Performance Resume - December 30, 2011
Grant Clarkson - Performance Resume - Bassist
2011
David Patrone Quartet - Viejas resort, La Costa Resort, Nottinhams Big Bear, Miramar Officer’s Club, San Diego Museum of Art, private events
Center For Spiritual Living Orange County - two services every Sunday, private events
Coronado Big Band - Speckles Park, Coronado Ferry Landing, private events
Avo Playhouse - “I Love a Piano” February 2011
Saville Theatre City College - “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” April 2011, “Smokey Joes Cafe” October - November 2011
Don Powell Theater - “Little Women” April - May 2011
Moonlight Ampitheatre - “Forever Plaid” June - July 2011
Tommy Gannon Trio - Scripps Ranch Library 1-16-11, Mesa College 9-21-11
Soul Jazz - Thursdays Croces
Temecula Theatre - “Jesus Christ Superstar” April 2011
Lori Bell Trio - private event 6-11-2011
Grant Clarkson & Friends CD Release Show - Dizzys 7-7-11
Martk Augustin Trio - Fridays Wine Encounter September - NYE
Jazz 88 Jam Sesion House Band - Sundays - September - present
Joe Marillo Quartet - Turquoise Cafe Tuedays
Yuko Mariyuma - duo Balboa Park Photographic Musem October 22, 2011, Albert Einstein Acedemy December 2, 2011
John Cain Trio -Eddie V’s - November, December 2011
Private Instruction - Licitysplit Studios
4 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
2010
David Patrone Quartet - Prohibtion Speakeasy January - April, La Costa Resort January - November, Tommy V’s Del Mar - July - October, Se Hotel , US Grant Grill, University Club, Fox 5 Morning News January 2010, KUSI Morning News May 2010, Nominated “Best Jazz” 2010 San Diego Music Awards
Center For Spiritual Living Orange County - two services every Sunday, private corporate events
Coronado Big Band - USS Midway Museum, Speckles Park, Coronado Ferry Landing
Jimmy Patton Luisa West CD Release “Sambarina” - Dizzys 4-24-10, Encinitas Library May 16, 2010
“Aint Misbehavin” - Lafayette Hotel February 2010
“Pippin” - Saville Theatre City Collge April 2010
Russell Bizzett - Drum Summit Dizzys 1-17-10
Mikan Zlatkovich Trio - Anthology 4-10-10
Gilbert Castellanos Quintet / Quartet - Weddings, Private Event USD
Mark Augustine - Duo Urban Solace 7-6-10
“Crazy For You” - Moonlight Ampitheatre August 2010
Derek Cannon Quartet - Cuyamaca College 9-16-10
Grant Clarkson Trio - UCSD Loft 10-6-10
Irving Flores - San Diego International Airport Jazz Concert Series 10-8-10
“Songs For a New World” - Saville Theatre City College October 2010
Classic Jazz Trio - Stone Brewing Comapny New Years Eve Gala, Weddings and privates
Kamau Kenyatta - 20 Twenty Carlsbad, UCSD masterclass
Private Instruction - Licitysplit Studios
4 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
2009
David Patrone Quartet - Horton Plaza, Gio, Nottinghams in Big Bear, Westin Hotel, Prohibition, The Merk, Bing Crosbys, Sawdust Festival, Marine Room, Cyote Bar, Tango Del Rey, Sirah, Park Manor with KSDS Jazz 88, with Chris Botti - Thorton Winery, KUSI Morning News, US Grant Hotel, San Diego Music Awards - Winner - Best Jazz 2009
Center For Spritual Living Orange County - new center in Aliso Viejo
Jimmy Patton Group - Bishop School Facuty events
Delsoniq - Anthology, Winstons
Coronado Big Band - Bernardo Winery, Coronado Flower Festival, Coronado Yacht Club
Shelle Blue - Brewhouse Chula Vista
Joe Wood - Ro Sullivans Esconditio
ZannaDont - Balboa Park Theatre May 2009
Private Instruction - Licitysplit Studios
Irving Flores Trio - Nautical Bean Oceanside July 2009
City College Theatre - Bye Bye Birdie October - November 2009
Brazil Jazz Festa - Encinitas Library November 22, 2009
6 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
2008
David PatroneQuartet - Stingaree Thursdays Jan - April,
Clays Wednesdays Jan - May, Sep - Dec, Viejas Swing Dance Competition Sundays Jan - April, KUSI Morning News April 8,
Gios Saturdays Sept - Dec, Horton Plaza Christmas Concerts, US Grant Hotel, La Costa Resort
Anthology, Bing Crosbys Fridays Sept - Dec - NYE with Daniel Jackson
Center For Spiritual Living Orange County - Two services every Sunday,
Special Event with Michael Beckwith from The Secret, private events OC
Publishing Company established - Grant Clarkson Music ASCAP
Jimmy Patton Group - La Costa, private events
Sky Ladd Trio - clinic for piano students, KIFM Jazz Festival May 24
Member AFM Local 325
Delsoniq - The Key Club Los Angeles, The Wavehouse, Winstons
Royal Caribean Cruise Line - Hawaiian / Jazz Trio - May & Sept
Private Study with Bob Magnusson and Rob Thorsen
Mistique - Jimmy Loves Wednesdays - subbing for Kevin Smith
Gilbert Castellanos Quartet - Manhattan Resturant April 25
Chico Pinhero Tribute Concert - Encinitas Library Nov 23
Shelle Blue - Villa Capri Ristorante Thursdays Dec
6 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
2007
Joe Wood and the Lonely Ones - Blues with former frontman of TSOL February - September
House of Blues, US Open of Surfing - Huntington, CA, plus club dates Los Angeles & San Diego
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday January - July
Center for Spiritual Living - two services every Sunday - August - present
Private Instruction at Licitysplit Studios
Psydecar - Tour to Denver CO January, Belly Up Tavern, Winstons, SideBar
Transition for Electric Upright Bass to Acoustic Upright Bass
David Patrone Quartet - Croces, Viejas Resort, Daddios, Horton Plaza, Omni Hotel, El Cortez, Clays
La Jolla, Stingaree Thursdays, Hornblower Bay Cruises
