It’s a prog-rock fan’s dream come true, with two of the legendary British bands of all time on the same stage, playing hits like “I’ve Seen All Good People,” “Roundabout” and “Heat of the Moment.” Acclaimed British band YES feature the classic line-up of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White with new vocalist Benoit David and keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, son of the group’s Rick Wakeman. For this tour, YES will be joined by ASIA, with Howe, a cornerstone member of both groups, performing as part of each band’s set, alongside original Asia members, including ex-YES and Buggles keyboardist Geoff Downes, ELP’s Carl Palmer on drums and former King Crimson and UK bassist/guitarist/vocalist John Wetton. YES concerts have always been very special events, and this tour will be no different. The group will perform selections from hit albums like Fragile, Close to the Edge, Tales from Topographic Oceans and 90125 along with audience favorites like “Roundabout,” “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” “I’ve Seen All Good People” and “Yours Is No Disgrace,” just some of the enduring classics that have made YES one of the most influential and groundbreaking groups in rock & roll. Asia’s performance will feature many songs from their historic first album, the world’s best-selling release of 1982. The supergroup’s debut effort was #1 at Billboard for nine weeks and included such smashes as “Heat of the Moment,” “Only Time Will Tell” and “Sole Survivor.” The original line-up of ASIA reformed after 23 years apart in 2006, and has since conducted four successful world tours. In addition, the band released the critically acclaimed Phoenix album on EMI Records. Collectively and individually, the four original members of ASIA have sold over 120 million records. Said Howe: “This is a monumental event and even though it will be a challenge, I am up for it.”
Once again, The Wilson sisters return for an evening of classic hits such as “Crazy On You,” “Barracuda,” “Dreamboat Annie,” “Dog And Butterfly” and the entire arsenal of music that has made these Seattle sisters so adored and relevant for nearly three decades. Their seventh evening at Humphrey’s.
Legendary folk singer Joan Baez returns to Humphrey’s for the seventh time. Her latest album, Day After Tomorrow, is her first new studio recording in five years. Joan worked with producer Steve Earle and a band that included bluegrass veterans Tim O'Brien and Darryl Scott, as well as Viktor Krauss and Kenny Malone. The album features songs written by Steve Earle, Eliza Gilkyson, Patty Griffin, Tom Waits, Diana Jones and Thea Gilmore.
Devoted environmental and social justice activists and lifelong music-industry mavericks, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, have spent their entire 20-year career pushing boundaries on a variety of fronts. Returning to Humphrey’s for their 13th appearance, expect to hear songs from their lastest release, Poseidon and the Bitter Bug, as well as classics like "Become You" and "Closer To Fine.” With special guest Common Rotation .
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, rock and blues singer, keyboardist, guitarist, songwriter and founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman is a Southern Rock musical icon. You can expect an evening of lengthy guitar solos and a mixing of classic hits (“Midnight Rider,” The Whipping Post,” “Dreams” and “Revival”) along with solo hits (“I’m No Angel,” “Anything Goes”) with covers of blues, R&B and soul classics.
Canadian ensemble Cowboy Junkies,with their emotionally textured music wrapped around the levitating vocals of Margo Timmins, always provide their audience with a uniquely mesmerizing experience. Their latest release Trinity Revisited, is a celebration of their 20th anniversary of the recording of The Trinity Session. Son Volt's music ranges from quiet folk/country ballads to bar-house rockers. Jay Farrar has amassed a sizable and distinctive body of work since coming on the radar with Uncle Tupelo in 1989. Often considered a staple band of the alternative country movement, their music is perhaps better described as genre-spanning traditional American music. Their latest CD is due to be released in May.
Performing in bars and clubs since the age of 13, Tori was at the forefront of a number of female singer/songwriters in the early 1990’s and was noteworthy as one of the few alternative rock performers to use a piano as her primary instrument. Tori has since evolved into one of the most respected and inspiring live performers. Touring relentlessly since 1991, the stage has always been one of the fundamentals of her career. Her concerts are notable for their changing set list from night to night and Rolling Stone voted her one of the best live performers of all times. She is known for her emotionally intense songs that cover a wide range of subjects including sexuality, religion and personal tragedy. Some of her charting singles include "Crucify", "Silent All These Years", "Cornflake Girl", "Caught a Lite Sneeze", "Professional Widow", "Spark", and "A Sorta Fairytale," her most commercially successful single in the U.S. to date. Tori’s latest release, Abnormally Attracted To Sin, was just released on May 19. With special guest, London Indie band, One EskimO .
San Diego native, Gabriel "Picachu" Iglesias' style of comedy is a mixture of story telling with characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. He is best known for his loud Hawaiian shirts, funny voices, life-like sound effects and clean, animated style of comedy. He is the self-proclaimed "Fluffy Man" (as opposed to fat), in reference to his large frame and his own joke about the Five levels of Fatness (which are Big, Healthy, Husky, Fluffy and "DAMN!"). Ask anyone who has seen him in concert and you will probably hear the same thing, "He was so funny!"
