Art and music come together at the Thumbprint Gallery on Dec. 14, with an appearance from Phillip James.
There are plenty of singer-songwriters in town, but James’ soulful voice and enthusiasm for performing make him a standout performer. He released an EP earlier this year, “Music As An Addiction,” an excellent full-band showcase for his original songs, such as the up-tempo, piano-based ballad, “Café Seduction.” For this show, James will perform in solo acoustic mode, with the music providing the soundtrack to the opening of a new exhibition, “The Marks We Make: New Works” by Micah Mariah.
Phillip James: Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Thumbprint Gallery. 920 Kline St. #104. 7 p.m. All ages. Free. thumbprintgallerysd.com.
Friday, Dec. 13
Jemille Vialet, singer-songwriter. 11:30 a.m. Alexandria
Mikael Pederson, singer songwriter. Noon. The Pointe, UTC
The Heart, singer songwriter. Noon. Pottery Barn Circle, UTC
Ben Benavente, singer songwriter. 3 p.m. Duke’s
Dave Booda, singer-songwriter. 5 p.m. Alexandria
Freefall, jazz. 5:30 p.m. Bella Vista Social Club
Rick Ross, standards. 6 p.m. La Valencia
Brandon Diaz, singer-songwriter. 6 p.m. Drift
Sergio Azocar, acoustic love songs. 7 p.m. Lupi
AJ DeGrasse Trio, piano jazz, 7 p.m. Eddie V’s
Voctave: Spirit of the Season, holiday classics. 7 p.m. Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Josia’s dos Santos, Brazilian jazz. 7:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Fiona Digney, percussion & cello. 7:30 p.m. The Athenaeum
Tad Sisler, vocals, piano, keyboards. 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. In the lounge, The Manhattan
Off Shore Drift, classic rock. 9 p.m. Beaumont’s
Saturday, Dec. 14
Robin Henkel, blues. Birdrock Coffee Roasters. 10 a.m.
Lindsay White, singer-songwriter. Noon. UTC The Pointe
Kekoa, singer songwriter. Noon. Pottery Barn Circle, UTC
Mike Myrdal, singer-songwriter. Noon. Herringbone
Sarah Ingraham, jazz and pop. 6 p.m. La Valencia
Phillip James, singer-songwriter. 7 p.m. Thumbprint Gallery
Craig Dawson Trio, piano jazz. 7 p.m. Eddie V’s
Randy, indie rock. 7 p.m. Che Café, UCSD
Sergio Azocar, acoustic love songs. 7 p.m. Lupi
Josia’s dos Santos, Brazilian jazz, 7:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Tad Sisler, piano standards. 8 p.m. In the Lounge, The Manhattan
Bonneville 7, classic rock. 9 p.m. Beaumont’s
Jeff Dalyrmple, jazz. 9:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Sunday, Dec. 15
Jonny Tarr, singer-songwriter. Noon. Herringbone
Burt Brion Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
Adam Wolffe Perspective, jazz. 6 p.m. The Turquoise
Grosero, punk. 7 p.m. Che Café, UCSD
Josia’s dos Santos, Brazilian jazz, 7:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Monday, Dec. 16
Ed Kornhauser, singer-songwriter. 11:30 a.m. Alexandria
Craig Dawson Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
Josia’s dos Santos, Brazilian jazz, 7:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Tuesday, Dec. 17
David Yuter, singer-songwriter. 11:30 a.m. Alexandria
Mikan Zlatkovich Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
Josia’s Dos Santos, standards. 7 p.m. The Turquoise
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Jemille Vialet, jazz. 11:30 a.m. Alexandria
Lele Rose Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
Whitney Shay, singer-songwriter. 6 p.m. La Valencia
Sergio Azocar, acoustic love songs. 7 p.m. Lupi
