*Doors open at 6pm | 21+ | Dinner starts promptly at 7pm.* Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and raised in Fresno, California, Gilbert’s musical career was preordained; the only son to his eponym father, a touring Cumbia band leader, singer and arranger, Gilbert was strongly influenced by his predecessor’s deep appreciation for classical composers and big band jazz ensembles, broadening young Gilbert's horizons from an early age. Gilbert Sr. strongly encouraged Gilbert toward the Jazz genre when at first he showed an interest in trumpet at age 6. By age 11, Gilbert’s intensive training and education provided the context to begin playing professionally, and at age 15 he preformed with mentor and icon Dizzy Gillespie at the Monterrey Jazz Festival. A fierce advocate of formal jazz education, Gilbert held the position of Adjunct Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music from 2001 to 2013. Thereafter, he served as the Artistic Director of the International Academy of Jazz San Diego from 2014-2016, during which time he began conducting high school workshops and developing a more proactive role in mentorship. During his time visiting Title I schools, he recognized a need for increased accessibility to formal education, noting that many truly gifted students were deprived the opportunities to further their education due to monetary constraints. Thusly, in 2016 Castellanos founded the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory based in San Diego, California. Using his influence in a burgeoning Jazz community, one he is credited in large with establishing, Gilbert began successfully soliciting donations for and supporting thousands of dollars of scholarship to finance Conservatory Education Equity for economically disadvantaged students of promise. To date, the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory has graduated hundreds of bright musicians of diverse backgrounds with Gilbert serving as personal mentor and advocate for each, often writing college recommendation letters and offering every one of his students "real world" experience each Wednesday evening at ensemble performances 

Jehlad is a soul artist/entertainer who has played all around San Diego and beyond. An America’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer Winner and Semi-Finalist, Jehlad emulates the greatest entertainers of all time like James Brown and Prince, yet gives homage to crooners like Marvin Gaye and Al Green. He was nominated for a San Diego Music Award in the category of Best R&B/Soul album in 2022, for his progressive R&B album “A Wonderful Life” that was released in 2021. Throughout his life, he has moved around on the east coast, and then finally to San Diego, where he resides currently. His love of music started when he was two years old when he got a bongo set, and then continued when he started singing at three. Music runs in his veins and it is extremely important in Jehlad’s life. From growing up where he learned from his adult church choir members, to performing musicals in high school and college, he excels in showmanship, performance, a wide vocal range, and excellent stage presence. Jehlad has sang the national anthem at over seven MLB stadiums, including the Padres, Dodgers, and the Yankees. His favorite moment was singing for the San Diego Seals and San Diego Wave FC at Snapdragon stadium in 2023. When he’s not playing live and singing at stadiums, he loves to collaborate with other songwriters, attending recording sessions with other musicians, and helps other singers with artist production. Aside from getting his BA in psychology and a MBA, he graduated from the Los Angeles Artist Music Program and is currently awaiting his graduation at James Fauntleroy’s 1500 Sound Academy. His music is full of amazing songs that have messages of encouragement, perseverance, resilience in the face of challenges, and being oneself. Soul music is his bread and butter yet among his favorite tribute, from Marvin Gaye to James Brown, his favorite was Sam Cooke’s 1961 album, My Kind Of Blues, which is an album of big band jazz and blues standards. He played this show at The Jazz Lounge in La Mesa, owned by his friend and mentor, San Diego’s own jazz singer Leonard Patton. Do not miss his one of kind, show stopping performances, and stay tuned for upcoming singles and EP, on all streaming platforms. 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Dave Damiani is an American singer, songwriter, producer based out of Los Angeles, CA. Having started as a bartender at the famed CHARLIE O'S JAZZ CLUB in Valley Village, CA, Dave Damiani had the opportunity to work, learn and become friends with some of the best musicians on the planet. Legends like Earl Palmer, Marty Harris, Ross Tompkins, Sam Most, Teddy Edwards, John Heard, Roy McCurdy, Frank Capp, Ernie McDaniel, Dini Clarke, Danny Grissett, George Gaffney, Mark Murphy, and Richie Cole (just to name a few) took time to mentor Dave Damiani, share stories and chord changes. Shortly after receiving his master's degree in Commercial Music from the California State University in Los Angeles, Dave began his pursuit to put together the perfect band with youth and style. His debut album "Watch What Happens" has been receiving worldwide airplay. Brad "Martini" Chambers was the first to discover Dave Damiani's originality. Brad has been playing him constantly on www.martiniinthemorning.com since 2013. Additionally, receiving airplay on over 300 radio stations and on Satellite Radio XM 71 (Siriusly Sinatra). In January Dave Damiani hosted his own hour on Sirius XM Siriuisly Sinatra #70, while hosting his good friend and New Jersey brother Joe Piscopo swung the studio say hi! Dave Damiani & The No Vacancy Orchestra has recorded and produced live shows with Frank Sinatra Enterprises, The Grove, Citi, Capital One, American Airlines, Jack Daniels, George Benson, Molly Ringwald, Bobby Rydell, Landau Murphy Jr., Hailey Reinhart, Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti, Renee Olstead, Steve Tyrel, Larry King. "Your record "Watch What Happens" is great! You should really be proud. I mean great and I don't just say these things."-Johnny Mandel Oscar and Grammy Award Winning Composer and Arranger Dave Damiani has performed for: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Seacrest, Gene Simmons, David Spade, David Hasslehoff, Jack Klugman, CBS Television, ABC Television, FOX Television, Polo, The Marriott Corporation, EHarmony, Monster Energy Drink, Apple Computer, Microsoft, CITI (CitiBank), The Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Ryan Kavinaugh & Relativity Media, Wolfgang Puck, Cuba Gooding Jr, Oliver Stone, Ridley Scott, The Beverly Hills Hotel, Cafe' Carlyle - New York City, The Jazz Kitchen - Indianapolis, The Radio Hall Of Fame, Charles Durning, Ray Liotta, Budweiser, University of Texas - San Antonio and many more... 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ “As a soloist, he’s in a word, formidable.” Robert Bush proclaims, a freelance jazz writer of the San Diego Reader, NBC San Diego, and All About Jazz. Born in Columbus Ohio, Robert Dove earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies from UNC-Greensboro’s Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program. Upon finishing his degree, Robert moved to San Diego in 2013, where he began his professional career. Dove has had the opportunity to perform at a multitude of venues and events spanning the United States, Canada, Central America, and Europe. He has performed and recorded alongside John Ellis, Marcus Roberts, Lee Konitz, Wessel “Warmdaddy” Anderson, Jason Marsalis, Donny McCaslin, Peter Bernstein, Jim Rupp, Bobby Floyd, Byron Stripling, Gene Walker, and other prominent musicians. He is well versed in all aspects of jazz, and uses this facility to arrange, compose, perform, and educate with multiple groups throughout Southern California. Robert currently leads his own group, the Robert Dove Quartet, featuring his debut album “Paradigm Shift” featuring Gilbert Castellanos and Marshall Hawkins, which highlights the influences of jazz royalty, but with a more modern approach. In addition to this, Robert has performed nationally as a sideman with The Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra, Ray Massa’s EuroRhythms, the George Delancey Sextet, and many more." 