James Abbuhl - Jacks La Jolla
Windstream - Temecula Jazz Festival - July 14 - 15
Norweigian Cruise Line - 2 7-day Hawaiian tours in show band May - June
Luisa West Trio - Oceanside Harbor Club - alternate Mondays June - August
Willovealot - Waterfront Little Italy, American Legion Sundays July - October
Jimmy Patton Group - Private Concerts San Diego, Los Angeles, NYE at Center for Performing
Arts Escondito
Delsoniq - Debut at Winstons with Slightly Stoopid September
produced EP by Joel Piller
Gilbert Castellanos Quartet - Manhattan Resturant la Jolla
9 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
2006
Windstream - Hamshaws Temecula every Saturday January - May
Falkner Winery - Sunday Jazz April - November
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
Private Instruction - guitar and bass Chula Vista School District
Psydecar - Winstons, Belly Up Tavern, Longboards
CYC Theatre - Broadway Highlights show at Lyceum Theatre Horton Plaza
Plan B - Organ Jazz at La Cave, Newport Beach Saturdays April - September, Laguna Beach
Mid City Community Orchestra - String Bass every Wednesday May - July 2006
North Coast Rep Theatre - bass in production of “No Way To Treat A Lady” May 2006
James Abbuhl - KIFM Jazz festival, Temecula Jazz Festival, Clays La Jolla
Willovealot - Martini Ranch, Harley Davidson Open House, Clays with Jazz 98.1, Gallileo, Thrusters, Harrahs
Sonny Blue Trio - Harbor Island Sheraton Thrusdays August -October
Savio Jazz - Andallusia Winery, South Coast Winery Temecula, Natural History Museum, Balboa Park
Lenon Honor Sound Prophecy - Turquoise La Jolla, San Diego Velodrome
Dizzys - Hollis Gentry III Memorial Concert September 16
David Patrone Quartet - Croces, Horton Plaza, NBC Morning News, Sycuan Resort,La Costa resort, University Towne Center
Grant Clarkson Trio - New Years Eve private party Palos Verdes Estates
8 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
4 new live albums recorded and digitally mastered
New CD Release - “One For The Angels” December 2006.
2005
Dino Fiumara Trio - upright bass five month contract aboard Coral Princess January - May
Plump - Rosie O Gradys, Belly Up Tavern, Winstons, O’Conells, Del Mar Ocoberfest
Lyceum Theatre - orchestra of production of Ragtime July - August
Private Instruction - guitar and bass Chula Vista School District
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
James Abuhl - KIFM Jazz Festival, St Marks Sunday Concert
Winstream - Falkner Winery, Hamshaws, Old Town Cafe, Temecula, Sky Room Long Beach
Ever So Much Fun - original musical film completed September 2005
6 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
5 new musical dvds produced - Licitysplit Filmworks
2004
Psydecar - Winstons, Longboards, Belly Up, Tour of Oregon, Arizona, Sebastopol - CD release - Subtle Yet Strinking
Lee Brown Perspective - 5th Quarter - Sun - Tues Jan - March, Humphrey’s, KIFM Cruise, Chive on 4th, Windham Hotel
Private Instruction - teacher at Moze Guitars, La Mesa
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
Windstream - residency at Falkner Winhery - Temecula, Pesquali’s in La Jolla
James Abuhl - Temecula Jazz Festival, KIFM Jazz Festival, Hard Rock La Jolla
Plump - Winstons, Ocean Beach Street Fair, OB Octoberfest, Rosie OGradys
Tree Yo X - Where the World Meets, Gallery 858
CD Release - Grant Clarkson - Epistle - May 2004 on cdbaby and grantclarkson.com
GB3 - cd release show at Dizzy’s
Dino Fiumara Trio - upright bass 3 month contract aboard Island Princess July - October
4 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
3 live albums recorded and digitally mastered
2003
Psydecar - Belly Up, Marlin, Victors, Longboards, Niemans, 91X FM, World BeatCenter, Winstons, Blind Melons, The Copa
Laurel Cayon - for Atlantic & Electra reps
Open for Buju Banton, the Wailers, Israel Vibration, Del Mar Fair, San Diego Oktoberfest
KUSI Morning News
SLAMM Music Awards - nominated best world beat
CD release - December 19 ‘Subtle Yet Striking’
Clinic - bass & drums at Music Mart, Solana Beach with Bill Ray
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
Celtic Fusion - performance at Celtic Connections festival Glasgow, Scotland- record two albums in Glasgow
8 show run at Eden Court Theatre Inverness, Scotland
www.grantclarkson.com - entire catalog available w/ PayPal
GB3 Live Originals - on sale at cdbaby.com 5 star review
Lee Brown Perspective - KIFM Jazz Cruise, 5th Quarter, Pat & Oscar’s, KNBC Live TV
James Abuhl Group - KIFM Jazz Festival, Cafe 858, tour of Borders Bookstores, Hard Rock, La Jolla, Christmas Event
Reggie Smith - L Auberge in Del Mar, Jimmy Loves
Shelle - Aubergine, The Prada, Balboa Park
fourteen new studio albums recorded and digitally mastered
2002
Reunite with Psydecar (www.psydecartheband.com) Winstons, Blind Melons, The Roadhouse, The West End and the Temple Bar Santa Monica World Beat Center - MLK Day Canes, The Canibal Bar The Belly Up Tavern Ocean Baech Street Fair two tracks on new CD release “The Other Side Of” Mammoth - Whiskey Creek
Hemisphere - live at SDSU, KIFM Jazz Festival
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
Shelle Blues - every Friday at the Juke Joint
Saturdays at Elephant & Castle
Jazz Trio - Monzu La Jolla every Thurday
Reggie Smith Quartet - Jimmy Loves every Monday
Lee Brown Perspective - Jimmy Loves every Saturday in summer
GB3 - Winstons - two matines
Album appearance - Kevin Ray “Radio Friendly”
Gilbert Castellanos Quartet - EUB at Bayou
