DOORS @ 7PM | COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ The Pyramids are a spiritual soul-jazz quartet channeling deep groove and cosmic energy through rhythm and melody. Rooted in the traditions of 1970s spiritual jazz and modern West Coast soul, the group blends hypnotic grooves, meditative harmonies, and raw improvisation. Featuring Michael Duffy (Fat Produce, The White Blinds) on drums, Sam Robles (Jungle Fire, Cozmos) on saxophone, Jason Colby (Lee Fields, Ikebe Shakedown) on trumpet, and Eric Bell (The Altons, The Sinseers) on Hammond organ, The Pyramids craft a sound that’s both ancient and forward-looking — where soul, jazz, and spirit meet in rhythm. 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Scott Pemberton Band is an emerging force on the national festival and club circuit, with his wild approach to the guitar and nimble funky band he is immediately recognizable and undeniably original. He doesn’t use a strap, often plays the guitar like someone would play piano and performs with the uninhibited joy and intensity of someone who recognizes that every time we make music is an honor and a gift. Wil Blades is a Chicago-born Hammond B-3 organist who has become one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most in-demand musicians, earning international recognition and repeated “Rising Star” honors in Downbeat while performing with major jazz, funk, and blues legends. Developing his craft through early gigs at John Lee Hooker’s Boom Boom Room and mentorship from Dr. Lonnie Smith, he blends traditional organ influences with a modern, rhythmic, and harmonically rich style. He tours internationally, leads his own groups, collaborates on projects such as Amendola vs. Blades and the Billy Martin & Wil Blades Duo, and teaches privately. Zak Najor is a drummer with Grammy participation and is a founding member of The Greyboy Allstars as well as a tenured drummer for Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. 

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! 

*Doors open at 6pm | 21+ | Dinner starts promptly at 7pm | No dinner service in bar area* 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 

*GENERAL ADMISSION | 21+ | ALL SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED | NO DINNER SERVICE | DOORS at 7PM* When the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Braxton Cook first started working on the album that would become Not Everyone Can Go, his life was going through a number of transitions that he just couldn’t ignore. Last year, Cook spent lots of time on the road — in Europe and Asia, along with two United States tours. “I was just very busy, and trying to juggle that with family, it was a lot to manage,” Cook said. In a moment of self-reflection, he looked back on the past year, noticed a theme emerging, and came to this conclusion: It was OK to let go of things that weren’t serving him any longer. Transitions were natural as he stepped into fatherhood. “It was only pushing me more in that direction of understanding,” he continued. “There’s grief that comes along with having to let certain things go to make time for the things I truly value.” One can hear Cook breaking through on Not Everyone Can Go, a mix of jazz and R&B that feels indebted to similar hybrids of yesteryear. Musically, the album conjures images of bright evening sunshine, when the temperature begins to cool. Not quite Quiet Storm, instead, Not Everyone Can Go dabbles between the margins, which won’t surprise those who’ve followed Cook to this point. Across albums like Somewhere In Between, No Doubt and Who Are You When No One Is Watching?, he’s made a career of blurring the lines between genres, landing on a sound that isn’t one thing, in particular. While that’s made his music tough to pin down, that also makes it all the more intriguing. That you can’t label it just R&B or just jazz lends to the music’s attraction. The making of the album also represents a breakthrough for Cook. It was the most collaborative process of his career where he further integrated into his musical network in Los Angeles. Vocal features include NNAVY (“Weekend”) and Marie Dahlstrom (“All My Life”), and additional producers include Bubele on “Bad,” Austin Brown of Hablot Brown on “We’ve Come So Far”, and bassist Kaveh Ragestar (Kneebody) on “All My Life.” Musically, he and his bandmates would improvise and let the energy flow however it needed. One can hear this free-flow on the album’s instrumental tracks — “Zodiac,” “Kingdom Come,” “My Sun” (featuring Elijah Cook), and “Josh’s Tune.” Lyrically, parts of the album address Cook’s realization that life will get better, that even though it’s challenging right now, “the future is bright,” as he sings on the track “My Everything,” the album’s first single. “It’s about a man who continued to selfishly follow his own dreams at the sake of missing the big picture,” Cook said. “And I’m telling myself, ‘We’re going to work through a rough patch here, but things will turn around.” To emphasize that creative focus, Not Everyone Can Go follows the trek of conflict, from where a romantic relationship is going through challenges to when the couple makes it to the other side. The album soundtracks that journey without placing blame on one person or the other. Rather, Cook assesses his own role in the disconnect, as if doing the necessary self work to show up fully for his significant other. “I put ‘My Everything’ near the beginning to establish the conflict,” he said. “Then we work our way through it. By the time we get to ‘We’ve Come So Far,’ it’s a moment of gratitude and a breath in the record — a pop song that’s like, ‘Wait a second, we’re going to be alright.’” The album’s second half incorporates love songs about the rediscovery of affection. The track “Bad,” which takes sonic cues from late-‘90s R&B, with its slow, body-rolling pace and lush electric keys, finds Cook singing about dating his partner with renewed romance. The same goes for “All My Life.” Here, the singer sounds transfixed, akin to the time when you see your partner again, after the storm has passed and the connection feels fresh once more. These songs speak to the kind of cycle found in most relationships, when the day-to-day gets shaky and serious decisions need to be made. But where some decide to part ways in search of someone new, Cook, through these songs, opts to fight for love. Because the partnership is too genuine and there’s a lot of history at stake. “The last part of the album is the action for me,” Cook said. “It’s the act of rebuilding these relationships the way that I want and the way that I see them, and that's what those love songs are about. ‘Bad’ is very much about taking my wife back out on a date. As if we were just courting each other all over again.” Ultimately, though, Not Everyone Can Go is about embracing change, that when seasons arrive where moves are inevitable, you have to lean into them. “Be who you are, obviously,” Cook said. “But with that, some things will shift and it's okay. “I think the whole world,” he continued, “there's a lot to be up in arms about, a lot to be stressed about, a lot to be scared about. But this particular record, it's a reminder to myself and others to take stock in what it is you do have and be grateful for breath in your lungs. It's like, ‘Man, I'm alive.’ I got breath in my lungs. I got up today. I have two beautiful kids. And I'm like, it's going to be alright.” 