Distance as a measure of time and place informs Kelly Finnigan’s, A Lover Was Born with a grit and grace that turns passion into virtue. The latest solo release from The Monophonics frontman roots itself in the best traditions of midwest soul labels like King, Curtom, Dakar, and the Bodie Recording Company. A Lover Was Born is a testimony that these deep cut grooves are not resigned to nostalgia, instead, they are at the burning heart of longing and hope. The journey Finnigan takes listeners on over Lover’s eleven tracks echo the state of motion and growth since his solo debut, The Tales People Tell (2019). These two records bookend a prolific period of output, including a pair of Monophonics albums, a Christmas album, a mixtape, and a full slate of producing and engineering other artists (The Ironsides, Alanna Royale, the Sextones). “There’s nothing like making records,” says Finnigan. “It feels like that’s my purpose — the reason I was put on this earth.” Written in California, Ohio, and Staten Island, Kelly Finnigan collaborated with old friends in and outside the studio. “I enjoy working alone but it’s not how you want to make a record…almost everybody I brought in for this album I’ve worked with, toured with or spent a great deal of time with.” Max and Joe Ramey (The Ironsides), Jimmy James (Parlor Greens), Sergio Rios (Orgone), Joey Crispiano (Dap Kings) and Jay Mumford (aka J-Zone) all contribute to the overall sound of A Lover Was Born. Dramatic influences like Isaac Hayes (check out the piano on “Be Your Own Shelter”) and Jerry Ragovoy are chopped and folded into Northern Soul uptempo numbers to create stompers like “Get a Hold of Yourself” or “Chosen Few”. Finnigan’s take on Deep Soul is captured brilliantly on “Walk Away from Me” and “Love (Your Pain Goes Deep)”, while Boom Bap pervades on hard hitters “His Love Ain’t Real” & “Cold World”. Slower songs such as “Let Me Count the Reasons”, the emotional “All That’s Left”, and the soul-stirring album closer “Count Me Out” show the honest and tender side that has become Finnigan’s calling card. All the while, the voice is raw and earthy — in the best tradition of R&B shouters like Otis Redding, Lee Moses, and David Ruffin. The songs on A Lover Was Born reconfigure the spliced and sampled DNA of hip hop (extracted by crate diggers like Dilla and RZA) to create something new, underscoring both the spectrum and depth of soul while making a case to the timelessness of Finnigan’s sound. 