Gallery 504 - Binnie Heron Spoken Word accompaniment
Sherehe Rose - Book Release Performance Malcom X Performance Hall
Ma’s Furnace - CD Release Show the M Bar - Hollywood
eight new studio albums composed and recorded
Four live albums recorded and digitally mastered
2001
Celtic Fusion - U.S. Tour February -April 2001
35 dates theaters 1500 -3500 seats 80% shows sold out
GB3 live CD released "GB3 Live Originals"
Winstons, Dizzys www.grantclarkson.com Just GB - solo bass for art opening of Nathan Horner
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
Shelle Blues - every Sunday at the Juke Joint, Encanto festival
every Friday at the Juke Joint
Thursdays at Mr.Ds Chula Vista
Hemisphere - KIFM Jazz festival
Hollis Gentry’s Neon - live at Croce’s and Humphrey’s
Electric Upright Bass - debut with Hollis Gentry at Monzu, La Jolla
Ma's Furnace - Los Angeles - Live at the Gig Hollywood
James Abuhl - jazz guitarist at Monzu,
6 new solo albums composed and recorded
8 new live albums recorded and digitally mastered
2 films of live GB3 and Just GB
Produced and accompanied album for new vocalist, songwriter Joel Piller
400 copies of GB3 live Originals sold
2000
New Years Eve performance at the Hollywood Cantine
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
The Nommo Collective - CD release 'Catabasis' at Sushi Performance Space San Diego
Tree Yo X - Gallery 504, The Lyceum Theatre
Psydecar - opening act for the Wailers, King Sunny Ade CD release - 'On a Wing'
article in 'the Beacon', Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Fransisco, Mammoth, Tahoe, Balboa Park Earth Day, Hard Rock Cafe SD 12 weeks
Hemisphere - KIFM Jazz Festival downtown San Diego
Newport Jazz Festival - opening for War and Chaka Khan
Internet record deal - Spinrecords.com two in jazz category, one in electronic
Celtic Fusion - Tour of South America July 2000 (quit Psydecar) www.celticfusion.com SLAMM Music Awards - Hemisphere - nominated best pop jazz & best jazz album
Celtic Fusion - U.S. Tour September - October 2000
25 dates in +- 2000 seat theatres
GB3 - performances at Dizzy's and Blind Melons
Shelle - blues every Sunday at the Juke Joint
7 new studio albums recorded and mastered
3 live albums recorded and mastered
1999
Two new solo CDs released 'Dispensation' and 'The Red Carpet' airplay KCR 91X San Diego
Tree Yo X - every Friday at The Juke Joint January through April
The Lyceum, 1999 Diversity Conference, Writerz Block
Reception for 'Bring in Da Noize Bring in da Funk' Civic Theatre, San Diego
GB3 - Gaslamp Association Mardi Gras Parade with Congressman Bilbray February 1999
The Belly Up Tavern - Neighborhood Watch March 1999
Winstons with Psydecar, Wise Monkey Orchestra, Soulcracker
Live on the Bay 1999 - with Hollis Gentry III October 1999
article in 'The Beacon'
Record Appearances - Black Market Disciples 'Tomorow's Soothing Riot'
and Ed Fletcher and Sean Hart's 'Strictly Family'
One Drop Entertainment
Psydecar - Winstons, The Belly Up, Dream Street, Papa Jacks
Canes (with Ozomatli), Schooners, USC, Live on the Bay
Bass Lessons - Moze Guitars College Avenue, San Diego
Church of Joy - every Sunday Chula Vista, CA
November 1999 - two services
Hemisphere - original contemporary jazz sextet
98.1 The Breeze Jazz Festival May 1999, Santee Music Festival July 1999 Chula Vista Harbor Days September 1999, CD Release show Buffalo Joe's October 1999
SLAMM Music Awards - October 1999
Hemisphere - nominated best pop jazz
Psydecar - nominated best adult alternative
10 new solo albums composed and recorded
10 new live albums recorded and digitally mastered
600 copies of 'Dispensation' and 'The Red Carpet' sold
1998
Chuck Roast & the Electric Brunch - reunion concert Knights of Columbus Hall, Redondo Beach, CA January 6, 1998
New Years performance - Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles
Molly Malones in LA
'Exhibitionist' reviewed in SLAMM Magazine
GB3 - every Friday at Winstons October 1997 - September 1998
7:30-9:30
Live on the Bay at Campland in Mission Bay October 1998
New Years event in Laurel Canyon
The G-Lounge
Appears on Ed Fletcher's '31 Flavors' - bass and trumpet
Plump - Winstons, The Dog, Blind Melons
Psydecar - March 1998 debut at Winstons
Self-titled CD recorded June 1998
Cannibal Bar, Winstons, G-Lounge, Papa Jacks
Church of Joy - house band 'Seraph's Wings' July 1998 to present every Sunday Chula Vista, CA
Just GB - Galaxy Gallery August 1998 for Ted Washington's art and animation show
Two shows at Winstons in GB3 series
Tree Yo X - Jazz trio with flute
Debut at Gallery 504 downtown San Diego August 1998
Writerz Block - monthly at San Diego City College, Juke Joint Cafe
The Nommo Collective - Tree Yo X + harp and MC
African Marketplace Los Angeles, August 1998
The Kensington Club San Diego, October 1998
Reagan Branch - Tenor and Soprano Sax Junior Recital SDSU Smith Recital Hall November 1998
14 solo albums recorded and composed
29 live albums recorded and digitally mastered
300 copies of 'Exhibitionist' sold
1997
GAME - Jazz Quartet Fridays at Winstons, Sundays at Blind Melons
Grant Clarkson Trio - Old Venice Cafe, Winstons, Salmon House
Just GB - solo debut at Dream Street July 1997
Internal Power - Just GB performs art gallery opening downtown San Diego
Christmas concert at Winstons
Movie extra - in Carl Riener's 'Fathers Day' with Billy Crystal and Robin Williams
GB3 - every Friday at Winstons October 1997 - September 1998
Plump - The Dog in Pacific Beach Sundays February-April 1997
Thanksgiving Homeless Benefit - Robb Field Ocean Beach