*GENERAL ADMISSION | 21+ | ALL SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED | NO DINNER SERVICE | DOORS @ 7PM* 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. 

*GENERAL ADMISSION | 21+ | NO DINNER SERVICE | DOORS @ 7PM* Blaque Dynamite, a.k.a. Mike Mitchell, has given validity to the cliche “age is nothing more than a number”. He began drumming at age 2, played in his first live recording session at age 7, and acquired a roster of major drum company endorsements by the time he turned 11 years old. Mitchell has been an undeniable force in music for over a decade. This Grammy award winning artist has redefined the term “prodigy”. Before he could even vote, he had already shared stages with Chick Corea, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kamasi Washington, Stanley Clarke, Thundercat, and Willow Smith. Blaque Dynamite blends jaw-dropping technical skill with an electric stage presence. His sound—a fearless fusion of jazz, funk, gospel, metal and everything in between—has set fire to stages on five of the seven continents! Blaque Dynamite releases music under DOLFIN RECORDS, an independent record label in which he co-founded in 2015 with fellow Dallas musicians and artists. He regularly releases new music, digitally and on vinyl. He has collaborated and recorded with many artists including: Stanley Clarke, Lil Yachty, Cory Henry, Jon Bap, Live, Ben Hixon, Stefan Ringer, BIGYUKI, Shaun Martin, CARTOONS, and many many more.. With 4 groundbreaking albums, 3 Ep’s AND a signature drum stick with Zildjian under his belt, Blaque Dynamite isn’t just keeping time—he’s shaping the future of music. Whether he’s laying it down for Thundercat, Erykah Badu, MonoNeon, Kamasi Washington, Christian McBride, or blazing the stage with his own band, Blaque Dynamite delivers every beat and note with purpose and passion. His ability to sing and play at the same time with such raw intensity and emotion will leave you with goosebumps for the rest of the night! Don’t miss Blaque Dynamite live—it’s not just a performance; it’s an EXPERIENCE! https://blaquedynamite.com/home 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ * FREE INTRO TO SWING DANCE LESSON w/ MERCEDES MOORE @ 8:15p * Winner of the 2024 San Diego Music Award for "Best Jazz Artist" and nine time SDMA nominee for "Best Blues Artist" Mercedes Moore brings a unique blend of '50s/60's Swingin' Soul/Blues to the stage. With a background in Lindy Hop and Swing dancing her set list is designed to be up-beat and energetic with an emphasis on rhythms suitable for both partner dancing and freestyle solo fun. From Little Richard to Little Walter, from Etta James to James Brown! With Steve Wilcox on guitar (Candye Kane) Steve Pandis on Bass (Louis Prima Jr) Tony Econom on drums (Bulbancha YaYa) 

