San Diego Swing Cats

The 31st Annual La Mesa Classic Car Show & Live Music Event rolls into downtown La Mesa beginning June 5, 2025 – August 28th every Thursday from 5 – 8 pm. Visitors can stroll down La Mesa Blvd. to see beautiful classic cars, trucks, and vans located between 4th St. – Spring St., and listen to live music every week from local bands that play atop the iconic La Mesa Lumber truck “stage” located at 3rd & La Mesa Blvd. + a DJ, also from 5 – 8 pm!

This is a FREE, family-friendly community event! Come out and celebrate summer with family & friends. And, be sure to dine, shop & explore all that La Mesa Village has to offer while you’re here!

2025 LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE:

June 5th: The Farmers
June 12th: Ron’s Garage Band
June 19th: The Tourmaliners
June 26th: Love is a Rose
July 3rd: Blame Betty
July 10th: Santana Soul
July 17th: Private Domain
July 24th: Chickenbone Slim
July 31st: The Farmers
August 7th: June & Johns Rockin Country Caravan
August 14th: Zeelund
August 21st: That Beatles Cover Band
August 28th: 80z All Stars

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La Mesa, California

Gator by the Bay

by Nick on April 9, 2024

Theo and the Zydeco Patrol

by Nick on January 18, 2024

Mardi Gras Trifecta

Free

Feb. 13, 12p-3p

Pal Joey’s, 5147 Waring Rd., SD

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Theo and the Zydeco Patrol

Mardi Gras Trifecta

Free

Feb. 13, 5:45-7pm

St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave. SD

Mardi Gras Mass with music and dancing. Wear your favorite Mardi Gras costume.

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Theo and the Zydeco Patrol

Mardi Gras Trifecta

Free

Feb. 13, 8-11pm

At NOLA on 5th, 3683 Fifth Ave., SD

Wed, Jan 3 at 1:47 PM

by Nick on January 4, 2024

Hey Gator Fam! 👋
The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Gator by the Bay 2024 tickets are officially on sale! 🐊 
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We’re buzzing with anticipation for the 21st annual Gator by the Bay happening from May 9-12. 🐊🎶 
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THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED HIGH SOCIETY JAZZ BAND OF SAN DIEGO
BEVERAGES AND
DESSERTS
AVAILABLE FOR
PURCHASE
S A T U R D A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 7 , 2 0 2 4
TEMPLE ADAT SHALOM, 15905 POMERADO RD, POWAY, CA 92064
featuring and THE SWEETHEARTS OF SWING
PRE – REGISTRATION REQUIRED PURCHASE TICKETS 858-451-1200
SECURITY ENFORCED
COME DRESSED IN 1930’S AND 40’S ATTIRE (OPTIONAL)
7:00 PM – General Admission – Early bird – $40 by 1/5. After 1/5 – $45
Includes dance lesson, show, and open dancing.
7:00 PM – Young Adult Admission (under 30 years) – $18 no early bird discount.
6:30 PM – VIP sponsorship – Early bird – $70, by 1/5. After 1/5 – $75
Includes reception, champagne and beverages, hors d’oeuvers,
dessert, dance lesson, show and open dancing

Adams Avenue Street Fair at the Hawley Street Stage (at Adams)">Sunday, September 24 [4:45pm – 6:00pm]
Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra blast out the Adams Avenue Street Fair at the Hawley Street Stage (at Adams)

by Nick on August 31, 2023

Mercedes Moore needs our help

by Nick on May 27, 2023

Hey friends, I’ll be teaching at the BLUSD.org YOUTH BLUES CAMP again this year. So if you know any kids 11-17 years old who are interested in becoming musicians please pass on this info! Also they have started an online fundraiser so if you’d like to support that would be GREAT!!!!!

https://www.gofundme.com/…/help-fund-blusds-summer…

NOV 23 AT 6 PM – NOV 27 AT 9 PM

by Nick on October 11, 2022

2022 San Diego Jazz Fest & Swing Extravaganza

Town and Country San Diego

It’s about time the Swing Cats have a big Reunion and make an updated group pic for the website! I would liike to see All the Old Gang, you know who you are, and all the New Gang for a huge reunion! Wear your Swing Cats T Shirts or Brightly colored dance outfits for a Great group shot with the World Famous Sue Palmer Motel Swing Orchestra!

Tickets are now on sale!

by Nick on July 21, 2021

http://www.sdjazzfest.org