Events

Only 12 years old, Sam is already making a name for herself in the local music scene! Singing since she could talk, she was inspired to learn how to play instruments at the School of Rock where her parents enrolled her in at the age of 8.

Violinist Alicia Previn returns to our Café! She has been a part of dozens of acclaimed recordings, toured internationally several times over and established herself as a first call musician with great venues big and small.

Singer/Songwriter Andrew Gallaher and Percussionist Kristin Albright of The Troublemakers return to Common Grounds to bring a country blues, folk, soft rock and pop sensibilities blend. There will be a tune for everyone!

Adrienne Nims returns to our Café to continue our live music series in 2023! Her music, performed on flutes and saxophones is elegant, earthy, and multidimensional, combining jazz, Latin, pop, rock, and R&B and many different styles from around the globe.

Anthony Pellizzeri returns with his band Whiskey Train to entertain us with his poetic originals, storytelling, folk and grass tunes, and Texas style country blues. It’s always fun, always interesting, and mildly amusing!

A recent Berklee College of Music graduate, Jazz, R&B and Pop vocalist and songwriter, Nelly Ake started singing Jazz at the age of 5. She began studying music at Oakland school for the Arts in California from 6th-12th grade and from there gained a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music.

Pastor Bruce & Claudia De Soto perform at Common Grounds Café every 4th Friday of the month! Delivering originals and popular tunes, their effortless vocals, guitar mastery and diverse music repertoire will get you clapping and tapping!

A local native of Oceanside, Will is a professional Sound Engineer, Promoter, and Booking Agent but his ultimate passion is playing music. When he is not booking a show or providing sound he is jamming his own sound.

Zach Francis returns to our Café to wow us with his talent once again! A singer/songwriter/street performer from Vista, Zach is a multi-disciplinary artist who plays guitar, bass, and keyboard. Zach was diagnosed with autism at the age of 5 and gravitated towards piano in the 4th grade.

Son Terre is the artist persona for singer/ songwriter Matt Gose. Incorporating elements of blues and folk filtered through indie rock sensibilities, Son Terre merges the traditional with the contemporary.

As an instrumental duo of violin and recorders, husband & wife Bertram and Dorothy Barth, perform Celtic music in celebration of our St. Patrick's Day theme Happy Hour. Their music playlist consists of traditional music (gigs, reels, hornpipes, and ballads) from a mixed Celtic tradition.

Devora began her musical journey playing the piano and violin as a young girl. She later found herself drawn to the harp by its loving appeal and mesmerizing effects. We are delighted that she will be entertaining us with her Celtic repertoire to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at our Café.

Alyse is a singer and songwriter from Salt Lake City, UT. As a born performer Alyse spent her early & college years dancing. But, as she continued in her pursuit, she found she kept being pulled in a different direction, this is when she found her love for music.

Anthony Pellizzeri returns with his band Whiskey Train to entertain us with his poetic originals, storytelling, folk and grass tunes, and Texas style country blues. It’s always fun, always interesting, and mildly amusing!

Barel & Lana entertain audiences with their "One-Man+Woman Band," live-looping show, featuring multi-layered guitars, bass, synth sounds, percussion and tight vocal harmonies. The duo offer a fresh take on Classic Rock and Pop favorites from the 1960's thru 1990's, plus awesome originals!