DOORS @ 7PM | COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Mochilero initially began as the house band for locals DJs, San Diego City Soul club, playing strictly well known Jamaican hits. Since then, the band has expanded into creating original music, focusing on a strong vocal harmonic component, taking influence from such vocal groups as the paragons, the wailing souls, the techniques and the gaylads. Instrumentally the band has evolved from early reggae, rocksteady and the sound of the late 60s to a sound more rooted in early dancehall and lovers rock. Our aim is to incorporate our influences and love of funk, disco, and R&B under a Jamaican lens. 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Shades of Tjader tribute band honors the legacy of Cal Tjader with vibraphone-led grooves that bridge the gap between bebop improvisation and authentic Afro-Cuban rhythms. Tjader was more than a musician; he was a cultural bridge-builder who collaborated with legends like Mongo Santamaría, Willie Bobo, and Eddie Palmieri. In that same spirit of mutual respect and cross-cultural dialogue, we bring these timeless rhythms to a new generation. Whether you're a jazz purist or just looking to dance, we invite you to experience “Shades Of Tjader” Ian Harland - Vibraphone Omar Lopez - Bass Carlos Ordiano - Piano Kiko Cornejo Jr - Drums/Timbales Steve Haney - Percussion Tommy Aros- Percussion 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Robin Henkel Band with Horns Robin Henkel—five time recipient of “Best Blues Award” at the San Diego Music Awards— brings his six piece band to Lu Lu’s. With this group says Robin “I like to feature originally composed horn arrangements drawing from the deep rich traditions of blues, jazz, swing and funk.” The Robin Henkel Band with Horns features Steve Ebner: trumpet, Dave Castel de Oro: tenor sax, Troy Jennings: baritone sax, Ken Dow: bass and Paul Kimbarow: drums. As a solo blues artist Robin Henkel performs blues with an intensity rarely seen in Southern California. Drawing from the styles of Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell and Elmore James, Robin has moulded his own intense and entertaining personal style. Robin has opened shows for: BB King, Dizzy Gillespie, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Jr. Wells, Jr. Walker, Arlo Guthrie, Hot Tuna, John McLaughlin, Todd Rundgren, Warren Zevon, Steve Stills, Dave Mason, Don McLean, Charles Brown, John Mayall, David Lindley. Robin has performed with: Johnny Almond, Buddy Miles, The San Diego Symphony, Lowell Fulson, Big Jay McNealy, Jimmy Witherspoon, Sha Na Na, Papa John Creach, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, John Hammond. From print media: Robin Henkel is a futurist and a historian. 
-LA Times Henkel is already playing a shuffle that is neither slow nor fast--a strut, and it is extremely seductive ...Henkel proceeds to play a fast jump progression, much like one of Robert Johnson's fiery paced songs. As with Johnson, it is hard to imagine, if you close your eyes, that there is only one guitarist at work. You can almost hear the scratches on the 78. 
-San Diego Reader Robin's live shows are nothing short of inspirational. There is something genuinely raw, base and animalistic about his gut-wrenching, honest music. 
-360 Degrees 

