Thanks to everyone who supported The International Hustlers. The group disbanded in 2015 and Chris has moved on to private musical projects. All the best.

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The International Hustlers

Southern California's premier modern vintage group.

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Chris Lougeay Jazz Quartet

Chris Lougeay's fusion of world rhythms, jazz influences and compositions.

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Composer

Click here to learn more about Chris' written and recorded music services.

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Jail Guitar Doors – Week 5

Jail Guitar Doors – Week 5 This is the fifth part of a seven part series chronicling my time volunteering with Jail Guitar Doors.  Jail Guitar Doors USA is a group of volunteers who use music and guitars for inmate outreach programs across the USA. Week 1 – Click Here. Week 2 – Click Here. Week 3

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Jail Guitar Doors – Week 3

Jail Guitar Doors – Week 3 This is the third part of a seven part series chronicling my time volunteering with Jail Guitar Doors. Week 1 – Click Here. Week 2 – Click Here.   I’ve been a heavy metal fan my entire life.  Sometimes I wear that fact on my sleeve and at other times I’ve

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The International Hustlers perform live music at The Kraken Cardiff.

David Ely sits in with The International Hustlers

David Ely sits in with The International Hustlers. On September 12th, 2015 the International Hustlers performed three sets at The Kraken Cardiff.  In the band was Chris Lougeay – guitar, Chris Duvall – bass, Chris Hampton – alto sax, Ty Kieran – percussion, Hugo Suarez – keys, and Jake Najor – Drums.  San Diego drummer

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Chris Lougeay Quartet at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club

The Chris Lougeay Quartet, one of San Diego’s best jazz bands, will be performing at The Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=842590575848790&set=a.122782677829587.24347.100002935666900&type=1&theater¬if_t=mention It’s less than two weeks until our special “Who Rescued Whom” event! October 1, 6 to 9 p.m. If you haven’t done so already, please do rsvp to me. This will be an

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Band Merch Masters of The Universe

Merch Masters of The Universe. Recorded music may have largely gone digital over the last decade, but you can’t wear an MP3.   Band merchandise is still cool, and whether your taste is Straight Outta Compton or Disney Frozen, there is something for everyone.   I rolled down to Pacific Beach over Labor Day weekend

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Jail Guitar Doors – Week 2

Jail Guitar Doors – Week 2 This is the second part of a seven part series chronicling my time volunteering with Jail Guitar Doors.  To read Week 1 – Click Here. I’ve eaten my fair share of meals alone.  It comes with the job of playing music. When I was traveling overseas, I would often

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