San Diego State University Jazz Combo - spring/fall concerts at Smith Recital Hall
Backfat - Surfrider Foundation Benefit - Ocean Beach, CA
Balboa Park Earth Day - @ The Organ Pavilion
Winstons, Blind Melons, Moondoggies, The Green Circle, The G Lounge
Tour of Mammoth (Sierras), Bakersfield (Jellys), San Fransisco
(Leopard Lounge, Oasis, Blues, The Elbo Room, Pier 23, North Beach Jazz Festival)
Kevin Ray - bass accompaniment for singer/pianist at Canters and Highland Grounds, Los Angeles
Earl Thomas & the Blues Ambassadors - September through November 1997
Every Sunday at Winstons
Adams Avenue Street Fair
MA in Philosophy San Diego State University December 1997
Released first solo CD 'Exhibitionist' December 1997 SDSU radio KCR
www.sdam.com/artists/gbc 7 more solo albums composed and recorded
12 more live albums recorded and digitally mastered
1996
Plump - house band at Winstons - every Friday
Balboa Park Earth Day, Spreckles Music Showcase
Grant Clarkson Trio - Jazz at Old Venice Cafe, Salmon House, Dream Street, Winstons
Backfat - Winstons every Sunday
New Years Tempe Block Party - 50,000 attendants opened for the Monkeys and Roger Clinton
begin drumkit
6 more solo albums composed and recorded
1995
KCR - deejay for SDSU college radio Spring 1995 Mondays 2am-6am
local underground and rare vinyl
Plump - Salmon House, Winstons, Java Joes, Balboa Park Earth Day
San Diego State University Jazz Combo - spring/fall concerts at Smith Recital Hall
Wise Monkey Orchestra 'Robot Reality' - soloist on first single, 'Waitress Song'
6 more solo albums composed and recorded
1994
Plump - house band at The Salmon House Mission Bay, CA
Balboa Park Earth Day, Ocean Beach Street Fair, San Diego Artwalk
articles in Shrapnel, Vishions magazine
San Diego State University Jazz Combo - spring/fall concerts at Smith Recital Hall
BA in Philosophy San Diego State University June 1994
begin composing on piano
First Solo albums completed 'Premise of the Messed Up Twirp' and 'GBC Plays the Jazz Classics'
1993
Semester abroad at University of London January 6, 1993 through May 25, 1993
began trumpet
Licitysplit Studios founded - May 1993 Recorded 'Gigilo Aunt' & other tracks for first solo LP, 'Premise of the Messed Up Twirp'
Plump - trio formed May 1993 San Diego
Sunset Cliffs July 4, The Salmon House, Winstons, Rumours
begin voice
1992
Mud - house band for Dream Street San Diego, CA
Winstons, PVHS, UCSB, SDSU, Ocean Beach Street Fair
article in 'The Daily Aztec'
Chuck Roast & the Electric Brunch - records 'Hey Its Your Nose'
Blind Melons - December 1991 - February 1992
Texas Tea House - February 1992 -June 1992
Tapes episode of 'Yourself Presents' Cox Cable Studios March
Begin teaching bass lessons
Change from fretted electric bass to fretless electric bass
Began composing on guitar
1991
Mud - house band for Dream Street San Diego, CA
Two nights per week March 1991 through August 1992
article in 'The Beacon'
- Episode of SDSU TV May 1991
Chuck Roast & the Electric Brunch - records 'Casual Midnight Plumber'
Bodies - downtown San Diego 8 week run UCSD Price Center, SDSU Monte's, Belly Up Tavern, Winstons, Blind Melons, Texas Tea House, Dream Street
article in UCSD's 'The Guardian' UCSD radio
Begin recording tracks for first solo albums
begin percussion
1990
Cal Poly Pomona Jazz Ensemble
National Jazz Competition - Oakland, CA 4th place
Mud - house band for 3-2 Club, Los Angeles Two nights per week April 1990 through March 1991
Chuck Roast & the Electric Brunch - UCSD battle of the bands finalists
UCLA, Tom Sullivan 10K, PVHS formal, San Diego - The Spirit Club, Bodies
films video for 'Blowin Sunshine' Westwood, CA Feather and a Whip Productions
began composing for solo bass
1989
Chuck Roast & the Electric Brunch - records 'Screaming Gouda' airplay KGB San Diego
Homeless benefit
Tom Sullivan 10K
San Luis Obispo airplay KOTR , UCSB, UCLA, UCSD, PVHS dances and formals
article in PV News
Palos Verdes High School Jazz Band
Competitions at Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Fullerton, Royal High School
year end band award 'Most Outstanding'
Palos Verdes High School Orchestra
performed at Disneyland, Norris Theatre
King of Hearts - PVHS production; acoustic bass, classical guitar
Graduated from Palos Verdes High School
1988
Unlicensed Surgeons - experimental quartet, dark psychedelia
- six albums
- live at Palos Verdes High School airplay KXLU Los Angeles
Palos Verdes High School Jazz Band - competitions at Cal State Fullerton, Saddleback College, Royal High School
Palos Verdes High School Orchestra - Christmas Concert Norris Theatre Palos Verdes
competition at Los Angeles School of Performing Arts
Chuck Roast & the Electric Brunch - Palos Verdes High School dances
Homeless Benefit
UCLA coop
Tom Sullivan 10K
Jesus Christ Superstar - electric bass in PVHS production
1987
Shark Sandwich - Rolling Hills High School dances 60s to 80s rock n roll covers guitar on some songs
- Junior High School dances
- Palos Verdes Ice Rink
Palos Verdes High School Jazz Band
Palos Verdes High School Orchestra - bass viol
1986
Vital Signs - Rush cover band
- Rolling Hills High School battle of the bands
began electric guitar
1985
Palos Verdes High School Pep Jazz Band
Killer Biscuits
1984
Lessons with John McCormick
Palos Verdes High School Pep Jazz Band
First group - Killer Biscuits
Chadwick Summer Arts Program - music performance
1983
Lessons with John McCormick
Chadwick Summer Arts Program - music performance
1982
