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Live Five: Blaise Guld, Charles McPherson, Tyler F. Simmons, almost monday, Go Scarlet
Solo acoustic, classic jazz, alt-pop, indie rock, and female grunge in Pacific Beach, University Heights, Mission Beach, College Area, Little Italy
Blaise Guld's full-length Past Forward was nominated Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards
July 9
“I make music for people who crave adventure, honesty, and a good laugh, sometimes all in the same song,” says singer-songwriter Blaise Guld. Hailing from the Philadelphia suburbs, Guld has been performing in musicals and with bands since the age of fifteen. He first earned local notice fronting rock-n-reggae group Mad Traffic, later signing with Blindspot Records and releasing a number of solo works. His album Past Forward was nominated Best Pop Album at the 2014 San Diego Music Awards. Citing influences such as 311, Mike Bedard, Oingo Boingo, and local heroes Slightly Stoopid, he’s also collaborated with a number of artists, including Santa Barbara synth wave artist Brian Rumsey, aka Night Viber, who worked with him on a 4-song EP. In addition he appears on the local band compilation Sounds From the Stratosphere, also featuring Manual Scan, Super Buffet, Pony Death Ride, and Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra. Guld recently dropped a bluesy new single for his track “Dissonance,” following up 2025 singles for “Hold Tight” and “Maniacs.”
Charles McPherson at Lou Lou’s Jungle Room
July 10
“At the time, he needed a sax player and a trumpet player,” says alto saxophonist Charles McPherson, who started gigging at clubs around Detroit, before moving to New York and playing with legendary jazz cat Charles Mingus. As McPherson explained to the Reader, “A fellow Detroiter named Yusef Lateef introduced me and my friend, a trumpet player, to Mingus. He came to hear us play at a jam that night, and he hired us.” McPherson moved to San Diego in 1978 and led master classes at San Diego State back in the '80s. His rich musical style is rooted in the blues and bebop and has influenced and inspired generations of musicians and listeners for over six decades. He has performed at concerts and festivals around the world with jazz greats like Barry Harris, Billy Eckstine, Nat Adderley, Jay McShann, Phil Woods, Wynton Marsalis, James Moody, Dizzy Gillespie, and others. He’ll perform two shows in University Heights with his quintet, at 7 and 10pm.
Tyler F. Simmons at Bahia Resort Hotel
July 11
Alt-pop singer-songwriter Tyler F. Simmons is a solo performer who’s become a regular fixture at restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and outdoor venues throughout southern California. He’s known for engaging solo acoustic performances and loop pedal work, which stretch his sound from merely contemplative to downright psychedelic. Alongside his solo acoustic gigs, he leads modern pop and atmospheric ensembles like the Sunset Collective, and he previously played in bands like Lavalanche. His releases include EPs such as Hide Under the Waves and singles like “Undertow” and “Beneath.” He has held residencies at Four Seasons Westlake Village and the Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage, as well as performing at the PGA Tour and for corporate clients such as Charles Schwab.
almost monday at Open Air Theatre
July 15
Indie alternative rock band almost monday was founded by teen surfing pals Dawson Daugherty (vocals, bass) and Luke Fabry (guitar), later joined by Cole Clisby (guitar). They’ve gone on tour with Weathers and AJR, as well as playing the Wonderfront Festival. A 2024 single called “can’t slow down” became their first number one hit on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart, and remains their most-streamed track across digital platforms. By early 2026, the band had scored over 1.1B streams, enjoyed a late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, collaborated with Jordana on a single and video for “jupiter,” and they worked with producers behind OneRepublic and The Killers. Their sophomore album Thank God It's Almost Monday is due September 9, preceded so far by singles for “skinny dip” and “no more regrets.” According to the band, “We made this during the best and worst year of our lives. It’s the result of an honest life lived; the highs, the lows, the pain, and the joys are all there on this record.” A new single and video just dropped for “delicate.” The band is currently touring with Young the Giant and Cold War Kids, who will headline this College Area bill.
July 15
Founded in 2022, all-female grunge-pop rockers Go Scarlet combine punchy, gritty rock tones with 80s and 90s nostalgia, raw storytelling, and DIY punk energy. Pulling inspiration from classic alternative, southern rock, and punk influences, their music is defined by catchy melodies and driving, distorted guitar riffs. Citing influences such as The Breeders, Hole, Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Josie Cotton, the lineup includes singer-guitarist Heather Moonflower, bassist Arlina Hoeschen, keyboardist Tamara Monasterio, and drummer Nikki Bigonger, aka Nikki Stixx. Their concert sets are known for energetic abandon, with black and white films and Betty Boop cartoons playing behind them as they perform singles like “La Motocyclette,” which was nominated Best Rock or Indie/Alternative Song at the 35th annual San Diego Music Awards, and covers such as Black Sabbath’s “The Wizard,” weaving a melodic combo of vintage new wave and rock bite. They recently released a new single for their track “Desolation Drive.” Opening the Little Italy show will be indie-pop duo Hudson Rubin (whose members have appeared in and done music for the 2000s-era Freaky Friday films) and local pop-punk rockers Girls Got Nerve.
Here's something you might be interested in.