John Reynolds is an in-demand trumpeter, educator, and clinician. He holds a D.M.A. in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, as well as degrees from San Diego State University (SDSU) and Point Loma Nazarene University. John has performed with Jazz legends including John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, Gerald Clayton, Rickey Woodard, Graham Dechter, Bob Mintzer, Peter Erskine, Bobby Shew, George Cables, Frank Mantooth, Gilbert Castellanos, Marshall Hawkins, and many others. The pSoCal Jazz Society recognized Dr. Reynolds as the “Jazz Educator of the Year,” and SDSU awarded him “Outstanding Alumnus of the Year." Dr. Reynolds is a consultant for Jazz at Lincoln Center, where he serves as a guest artist, clinician, and adjudicator for regional Essentially Ellington festivals across the country. 

Salami Rose Joe Louis is an genre traveler multi-instrumentalist female producer and a signee to Flying Lotus's Brainfeeder label. She produces and records pretty much exclusively on her beloved Roland MV8800, nicknamed "Funfunfun". Her debut record with Brainfeeder, 'Zdenka 2080', is a critically acclaimed, conceptual sci-fi epic that earned a nomination for Giles Peterson's Worldwide Awards Best Album of 2020. Since then, she has toured supporting genre-bending luminaries Flying Lotus, Cinematic Orchestra, Toro y Moi, TuneYards, Clairo, and MNDSGN. Her most recent solo album, Akousmatikous (2023, Brainfeeder), is a follow up scifi odyssey to her “Zdenka 2080”, that blends emotional intensity with sonic experimentation. Her storytelling attempts to confront and explore a range of subjects such as climate change, the power of imagery, propaganda, depression, societal greed, isolation, and attempting to break free from societal conditioning. Recent collaborations include a feature on Toro y Moi's 'Mahal', a remix for Hiatus Kaiyote's Ninja Tune/Brainfeeder release, and the 2024 collab album extravaganza "Sarah" with Philadelphia legend, Flanafi. Now, Salami Rose Joe Louis presents her latest project: a live EP with her dynamic quartet, capturing the energetic intensity and improvisational magic of their performances together. With her innovative production style and captivating live shows, Salami Rose Joe Louis continues to push the boundaries of electronic music and beyond. 

*Doors open at 6pm | 21+ | Dinner starts promptly at 7pm.* Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and raised in Fresno, California, Gilbert’s musical career was preordained; the only son to his eponym father, a touring Cumbia band leader, singer and arranger, Gilbert was strongly influenced by his predecessor’s deep appreciation for classical composers and big band jazz ensembles, broadening young Gilbert's horizons from an early age. Gilbert Sr. strongly encouraged Gilbert toward the Jazz genre when at first he showed an interest in trumpet at age 6. By age 11, Gilbert’s intensive training and education provided the context to begin playing professionally, and at age 15 he preformed with mentor and icon Dizzy Gillespie at the Monterrey Jazz Festival. A fierce advocate of formal jazz education, Gilbert held the position of Adjunct Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music from 2001 to 2013. Thereafter, he served as the Artistic Director of the International Academy of Jazz San Diego from 2014-2016, during which time he began conducting high school workshops and developing a more proactive role in mentorship. During his time visiting Title I schools, he recognized a need for increased accessibility to formal education, noting that many truly gifted students were deprived the opportunities to further their education due to monetary constraints. Thusly, in 2016 Castellanos founded the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory based in San Diego, California. Using his influence in a burgeoning Jazz community, one he is credited in large with establishing, Gilbert began successfully soliciting donations for and supporting thousands of dollars of scholarship to finance Conservatory Education Equity for economically disadvantaged students of promise. To date, the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory has graduated hundreds of bright musicians of diverse backgrounds with Gilbert serving as personal mentor and advocate for each, often writing college recommendation letters and offering every one of his students "real world" experience each Wednesday evening at ensemble performances 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Smoke and Mirrors Sound System came about as a response to the Covid Lockdown. John Roy (Unsteady/ English Beat) was stuck in his closed music rental shop with no prospect of a show. He took scraps of ideas he’d sequenced and with the idle hours, he began forming songs. John reached out to dozens of musicians he’d met touring over the decades and came up with multiple albums’ worth of material, including his favorite covers from his youth. Songs are reimagined as reggae/ska/rocksteady/dub to give them a toe-tapping, head-bobbing groove. Immediately after live music was allowed to reemerge, John gathered together his favorite players in San Diego, Tijuana and Los Angeles turning the imaginary into live 11 piece band! Check out a set, packed with classics and originals to fill the dance floor. 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Anthony Cullins is a young musician/songwriter whose guitar playing ability is years beyond his age. Anthony's musical influences include R&B, funk, soul, rock, jazz, and blues prominently displayed in his eclectic improvisational style he calls "psychedelic soul music", ranging from Eddie Hazel and Jeff Beck to George Benson and Eric Johnson with dozens of influences in between. Anthony recently put out a live record, working on two studio albums, and won "Best Blues Artist" in the 2023 and 2024 San Diego Music Awards. 

