COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ The Antar Martin Aggregation: 40th Birthday Show. IG: @spinit_antar Antar Martin-Bass Ian Tordella-Sax Ian Patrick Cler-Guitar Ian Harland-Vibes John Opferkuch-Keys Christopher Cancelliere-Drums Antar Martin is a bassist, composer and DJ in the San Diego area, that is well versed in many styles of music. His influences are taken from jazz, classical, hip-hop, indie, and other lesser traveled areas of music, all of which lend themselves to a uniquely curated musical experience enjoyed by many. Antar has been playing bass since junior high school, his professional career took off during his time as a US Navy musician, and has led to performing with Charles McPherson, Kamau Kenyatta, Mikan Zlatkovich, Gilbert Castellanos, John Cain and Joe Morillo in addition to many other musicians in San Diego. He was also in the bass section of the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra for three seasons.
This evening, Lou Lou’s will be closed for a private affair—an intimate celebration tucked beneath the chandeliers and velvet glow. We know evenings out are special, and we never take it lightly when we must turn you away. Please accept our heartfelt apologies for the inconvenience. Nights like these are rare, but sometimes the room asks for a little secrecy. For your next night out, we invite you to check our calendar for upcoming dates featuring live music, good company, and the kind of evenings you won’t soon forget. With love and gratitude, Lou Lou’s at The Lafayette Hotel
@denguefevermusic They are back. Not because the 20th anniversary of a debut album usually demands it. Dengue Fever are back because they wanted to. Eight years after the release of The Deepest Lake, as new generations of listeners are catching up to the same omnivorous music taste the band has practiced since its inception, a new album, Ting Mong (September 15) captures yet another enthralling dimension of their genre-defying journey. Where most returns favour clamour and bombast, Ting Mong seeks the sonic balm these times so desperately need. Before the world went into full apocalypse mode, Dengue Fever were already looking for peace and quiet. Once the touring cycle of 2015’s The Deepest Lake was over, they were a band whose members needed time to focus on different ventures, whether those might be family or visual arts, session work or…metal detecting. Never really on hiatus, band members were soon drawn back to each other. Ask them, and they’ll tell you that they are a band because they’re family first. So they reconvened in 2019, rented a small cabin in the California desert near Joshua Tree, and converted it into a recording studio. They spent the day jamming and slept under the stars at night. Then, the pandemic hit, sending everyone into retreat. It was 2021 when Dengue Fever could meet in person again, and so they did: piecing together the many desert recordings they had, recording vocals, turning open jams into songs, casually reinventing their own music. They did a lot of writing, but also a lot of shredding. Of the 20 or so songs they ended up with, they only kept those that felt more natural and immediately fit in with Chhom Nimol’s one-of-a-kind vocal style. It had to be spontaneous. If in the past the band had extensively worked and reworked songs until they felt right for her, this time things simply had to come naturally. Tracks that sounded too tricky or had too many parts were swiftly scrapped. Dengue Fever were looking for a cohesive, mellow vibe. More than in the past, they set to play minimal, repetitive sounds, choosing nuance over intricate composition. And what they eventually emerged with was an album unlike anything else they had ever worked on. Ting Mong. In Cambodian culture, a Ting Mong is an effigy of protection, a scarecrow-like figure usually placed at the entrance of a village or a home. It wards off diseases and evil spirits. We’re all in desperate need of a Ting Mong, band members occurred. Here is Dengue Fever’s take on the concept of Ting Mong, then: half hour of mellow, soothing music. A response to what they were looking at when they first conceived it - walking among cactuses, flowers and snakes between recording sessions made the music subtler, and the players more observant - but also a reaction to what humanity at large faces. If life kept proving so jarring, they figured they’d gravitate towards a sound that could be comforting. As they were writing and recording, they never formally discussed it, but they ended up