Begin bass - Lessons with John McCormick Palos Verdes, CA
2011
David Patrone Quartet - Viejas resort, La Costa Resort, Nottinhams Big Bear, Miramar Officer’s Club, San Diego Museum of Art, private events
Center For Spiritual Living Orange County - two services every Sunday, private events
Coronado Big Band - Speckles Park, Coronado Ferry Landing, private events
Avo Playhouse - “I Love a Piano” February 2011
Saville Theatre City College - “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” April 2011, “Smokey Joes Cafe” October - November 2011
Don Powell Theater - “Little Women” April - May 2011
Moonlight Ampitheatre - “Forever Plaid” June - July 2011
Tommy Gannon Trio - Scripps Ranch Library 1-16-11, Mesa College 9-21-11
Soul Jazz - Thursdays Croces
Temecula Theatre - “Jesus Christ Superstar” April 2011
Lori Bell Trio - private event 6-11-2011
Grant Clarkson & Friends CD Release Show - Dizzys 7-7-11
Martk Augustin Trio - Fridays Wine Encounter September - NYE
Jazz 88 Jam Sesion House Band - Sundays - September - present
Joe Marillo Quartet - Turquoise Cafe Tuedays
Yuko Mariyuma - duo Balboa Park Photographic Musem October 22, 2011, Albert Einstein Acedemy December 2, 2011
John Cain Trio -Eddie V’s - November, December 2011
Private Instruction - Licitysplit Studios
4 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
2010
David Patrone Quartet - Prohibtion Speakeasy January - April, La Costa Resort January - November, Tommy V’s Del Mar - July - October, Se Hotel , US Grant Grill, University Club, Fox 5 Morning News January 2010, KUSI Morning News May 2010, Nominated “Best Jazz” 2010 San Diego Music Awards
Center For Spiritual Living Orange County - two services every Sunday, private corporate events
Coronado Big Band - USS Midway Museum, Speckles Park, Coronado Ferry Landing
Jimmy Patton Luisa West CD Release “Sambarina” - Dizzys 4-24-10, Encinitas Library May 16, 2010
“Aint Misbehavin” - Lafayette Hotel February 2010
“Pippin” - Saville Theatre City Collge April 2010
Russell Bizzett - Drum Summit Dizzys 1-17-10
Mikan Zlatkovich Trio - Anthology 4-10-10
Gilbert Castellanos Quintet / Quartet - Weddings, Private Event USD
Mark Augustine - Duo Urban Solace 7-6-10
“Crazy For You” - Moonlight Ampitheatre August 2010
Derek Cannon Quartet - Cuyamaca College 9-16-10
Grant Clarkson Trio - UCSD Loft 10-6-10
Irving Flores - San Diego International Airport Jazz Concert Series 10-8-10
“Songs For a New World” - Saville Theatre City College October 2010
Classic Jazz Trio - Stone Brewing Comapny New Years Eve Gala, Weddings and privates
Kamau Kenyatta - 20 Twenty Carlsbad, UCSD masterclass
Private Instruction - Licitysplit Studios
4 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
2009
David Patrone Quartet - Horton Plaza, Gio, Nottinghams in Big Bear, Westin Hotel, Prohibition, The Merk, Bing Crosbys, Sawdust Festival, Marine Room, Cyote Bar, Tango Del Rey, Sirah, Park Manor with KSDS Jazz 88, with Chris Botti - Thorton Winery, KUSI Morning News, US Grant Hotel, San Diego Music Awards - Winner - Best Jazz 2009
Center For Spritual Living Orange County - new center in Aliso Viejo
Jimmy Patton Group - Bishop School Facuty events
Delsoniq - Anthology, Winstons
Coronado Big Band - Bernardo Winery, Coronado Flower Festival, Coronado Yacht Club
Shelle Blue - Brewhouse Chula Vista
Joe Wood - Ro Sullivans Esconditio
ZannaDont - Balboa Park Theatre May 2009
Private Instruction - Licitysplit Studios
Irving Flores Trio - Nautical Bean Oceanside July 2009
City College Theatre - Bye Bye Birdie October - November 2009
Brazil Jazz Festa - Encinitas Library November 22, 2009
6 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
2008
David PatroneQuartet - Stingaree Thursdays Jan - April,
Clays Wednesdays Jan - May, Sep - Dec, Viejas Swing Dance Competition Sundays Jan - April, KUSI Morning News April 8,
Gios Saturdays Sept - Dec, Horton Plaza Christmas Concerts, US Grant Hotel, La Costa Resort
Anthology, Bing Crosbys Fridays Sept - Dec - NYE with Daniel Jackson
Center For Spiritual Living Orange County - Two services every Sunday,
Special Event with Michael Beckwith from The Secret, private events OC
Publishing Company established - Grant Clarkson Music ASCAP
Jimmy Patton Group - La Costa, private events
Sky Ladd Trio - clinic for piano students, KIFM Jazz Festival May 24
Member AFM Local 325
Delsoniq - The Key Club Los Angeles, The Wavehouse, Winstons
Royal Caribean Cruise Line - Hawaiian / Jazz Trio - May & Sept
Private Study with Bob Magnusson and Rob Thorsen
Mistique - Jimmy Loves Wednesdays - subbing for Kevin Smith
Gilbert Castellanos Quartet - Manhattan Resturant April 25
Chico Pinhero Tribute Concert - Encinitas Library Nov 23
Shelle Blue - Villa Capri Ristorante Thursdays Dec
6 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
2007
Joe Wood and the Lonely Ones - Blues with former frontman of TSOL February - September
House of Blues, US Open of Surfing - Huntington, CA, plus club dates Los Angeles & San Diego
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday January - July
Center for Spiritual Living - two services every Sunday - August - present
Private Instruction at Licitysplit Studios
Psydecar - Tour to Denver CO January, Belly Up Tavern, Winstons, SideBar
Transition for Electric Upright Bass to Acoustic Upright Bass
David Patrone Quartet - Croces, Viejas Resort, Daddios, Horton Plaza, Omni Hotel, El Cortez, Clays
La Jolla, Stingaree Thursdays, Hornblower Bay Cruises
James Abbuhl - Jacks La Jolla