*SHOW ONLY | 21+ | NO DINNER SERVICE* Throughout the course of their musical career, the San Diego Latin Jazz Collective has won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Performing at a variety of venues, making dozens of appearances and continuing to record new singles, the San Diego Latin Jazz Collective has been earning the admiration and affection of fans and serve as both an inspiration and a role model in musical diversity.​ Hailed as a complex musical melting pot, Latin Jazz has its roots in the vibrant jazz scene of Harlem, as well as the Cuban and Puerto Rican musical influences of Spanish Harlem and the Bronx. The San Diego Latin Jazz Collective not only embodies these ideals in name, but also is a cultural cauldron at its very core, the foundation of the group's existence. Founded in 2009 by band leader Michael Benge (Miguelito), this versatile group features some of Southern California’s top musicians from the San Diego/Tijuana metroplex, bringing together an extraordinary compilation of rhythms, styles, and genres that represent each members cultures and musical heroes. A true collective of life long musical experiences The band’s captivating, high-energy performance will take the audience through a cultural journey in a border town. With musical influences from Latin jazz to salsa and even pop, reggae, and funk, blending musicianship, creativity, and tradition, this band knows how to entertain. Keeping one foot in the past and one foot in the present, the San Diego Latin Jazz Collective is always looking for the next musical experience they will bring to their audiences and dares them not to dance. 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Pioneering DJ/producer from the embryonic 90’s stateside funk & soul jazz scene. Greyboy blasts back into focus in 2024 with his seventh full-length solo LP Word on the Street. An exercise in authenticity, and inspired by the AM gold and R&B sounds of his youth embraces both a musical evolution and artistic rebirth. It also represents his true dedication to the music as he played most of the instruments on this album, and has formed a new band to bring his songs to life on stage. Greyboy consistently garners respect amongst a plethora of peers and co-conspirators; maintaining a thorough reputation for artistic ingenuity uninhibited by genre or generation across a thirty-plus-year career. 

Help! It’s Christmas! To hell with Santa, Rudolph, Mrs. Claus and, yes, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, too! We’re not sitting on that man’s lap this year! Nosirree, not getting down on our knees for anybody either. All you need to get through this holiday season isn John Waters; St. Nick the Dick, Father Fistmas, Kris Kringleberries! Ho ho ho was never like this! Once again Waters is touring the country on his slippery sled of sewage with his comedy bag of tricks, handing out filthy sticks and stones to bad little nonbinary boys and girls and everybody in between and beyond. Ninety minutes of Christmas jeer and holiday beatings! Go ahead, teabag that tree with your own balls and then knock it over on yourself on purpose! Scream, drag queens and kings, scream! Yes! We’re all getting cha-cha heels this year! Postage-due Christmas cards, too. We want gift-wrapped get-out-of-jail holiday coupons! Mistle-toejam! As Dawn Davenport would say, "We asked and we’d better get!” Happy hole-iday! Merry Diss-mas! We’re the gift that keeps on desperate living. It’s a John Waters Join us for an exclusive evening with the legendary John Waters! This special event offers a unique opportunity for VIP fans to enjoy premium seating and engage with the iconic filmmaker and author in a post-show Group Therapy Q&A session & photo opportunity. VIP is limited to only 50 tickets, this intimate experience promises an unforgettable night filled with insights, laughter, and memorable interactions. Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event! 

