Petunia and the Vipers Western Dance Party
Petunia and his Vipers play original music combining elements of classic 1920s jazz through 70s country, country blues, western swing, alt country rock, Mexicana, French cabaret, Romanian, ragtime, jazz, punk and folk music. (And they do a few classic covers as well!) With his swingin' synchopation that's reminiscent of the music from nearly 100 years ago, Petunia is a restless wanderer, a musical historian, and a quirky yet amazing talent.
It's a new music that springboards off the music of the past - somewhere between the 1920s and modern steam punk.
Petunia joins the greats from north of the 49th for his classic style and raucous performances. He is simply a Canadian treasure. (Call it Canadiana?)
PLUS: See the return of Lil' Sue & The Cowtippers as they perform retro honky tonk with both originals and covers.
OPENING: Jordan's PackRats are an amazing mix of vintage western swing, jazz and mountain string music.
It's a Western Dance Party, folks, and if you are not a 2-stepper, we have reserved seating available with great views of all three bands.
Food Truck Corral, Free Parking, 18+ with a big dance floor.
PCH Club is at 6285 E. PCH in Long Beach, inside Golden Sails Hotel.
Sat Nov 9 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsDeke Dickerson's Honky Tonkin' Rhythm
Deke Dickerson & The Whippersnappers bring their retro western swing and honky tonk back to Campus JAX for a special show with the Red Mountain Ramblers!
We call it Honky Tonkin' Rhythm after his quartet's recent album of the same name.
Deke's group will perform originals of Deke's plus covers by artists like Webb Pierce, Ray Price and Skeets McDonald.
The Red Mountain Ramblers are a vintage string band playing enthusiastic hillbilly jazz.
These two bands round out the combination of styles that together with Deke's hillbilly-influenced music equal Honky Tonkin' Rhythm!
Campus JAX is at 3950 Campus Dr. in Newport Beach - and it is a supper club with a great menu, sound and staff.
So come hungry for more than great music!
Free parking, all ages, full bar and dance floor.
Sun Nov 17 2024, 5:00 PM
Buy TicketsBattle of the Blues Harps 2024
When you talk about the Blues, the harmonica is one of its cornerstones - a key element of the entire scene.
Playing blues harp is like a sorcerer's art - it takes a little attitude, a little improvisation - and a dash of mumbo jumbo!
For 36 years, we have been celebrating the giants of the genre, and this year is our biggest and brightest yet:
Explore the universe of the blues harp with top players like Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, Kim Wilson from the Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Mercedes Moore band featuring Dennis Gruenling and Laura Chavez, plus the ageless Billy Watson teaming up with the young Shy But Flyy.
To top off these amazing Thanksgiving Eve performances, we have a Tribute to Little Walter. It stars the Memphis Kings together with harp talents like R.J. Mishco, Eric Von Herzen and Little A.
For the first time, our Battle of the Blues Harp lineup includes several female artists: San Diego's Mercedes Moore will be our emcee for the evening and fronts her own all-star band; talented Shy But Flyy brings her strong soulful voice to the show, and Honey Piazza returns as pianist for the Mighty Flyers.
Help us make harmonica history, from the 1947 beginnings of Little Walter - all the way to 2024 - with today's top cats.
VIP seating, Free Parking, Full Menu at your table, Full Bar, Fast service!
Rooms at Golden Sails next door are just $99 if you call this number: 562-594-0210
Call during business hours only.
Wed Nov 27 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsJohn McEuen Returns to His Roots
As a teenager growing up in Orange County, McEuen worked in the Disney Magic House, where he met Steve Martin and took up the banjo as a way to get on the radio. Martin became his first student.
John McEuen brings over 45 years of worldwide performing with his banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. Often referred to as 'the String Wizard', he weaves stories of his travels and family life (he has raised 7 kids), taking us through where his musical path has taken him.
A founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1966, John instigated the 1972 classic Will the Circle Be Unbroken album, (inducted in to the Library of Congress as 'one of America's most important recordings). He has earned Emmy nominations, Grammy Awards, CMA acclaim, The Western Heritage Award, and many other accolades can be found on his website: www.johnmceuen.com.
Proud to be an integral part of the first American band to go to Russia (in 1977!), John's love of performing is evident when during his shows he takes us 'behind the curtain' of the music world that so many of us know of only as listeners, and shows us how we have all been a part of it, more than we may know.
McEuen's XM radio show, Acoustic Traveller, is in its 6th year, and you can find his new Americana Music Show on Syndicatednews.net (of which he is CEO)
As winner of the 2010 Best of the West Performer award from the Folk Alliance organization, John's show is sure to be one enjoyed by all. He also won Best Bluegrass Album Grammy that year for his production of The Crow - Steve Martin. John in June of 2013 was honored with the Charlie Poole Lifetime Achievement Award in North Carolina.
With music from 1860's to now, original songs laced with known hits, and a special tribute to the 'Circle' album music (and the stories behind it), it all comes to life in an evening of acoustic music in overdrive.
Full menu, Free parking, All ages, VIP seats available
3950 Campus Dr. Newport Beach near John Wayne
Jan. 31 at 7 pm