Josia’s Dos Santos, standards. 7:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Thursday, Dec. 19
Ed Kornhauser, singer-songwriter. 11:30 a.m. Alexandria
Joe Cardillo, acoustic music. Noon. UTC The Pointe
Ben Benavente, singer songwriter. Noon. Palm Plaza, UTC
Johnny Martin, singer-songwriter. 5 p.m. Alexandria
Buena Vista Socal Club, jazz. 5:30 p.m. Bella Vista Social Club
Keni Yarbro, singer-songwriter. 6 p.m. La Valencia
The Trees, indie rock. 6 p.m. Che Café, UCSD
Chris Cerna Quartet, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
Fred Hardy, jazz. 7:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Kevin Childs, classic covers. 7:30 p.m. Beaumont’s
Roman Palacios with Tommy Gannon, standards. 8 p.m. In the lounge, The Manhattan
Friday, Dec. 20
David Yuter, singer-songwriter. 11:30 a.m. Alexandria
Nathan & Jessie, blues & jazz. Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
Sam & Lauren, singer songwriter. Noon. The Pointe, UTC
Justin Froese, acoustic standards. 4 p.m. Duke’s
Ryan Hiller, standards. 5 p.m. Alexandria
Marcela Mendez, singer-songwriter. 5 p.m. Herringbone
Baywolf, jazz. 5:30 p.m. Bella Vista Social Club
Cedrice, covers. 6 p.m. La Valencia
DevvLove, covers. 6 p.m. Drift
AJ Degrasse Trio, piano jazz. 7 p.m. Eddie V’s
Sergio Azocar, acoustic love songs. 7 p.m. Lupi
Frontside, indie rock. 7 p.m. Che Café, UCSD
Josia’s dos Santos, Brazilian jazz, 7:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Tad Sisler, vocals, piano, keyboards. 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. In the lounge, The Manhattan
TBA, classic covers. 9 p.m. Beaumont’s
Saturday, Dec. 21
Cedrice, singer- songwriter, Noon. The Pointe, UTC
Marcela Mendez, singer-songwriter. Noon. Palm Plaza, UTC
Jarred Matthew, singer-songwriter. Noon. Herringbone
Ignant Benches, indie rock. 6 p.m. Che Café, UCSD
Roman Palacios, singer-songwriter. 6 p.m. La Valencia
Craig Dawson Trio, piano jazz. 7 p.m. Eddie V’s
TBA, jazz. 7 p.m. Turquoise
James Howard, singer-songwriter. 7 p.m. Thumbprint Gallery
Sergio Azocar, acoustic love songs. 7 p.m. Lupi
Josia’s dos Santos, Brazilian jazz, 7:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Tad Sisler, piano standards. 8 p.m. In the lounge, The Manhattan
Part Time Model, classic covers. 9 p.m. Beaumont’s
Sunday, Dec. 22
David Shyde, singer-songwriter. Noon. Herringbone
Burt Brion Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
Sounds Like Four, jazz. 6 p.m. Turquoise
Josia’s dos Santos, Brazilian jazz, 7:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Monday, Dec. 23
Craig Dawson Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
Josia’s Dos Santos, Latin jazz. 7:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Mikan Zlatkovich Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
Josia’s Dos Santos, Latin jazz. 7:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Wednesday, Dec. 25
David Yuter, singer-songwriter. 11:30 a.m. Alexandria
Sarah Ingraham, standards. 2 p.m. La Valencia
Thursday, Dec. 26
Kevin Begin, singer-songwriter. Noon. Palm Plaza, UTC
Jeff Brinkman, singer-songwriter. 5 p.m. The Pointe, UTC
Justin Froese, singer-songwriter. 5 p.m. Alexandria
Israel Maldonado, singer-songwriter. 5 p.m. Herringbone
Keni Yarbro, acoustic covers. 6 p.m. La Valencia
Chris Cerna Quartet, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
Mark Fisher, classic covers. 7:30 p.m. Beaumont’s
Tad Sisler, vocals, piano, keyboards. 8 p.m. The Manhattan