Help! It’s Christmas! To hell with Santa, Rudolph, Mrs. Claus and, yes, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, too! We’re not sitting on that man’s lap this year! Nosirree, not getting down on our knees for anybody either. All you need to get through this holiday season isn John Waters; St. Nick the Dick, Father Fistmas, Kris Kringleberries! Ho ho ho was never like this! Once again Waters is touring the country on his slippery sled of sewage with his comedy bag of tricks, handing out filthy sticks and stones to bad little nonbinary boys and girls and everybody in between and beyond. Ninety minutes of Christmas jeer and holiday beatings! Go ahead, teabag that tree with your own balls and then knock it over on yourself on purpose! Scream, drag queens and kings, scream! Yes! We’re all getting cha-cha heels this year! Postage-due Christmas cards, too. We want gift-wrapped get-out-of-jail holiday coupons! Mistle-toejam! As Dawn Davenport would say, "We asked and we’d better get!” Happy hole-iday! Merry Diss-mas! We’re the gift that keeps on desperate living. It’s a John Waters Join us for an exclusive evening with the legendary John Waters! This special event offers a unique opportunity for VIP fans to enjoy premium seating and engage with the iconic filmmaker and author in a post-show Group Therapy Q&A session & photo opportunity. VIP is limited to only 50 tickets, this intimate experience promises an unforgettable night filled with insights, laughter, and memorable interactions. Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event! 

“Under the direction of Isaac Pastrana, the Gaslamp Quarter Jazz Orchestra is Southern California’s premier 18 piece jazz ensemble. Swinging to sold out crowds for over 8 years, the GQJO has developed an exciting and refined approach to classic and modern repertoire. The Gaslamp Orchestra brings together an impressive and diverse lineup of the area’s top musicians, and has featured artists such as Gilbert Castellanos, Eric Reed, Melissa Morgan, and Francisco Torres. Inspired by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, the GQJO pays homage to traditional big band music while also presenting contemporary compositions and arrangements, often written by members of the band. Make reservations early to join the Gaslamp Quarter Jazz Orchestra at Lou Lou’s for a night of swing and contemporary classics by Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington, John Clayton, and more. 

Kevin Higuchi - Drums: Known for his dynamic energy and impeccable timing, Kevin Higuchi is a sought-after drummer in the jazz scene. With a deep understanding of rhythm and a versatile approach, Kevin has performed with a variety of jazz ensembles and artists across the country. His fluidity behind the kit adds a rhythmic foundation that elevates every performance. You can see Kevin behind the kit touring with Jeff Rosenstock and AJJ Lee Pardini - Keys: As a gifted pianist and keyboardist, Lee Pardini brings a blend of technical prowess and soulful improvisation to the stage. As the current pianist for Chris Stapletons Band, Lee has toured extensively, playing everything from rock to jazz. His intricate melodies and expressive playing make him a perfect fit for this group, adding depth and texture to the ensemble. Harley Magsino - Bass: Harley Magsino is a virtuoso bassist whose mastery of both upright and electric bass brings a unique flavor to jazz. Influenced by his roots in Filipino music and his passion for improvisation, Harley creates deep grooves and sophisticated harmonies. His ability to effortlessly blend different styles has made him a favorite in San Diego’s jazz scene and beyond. Louis Valenzuela - Guitar: Louis Valenzuela is a versatile guitarist known for his innovative solos and harmonic creativity. He is a mainstay in San Diego’s jazz community, performing regularly with top-tier musicians. Louis’ expressive playing style, blending jazz, blues, and Latin influences, makes his guitar work both distinctive and engaging, whether in a traditional jazz setting or an experimental fusion. Together, these four musicians promise an unforgettable night of jazz, bringing their diverse influences and exceptional musicianship to Lou Lou’s at the Lafayette Hotel. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see some of the finest jazz talent come together for a special performance on December 15th. 

Doors: 6:30PM Showtime: 7:30PM 21+ | NO DINNER SERVICE Experience the hilarity at Laugh At Lou Lou’s, an evening of stand-up comedy hosted by the razor-sharp Mal Hall. Join us on the last Wednesday of every month as Mal Hall introduces a stellar lineup of seasoned headliners who have graced stages nationwide and appeared on Netflix and Comedy Central. Each comedian will offer their distinct brand of humor, promising a night filled with laughter and entertainment. Don’t miss out—reserve your tickets now for an unforgettable night of comedy. 