Windstream - Temecula Jazz Festival - July 14 - 15
Norweigian Cruise Line - 2 7-day Hawaiian tours in show band May - June
Luisa West Trio - Oceanside Harbor Club - alternate Mondays June - August
Willovealot - Waterfront Little Italy, American Legion Sundays July - October
Jimmy Patton Group - Private Concerts San Diego, Los Angeles, NYE at Center for Performing
Arts Escondito
Delsoniq - Debut at Winstons with Slightly Stoopid September
produced EP by Joel Piller
Gilbert Castellanos Quartet - Manhattan Resturant la Jolla
9 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
2006
Windstream - Hamshaws Temecula every Saturday January - May
Falkner Winery - Sunday Jazz April - November
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
Private Instruction - guitar and bass Chula Vista School District
Psydecar - Winstons, Belly Up Tavern, Longboards
CYC Theatre - Broadway Highlights show at Lyceum Theatre Horton Plaza
Plan B - Organ Jazz at La Cave, Newport Beach Saturdays April - September, Laguna Beach
Mid City Community Orchestra - String Bass every Wednesday May - July 2006
North Coast Rep Theatre - bass in production of “No Way To Treat A Lady” May 2006
James Abbuhl - KIFM Jazz festival, Temecula Jazz Festival, Clays La Jolla
Willovealot - Martini Ranch, Harley Davidson Open House, Clays with Jazz 98.1, Gallileo, Thrusters, Harrahs
Sonny Blue Trio - Harbor Island Sheraton Thrusdays August -October
Savio Jazz - Andallusia Winery, South Coast Winery Temecula, Natural History Museum, Balboa Park
Lenon Honor Sound Prophecy - Turquoise La Jolla, San Diego Velodrome
Dizzys - Hollis Gentry III Memorial Concert September 16
David Patrone Quartet - Croces, Horton Plaza, NBC Morning News, Sycuan Resort,La Costa resort, University Towne Center
Grant Clarkson Trio - New Years Eve private party Palos Verdes Estates
8 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
4 new live albums recorded and digitally mastered
New CD Release - “One For The Angels” December 2006.
2005
Dino Fiumara Trio - upright bass five month contract aboard Coral Princess January - May
Plump - Rosie O Gradys, Belly Up Tavern, Winstons, O’Conells, Del Mar Ocoberfest
Lyceum Theatre - orchestra of production of Ragtime July - August
Private Instruction - guitar and bass Chula Vista School District
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
James Abuhl - KIFM Jazz Festival, St Marks Sunday Concert
Winstream - Falkner Winery, Hamshaws, Old Town Cafe, Temecula, Sky Room Long Beach
Ever So Much Fun - original musical film completed September 2005
6 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
5 new musical dvds produced - Licitysplit Filmworks
2004
Psydecar - Winstons, Longboards, Belly Up, Tour of Oregon, Arizona, Sebastopol - CD release - Subtle Yet Strinking
Lee Brown Perspective - 5th Quarter - Sun - Tues Jan - March, Humphrey’s, KIFM Cruise, Chive on 4th, Windham Hotel
Private Instruction - teacher at Moze Guitars, La Mesa
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
Windstream - residency at Falkner Winhery - Temecula, Pesquali’s in La Jolla
James Abuhl - Temecula Jazz Festival, KIFM Jazz Festival, Hard Rock La Jolla
Plump - Winstons, Ocean Beach Street Fair, OB Octoberfest, Rosie OGradys
Tree Yo X - Where the World Meets, Gallery 858
CD Release - Grant Clarkson - Epistle - May 2004 on cdbaby and grantclarkson.com
GB3 - cd release show at Dizzy’s
Dino Fiumara Trio - upright bass 3 month contract aboard Island Princess July - October
4 new solo albums recorded and digitally mastered
3 live albums recorded and digitally mastered
2003
Psydecar - Belly Up, Marlin, Victors, Longboards, Niemans, 91X FM, World BeatCenter, Winstons, Blind Melons, The Copa
Laurel Cayon - for Atlantic & Electra reps
Open for Buju Banton, the Wailers, Israel Vibration, Del Mar Fair, San Diego Oktoberfest
KUSI Morning News
SLAMM Music Awards - nominated best world beat
CD release - December 19 ‘Subtle Yet Striking’
Clinic - bass & drums at Music Mart, Solana Beach with Bill Ray
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
Celtic Fusion - performance at Celtic Connections festival Glasgow, Scotland- record two albums in Glasgow
8 show run at Eden Court Theatre Inverness, Scotland
www.grantclarkson.com - entire catalog available w/ PayPal
GB3 Live Originals - on sale at cdbaby.com 5 star review
Lee Brown Perspective - KIFM Jazz Cruise, 5th Quarter, Pat & Oscar’s, KNBC Live TV
James Abuhl Group - KIFM Jazz Festival, Cafe 858, tour of Borders Bookstores, Hard Rock, La Jolla, Christmas Event
Reggie Smith - L Auberge in Del Mar, Jimmy Loves
Shelle - Aubergine, The Prada, Balboa Park
fourteen new studio albums recorded and digitally mastered
2002
Reunite with Psydecar (www.psydecartheband.com) Winstons, Blind Melons, The Roadhouse, The West End and the Temple Bar Santa Monica World Beat Center - MLK Day Canes, The Canibal Bar The Belly Up Tavern Ocean Baech Street Fair two tracks on new CD release “The Other Side Of” Mammoth - Whiskey Creek
Hemisphere - live at SDSU, KIFM Jazz Festival
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
Shelle Blues - every Friday at the Juke Joint
Saturdays at Elephant & Castle
Jazz Trio - Monzu La Jolla every Thurday
Reggie Smith Quartet - Jimmy Loves every Monday
Lee Brown Perspective - Jimmy Loves every Saturday in summer
GB3 - Winstons - two matines
Album appearance - Kevin Ray “Radio Friendly”
Gilbert Castellanos Quartet - EUB at Bayou
Gallery 504 - Binnie Heron Spoken Word accompaniment
