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Rock group Little River Band will perform live at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Friday, August 4 at 8 p.m. Little River Band: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The same day musician Jon Batiste got 11 Grammy nominations, his partner, writer Suleika Jaouad, began chemotherapy. The new documentary American Symphony recounts their journey.

The DonL Big Band Music Concert Celebrating Local Talent Set for Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7 p.m. PST WHO: DonL Big Band, A San Diego Entertainment Big Band WHAT: This extraordinary concert celebrating Big Band music with local San Diego favorite talent. Just 2weeks away! An intimate night with the DonL Big Band, a 12-piece big band with guest vocalists Carissa Fagan, Andy Anderson, Lori Lewis Hable and Corey LeMaster-Hable. Plus, favorites songs by Sinatra, Bruno Mars, Cole Porter, Bublé and a LOT more. WHEN: Monday, September 26, 2022 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. PST WHERE: A Center For Spiritual Living COST: In-Person Tickets $35, Online tickets $25 here. For more information, please call 619-518-5438. ABOUT DONL BIG BAND: In the capable hands of Don LeMaster, the DonL Big Band, a long-time favorite San Diego staple in the community has been performing locally for more than 12 years. Don LeMaster was the Musical Director for the 2002 production of Pageant at North Coast Rep, for Cygnet’s Bed And Sofa (the first time) and A Little Night Music at the Old Town Theatre space. Don has been involved in theater for the past 30 years, getting his start at Moonlight Amphitheater, then on to staff accompanist at SDSU, many productions as band leader at Lamb’s Players, Musical Director at Performance Riverside for 7 years, and was the Musical Director/Conductor/Orchestra Contractor for San Diego Musical Theatre. He was nominated for an Ovation Award for Performance Riverside’s production of 1776 in 2004, honored with a San Diego Theater Critic Circle Award for Outstanding musical direction for SDMT’s inaugural production of The Full Monty in 2007 and again for The Sound Of Music in 2013. Don was entertainer at Martinis Above Fourth and the Caliph Lounge for over16 years, and currently performs at Clark Cabaret, Parc Bistro, and on special occasions Mo’s Urban Bar and Grill. Don has been the pianist at Our Mother of Confidence Church for the past 26 years. “Without music, my life would be a mistake.” Social Media: Facebook & Instagram

A new album from influential local jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is about celebrating the tunes that got him through a rough few years — and the musicians and students that surround him.

Sánchez observes the world with a drummer's sensibilities. Here, he and his pals in Bad Hombre explore the rhythm of language in a set of tracks from Sánchez's latest album.

Classic rockers Kansas have announced an extensive North American tour beginning in 2023 celebrating the band's 50th anniversary. Their Another Fork In The Road tour kicks off June 2nd in Pittsburgh and continues into 2024 hitting dozens of U.S. cities including Baltimore, Detroit, Rochester, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Canadian shows are planned for Toronto and Vancouver. Come see them perform at Balboa Theatre on Sunday, September 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here!

The annual San Diego St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival in San Diego, California, celebrate its 41st annual parade and festival in beautiful Balboa Park. This year, we are honoring Celtic Culture, Commerce, and Community in the San Diego region. The event’s main attraction is the parade (which starts at 10:30), which features over 100 floats complete with marching bands, bagpipers, traditional Irish dance troupes, police and fire departments, clowns, and dignitaries. The festival (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.) will host two stages for music and dance, food and drink, vendors, info booths, and fun for the entire family. $5 entry for 21 and over and active duty military with I.D. are free. This is a great way to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. Don your green, grab your shamrocks, and follow the rainbow to a day of Irish fun, rain or shine!

Shapiro co-hosts All Things Considered, co-stars in a cabaret act with Alan Cumming, and sings with the band Pink Martini. Now, he's written a book, a memoir called The Best Strangers in the World.

Punk rock supergroup and cover band Me First and The Gimme Gimmes will perform live at House of Blues on Sunday, December 4 at 8 p.m. Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

From girl supergroups to soul, here are our favorite songs of 2023.