the shamey jays
The Shamey Jays are a San Diego treasure. Born out of a swirling cloud of garage rock, 60s pop rock, punk, roots and "alt-alt," The Shamey Jays appear like rock bodhisattvas to kick out the jams to all who seek to drink the quenching nectar of jangly guitar and chunky guitar riffs, layered on a bed of tight rhythm and garnished with a crisp sprig of vocal harmonies.
Founded by garage rock icon Billy Gruff, the band is rounded out by veteran San Diego scenesters Jerry Rig, Matt Silvia and Spud Davenport. All four guys are seasoned pros with a long history of gigging in various genres and scenes in San Diego and across the U.S. of A.
Wildly eclectic and decidedly original; in their music one can hear the echoes of MC5, Stones, The Clash, Faces, The Who, The Dictators and Elvis Costello. Give their tunes a spin and don't miss the chance to catch a Shamey Jays show near you.
dave howard
San Diego's most-covered songwriter, Dave Howard, has earned a reputation as a craftsman and and artist. A multi-year nominee for the San Diego Music Awards, he is well respected by his peers and adored by fans from Santa Cruz to Belgium.
Known for his deft acoustic guitar style and his warm, resonant vocals, Howard delivers in concert and in the studio. Howard's songs have been recorded by other artists sixteen times and are staples in the live repertoire of a handful of contemporary artists.
Fans of Paul Simon, John Gorka, Sarah MacLachlan, Bruce Cockburn, Dar Williams and David Wilcox will find the familiar themes of love, joy, loss, strength, faith and realization running through Dave Howard's work.
Dave is a big fan and proponent of House Concerts. To learn more about how to host a private house concert, use our contact form.
blackout blues band
Since 1998 the Blackout Blues Band has been rocking San Diego with just the right mix of Electric Blues, 60s R&B and 70s Blues Rock.
The band's set lists draw from a catalogue that includes vintage Stones, Johnny Winter and Wilson Pickett, Neil Young, Cream, Rory Gallagher and Albert King.
This band has personality AND attitude. Their stage presence, musical skill and tight delivery make them a guaranteed crowd pleaser whether you're throwing a Bar-B-Que, a weekend Blues festival or a get-out-of-jail party.
Blackout Blues Band delivers the goods and rides off on leather and chrome, knowing that all gave some, but some gave all.