Paul Vincent Perez and Cindi Jackson ( niece of Arizona Saxophonist Lou Garno ) created WestSide Blues & Jazz through necessity (Ok, also maybe because they just wanted to).
The West Valley was way over due for a Blues & Jazz Night Club that offers Live Blues , Jazz, R&B and more every Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday featuring the best Bands in the State.
Westside Blues would be honored to provide our services for your next event. Each event is bespoke to your tastes and needs, to provide the best experience possible for you and your guests.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21st 6-9PM
Doors open at 5PM
NOLAZ Band plays groove and soul music from New Orleans, LA (NOLA) in Arizona (AZ). From The Neville Brothers to Allen Toussaint, traditional brass bands to The Meters, and Lee Dorsey to PJ Morton, there is a particular musical character that stems from New Orleans. NOLAZ Band channels this energy to bring a little NOLA to Arizona.
A seven-piece ensemble, NOLAZ Band is led by Ted Belledin (keys, sax) with vocals, horns, and rhythm. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, NOLAZ Band offers upbeat performances with the option of adding a traditional brass band.
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd 7:30-11PM
Doors open at 6PM
Sandra Bassett is an engaging, entertaining, and gifted singer with a powerful vocal range and a smooth delivery. Originally from Detroit, MI and now based in Phoenix, AZ, Sandra embraces the musical history of her birthplace and enjoys performing in many styles, including Jazz, R&B, Motown and Blues.
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd 7:30-11PM
Doors open at 6PM
The band started out as a small Blues Trio in early 1990, and through the vision of founder Ted “Madman” Kowal, our lineup soon included an always-energetic horn section. Since the late 1990’s our repertoire has evolved to present the music styles foremost in our hearts: Soul, R&B, Funk…. as well as the Blues. Under the musical direction of Tony Flores since 2002, along with strong vocals, blazing horns and a rock-solid rhythm section, you have Cold Shott and The Hurricane Horns – Still groovin’ and going strong into 2012 and beyond. Sharing a few of our musical inspirations, we give you a a taste of the soulful and heartfelt performances of Willie Mitchell, James Brown, Little Milton, Howard Tate, Eddie Floyd, Tyrone Davis and Joe Cocker. We round out our selection with the funky soul of Tower of Power.
Band Members: Tony Flores - Musical Director/Bass & Lead Vocals; Anita Benavidez - Keys/Vocals; Timothy Finn - Guitar/Vocals; Rich Brydle - Rhythm Guitar/Vocals; Frank Blanco - Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Percussion; Tim Matteson - Sax/Flute/Vocals; Marlon Smith - Drums
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24th 3-6PM
Doors open at 2PM
Come join us as we welcome Gator Fuzz with their Aretha Franklin & Ray Charles tribute to Westside!
Featuring the incredibly talented Simone Sanchez, Ted Belledin, Janet Daniel, & Steve Heavenstone from NOLAZ, as well as Jesse Weston & Dallas Huber, and some special guests!
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27th 7-10:00PM
Doors open at 6PM
Come join us for a pre-Thanksgiving dance party with the incredible Thaddeus Rose Band!
The Band
This Core 5 of lifetime musicians consists of:
Thaddeus Rose - Front Man and Badass
Chris Cannella - Guitar
Mel Brown - Bass
Bill Keis - Keyboards
Dowell Davis - Drums
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29th 7:30-11PM
Doors open at 6PM
Honest Soulz is based in Phoenix, Arizona. We have been providing the valley with the best in classic R&B, Funk, Soul and a Variety of top 40 music for over 10 years.We began this band as a mother (Mildred Hayes) and son (Abram Moore) duo and have incorporated other members that we now have adopted as extended family.We are a high energy charismatic band that will keep you dancing to the beat. Our song choices will take you back to the nostalgic old school sounds that you remember and bring you into the current day of today’s top 40’s. Honest Soulz pride ourselves in bringing you the best in entertainment.Our current members are as follows: Abe Moore – Vocalist & Band Director, Millie Hayes – Vocalist & Band Manager, Eric Yates on drums, Harry Kevin Phillips on Bass, Johnny Coleman on guitar, and Kaelin Porter on Keys and we all make “Honest Soulz.”
Band Members: Abe Moore - Vocalist; Mildred (Millie) Hayes - Vocalist; Rene Rice - Vocalist; Lamont Tolbert - Keys; Harry Kevin Phillips - Bass; Carl Moyer - Guitar; Eric Yates - Drummer
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30th 2-5PM
Doors open at 1PM
Come and join us for a very special matinee performance of Carmela y Mas!
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30th 7:30-11PM
Doors open at 6PM
The Soul Power Band returns to Westside and brings you vintage soul, funk, and R&B. Come party with one of the hottest acts in the metro-Phoenix area!
Scoop up your tickets now, you know they won't last long! Meet you on the dance floor.
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1st 3-6PM
Doors open at 6PM
Enjoy the sounds of We3 (Renee Patrick, Nicole Pesce and Suzanne Lansford) along with Drummer Extraordinaire Sheila Earley.
The quartet will be playing favorites old and new along with audience requests and special selections throughout the evening.
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th 8-11:30PM
Doors open at 7PM | NO Cover Charge
Come join us as we invite the Phoenix music scene to take our stage!