Founded by vocalist Sandi King and singer-songwriter/guitarist Joshua Taylor, soul band King Taylor Project consists of some of San Diego's most highly regarded players and contributors to the original music scene. Their energetic single "Devil in the White City" received twin SDMA nominations for Best R&B, Funk or Soul Song and Song of the Year. King and Taylor frequently work together outside of KTP, arranging and performing backing vocals for original projects, and singing as featured performers. They have contributed to multiple award-winning projects, including Jeff Berkley & The Banned, Jonny Tarr, and Lauren Leigh. King Taylor Project features some of San Diego’s finest musicians playing a funky, soulful, rocking blend of its members’ original compositions and their interpretations of beloved classic and modern tunes. King Taylor Project is @kingataylorproject Sandi King - vocals Joshua Taylor - electric guitar/vocals Harley Magsino - bass Kevin Lum - keys Abe Majors - drums special appearance by Jonny Tarr - sax/vocals 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Kogee Soul Reprise features R&B/Soul vocalist Kori Gillis (Ko – “G”). Born in the Chicagoland area, Kori comes from a musical family and has been heavily influenced by Motown, classic soul, gospel, and jazz. After graduating from the Armed Forces School of Music in Virginia Beach, VA. in 2004, he went on to become the lead male vocalist for Navy Band Southwest as well as the Naval Forces Band Europe and Africa from 2008 to 2012. Kori has performed for millions of people throughout Africa, Europe and the US while serving his country. Currently, he resides in San Diego, CA and performs around the Southern California area, promoting his first original project, the self-produced, San Diego Award-nominated Best R&B/Funk/Soul album, Silver Lining. Personnel Lead Vocals – Kori Gillis BGV – Diamante Cintron BGV – Shardie Flenoid Drummer – Dave Butterfield Bass – Jacob Miranda Guitar – Ru Ramo Keys – Megan Nguyen Trumpet – Jordan Adams Sax – Malcolm Jones Trombone – Roy Brown 

The B-Side Players are a 9-piece band part of a new movement in popular music. A band that honors the international cross-pollination that has always made music the universal language. They use any beat that catches their ear, regardless of geography or genre, to create a compelling, horn driven, polyrhythmic groove. They continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland, dropping bits of Cumbia, Salsa, gritty street Samba, Son Montuno, Jarocho and Boogalo into the mix. The B-Side Players have been laying down their own inimitable latin global funk since they came together in 1994. Their incendiary live shows have defined them as local favorites with 10 San Diego Music awards. Meanwhile their albums showcase a band with restless musical intelligence, effortlessly blending genres to fashion their own forward looking, latin flavored soul music. As an eight piece band the players are known for igniting crowds with their fierce rhythms and uplifting message of unity and consciousness. Meanwhile always keeping their focus on the political climate of the world and nation. The B-Side Players are a living and breathing cultural art experience for the mind body and soul. Curtis Mayfield, a pioneer of soul, funk, and politically charged music, inspired generations with timeless classics like "Move On Up," "Freddie's Dead," and "Superfly." His work, which fused smooth grooves with profound messages of social justice and empowerment, resonates deeply with the ethos of B-Side Players. Their tribute performance is expected to be a vibrant celebration of Mayfield’s visionary spirit, bringing together his legendary sound with their unique, eclectic style. This special tribute promises to immerse the audience in the groove-heavy, socially aware world of Curtis Mayfield, as interpreted through the soulful, genre-blending energy of B-Side Players. Fans can expect a dynamic journey through Mayfield’s greatest hits, infused with the Latin rhythms and energetic brass sections that have made B-Side Players a staple of the global music scene. 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE Amanda Portela is a world class vocalist, musician and performer who has graced San Diego stages for more than a decade. Encompassing an eclectic mix of musical styles, Portela’s sultry vocals span across Jazz, Latin Jazz, Cumbia, Americana, R&B and Pop. Her band includes Konrad Malinowski on guitar, Harley Magsino on bass, Brian Repec on keys, Alex Vargas on saxophone, Steve Haney on percussion and Kevin Higuchi on Drums. 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Jason Brown sings, plays the sax, guitar, keyboard. JB relishes performing in every way. The saxophone is obviously his first love and he squeezes every last drop of emotion from every song as he plays. Singer/Songwriter/Saxophonist aka Mr. Sing & Play "JB has many influences such as Gospel, R&B, Jazz, and Blues. His music has a message and story that starts with his father passing away at 13 years old. Feeling the sadness of losing his father, he put his energy towards music. His mother bought him a saxophone and the rest is history. JB began performing at church events and his audience was so overwhelmed with his music that they told his mother to put JB in the studio. At 16 JB recorded his first project called "Jason's Beginning". JB has Performed with Kirk Whalum, Earl Thomas, Tonex, and has opened for John Legend, Macy Gray, Gerald Albright, Everette Harp, Pamela Williams, and Paul Taylor just to name a few. " I understand how it feels to be a kid with a dream of wanting to do something great, my dream is to inspire other kids, musicians to go after their dreams. When I perform, I am in my comfort zone and I always connect with my audience." -Jason Brown 

