Events at Lucille's

This group has played recently at the Toledo Art Museum, Downtown Toledo Jazz Loop, 2020 Jazz in the Garden. Despite the difficulties facing a live music outfit in the year 2020, Quick Quartet has managed to stay in the public eye and ear by entering the streaming age of concert presentation. Jason Quick, Guitar Will Schneider, Horn "Electric" Ray Parker, Bass Travis Aukerman, Drums Tickets are non-refundable. No DSLR, point-and-shoot, or other […]

Toledo, Ohio, may not exactly be known as a breeding ground for the blues. After hearing the Good, the Bad and the Blues’ spicy mix of blues, soul, and a touch of gospel, listeners may think differently of the band’s Midwestern home. Bandleader and guitarist Aayan Naim—the only non-Toledo native in the group—grew up in Chicago across the street from Howlin’ Wolf. His guitar work and songwriting show that the blues seeped […]

Mike Williams is an Experimental Smooth Jazz Saxophonist, who enjoys creating unique eclectic blends of music. Mike Williams - Sax John Cunningham - Keys Lewis Simpson - Bass Tony Styles - Drums Tickets are non-refundable. No DSLR, point-and-shoot, or other digital/film cameras permitted (mobile phones are ok) unless credentialed in advance. Doors: 7:15pm (There is no admittance until this time) Showtime: 8pm About Lucille's Lucille’s is a cozy venue with clean sight […]

Matthew Fries is a joyful voice on the piano with a unique and recognizable style that is authentically rooted in the tradition of the classic jazz pianists, while still looking forward to the future of the music and the instrument. As a composer and leader he has performed his own music extensively, recording ten albums of mostly original compositions. His music has been described as playful and hopeful, introspective, full of joy […]

Trutone is a modern music quintet featuring seasoned veteran musicians from all over Ohio. Keyboardist Bo Dixon is from Columbus having played with Stone City Band. Bo brings a finely tuned ear keeping Trutone true to the music. Guitarist Tony Cooper has been playing in and around Columbus for many years with Priscilla Woodson and Hosea Hooks. His unique guitar sound is a perfect blend to the Trutone sound. Drummer Jacob Ellzey […]

Upon moving to Michigan in the fall of 2001 to pursue a Master’s Degree in Clarinet Performance from the University of Michigan (MM, '03), Sarah crossed paths various jazz musicians that jump started her musical pursuits in a new direction. With composer and musician Chad Hughes (Sir Wick Productions) Sarah began to gain some attention as a vocalist. Sarah’s “Thank You, Lord” on the debut CD Sir Wick; An Interpretation of A […]

Michael Malis is a composer, pianist, and music educator based in Detroit, Michigan. A multi-faceted musical artist, he works across genres in improvisational, concert music, and interdisciplinary settings. His 2022 release From Darkness We Awaken, featuring chamber-improvising ensemble Virago was released on Brisbane Australia-based MADE NOW MUSIC and called “transfixing” with a “disarming intensity” (All About Jazz). His duo project with saxophonist Marcus Elliot, Balance, has been praised as “contemporary jazz of […]

Multi-saxophonist and jazz master Doug Horn is truly one-of-a-kind. Doug’s jazz larger-then-life personality is shaped by his wide-ranging and eclectic influences, spanning from Phil Woods, Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker and Buddy Rich to Patsy Kline, Eddie Arnold, Ray Charles and The Three Stooges. Doug is a fun and free-wheeling entertainer whose stage presentation is always delightful and surprising. Doug prefers to perform acoustically, with no microphones or amplifiers (in his words: “We […]

Bobby G has been on the blues scene in the Toledo area for around 50 years. He is Originally from a small town/plantation in Winterville, Mississippi. He was inspired by juke joint singers in that area. Bobby has a unique sound and powerful vocals. Bobby has been working with his Friends Band since 2010. He has recorded (3) CDs. "Winterville Mississippi" with his Friends Band in 2015, "Still Standing" with Curtis Jr […]

An active multi-style drummer, Jerry Powell is one of the most sought-after drummers in the Columbus, Ohio and Detroit music scenes. In addition to performance, Powell is an active percussion educator in central Ohio. Currently through the A+ Academy, he leads one of the largest drumlines in the state and is active in providing quality music education to students of all ages. His groups, the Jerry Powell Quartet and the Jerry Powell […]