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
Musicians get 20% off their tab!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th 8:30-11:30PM
Doors open at 7PM
Vaughn Willis & Ear Candy bring an amazing variety of great music that's fit for all audiences! From Bruno Mars to Marvin Gaye, they've got you covered!
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7th 7:30-11PM
Doors open at 6PM
Lisa THEE' Oracle Hightower's captivating, high-energy performances transport audiences into a place where time is no more as she blends vocal velocity, musicianship, creativity and consciousness.
It’s a “bottomless barrel of vocal ear candy mixed with feel good music. Fans tell Hightower time and time again that they feel good soaking in the lyrics of every song, bobbing their head to the beat of the music and vibing with perfect strangers turned friends in the intimate atmosphere created by Hightower with her audience.
This is an artist that knows how to connect & entertain. Audience members have described the Lisa Hightower show as “uplifting entertaiment with excellent musicianship,” “heart beat music with conscious lyrics that make people of all ages sing the songs,” “high energy with a feel-good vibe,” and “lots of good-natured fun.” It’s not unusual for the unusual to happen at Hightower's flowing and free-spirited performances—you never know when she'll bust out an "in the moment song", personalized for a fan or demand the band to drop a funky beat with her lyrical overtones and just create a vibe in the room.
Hightower draws her repertoire from a multitude of genres and musical history, like jazz, blues, r & b, soul and largely influenced by her Gospel roots. Ever-evolving, Hightower aspires to the level of one of her greatest inspirations, Nina Simone, the way Ms. Simone did Music and more importantly the WHY she did Music ~ fearless & impactful.
Over the past decades, Lisa has more performances than she can count under her belt. Lisa THEE' Oracle Hightower has been invited back for performances at clubs, venues, events, festivals, college campuses, schools, churches, spiritual centers, programs for at-risk youth, community art shows and house concerts.
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th 7:30-11PM
Doors open at 6PM
Dance and sing along as thatGIRLband+ performs rock, pop and country tunes with vocals and musicianship that will impress!
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14th 8:30-12AM
Doors open at 7PM
Jerome and the boys are back and we could not be more excited! Scoop up your tickets now, you just know they're going to sell out! Playing Old School R&B, Soul and even top40 they have music to get everyone on the dance floor!
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15th 3-6PM
Doors open at 2PM
Join Big Zephyr for the perfect mix of rock and pop holiday tunes, as well as traditional hymns!
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20th 7:30-11PM
Doors open at 6PM
Come and join us as we welcome back the hot latin sounds of Carmela y Mas! You'll be dancing from beginning to end, whether on the dance floor or in your seat! Get your tickets now while you still can!
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21st 7:30-11PM
Doors open at 6PM
Big Daddy D and The Dynamites have been entertaining audiences throughout Arizona for the past 25 years. Come join us for a night of fun filled with house rockin' blues!
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26th 6-9PM
Doors open at 5PM
Come join us for a post-Christmas dance party with the incredible Thaddeus Rose Band!
The Band
This Core 5 of lifetime musicians consists of:
Thaddeus Rose - Front Man and Badass
Chris Cannella - Guitar
Mel Brown - Bass
Bill Keis - Keyboards
Dowell Davis - Drums
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28th 7:30-11PM
Doors open at 6PM
The band started out as a small Blues Trio in early 1990, and through the vision of founder Ted “Madman” Kowal, our lineup soon included an always-energetic horn section. Since the late 1990’s our repertoire has evolved to present the music styles foremost in our hearts: Soul, R&B, Funk…. as well as the Blues. Under the musical direction of Tony Flores since 2002, along with strong vocals, blazing horns and a rock-solid rhythm section, you have Cold Shott and The Hurricane Horns – Still groovin’ and going strong into 2012 and beyond. Sharing a few of our musical inspirations, we give you a a taste of the soulful and heartfelt performances of Willie Mitchell, James Brown, Little Milton, Howard Tate, Eddie Floyd, Tyrone Davis and Joe Cocker. We round out our selection with the funky soul of Tower of Power.
Band Members: Tony Flores - Musical Director/Bass & Lead Vocals; Anita Benavidez - Keys/Vocals; Timothy Finn - Guitar/Vocals; Rich Brydle - Rhythm Guitar/Vocals; Frank Blanco - Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Percussion; Tim Matteson - Sax/Flute/Vocals; Marlon Smith - Drums
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29th 6-9PM
Doors open at 5PM
Come join us as we welcome the 911: Dangerous Band featuring the Too Hot Horns for a very special musical tribute to Kool and the Gang!
General Admission seating at hightop bar tables only. Bucket seats and sofas for Premium Seating only.
Reservations only held until start of music. Open seating, first come first served. Please arrive early. Sorry, no refunds.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) + 20% gratuity on all checks.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31st 9PM-12:30AM
Doors open at 8PM
Come join us for a very special New Year's Eve celebration with music by the one and only Soul Power Band! Tickets include a champagne toast at midnight as well as other New Year's Eve & Westside-themed goodies!
All seating assigned based on date of ticket purchase.
Please note: there is a 2 drink minimum, per guest + automatic 20% gratuity added to ALL checks.