creating a record that has the feel of one long movement, where different songs are brought together by a similar groovy, soul-searching flow - you can put the album on, lay back and meditate to it. More than any previous Dengue Fever release, Ting Mong embraces electronic elements, too: there are vintage drum machines, analog synths, a subtle use of sequencing and drum programming that conjures a different pulse. The band’s improvisational flair, always a crucial component to their live performances, was brought into the studio with mesmerizing results. Some of the songs we now get to hear went through many different changes, eagerly malleable to pure, spontaneous instinct. Take slow-burning centrepiece ‘Prohok In My Suitcase’, for instance: once Chhom Nimol added vocals to an already intriguing instrumental, the song called for new, freshly inspired rhythm parts. “We’d work on something until it became even more pure”, bassist Senon Williams enthuses. “What we should make had nothing to do with this album - it was always a feeling of want, not should”. On Ting Mong, Dengue Fever’s unmistakable amalgam of styles and musical traditions is at its most cohesive and prismatic. There’s Chhmon Nimol’s Cambodian identity, of course, in constant dialogue with the discursive playing of a tight band that has always proudly contained multitudes. Whether they’re evoking psychedelia or surf rock, Afro grooves or vintage soundtracks, there’s a dense, profound curiosity characterising these mysicians playingone solidly built on life experience. Elements of exotica surface over the course of Ting Mong, particularly on tracks such as ‘Late Checkout at the Cedarwood Inn’, with its Martin Denny vibe. But it’s exotica turned inside out: traditionally a musical solution for platonic escapism, in the hands of this global-trotting group it is a reflection of real life. "One of the reasons why Dengue Fever has not come off as a kitsch band is because of the honesty of what we play”, Williams considers. “Each of us plays from their own perspective, we don’t emanate anything that is outside of our experience”. Their 2003 self-titled debut had featured covers of Cambodian songs - an acclaimed singer in her native country before she moved to the United States, Chhom Nimol had never been in a band that wrote its own music. Since then, Dengue Fever have perfected their unique language, resolutely focusing on original material. It’s not unlike what Cambodian rock did in the 60s and 70s, taking the electric sounds coming from the West and reimagining them altogether. It’s an exciting endless cycle filled with surprises and memorable songs. ‘Touch Me Not’ opens the album with one of Nimol’s finest vocal performances to date. It originated from a tune she started singing one day - she wrote the lyrics and the band built hypnotic, desert-tinged music around it. ‘Silver Fish’ was named after a small bug that eats paper: it’s a reflection on erasing the past and being unable to learn from its mistakes. The treble-heavy guitar parts Zac Holtzman recorded for the song were influenced by the phin guitar played by Thai musicians. Being invited to perform at world music festivals, and meeting musicians from all around the globe, has always been a cherished influence for the band, whose third full-length Venus on Earth won them the award for Best Fusion Album in the 2009 edition of the Independent Music Awards. But for Dengue Fever the next musical or lyrical epiphany can come from closer to home, too. Take ‘Room 720’, for instance: cradled by dusty Western guitars and light touches of eerie electronics, Nimol’s voice, itself close to a ghostly presence, sings about a haunted hotel in Phoenix, Arizona the group were once guests of…and mysteriously lost a pair boots to. Ting Mong is equal parts soil and air, the many indelible real places that birthed it and the timeless world-embracing spirit that inhabits its sound. ‘Wake Me Up Slowly’, with its two melodies floating over the same rhythm, perfectly captures its constantly daydreaming state. Wherever your mind is taking you is a better place than the one you’ll be waking up to, Dengue Fever confide. Far from noise, day-to-day frenzy and uninventive expectations, Ting Mong proves a one-way ticket to that very dream state. Dengue Fever is: Chhom Nimol (vocals), Zac Holtzman (guitar/vocals), Ethan Holtzman (keyboards), David Ralicke (horns), Paul Smith (drums) and Senon Williams (bass)
