Tuesday 23
The Steph Johnson/ Rob Thorsen Duo will commence to making beautiful music together at Croce’s Park West (2760 Fifth Avenue) beginning at 6:00 p.m. and continuing until 9:00 p.m. No cover charge.
Wednesday 24
It’s time for the annual Peter Sprague Christmas Eve Concert at the Del Mar Amphitheatre (1540 Camino Del Mar) starring Leonard Patton, Tripp Sprague, Gunnar Biggs, Duncan Moore, Kevyn Lettau, Coral MacFarland Thuet, Fred Benedetti, John Leftwich, Kate Sprague, Riley Fleck, Julia and Regina Benedetti, and Kekoa Trent. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic items to enjoy this free outdoor event.
Friday 26
Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos will be joined by guitarist Graham Dechter and bassist Katie Thiroux at the Westgate Hotel (1055 Second Avenue) 8:00 p.m. no cover, but there is a $20 food/drink minimum … the Charlie Arbelaez Trio featuring Antar Martin on bass and Brett Sanders on drums are holding court at the Rook Bar (7745 University Avenue) from 9:30 p.m. with a midnight jam to follow. No cover charge.
Saturday 27
The Peter Marin Quartet with Marin on vocals, Doug MacDonald on guitar, Bruce Grafrath on bass, and Dennis Rota on drums play Northern Spirits (727 West San Marcos Boulevard) from 7:30 to 10:30 no cover charge … Get your Latin groove happening with Son Pa Ti featuring Alex Lopez on saxophone and guitar, Mark Lopez on guitar, Alberto Diaz on vocals and percussion, and Juan Santana on bass at the Turquoise (873 Turquoise Street) from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. no cover charge.
Tuesday 23
The Steph Johnson/ Rob Thorsen Duo will commence to making beautiful music together at Croce’s Park West (2760 Fifth Avenue) beginning at 6:00 p.m. and continuing until 9:00 p.m. No cover charge.
Wednesday 24
It’s time for the annual Peter Sprague Christmas Eve Concert at the Del Mar Amphitheatre (1540 Camino Del Mar) starring Leonard Patton, Tripp Sprague, Gunnar Biggs, Duncan Moore, Kevyn Lettau, Coral MacFarland Thuet, Fred Benedetti, John Leftwich, Kate Sprague, Riley Fleck, Julia and Regina Benedetti, and Kekoa Trent. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic items to enjoy this free outdoor event.
Friday 26
Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos will be joined by guitarist Graham Dechter and bassist Katie Thiroux at the Westgate Hotel (1055 Second Avenue) 8:00 p.m. no cover, but there is a $20 food/drink minimum … the Charlie Arbelaez Trio featuring Antar Martin on bass and Brett Sanders on drums are holding court at the Rook Bar (7745 University Avenue) from 9:30 p.m. with a midnight jam to follow. No cover charge.
Saturday 27
The Peter Marin Quartet with Marin on vocals, Doug MacDonald on guitar, Bruce Grafrath on bass, and Dennis Rota on drums play Northern Spirits (727 West San Marcos Boulevard) from 7:30 to 10:30 no cover charge … Get your Latin groove happening with Son Pa Ti featuring Alex Lopez on saxophone and guitar, Mark Lopez on guitar, Alberto Diaz on vocals and percussion, and Juan Santana on bass at the Turquoise (873 Turquoise Street) from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. no cover charge.