Live Five: Blaise Guld, Charles McPherson, Tyler F. Simmons, almost monday, Go Scarlet
Solo acoustic, classic jazz, alt-pop, indie rock, and female grunge in Pacific Beach, University Heights, Mission Beach, College Area, Little Italy
Live Five: Blaise Guld, Charles McPherson, Tyler F. Simmons, almost monday, Go Scarlet
Solo acoustic, classic jazz, alt-pop, indie rock, and female grunge in Pacific Beach, University Heights, Mission Beach, College Area, Little Italy
Blaise Guld's full-length Past Forward was nominated Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards
July 9
“I make music for people who crave adventure, honesty, and a good laugh, sometimes all in the same song,” says singer-songwriter Blaise Guld. Hailing from the Philadelphia suburbs, Guld has been performing in musicals and with bands since the age of fifteen. He first earned local notice fronting rock-n-reggae group Mad Traffic, later signing with Blindspot Records and releasing a number of solo works. His album Past Forward was nominated Best Pop Album at the 2014 San Diego Music Awards. Citing influences such as 311, Mike Bedard, Oingo Boingo, and local heroes Slightly Stoopid, he’s also collaborated with a number of artists, including Santa Barbara synth wave artist Brian Rumsey, aka Night Viber, who worked with him on a 4-song EP. In addition he appears on the local band compilation Sounds From the Stratosphere, also featuring Manual Scan, Super Buffet, Pony Death Ride, and Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra. Guld recently dropped a bluesy new single for his track “Dissonance,” following up 2025 singles for “Hold Tight” and “Maniacs.”
Charles McPherson at Lou Lou’s Jungle Room
July 10
“At the time, he needed a sax player and a trumpet player,” says alto saxophonist Charles McPherson, who started gigging at clubs around Detroit, before moving to New York and playing with legendary jazz cat Charles Mingus. As McPherson explained to the Reader, “A fellow Detroiter named Yusef Lateef introduced me and my friend, a trumpet player, to Mingus. He came to hear us play at a jam that night, and he hired us.” McPherson moved to San Diego in 1978 and led master classes at San Diego State back in the '80s. His rich musical style is rooted in the blues and bebop and has influenced and inspired generations of musicians and listeners for over six decades. He has performed at concerts and festivals around the world with jazz greats like Barry Harris, Billy Eckstine, Nat Adderley, Jay McShann, Phil Woods, Wynton Marsalis, James Moody, Dizzy Gillespie, and others. He’ll perform two shows in University Heights with his quintet, at 7 and 10pm.
Tyler F. Simmons at Bahia Resort Hotel
July 11
Alt-pop singer-songwriter Tyler F. Simmons is a solo performer who’s become a regular fixture at restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and outdoor venues throughout southern California. He’s known for engaging solo acoustic performances and loop pedal work, which stretch his sound from merely contemplative to downright psychedelic. Alongside his solo acoustic gigs, he leads modern pop and atmospheric ensembles like the Sunset Collective, and he previously played in bands like Lavalanche. His releases include EPs such as Hide Under the Waves and singles like “Undertow” and “Beneath.” He has held residencies at Four Seasons Westlake Village and the Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage, as well as performing at the PGA Tour and for corporate clients such as Charles Schwab.
almost monday at Open Air Theatre
July 15
Indie alternative rock band almost monday was founded by teen surfing pals Dawson Daugherty (vocals, bass) and Luke Fabry (guitar), later joined by Cole Clisby (guitar). They’ve gone on tour with Weathers and AJR, as well as playing the Wonderfront Festival. A 2024 single called “can’t slow down” became their first number one hit on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart, and remains their most-streamed track across digital platforms. By early 2026, the band had scored over 1.1B streams, enjoyed a late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, collaborated with Jordana on a single and video for “jupiter,” and they worked with producers behind OneRepublic and The Killers. Their sophomore album Thank God It's Almost Monday is due September 9, preceded so far by singles for “skinny dip” and “no more regrets.” According to the band, “We made this during the best and worst year of our lives. It’s the result of an honest life lived; the highs, the lows, the pain, and the joys are all there on this record.” A new single and video just dropped for “delicate.” The band is currently touring with Young the Giant and Cold War Kids, who will headline this College Area bill.
July 15
Founded in 2022, all-female grunge-pop rockers Go Scarlet combine punchy, gritty rock tones with 80s and 90s nostalgia, raw storytelling, and DIY punk energy. Pulling inspiration from classic alternative, southern rock, and punk influences, their music is defined by catchy melodies and driving, distorted guitar riffs. Citing influences such as The Breeders, Hole, Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Josie Cotton, the lineup includes singer-guitarist Heather Moonflower, bassist Arlina Hoeschen, keyboardist Tamara Monasterio, and drummer Nikki Bigonger, aka Nikki Stixx. Their concert sets are known for energetic abandon, with black and white films and Betty Boop cartoons playing behind them as they perform singles like “La Motocyclette,” which was nominated Best Rock or Indie/Alternative Song at the 35th annual San Diego Music Awards, and covers such as Black Sabbath’s “The Wizard,” weaving a melodic combo of vintage new wave and rock bite. They recently released a new single for their track “Desolation Drive.” Opening the Little Italy show will be indie-pop duo Hudson Rubin (whose members have appeared in and done music for the 2000s-era Freaky Friday films) and local pop-punk rockers Girls Got Nerve.
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