This evening, Lou Lou’s will be closed for a private affair—an intimate celebration tucked beneath the chandeliers and velvet glow. We know evenings out are special, and we never take it lightly when we must turn you away. Please accept our heartfelt apologies for the inconvenience. Nights like these are rare, but sometimes the room asks for a little secrecy. For your next night out, we invite you to check our calendar for upcoming dates featuring live music, good company, and the kind of evenings you won’t soon forget. With love and gratitude, Lou Lou’s at The Lafayette Hotel
*GENERAL ADMISSION | 21+ | ALL SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED | NO DINNER SERVICE* Ondas Costeras Estratégicas is a cumbia supergroup led by Omar López, renowned bassist of the legendary Original Wailers. After decades of touring the world and laying down grooves with reggae royalty, López has returned to his Latin roots to forge a new sonic wave—where cumbia’s hypnotic rhythms collide with reggae’s deep basslines, Caribbean swing, and modern global sounds. The band’s name, which translates to Strategic Coastal Waves, reflects both their origin and their mission: to carry the pulse of cumbia across borders and generations. With an all-star lineup of Southern California’s finest Latin, reggae, and world musicians, Ondas Costeras Estratégicas creates an electrifying live experience that is equal parts tradition and innovation. Their music honors the folkloric heartbeat of Colombia and Mexico, while embracing the spirit of San Diego’s coastal melting pot. Psychedelic guitars, Afro-Latin percussion, brass-driven melodies, and López’s unmistakable bass grooves come together in a sound designed to make audiences move, connect, and celebrate life.
TWO SHOWINGS | 7PM & 10PM | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The double platinum-certified Chicago-born singer and songwriter was introduced to the world in 2011, when Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season 10 of American Idol. More recently, Haley returned to Idol this time as a mentor, coaching contestants singing in the Soul Genre. Her dynamic presence powered four solo albums - Listen Up! (2012) on Interscope Records, Better (2016) on Red Dot, What’s That Sound? (2017) on Concord Records, and Lo- Fi Soul (2019) on Haley’s self-owned label, Reinhart Records. Haley latest work is the extended play Off The Ground (2022). All seven original songs are either written or co-written by Haley. Meanwhile, her take on the Elvis Presley classic, Can’t Help Falling In Love generated over 400 million Spotify streams and 100 million YouTube views within a few years of its release. What started off as a version sung for an Extra Gum Commercial, turned into a chart-topping radio hit and touring sensation. Haley’s remake of the song peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and No. 31 on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart. Haley has also embraced collaborating regularly with other talented musicians. She is featured on Postmodern Jukebox’s highest viewed videos (cumulatively surpassing over 300 million views). And Haley has dueted with legendary star Jeff Goldblum on a total of four tracks from his two jazz albums with Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Haley joined Jeff for an unforgettable performance on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!. In 2019, she continued pushing boundaries and crossing genres into EDM. In 2019, Haley lent her voice and songwriting skills to Vicetone’s dance hit, Something Strange. In 2022, she teamed up with DJ Naeleck on a version of Radiohead’s Creep. Expanding her oeuvre, Haley voices a young boy named Bill Murphy on all five seasons of the hit Netflix animated series based on comedian Bill Burr’s childhood - F Is For Family. She made her acting debut in Robert Rodriguez’s hit film We Can Be Heroes. In the family film, Haley plays a superhero whose voice is her power. A sequel to We Can Be Heroes is in the script- writing phase. And Haley’s music has been featured in countless ads and commercials for companies including Mazda and JP Morgan Chase and television programs including Love Island, Gossip Girl, Nashville, Riverdale, The Wilds, America’s Got Talent, and Dancing with the Stars. On the touring front, Haley is her busiest in her fifteen years in music. Throughout 2022, 2023, and 2024, Haley headlined over one hundred and fifty venues throughout North America. For her 2025 and 2026 tour, Haley will headline shows across four continents – North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The show is just beginning.