It comes as no surprise that Jewel, an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, actress, poet, painter, philanthropist and daughter to an Alaskan cowboy singer-songwriter, finds herself in the embrace of country music for the release of her seventh career album, Perfectly Clear. From the remote ranch of her Alaskan youth to the triumph of international stardom, the three-time Grammy nominee, has enjoyed career longevity rare among her generation of artists. Whether alone with her guitar or fronting a band of ace musicians, Jewel has always been a charismatic live performer singing her arsenal of songs including “Intuition,” "You Were Meant For Me," "Hands" and "Who Will Save Your Soul". Anything but predictable, we welcome Jewel back for her seventh appearance at Humphrey's.
Tears For Fears "ruled the world" on the pop charts for the last half of the 80s with catchy radio/arena anthems like "Shout," "Everybody Wants To Rule The World," "Mad World" and "Head Over Heels." When the dynamic duo of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith went their separate ways and Orzabal took the new group in different directions, it seemed like the Tears For Fears legacy was one for the history books. Fans were ecstatic when Ozabal and Smith reunited in 2004 with a great return to form called Everybody Loves A Happy Ending. The happy ending for us is that the reconnection of Roland and Curt has continued and Tears For Fears will be making their third Humphrey’s appearance. With special guest, Indie singer/songwriter/guitarist Wainwright .
Talk about standing the test of time! The Moody Blues are among the few British Invasion survivors from 1964 (remember their breakthrough hit “Go Now”?) who have kept their enormous fan base loyal with their unique synthesis of rock and classical elements. Whether they are reprising “Tuesday Afternoon” or “Nights In White Satin” or rollicking through “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock ‘n Roll Band),” The Moody Blues are forever on that creative search for that elusive lost chord. Voices in the sky, indeed.
A triple bill of three of Hawaii's most adventurous and respected musicians. Hapa returns to Humphreys with long time leader/guitar virtuoso Barry Flanagan joined by charismatic bassist/vocalist Nathan Aweau. The power and spirituality of a Hapa performance is matched only by the other special musicians on this show. Contemporary Hawaiian music singer/songwriter John Cruz , will kick off this memorable evening with Slack Key guitar legend Ledward Ka'apana , completing the triple bill. This three-act concert is a true primer on the finer aspects of Hawaiian music and culture.
As host of E!’s hilarious, “The Soup,” which satirizes pop culture and current events, Joel McHale brings his unique sense of humor and arresting personal style to viewers, as he counts down the most absurd, hysterical, wacky and surreal moments in the world of reality TV and celebrity each week.
Classic rockers pump out 40 years worth of hits with their horn-driven sound. "25 or 6 to 4," "Just You And Me," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is," "Beginnings," "If You Leave Me Now" and "Baby What A Big Surprise" . . . Five No. 1 albums and 21 top-10 hits!
Don't miss guitar phenoms George Thorogood and Jonny Lang as they are bad to the bone together. George Thorogood is the quintessential American blues-rock guitarist. He has led his band, The Destroyers, to the very pinnacle of the blues pyramid, with classic tracks as "Bad To The Bone," "I Drink Alone," "Get A Haircut," and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.” Singer-songwriter Jonny Lang's mix of gospel, rustic country, Motown funk and jazzy folk earned him a Grammy and two platinum records early in his career. His album, 'Turn Around," chronicles his incredible spiritual journey with soul, gospel and “all things funky.
Year after year, tour after tour, concert venues worldwide are packed with fans who converge upon Earth, Wind & Fire shows. The warm feelings of love that permeate the celebratory concert extravaganzas exude from both the band and the audience and have forged a lasting bond. Since their inception, Earth, Wind & Fire has won six Grammys and four American Music Awards while selling over 20 million albums in the U.S. alone. Their hits include "That’s The Way Of The World," "Shining Star," "Can’t Hide Love," "Gratitude," "Fantasy," "Getaway," "Got To Get You Into My Life," "Spirit," "All ‘n All," "I Am," "Faces," "Raise!," "Powerlight," "September," "Boogie Wonderland," "After The Love Has Gone," "In The Stone," "System of Survival" and "Let’s Groove." We are happy to welcome Earth, Wind & Fire as they make their first Humphrey's appearance.
You’re not dying. That blinding white light you see isn’t heaven, it’s Jim Gaffigan: comedian, actor and man who’s made a living joking about how pale he is. His self-deprecating humor and use of funny voices and clever, quiet style has earned him numerous appearances on both CBS’ “Late Show With David Letterman” and NBC’s “Late Night With Conan O’Brien.” His one hour Comedy Central Special, CD and DVD, all entitled “Beyond the Pale” have catapulted Gaffigan to one of the most popular touring and recorded comedians in the country today. The DVD for “Beyond the Pale” went Gold within the first six months.