*GENERAL ADMISSION | 21+ | ALL SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED | NO DINNER SERVICE* Mitchum Yacoub an Egyptian-American multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ based out of San Diego, CA. As a lifelong drummer that has supported many projects in the vein of Afrobeat, Soul, Funk, and Reggae, he's been slow-brewing a unique feel for roots and dance music. Inspired by artists like Fela Kuti, Dr. Dre, and James Brown, his music harkens back to Africa in the 70’s with the bass and drums turned up a notch. Strong, repetitive grooves layered with Afro-Latin percussion and vibrant, tightly executed horn lines that call all dancers to the floor. Since beginning his first live performances in late 2019, Yacoub has played alongside roots music heavies like The Wailers, Antibalas, Jungle Fire, and Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto. In 2022, his group supported Seun Kuti for six shows across the U.S., while he traded on percussion and drum kit for Kuti's band: Egypt 80 (formerly of Fela Kuti). The experience trained him well in the rhythmic strength of the music and earned him and his band a place in the global scene of Afrobeat. Originality, musicianship, and a massive sound are three marks keeping Yacoub’s band on the road and a fast-growing festival favorite. The highly acclaimed release of his debut album, “Living High in the Brass Empire”, (2023 All-Town Sound) brings the experience home as a showcase in his unique approach to roots music; forming explosive intersections of Afrobeat, Cumbia, and Soul that will lift you from your seat and leave you wanting more. 

*GENERAL ADMISSION | 21+ | ALL SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED | NO DINNER SERVICE* -SELENA LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST HELD AT 9:30p AFTER SET 1- “Echoes of the Queen” is a high-energy, visually stunning tribute that brings the life, music, and magic of Selena Quintanilla to the stage. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Kenna Vazquez, this dynamic show delivers electrifying vocals, dazzling costume changes, and vibrant bilingual crowd interaction, creating a deep and authentic connection with the audience. Blending Tejano, cumbia, Latin pop, and the iconic hits that defined a generation, the band captures the heart and spirit of Selena in a way that’s both heartfelt and thrilling. More than a concert—“Echoes of the Queen” is an immersive, one-of-a-kind celebration of an unforgettable legend. 

ELECTRICLOUIELAND PRESENTS: SUNDAY SERMONS COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ JANUARY 4th, 2026: CHRISTOPHER HOLLYDAY on ALTO SAX FEBRUARY 1st, 2026, IAN HARLND on VIBRAPHONE LouLou's Club on a Sunday night, The First Sunday Jazz Sermons take flight, Echoes of Minton's in every chord, Where legends jammed and spirits soared. 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Imagine a regular San Diego music community super session where the musicians (both in the house band and sitting in) include members of Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, The Greyboy Allstars, The Original Wailers, B-Side Players, Jungle Fire, Tiny Universe, Mitchum Yacoub's band, Spacehall Sound Machine, The Neighborhood Kids, Gypsy Sally, Hether, Band of Gringos, The Jazz 88 Allstars, Big Daddy Kane's band, and more. Rising from the ashes of the legendary Adams Gone Funky, Lou Lou's is proud to present: The Funky Resurrection - first Wednesday of every month. 

*DOORS at 7PM | COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+* The Styletones are a high energy soul sensation featuring an all star cast of San Diego musicians. A typical Styletones set is an unstoppable flow of deep cut funk and soul that will keep an audience on their feet. Goes well with: James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, and your favorite rare soul/funk compilations. 

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ After making his introduction as a jazz guitar aficionado, Will Brahm continued to develop a melodic voice on the guitar all his own. His songs evoke the emotional soundscape of bands like The Cure and Pink Floyd, while his captivating melodic delivery brings to mind guitarists like Jeff Beck and Pat Metheny. Born and raised in Portland Oregon, Will fell in love with the Folk and Rock music of the Pacific Northwest from a young age. These influences show in his lyrical songwriting and dazzling guitar pyrotechnics. After graduating California State Long Beach with a bachelors degree in Jazz Guitar Performance, he joined New West Guitar Group and began his touring career. He then joined world renowned jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval's band and continues to tour and record with him today. In 2019 Brahm released his acoustic ensemble album "Venture Atlas," showcasing his unique "musical world-building" abilities. Soon after this, he competed as a semi finalist in the Herbie Hancock International Guitar Competition, getting to play for many of his guitar idols like Pat Metheny, John Scofield, and Russell Malone. Brahm then began exploring deeper sonic possibilities, implementing the electric guitar and new textures into his music. This led to his signature band sound which is rooted in strong melodic songs, and decorated in lush sonic landscapes that make up far more than the sum of its parts. His upcoming album "Distance to Empty" will be released in 2025.