DOORS @ 7PM | COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Cody Carter, a rising talent in San Diego’s country music scene, is poised to steal your heart with his soulful tunes. In October of 2024 he was asked to open for Clint Black in San Diego. He's a 2024 San Diego Music Awards nominee for Best Country Song, Cody’s passion for music transcends mere notes and chords. A Journey of Love and Legacy: Cody’s journey began long before the spotlight found him. His father’s poignant words after witnessing a live performance still echo in his soul: “Kid, don’t ever abandon this music dream. You’ve got something extraordinary to share.” Those words, etched in memory, fueled Cody’s unwavering commitment to his craft. The birth of his son and daughter further ignited his musical fire, a legacy passed down from father to son. From Iowa Highways to California Dreams: Picture young Cody, riding shotgun in his dad’s red pickup truck, Alan Jackson’s cassette tape spinning on repeat. Those Iowa highways carried more than just miles—they carried the seeds of Cody’s musical destiny. His eclectic taste—from Jackson Browne to Willie Nelson—shaped his soul, infusing country and rock 'n roll into his veins. San Diego’s Musical Oasis: Now a proud Southern California resident, Cody graces San Diego’s most sought-after live music venues. His country band, Ramblin’ Fever, boasts an all-star lineup: Nick Steckel (steel guitar), Cheyne Dolly (drums), Aaron Hook (bass), and Steven Crowle (electric guitar). They’ve carved out a residency at bars where country fans two-step their cares away. Setlist Magic: A Blend of Nostalgia and Freshness: When Cody takes the stage, expect a musical journey. His setlist weaves originals, timeless classics, and fresh hits from today’s chart-toppers. Whether it’s a heartfelt ballad or a boot-stomping anthem, Cody’s voice resonates with authenticity.
This evening, Lou Lou’s will be closed for a private affair—an intimate celebration tucked beneath the chandeliers and velvet glow. We know evenings out are special, and we never take it lightly when we must turn you away. Please accept our heartfelt apologies for the inconvenience. Nights like these are rare, but sometimes the room asks for a little secrecy. For your next night out, we invite you to check our calendar for upcoming dates featuring live music, good company, and the kind of evenings you won’t soon forget. With love and gratitude, Lou Lou’s at The Lafayette Hotel
This evening, Lou Lou’s will be closed for a private affair—an intimate celebration tucked beneath the chandeliers and velvet glow. We know evenings out are special, and we never take it lightly when we must turn you away. Please accept our heartfelt apologies for the inconvenience. Nights like these are rare, but sometimes the room asks for a little secrecy. For your next night out, we invite you to check our calendar for upcoming dates featuring live music, good company, and the kind of evenings you won’t soon forget. With love and gratitude, Lou Lou’s at The Lafayette Hotel
8PM SHOW | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Nestor Torres moved to New York City, where he pursued Classical flute studies at Mannes School of Music, Jazz at Berklee College of Music and Classical and Jazz at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. During that time he also learned to improvise in the 'Charanga' Cuban Dance Music genre, which helped shape and develop Torres' unique melodic and danceable style. This rhythmic and mellifluous sound evolution remains apart in a class by itself with 4 Latin Grammy nominations, one Grammy nomination and one Latin Grammy Award. In addition to 18 solo recordings, Torres’ unique collaborations with diverse artists such as Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mathews, Paquito d’Rivera, Herbie Hancock, Arturo Sandoval and Tito Puente; as well as performances with the Cleveland, Singapore, and New World Symphony Orchestras among many others, are testament to his remarkable versatility and artistry. 2017 brought two diverse album releases for Torres; the Latin Grammy Nominated - “Jazz Flute Traditions”, a spectacular tribute to his jazz flute mentors and influences, and “del Caribe, soy!”, a collection of classical compositions by Latin American composers, including the great Puerto Rican icon Rafael Hernandez, alongside contemporary works written for Torres by Tania Leon and Miguel del Aguila. This relentless exploration of musical possibilities without boundaries led to a recent concerto commission by Mariano Morales for a world premiere with Torres and The Lynn Philharmonic. In May 2021 Torres recorded his much-awaited second classical album. The album was produced under the direction of the highly recognized and multi-Grammy winning Russian/Polish (Uruguayan born) classical composer and conductor Jose Serebrier. In January 2022 Torres released his most recent smooth jazz single, “Thank You Willie” and on October 11, 2022 he released his latest album in collaboration with acclaimed Producer, Arranger and Pianist Corey Allen. The album is dedicated to the beautiful people, culture and music of the Dominican Republic and is aptly titled: “Dominican Suite”. He is currently working on a new Jazz album to be released in 2025. In addition to his achievements in the studio and on the stage, Torres is also the recipient of many awards, including two honorary doctorate degrees from Barry University and Carlos Albizu University, for his commitment to youth, education and cultural exchanges. Carnell Harrell - Keyboards Darryll Williams - Bass Alex Bailey – Drums
COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ San Diego based Saxophonist Danny Gonzalez is joined by guitarist Eric Wesling, drummer Justin Joyce and multiple SDMA winner and organist Ed Kornhauser for an energetic and groovy SoulJazz experience.