Sherehe Rose - Book Release Performance Malcom X Performance Hall
Ma’s Furnace - CD Release Show the M Bar - Hollywood
eight new studio albums composed and recorded
Four live albums recorded and digitally mastered
2001
Celtic Fusion - U.S. Tour February -April 2001
35 dates theaters 1500 -3500 seats 80% shows sold out
GB3 live CD released "GB3 Live Originals"
Winstons, Dizzys www.grantclarkson.com Just GB - solo bass for art opening of Nathan Horner
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
Shelle Blues - every Sunday at the Juke Joint, Encanto festival
every Friday at the Juke Joint
Thursdays at Mr.Ds Chula Vista
Hemisphere - KIFM Jazz festival
Hollis Gentry’s Neon - live at Croce’s and Humphrey’s
Electric Upright Bass - debut with Hollis Gentry at Monzu, La Jolla
Ma's Furnace - Los Angeles - Live at the Gig Hollywood
James Abuhl - jazz guitarist at Monzu,
6 new solo albums composed and recorded
8 new live albums recorded and digitally mastered
2 films of live GB3 and Just GB
Produced and accompanied album for new vocalist, songwriter Joel Piller
400 copies of GB3 live Originals sold
2000
New Years Eve performance at the Hollywood Cantine
Church of Joy - two services every Sunday
The Nommo Collective - CD release 'Catabasis' at Sushi Performance Space San Diego
Tree Yo X - Gallery 504, The Lyceum Theatre
Psydecar - opening act for the Wailers, King Sunny Ade CD release - 'On a Wing'
article in 'the Beacon', Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Fransisco, Mammoth, Tahoe, Balboa Park Earth Day, Hard Rock Cafe SD 12 weeks
Hemisphere - KIFM Jazz Festival downtown San Diego
Newport Jazz Festival - opening for War and Chaka Khan
Internet record deal - Spinrecords.com two in jazz category, one in electronic
Celtic Fusion - Tour of South America July 2000 (quit Psydecar) www.celticfusion.com SLAMM Music Awards - Hemisphere - nominated best pop jazz & best jazz album
Celtic Fusion - U.S. Tour September - October 2000
25 dates in +- 2000 seat theatres
GB3 - performances at Dizzy's and Blind Melons
Shelle - blues every Sunday at the Juke Joint
7 new studio albums recorded and mastered
3 live albums recorded and mastered
1999
Two new solo CDs released 'Dispensation' and 'The Red Carpet' airplay KCR 91X San Diego
Tree Yo X - every Friday at The Juke Joint January through April
The Lyceum, 1999 Diversity Conference, Writerz Block
Reception for 'Bring in Da Noize Bring in da Funk' Civic Theatre, San Diego
GB3 - Gaslamp Association Mardi Gras Parade with Congressman Bilbray February 1999
The Belly Up Tavern - Neighborhood Watch March 1999
Winstons with Psydecar, Wise Monkey Orchestra, Soulcracker
Live on the Bay 1999 - with Hollis Gentry III October 1999
article in 'The Beacon'
Record Appearances - Black Market Disciples 'Tomorow's Soothing Riot'
and Ed Fletcher and Sean Hart's 'Strictly Family'
One Drop Entertainment
Psydecar - Winstons, The Belly Up, Dream Street, Papa Jacks
Canes (with Ozomatli), Schooners, USC, Live on the Bay
Bass Lessons - Moze Guitars College Avenue, San Diego
Church of Joy - every Sunday Chula Vista, CA
November 1999 - two services
Hemisphere - original contemporary jazz sextet
98.1 The Breeze Jazz Festival May 1999, Santee Music Festival July 1999 Chula Vista Harbor Days September 1999, CD Release show Buffalo Joe's October 1999
SLAMM Music Awards - October 1999
Hemisphere - nominated best pop jazz
Psydecar - nominated best adult alternative
10 new solo albums composed and recorded
10 new live albums recorded and digitally mastered
600 copies of 'Dispensation' and 'The Red Carpet' sold
1998
Chuck Roast & the Electric Brunch - reunion concert Knights of Columbus Hall, Redondo Beach, CA January 6, 1998
New Years performance - Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles
Molly Malones in LA
'Exhibitionist' reviewed in SLAMM Magazine
GB3 - every Friday at Winstons October 1997 - September 1998
7:30-9:30
Live on the Bay at Campland in Mission Bay October 1998
New Years event in Laurel Canyon
The G-Lounge
Appears on Ed Fletcher's '31 Flavors' - bass and trumpet
Plump - Winstons, The Dog, Blind Melons
Psydecar - March 1998 debut at Winstons
Self-titled CD recorded June 1998
Cannibal Bar, Winstons, G-Lounge, Papa Jacks
Church of Joy - house band 'Seraph's Wings' July 1998 to present every Sunday Chula Vista, CA
Just GB - Galaxy Gallery August 1998 for Ted Washington's art and animation show
Two shows at Winstons in GB3 series
Tree Yo X - Jazz trio with flute
Debut at Gallery 504 downtown San Diego August 1998
Writerz Block - monthly at San Diego City College, Juke Joint Cafe
The Nommo Collective - Tree Yo X + harp and MC
African Marketplace Los Angeles, August 1998
The Kensington Club San Diego, October 1998
Reagan Branch - Tenor and Soprano Sax Junior Recital SDSU Smith Recital Hall November 1998
14 solo albums recorded and composed
29 live albums recorded and digitally mastered
300 copies of 'Exhibitionist' sold
1997
GAME - Jazz Quartet Fridays at Winstons, Sundays at Blind Melons
Grant Clarkson Trio - Old Venice Cafe, Winstons, Salmon House
Just GB - solo debut at Dream Street July 1997
Internal Power - Just GB performs art gallery opening downtown San Diego
Christmas concert at Winstons
Movie extra - in Carl Riener's 'Fathers Day' with Billy Crystal and Robin Williams
GB3 - every Friday at Winstons October 1997 - September 1998
Plump - The Dog in Pacific Beach Sundays February-April 1997
Thanksgiving Homeless Benefit - Robb Field Ocean Beach