*GENERAL ADMISSION | 21+ | ALL SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED | NO DINNER SERVICE* “Jazz Group of the Year” nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, make their debut appearance at Lou Lou’s Club @ The Lafayette Hotel on Saturday, July 20 in support of their forthcoming August 2024 album & video release AMPLIFY. The new release is a major evolution for the group and includes 5 new original vocals and 4 new original instrumentals, with an all-star cast. The project was recorded and filmed all LIVE at legendary EastWest Studios in Hollywood with simultaneous 7-camera video shoot and a legendary cast of musicians. Joining keyboardist, bandleader and former “Best New Jazz Artist” nominee, Lao Tizer for the show are American Idol star, Elliott Yamin - vocals, drum phenom, Tony Austin (Kamasi Washington), Grammy-winning percussion legend, Munyungo Jackson (Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder), sax & flute wunderkind, Danny Janklow (MONKestra, Shelea), and Rolling Stone “2022 Bassist of the Year” nominee, Anthony Crawford (Jeff Lorber, Erykah Badu). Please join us as the group takes you on a high-energy musical ride through a variety of flavors and styles with an all-star cast of musicians. THE LAO TIZER BAND Lao Tizer - keys Elliott Yamin - vocals Danny Janklow - sax Anthony Crawford - bass Munyungo Jackson - percussion Gene Coye - drums 

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 time she plays. Taryn has been performing as a duo with a drummer as well as a trio with a guitarist. 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. Each performance is different from the last, capturing the moods of the players. The two are not bound by rules, but instead have a desire to express their own musical voice and deliver something captivating. Rounding out the trio is world renowned, San Diego based guitarist, Laura Chavez. Known for her fiery, passionate guitar solos, Laura is the 2023 Blues Music Award winner for Guitar Player of the Year. In addition to being a multi-time nominee for the same award she has contributed to many artists and recordings that have been nominated for multiple San Diego Music Awards. 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ In addition to being a world-renowned guitar maker, Victor Baker is an avid modern jazz guitarist, prolific composer and active performer. He has called San Diego home since 2018 after many years in New York City, where he worked as both a leader and sideman in many of the city's esteemed jazz clubs. He has performed in many local jazz-centric and original music venues such as Dizzy's, The Handlery Hotel, The Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, Panama 66, The Jazz Lounge, The Black Cat, The Acid Vault and numerous more. His music has also been featured on KSDS 88.3FM Jazz After Hours. VB Is very excited to be bringing his group back to Lou Lou's to perform a mixture of his originals and arrangements. 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ The Alex Ciavarelli Trio, also known as The Rhythm Sexion, is an All-Star jazz trio based in San Diego, California, comprised of 3 of the hardest working session musicians in town. Their repertoire ranges from the birth of jazz to the current cutting edge and everything in between. Their dedication to the art-form is unmatched and their individual virtuosity comes together seamlessly to create an incredible listening experience for fans of all types of music. No shtick. No funny hats. Great American Jazz! 

Lady Lamb celebrates 10 years of Ripely Pine with an intimate performance of songs from the record and the recently-released commemorative boxset "In The Mammoth Nothing of The Night" 

*COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+* Zak Najor & Friends feat. Cochemea Gastelum, Will Blades, Steve Haney, and Derek Cannon Live at Lou Lou’s Lounge, Lafayette Hotel Prepare for an electrifying night of funk, jazz, and soul as Zak Najor & Friends light up Lou Lou’s Lounge at the historic Lafayette Hotel. This exceptional lineup of musicians brings together top talent for an evening rich in groove, soul, and improvisational mastery. Zak Najor, renowned drummer and founding member of The Greyboy Allstars, leads the ensemble, blending jazz and funk influences with dynamic rhythms. He’s joined by: Cochemea Gastelum on saxophone, a standout from the Dap-Kings and a soulful voice in modern jazz, whose earthy, vibrant sound draws on deep cultural roots. Will Blades on Hammond organ, celebrated for his work with Charlie Hunter, delivering grooves with precision and an irresistible sense of funk. Steve Haney on percussion, a rhythmic powerhouse from Jungle Fire, whose Latin-inspired beats add layers of energy and movement. Derek Cannon, a legendary trumpeter in the San Diego jazz community, whose melodic finesse and rich, expansive sound complete the group. This collaboration promises high-energy solos, unforgettable grooves, and seamless interplay among master musicians. Don’t miss Zak Najor & Friends at Lou Lou’s Lounge—an unforgettable night celebrating the best of jazz, funk, and world rhythms. 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Jonathan Karrant's album, On and On hit #4 on the Billboard Jazz charts and his album Live hit #2 on the iTunes Jazz Charts. He has recorded with such artists as Diane Schuur, Jane Monhiet and Houston Person. Karrant has received honors throughout the states including; the New York City Cabaret Jazz Honors, Best Singer for the Bravo California Awards and he was named one of the top 10 rising jazz vocalists by Downbeat. With a repertoire that spans classic jazz standards and contemporary interpretations, Karrant brings a modern elegance to the timeless genre of jazz. Karrant doesn't cover songs, he uncovers them. Joined by pianist Joshua White, bassist Justin Grinnell and drummer Juilen Cantelm; together these uniquely talented artists will take you on a musical journey that reaches your soul and radiates sheer joy. 