DOORS @ 7PM | COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ KINI KINI, led by singer-percussionist David Castaneda, is a salsa ensemble out of Southern California that’s all about bringing pure, live rhythms—salsa, chachachá, and Latin jazz—to the dance floor. David stays true to the genre’s roots while adding his own contemporary flair, writing original tunes and breathing fresh energy into classic grooves. The band thrives on interaction—many shows start with a dance-lesson warm-up, inviting everyone from salsa novices to seasoned dancers to join the party early.
This evening, Lou Lou’s will be closed for a private affair—an intimate celebration tucked beneath the chandeliers and velvet glow. We know evenings out are special, and we never take it lightly when we must turn you away. Please accept our heartfelt apologies for the inconvenience. Nights like these are rare, but sometimes the room asks for a little secrecy. For your next night out, we invite you to check our calendar for upcoming dates featuring live music, good company, and the kind of evenings you won’t soon forget. With love and gratitude, Lou Lou’s at The Lafayette Hotel
COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Teryn Ré is a Southern California based musician from Laguna Niguel, CA. She has been performing in the greater Orange County and Los Angeles areas for over 20 years with a variety of groups including her big band, the Teryn Ré Big Band, and various duo, trio, and quartet ensembles. You might recognize her from her performances at the Jazz Lounge in El Cajon for the "Ella and Louis" series every Valentine's Day. Several recordings are available on all streaming sites, including the Teryn Ré Big Band, the Teryn Ré Trio, and two singer-songwriter albums. Her upcoming quartet album features a drum-less quartet with Larry Koonse (guitar), Ahmet Turkmenoglu (bass) and Josh Welchez (trumpet). As an arranger, Teryn loves to share her perspective through her writing along with her singing, which is inspired by artists such as Sarah Vaughan and Carmen McRae.
COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Picture this: the lights are low, the gin’s cold, and the night’s just beginning to purr. You sidle up to a velvet booth at Lou Lou’s, where the air’s thick with nostalgia and the music flows like warm honey.. That’s when you hear him—Mark Kopitzke, a real smooth operator with a voice like aged bourbon and the charm of a late-night cab ride. By day, he’s the razzle-dazzle frontman of The Secret Agents. But after hours? He croons like the ghosts of the golden age—Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. This guy ain't green, either. Born and bred in San Diego, Mark earned his stripes touring the world with none other than the Glenn Miller Orchestra. He’s packed to the gills with tales and tunes from the jazz joints of yesteryear—1930s through the swingin’ ’60s. Close your eyes and you’d swear the joint’s got a record player whisperin’ through the walls. Backing him up are some real aces: local bass cat Mackenzie Leighton, the ever-slick Anthony Ty Johnson (straight from Hadestown The Musical), and the smooth stylings of Miles “The Jet” Jensen on guitar. It’s Mark & The Nightcaps, see? And they ain’t just playin’ music—they’re makin’ memories, one velvet note at a time.