San Diego State University Jazz Combo - spring/fall concerts at Smith Recital Hall
Backfat - Surfrider Foundation Benefit - Ocean Beach, CA
Balboa Park Earth Day - @ The Organ Pavilion
Winstons, Blind Melons, Moondoggies, The Green Circle, The G Lounge
Tour of Mammoth (Sierras), Bakersfield (Jellys), San Fransisco
(Leopard Lounge, Oasis, Blues, The Elbo Room, Pier 23, North Beach Jazz Festival)
Kevin Ray - bass accompaniment for singer/pianist at Canters and Highland Grounds, Los Angeles
Earl Thomas & the Blues Ambassadors - September through November 1997
Every Sunday at Winstons
Adams Avenue Street Fair
MA in Philosophy San Diego State University December 1997
Released first solo CD 'Exhibitionist' December 1997 SDSU radio KCR
www.sdam.com/artists/gbc 7 more solo albums composed and recorded
12 more live albums recorded and digitally mastered
1996
Plump - house band at Winstons - every Friday
Balboa Park Earth Day, Spreckles Music Showcase
Grant Clarkson Trio - Jazz at Old Venice Cafe, Salmon House, Dream Street, Winstons
Backfat - Winstons every Sunday
New Years Tempe Block Party - 50,000 attendants opened for the Monkeys and Roger Clinton
begin drumkit
6 more solo albums composed and recorded
1995
KCR - deejay for SDSU college radio Spring 1995 Mondays 2am-6am
local underground and rare vinyl
Plump - Salmon House, Winstons, Java Joes, Balboa Park Earth Day
San Diego State University Jazz Combo - spring/fall concerts at Smith Recital Hall
Wise Monkey Orchestra 'Robot Reality' - soloist on first single, 'Waitress Song'
6 more solo albums composed and recorded
1994
Plump - house band at The Salmon House Mission Bay, CA
Balboa Park Earth Day, Ocean Beach Street Fair, San Diego Artwalk
articles in Shrapnel, Vishions magazine
San Diego State University Jazz Combo - spring/fall concerts at Smith Recital Hall
BA in Philosophy San Diego State University June 1994
begin composing on piano
First Solo albums completed 'Premise of the Messed Up Twirp' and 'GBC Plays the Jazz Classics'
1993
Semester abroad at University of London January 6, 1993 through May 25, 1993
began trumpet
Licitysplit Studios founded - May 1993 Recorded 'Gigilo Aunt' & other tracks for first solo LP, 'Premise of the Messed Up Twirp'
Plump - trio formed May 1993 San Diego
Sunset Cliffs July 4, The Salmon House, Winstons, Rumours
begin voice
1992
Mud - house band for Dream Street San Diego, CA
Winstons, PVHS, UCSB, SDSU, Ocean Beach Street Fair
article in 'The Daily Aztec'
Chuck Roast & the Electric Brunch - records 'Hey Its Your Nose'
Blind Melons - December 1991 - February 1992
Texas Tea House - February 1992 -June 1992
Tapes episode of 'Yourself Presents' Cox Cable Studios March
Begin teaching bass lessons
Change from fretted electric bass to fretless electric bass
Began composing on guitar
1991
Mud - house band for Dream Street San Diego, CA
Two nights per week March 1991 through August 1992
article in 'The Beacon'
- Episode of SDSU TV May 1991
Chuck Roast & the Electric Brunch - records 'Casual Midnight Plumber'
Bodies - downtown San Diego 8 week run UCSD Price Center, SDSU Monte's, Belly Up Tavern, Winstons, Blind Melons, Texas Tea House, Dream Street
article in UCSD's 'The Guardian' UCSD radio
Begin recording tracks for first solo albums
begin percussion
1990
Cal Poly Pomona Jazz Ensemble
National Jazz Competition - Oakland, CA 4th place
Mud - house band for 3-2 Club, Los Angeles Two nights per week April 1990 through March 1991
Chuck Roast & the Electric Brunch - UCSD battle of the bands finalists
UCLA, Tom Sullivan 10K, PVHS formal, San Diego - The Spirit Club, Bodies
films video for 'Blowin Sunshine' Westwood, CA Feather and a Whip Productions
began composing for solo bass
1989
Chuck Roast & the Electric Brunch - records 'Screaming Gouda' airplay KGB San Diego
Homeless benefit
Tom Sullivan 10K
San Luis Obispo airplay KOTR , UCSB, UCLA, UCSD, PVHS dances and formals
article in PV News
Palos Verdes High School Jazz Band
Competitions at Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Fullerton, Royal High School
year end band award 'Most Outstanding'
Palos Verdes High School Orchestra
performed at Disneyland, Norris Theatre
King of Hearts - PVHS production; acoustic bass, classical guitar
Graduated from Palos Verdes High School
1988
Unlicensed Surgeons - experimental quartet, dark psychedelia
- six albums
- live at Palos Verdes High School airplay KXLU Los Angeles
Palos Verdes High School Jazz Band - competitions at Cal State Fullerton, Saddleback College, Royal High School
Palos Verdes High School Orchestra - Christmas Concert Norris Theatre Palos Verdes
competition at Los Angeles School of Performing Arts
Chuck Roast & the Electric Brunch - Palos Verdes High School dances
Homeless Benefit
UCLA coop
Tom Sullivan 10K
Jesus Christ Superstar - electric bass in PVHS production
1987
Shark Sandwich - Rolling Hills High School dances 60s to 80s rock n roll covers guitar on some songs
- Junior High School dances
- Palos Verdes Ice Rink
Palos Verdes High School Jazz Band
Palos Verdes High School Orchestra - bass viol
1986
Vital Signs - Rush cover band
- Rolling Hills High School battle of the bands
began electric guitar
1985
Palos Verdes High School Pep Jazz Band
Killer Biscuits
1984
Lessons with John McCormick
Palos Verdes High School Pep Jazz Band
First group - Killer Biscuits
Chadwick Summer Arts Program - music performance
1983
Lessons with John McCormick
Chadwick Summer Arts Program - music performance
1982
Begin bass - Lessons with John McCormick Palos Verdes, CA