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The Robin Henkel Band with Horns performs their own unique blend of jazz, blues, funk and swing. Firmly grounded in artistic expression Robin describes it this way, “Our performances honor the rich music traditions of blues, jazz, swing and funk. The usual line-up is trumpet with tenor and baritone saxophones, guitar, bass and drums. Sometimes clarinet and congas find their way into the mix. We love playing music that is modern as well as digging into the styles of great artists from the past such as Duke Ellington and Slim Gaillard.” Robin Henkel is a four time recipient of Best Blues at the San Diego Music Awards. This band has been performing and evolving with members coming and going for over thirty years. “In the 1980s we opened for John McLaughlin at the Bacchanal as well as performed the KSDS 88.3 Jazz Live show in the Saville Theatre.” Robin has appeared with the San Diego Symphony, Sha Na Na, Johnny Almond, Willie King, Lowell Fulson, Jimmy Witherspoon and Buddy Miles. Robin has opened shows for Dizzy Gillespie, Bonnie Raitt, Charles Brown, Bill Withers, Dr John, Arlo Guthie, John Mayall, Willie Nelson, Todd Rundgren, Steve Stills, Dave Mason, Jr Wells and Elvin Bishop. “Robin Henkel is a historian and a futurist”—LA Times.

Synonymous with salt water and the ocean, Kolohe Kai’s Island sounds are the center of opening night at the Fair. Headlining the first concert of the 2024 San Diego County Fair's Toyota Summer Concert Series is one of the most popular bands of the Pacific Islander reggae scene, Kolohe Kai. Their unique sound infuses Hawaiian ukulele, roots reggae, and hint of R & B and pop, elevating their already distinctive reggae sound to new and popular heights. The band's name: Kolohe means “rascal," which founding member, Roman De Peralta’s family called him as a child. Kai means "ocean" or “saltwater,” right in tune with the band’s love of surfing and the Hawaiian ocean waters. In 2019, Kolohe Kai won Island Music Awards Reggae Album of the Year with Summer to Winter, which also reached number one on Billboard's Reggae Album chart. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2024/kolohe-kai Full concert schedule: https://www.sdfair.com/p/what-to-do/grandstand Doors Open @ 6 p.m. Includes Complimentary Same-Day Fair AdmissionALL SALES FINAL | NO REFUNDS or NO EXCHANGES sdfair.com Facebook: facebook.com/sdfair Instagram: Instagram.com/sandiegocountyfair

Morgiane, perhaps the oldest opera by a Black American, finally receives its full public performance, shedding light on the forgotten heyday of opera in New Orleans.

The unpredictable 67th Grammy Awards were filled with surprising wins for artists including Beyoncé — with her first album of the year win — as well as multiple wins for Kendrick Lamar and awards for rising stars like Chappell Roan and Doechii.

The world’s number one Elton John tribute band are coming to play All The Hits by Elton John. The spectacular show includes Bennie and the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Candle In The Wind, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, I’m Still Standing, Crocodile Rock and Your Song. They will also be performing classic album tracks like Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, the multi-platinum double LP released in 1973. Tom Cridland, playing the part of Elton John on lead vocals and piano, is close friends with Elton John drummer, Nigel Olsson, has recorded songs and episodes of his Greatest Music of All Time Podcast with Elton John guitarist, Davey Johnstone... and has even met Sir Elton himself, the man who Tom credits with helping him recover from alcoholism. The level of attention to detail in recreating the music and fabulous costumes of Elton John & His Band is simply unparalleled. For more information visit: oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Introducing Blanket Sounds, San Diego's newest arts and music series kicks at Waterfront Park. We're featuring some of the city's brightest artists and musicians with local bands and DJs, interactive art installations, delicious food, and more. You bring your blanket, we'll bring the vibes: June 9 / July 7 / Aug 11 / Sept 8. Free for all ages.

Celebrate Independence Day at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park California State Parks invite you to celebrate an old fashioned Fourth of July at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park! Visitors can join park staff and volunteers celebrating as early San Diego residents did in the 1800s with games, crafts, and live music from Big Mountain Blue Grass Band. Additional parking is available at the CalTrans headquarters, just two blocks from the park at 2994 Sunset Street. Event begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Visit: Old Town San Diego

Three-time Grammy® Award nominees The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their critically acclaimed 2009 major label debut, "I and Love and You." In 2012 "The Carpenter" hit #4 on the Billboard Top 200, followed by "Magpie and the Dandelion" in 2013, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200. In 2016 the band was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The 2017 documentary "May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers" (co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio) chronicles the process of writing 2016’s "True Sadness," which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums, #1 on Rock Albums, #3 on the Billboard 200, and scored 2 Grammy® nominations. The film received high praise upon its release theatrically and on HBO, and it is currently available on DVD/Blu-Ray/VOD. In 2019 the band released their tenth studio album, "Closer Than Together," featuring the single “High Steppin'” which reached #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. The band's latest EP, "The Third Gleam," debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, #1 Rock Albums and #1 Vinyl Albums, and the single “Victory" hit #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. The Avett Brothers stayed connected to fans amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by playing two sold out drive-in shows at Charlotte Motor Speedway. "Swept Away," a musical inspired by and featuring the music of The Avett Brothers, premiered in January 2022 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre to rave reviews from audiences and critics; it recently wrapped a limited pre-Broadway engagement at D.C.’s Arena Stage. The band closed out 2023 with their 20th annual hometown New Year's Eve celebration and will be touring across the country for much of this year. Visit: https://www.theshell.org/performances/the-avett-brothers/ Please note: the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this concert.

Join us for The Great Aztec Payback fundraiser at Aztec Brewery! Experience a day filled with live music from 11 local bands running from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. for only $5. Your support directly contributes to enhancing Aztec Brewery's live music infrastructure—a great local venue that supports the music we all enjoy. There will be a food truck, Osteria Italiana, and non-stop performances on two stages—one inside and one outside. Save the date for a day of music, community, and giving back! Featuring: The M-80's, Spinal Krackers, Vinyl Syndicate, Go Scarlet, VicMeanGuitarLicks, Clearly Dirty, Sonic Space, Richard King, Ron Perkins, FM Conspiracy, Rob Totty, and Ken Troutman! All bands and performers are generously donating their time! For more information visit: aztecbrewery.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The singer and guitarist was part of sibling quintet that took over the pop world in 1969 — it released four consecutive No. 1 hits — and launched a family entertainment dynasty that lasted decades.