead jazz repertoire, a unique blend of film music selections, and its own gypsy jazz-inspired originals. The group’s LP, Cinema Swing, has earned rave reviews in the US and Europe. https://www.hotclubofla.com/ Formed in 2011, the band includes an A-List of LA-based musicians: Josh Workman (guitar) Jake Bluenote (guitar/vocals) Paul Eckman (upright bass) Carl Byron (accordion/piano/vocals) Jim Doyle (drums/vocals) "Hot Club of Los Angeles keeps Gypsy Jazz alive." -LA Weekly “This band is an LA treasure.” -Jackson Browne “Best live music experience in town!” -Mike Myers, Santa Monica Arts Commission "Hot Club’s brand of virtuoso, Django-style 1930s gypsy swing jazz is found nowhere else and even if it was, it couldn’t possibly be this good. These guys are masters, individually and collectively. You will find it hard to stop smiling all night." - Santa Monica Daily Press "First class all the way" - Midwest Record "The album has dazzling guitar and keyboard solos and interplay with refined subtle energy that keeps the listener totally engaged. This is clean, refreshing music – gypsy jazz made new again." - Glide Magazine
The Ladd McIntosh Big Band is a 19-piece powerhouse to be reckoned with boasting a reputation for rhythmic excitement, top-level musicianship and memorable performances. They play swing, funk, rock, straight ahead, ballads and more and feature Ladd's stratospheric writing which is on the cutting edge of today's big band scene. "Not only is this truly one of the best of the 'West Coast Jazz' genre bands, but also a band known and loved worldwide." ~ BIG BANDS DATABASE PLUS