DOORS @ 7PM | COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Specializing in wind instrument performance through live effects pedals, Fresh Veggies (Micro Brass) has appeared alongside notable bands/artists as Too Many Zooz, Earthless, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Fishbone and Adrian Terrazas-Gonzalez along with performing at popular festivals Lightning in a Bottle, Same Same But Different, North Park Music Festival and Bad Vibes Good Friends Festival. Fresh Veggies also features members of local San Diego powerhouse bands, The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Chunky Hustle Brass Band, Finnegan Blue, Juicebox and the Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio. The Fresh Veggies sound draws inspiration from wind-powered groups like Too Many Zooz, Moon Hooch and Youngblood Brass Band but in a metal and pop-punk context reminiscent of legendary artists like My Chemical Romance and Black Sabbath. The result is a "fresh" and bombastic performance unhindered by the limitations of traditional guitar-based bands with jazz-like dynamic range and an orchestral level of nuanced execution drawing on influences by all types of brass bands from New Orleans-style second line to Balkan brass bands to Mexican Banda. Fresh Veggies Micro Brass is proud to champion the next evolution of amplified music with the ultimate goal of generating more public awareness of sustainable, clean-eating habits; urban farming; and food desert issues across the nation.
DOORS @ 7PM | COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Tony Econom’s El Espíritu Ya Ya Hadley Rentz & Kat Hall - Vocals, Omar Lopez - Bass, Joe Amato - Guitar, Josh Weinstein - Keys, Anilh Rameshwar - Trumpet, Jesse Audelo - Sax, IG account: @bulbancha_yaya Antonio Econom is a masterful drummer, bandleader, and curator of rhythm with a deep command of New Orleans music and its profound cultural roots. For this special Día De Los Muertos celebration at Lou Lou’s, his band Bulbancha Yaya transforms into El Espíritu YaYa, presenting a powerful tribute to Mexican folkloric songs—reimagined through the lens of the New Orleans tradition, where Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous, and Mexican influences collide. Antonio’s musical fluency spans many genres, including Jazz, Funk, Afro-Cuban, Rock, Pop, Reggae, etc. and he’s collaborated with multiple Grammy-winning artists and national talents like Drake Bell, Cristian Castro, Jo James, The Wildcards, Whitney Shay, & Spaceman Patterson, to name a few. With a historian’s knowledge and a performer’s fire, he draws the through-line between past and present, spirit and celebration.
DOORS @ 7PM | MUSIC @ 8PM | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ American actor and musician, Drake Bell gained international notoriety for his lead role on the Award-Winning Nickelodeon Comedy Series, Drake & Josh. Following the premiere in 2004, Bell became an instant household name which continues to resonate with fans across multiple generations after more than a decade. Through the combined power of social media and streaming platforms, Bell has permeated the music industry too, independently releasing music and visuals while maintaining artistic authenticity and creative control. Support Artist: Chloe Bee Chloe Bee is an independent soul/pop/R&B artist whose music blends raw emotion with refined musicianship. Originally from Warwick, NY, and now based in Los Angeles, Chloe has cultivated a sound that is both timeless and unexpected, shaped by her deep love for great songwriting and her classical and jazz training. Drawing inspiration from legends like Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, and Mariah Carey, as well as modern trailblazers like Victoria Monét, Allen and Stone, and Lake Street Dive, Chloe crafts songs that balance technical skill with compelling storytelling. Her lyrics often explore relationship dynamics, existential musings, and self-introspection, sometimes with a touch of snark and wit that reflects her vibrant personality.
TWO SHOWINGS | 7PM & 10PM | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ KLYER J on guitar Ed Kornhauser on piano Kevin Higuchi on drums Ian Tordella tenor sax Sienna George on bass Francis Blume & Kyler J. Present a Night of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole Francis Blume is an award winning singer/songwriter from Vista, CA. A natural crooner, his influences range from rock n' roll and country to modern indie music. His wide variety of inspiration has helped him develop a vintage sound that is familiar, yet uniquely his own. Francis has shared the stage with artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Sierra Farrell, Mason Jennings, Dave Keuning (The Killers), Billy Bob Thorton, Matt Costa and more.