You’re not dying. That blinding white light you see isn’t heaven, it’s Jim Gaffigan: comedian, actor and man who’s made a living joking about how pale he is. His self-deprecating humor and use of funny voices and clever, quiet style has earned him numerous appearances on both CBS’ “Late Show With David Letterman” and NBC’s “Late Night With Conan O’Brien.” His one hour Comedy Central Special, CD and DVD, all entitled “Beyond the Pale” have catapulted Gaffigan to one of the most popular touring and recorded comedians in the country today. The DVD for “Beyond the Pale” went Gold within the first six months.
Return to the flowery, phantasmagorical days of the 1960s with the all-star HippieFest 2009. This 4-hour celebration of the '60s counterculture features some of the top names of the era: The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie (“Happy Together,” “Elenore,” “She’d Rather Be With Me,” “It Ain’t Me Babe,” “You Showed Me,” “You Baby” and “Eve of Destruction”), Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night ("Mama Told Me Not To Come," "One," "Joy To The World," "Old Fashioned Love Song," "Easy To Be Hard"), Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals ("Good Lovin'," "Groovin," "A Beautiful Morning," "People Got To Be Free") and Badfinger featuring Joe Molland (“Come And Get It,” No Matter What” and “Day After Day”). Don’t forget your love beads!
In the music world, Alan Parsons is revered as an architect of art-rock, as a producer and engineer of 7-inch masterpieces like Pilot's "Magic," Al Stewart's "Year of the Cat," and the Hollies' "The Air That I Breathe." The Alan Parsons Project, whose albums I Robot, The Turn of a Friendly Card and Tales of Mystery and Imagination explored the interrelations between music, literature, psychology and fantasy. Today he tours under a revised name, The Alan Parsons Live Project, offering material from his most recent albums A Valid Path and The Essential Alan Parsons Project with hits spanning the “Project” years. The LIVE lineup includes Alan Parsons (guitar, vocals, keyboards & percussion), Godfrey Townsend (Guitar), Steve Murphy (Drums), P.J. Olsson (vocals), John Montagna (Bass) and Manny Focarazzo (keyboards).
If there is such a thing as a superstar in the world of traditional jazz, it's Diana Krall. It’s been seven years since Grammy Award-winning Canadian jazz pianist and chanteuse, Diana Krall, graced our stage. When I Look in Your Eyes won a Grammy for best jazz vocal and became the first jazz disc to be nominated for Album of the Year in twenty–five years, The Look of Love was a No. 1 bestseller in the US and a five–time platinum album in Canada, The Girl in the Other Room was her first to focus on her own songwriting (with six tunes co–written with husband Elvis Costello), Christmas Songs proved one of the season’s best–sellers, From This Moment On was an upbeat, critical success that coincided with the birth of her twin sons and The Very Best of Diana Krall included personalized vintage standards while her latest albuQuiet Nights (scheduled to be released on March 31) is a celebration of Brazilian bossa-nova styled music. Humphreys Concerts welcome the long-awaited return of Diana Krall.
No one writes songs like Lyle Lovett. Finely wrought and full of wit, wisdom and Texas-sized storytelling, the veteran singer/songwriter’s catalog is rife with characters and concepts that loom large on the American landscape. Returning to Humphreys with his extraordinary Large Band, fans can expect to hear selections from It’s Not Big It’s Large, Lovett’s most recent album, in addition to concert favorites.
American rock singer/songwriter and musician, Jackson Browne, will make a stop at Humphreys Concerts during his Time The Conqueror World Tour (his first set of new material in six years), which spotlights material from the new album as well as career-spanning favorites. He has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has been honored with inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Since his acclaimed 1972 self-titled debut album, Jackson Browne has defined a genre of songwriting and performing that is charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. Two of his albums, Late For the Sky and The Pretender, are on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” His string of Top 10 hits include “Running on Empty,” “The Road,” “Rosie,” “The Load-Oat/Stay,” Doctor My Eyes” and “Rock Me on the Water,” just to name a few.
It wouldn’t be summer at Humphrey’s without America seducing its fans with "Horse With No Name," "Ventura Highway," "Tin Man," "Daisy Jane" and "You Can Do Magic." Timeless songs that still ring true thanks to the buoyant harmonies of Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, now in their 39th year as collaborators and musical partners. They haven’t missed a summer here since 1992.
Tracy Chapman endures as one of our generation’s most compelling singer/songwriters captivating audiences around the globe with her pure voice, evocative songs and intense spirit. She has sold millions of albums and won four Grammy Awards. Few artists can match Tracy's gentle but passionate vibrato, her literate lyrical compassion and her uncompromising stance. From the startling honesty of her multi-platinum debut, which features the now-classic "Fast Car," to the phenomenal reaction she received for New Beginning and its gem "Give Me One Reason," she has always shared with her audience stories that matter and songs that ring true.
The ten-piece, horn-driven powerhouse called Tower of Power melds jazz, funk, rock and soul for an in-your-face sound all its own. With the horn section front and center stage, this is East Bay Grease at its finest. This is TOP’s 15th consecutive summer under the stars at Humphrey’s with every show having sold out. It seems that San Diegans have adopted Tower Of Power as a hometown favorite. What is hip, indeed.