March 4, 2025 – Escondido, CA – The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation (CCAEF) is thrilled to bring back Hidden City Sounds, a free concert series for the community. Mark your calendars and join us for a fantastic series of performances, food trucks and an amazing dessert vendor! VIP Tables available for purchase at artcenter.org.
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, April 11 7PM
Leonard Patton Quartet & Community Jazz Band
Leonard Patton Quartet: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Leonard’s Jazz Jam: 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM
An exciting ensemble that blends straight-ahead jazz with a vibrant, community-driven spirit. Led by vocalist, musician, composer, recording artist, producer, songwriter, and actor Leonard Patton, this group delivers exceptional performances that showcase Patton’s dynamic vocal ability and passion for jazz, while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for local musicians to collaborate and create together. With a rich blend of original compositions and classic jazz standards, the quartet and jam session highlight the true essence of jazz, blending skill, creativity, and community.
Friday, May 9 7PM
Mercedes Moore Band & Free Pre-show Swing Dance Class
Dance Instruction: 7:00 pm -7:45 PM
Mercedes Moore Band: 8:00 pm – 9:15 PM
Winner of the 2024 San Diego Music Award for “Best Jazz Artist” and eight-time SDMA nominee for “Best Blues Artist” Mercedes Moore brings a unique blend of ’50s/60’s Swingin’ Soul/Blues to the stage. With her background in Lindy Hop and Swing dancing her set list is designed to be upbeat and energetic with an emphasis on rhythms suitable for both partner dancing and freestyle solo fun.
Friday, June 13 7PM
Kendrick Dial & The Lyrical Groove
The Lyrical Groove is an award-winning Hip Hop Soul band that blends spoken word and live instrumentation to craft all forms of Black Music, featuring lyricist Kendrick Dial, multi-talented artist/activist Brisa Lauren, and talented musicians, creating timeless music that inspires and entertains.
Friday, July 11 7PM
Lefty Martin & His Right-Hand Band & Free Pre-Show Line Dance Class
Dance Instruction: 7:00 pm -7:45 PM
Lefty Martin: 8:00 pm – 9:15 PM
Martin John “Lefty Martin” began singing in elementary school, inspired by his mom’s love for classic country, B.B. King, The Ink Spots, and surf music like “Wipeout” by The Safaries, and influenced by her Patsy Cline-like voice, which led him, with the support of family and friends, to pursue a career as a vocalist and entertainer.
Friday, August 8 7PM
Bill Magee Blues Band Featuring Nathan James Trio
The Bill Magee Blues Band, featuring Nathan James Trio, is a San Diego local favorite blues band known for its unique sound. Nathan James, a true original American roots music artist, showcases his handmade washboard guitar and stomps out time on a box made of old fence boards, all while singing, playing harmonica, and crafting well-written original music.
Friday, August 15 7PM
Back Pocket Whiskey Fellas featuring Chickenhawk
San Diego’s Back Pocket Whiskey Fellas have developed a reputation among local craft breweries, Irish Pubs and at numerous outdoor events for its rousing, crowd-pleasing, eclectic performances. Often incorporating and encouraging crowd participation, with a playlist that runs the gamut from Irish traditional, classic country, bluegrass, and classic rock, drawing a wide range of appeal for all ages.
Friday, October 3 7PM
Euphoria Brass Band featuring Rey Wolf
Euphoria Brass Band is an award-winning, critically acclaimed seven-piece San Diego-based musical powerhouse, known for their exciting mix of New Orleans-infused brass band jazz, funky street beats, and a West Coast vibe, performing at high-profile venues, festivals, parades, corporate events, and weddings, as well as internationally in places like Mexico and Japan’s 30th Annual 2022 Yokohama Jazz Promenade Festival.
Friday, October 10 7PM
MohaviSoul featuring The Honey Buckets
MohaviSoul is a 5-piece, award-winning, San Diego-based Bluegrass-Americana band, blending West Virginia roots with 5th-generation California heritage since 2012. Their music, including hits like “Blue Diesel” and “Make It Up,” has charted nationally, and they gained national attention as a showcase artist at the 2021 IBMA World of Bluegrass.
This free community event has been made possible by our generous sponsors:
City of Escondido, The Williams Trust Foundation, California Center for the Arts, Escondido Charitable Trust, County of San Diego, Prebys Foundation, and San Diego Foundation.
About the California Center for the Arts, Escondido:
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation, is dedicated to enriching the cultural and creative vitality of California by providing access to the arts for all members of our community. Through a diverse range of performances, exhibitions, and educational programs, the Foundation continues to be a driving force in the cultural life of California.
