By Meeshi (Meeshi) on Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 01:53 am: EditTHURSDAY, JUN 19TH
They were the surprise hit of the Pre-Lindy Prom Pajama Party last month, and they're back at the Firehouse this month to play even more mellow swingin' jazz/blues favorites. In case you were wondering, FAT-J stands for the Filipino American Tribute to Jazz, Pinoys dedicated to the Preservation of Jazz, and even Meeshi (a Filipino himself) will step in to sing a song or two or three...until you pay him to stop. If you like their sound, we hope to continue to have them play monthly at the Firehouse. Dennis Hong will DJ between the band sets. $7 general/$6 students. For more info, click HERE.
FRIDAY, JUN 20TH
This Friday, we are excited to have LIVE SWING MUSIC once again at Cafe Savoy with SD swing legends, The Rockin' Aces. Led by bassist, Tim Butler, The Aces were one of San Diego's premier rockabilly/swing bands a few years ago playing weekly at Tio Leo's and The Pourhouse (now Martini Ranch). They specialize in rarely played jump blues and early rock'n'roll of the early Fifties. Now, for the first time in almost 3 years, they have reunited to once again play for swing dancers in San Diego at our very own Cafe Savoy. $7 Cover. For more info, click HERE.
SUNDAY, JUN 22ND
This Sunday, we are featuring one of San Diego's favorite West Coast blues bands, Blue Largo. Blue Largo mostly plays hard swinging 1940's/'50's jump blues in the vein of Louis Jordan, T-Bone Walker, Johnny Otis, Julia Lee, Ruth Brown, and Dinah Washington. However, they can also pay sincere tribute to the likes of Billie Holiday or The Nat King Cole Trio with equal conviction. The band features Eric Lieberman on guitar, Alicia Aragon on vocals, Carl "Sonny" Leland on Piano, and Jonny Viau on saxophone. To hear musical clips of the band, visit their website at bluelargoblues.com. $8 Cover. For more info, click HERE.