SadGirl has always existed in a state of flux, with new contributors coming in and out of the equation and new tactics being explored for capturing found Misha Lindes’ songwriting. And yet the heart and soul of the music has always touched upon memories of the past while mining an analog sound steeped in history, nostalgia, and LA. The group’s sound digs into old school brokenhearted country music like George Jones or Patsy Cline with a slight flourish of Mexican norteño ballads. This new chapter for the group focuses more as a personal recording project than it has been in the past. If this is any indication of what’s to come for SadGirl, then perhaps the past is best left to memory. 

Ty Segall follows 2022’s acoustic introspection opus “Hello, Hi” with a deeper, wilder journey to the center of the self. With Three Bells, he’s created a set of his most ambitious, elastic songs, using his musical vocabulary with ever-increasing sophistication. It’s an obsessive quest for an expression that answers back to the riptide always pulling him subconsciously into the depths. Questions we all ask in our own private mirrors are faced down here—and regardless of what the mysterious “Three Bells” mean in the context of the album’s libretto, you can be assured that Ty’s ringing them for himself, and for the rest of us in turn. It’s a growing up and out of your head parable, but the farther out you get, the farther in you go. The two-head-ed suggestion of 2012’s Twins has grown ever more complex, as the outside/inside world of perception dissolves into a greater world of the senses—all six or seven of them! Since Ty deals in sounds, Three Bells rings with them most of all: sounds signaling the next phase, ringing to keep you stuck, or to set you free, with guitars like voices, questioning and answering the others in their turn. Since 2008, the singer/guitarist/puzzled panther we call Ty Segall has played out his hunger to be free over a dozen solo LPs and a series of other-named projects. In his music, freedom has taken the form of a rippling eclecticism in songs and production sounds, all of them conversing from album to album in a mad diversity of voices. Across the discograverse, 2014’s Manipulator and 2018’s Freedom’s Goblin precede Three Bells in double-album epicity, each unfurling its own multivarious tapestry in an atmosphere of gleeful octophenia, as Ty throws everything against the wall, delighting in how much he can stick there. With all fifteen songs brimming with perspectives, shape-shifting incessantly, not even waiting for a new song to work into the next idea, Three Bells steps into the shoes of both his previous doubles at the same time, designing finally to do the extended format justice. The acoustic songs of “Hello, Hi” had been a blast of fresh air; wanting another hit of that sweet air, Ty recognized that his body was craving to play the drums. This was a key that let him into the album—the songwriting happening on both guitar and drums. As the songs emerged, Ty pushed them out farther and farther compositionally, challenging the way they’d be played, then playing much of Three Bells in conversation with himself—a decision that further elevates the album’s conception. But you don’t get outside/inside all on your own—for Three Bells, Ty and Denée Segall collaborated on five of the songs. In Ty’s world, Denée forms the second self outside his self. And these selves radiate out into the world through other selves. Co-producer Cooper Crain, whose contributions to Harmonizer and “Hello, Hi” were deep, engineered and mixed most of the album, again bringing his individual vision into the process. Finally, some of the songs as written needed the kind of playing that Ty couldn’t get alone. On some numbers, Emmett Kelly’s bass parts not only addressed that need, but inspired the way the songs eventually went down. So it was when the Freedom Band was called in to play; their contributions transformed the material. Three Bells kind of goes beyond songs. The fifteen of them work together as a mosaic, creating the larger work at the same time as they stand on their own. Composing the album as a piece, Ty formed certain chord shapes over and over again, making thematic material that each song moves through in its own way, building a claustrophobic/paranoia vibe, cycling bold thrusts forward into ego deaths, the one-step-forward, two-steps-back patterns framing an overriding ask: what we can do to get past the back-and-forth conversation, to arrive at a place of acceptance. Three Bells takes Ty Segall’s trips so much deeper and farther than they’ve gone before—a masterpiece of personal expression, expressed through words, music and production, parabolically addressing malaise with compassion in a flowing, unstoppable hour-plus of intoxicating sound