Walker's Jazz Lounge's Upcoming Shows

🎶🔥 MS LADY DEE & THE SHADOW DADDYS LIVE AT WALKER’S @ WORKS!

Get ready for a night packed with soul, blues, groove, and powerhouse vocals as Ms Lady Dee & The Shadow Daddys take over Walker’s @ Works on Friday, October 23rd!

Led by Wichita blues legend Deanna Custard, aka Ms Lady Dee, this high-energy band brings together the heart and grit of Blues, classic R&B, Americana, and Jazz. Lady Dee’s powerful yet soulful vocals command the room, backed by The Shadow Daddys and a groove that’ll have you feeling every note. 🎤💥

Whether she’s belting out the blues, digging deep into an R&B favorite, or bringing that unmistakable Lady Dee soul, this woman knows how to put on a SHOW!

📍 Walker’s @ Works at Somewhere Works | 235 N. Emporia | Downtown Wichita. Parking on N side.

🎟️ Tickets: $15 Plus fees. 🔞 21+ Select Show Time to Purchase.

Come support one of Wichita’s incredible longtime blues voices and experience a night of big vocals, deep grooves, and serious soul.

MS LADY DEE & THE SHADOW DADDYS are bringing the BLUES to Walker’s @ Works! 🎶❤️‍🔥

Being called a great singer on the saxophone, Grady approaches playing the sax to sound like a singer. Grady views himself as a saxophonist who plays many varying styles. He is frequently told “I never liked jazz until I heard you” as his music captures the hearts and ears of everyone that listens.

He has performed with Kenny Loggins, Peter Cetera, The Beach Boys, Jeff Lorber, Leigh Nash of Sixpence None The Richer. Opened for Huey Lewis and the News, Ray Charles, Luciano Pavarotti, Al Green

Grady is also an award winning Billboard charting artist currently heard on XM Watercolors.

The band includes:

Grady Nichols - saxophone

Chuck Tottress- bass

Mike Wilson- keys and vocals

Joe Watkins- drums

David Johns-guitar

$25 plus fees. 21+ Show. Select Show Time to purchase. Walker’s @ Works at Somewhere Works | 235 N Emporia St.

With Jim Pisano and Joel Boettger as co-directors, we'll shake the building with their 17 piece jazz ensemble at Walker's @ Works - Somewhere Works | 235 N Emporia in Wichita. Parking on N side.

Get ready for an electrifying night with the Wichita Jazz Collective on stage at Somewhere Works! This talented ensemble of local jazz artists delivers a high-energy mix of classic standards, fresh arrangements, and inspired improvisation. Grab a craft cocktail, settle into the cozy ambiance, and let the vibrant sounds of the Wichita Jazz Collective take you on a musical journey you won’t forget. Perfect for jazz lovers and newcomers alike.

Doors at 7 - Downbeat at 7:30

21+ to acquire tickets for this event.

Select Show Time to Get Tickets. $15 plus fees.

Charlie Wilks & The Guitar Noir Quartet Walker’s @ Works. Somewhere Works at 235 N Emporia. Parking on N side.

Step into an evening of Gypsy jazz, swinging rhythms, and vintage European flair as Charlie Wilks & The Guitar Noir Quartet take the stage!

This special performance celebrates the unmistakable sound of Gypsy jazz while remembering the music and legacy of legendary French jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, whose groundbreaking style helped shape jazz guitar and continues to inspire musicians around the world.

Featuring an incredible lineup of Wichita musicians:

🎶 Jim Pisano – Sax

🎸 Charlie Wilks – Guitar

🎸 Thor Bonner – Guitar

🎻 Chris Shaw – Upright Bass

Expect Django-inspired sounds to the quartet’s own musical personalities, this will be a night built for anyone who loves great musicianship and music with a little noir around the edges.

🖤 Come raise a glass, settle in, and join us for an unforgettable night remembering Django Reinhardt and celebrating the timeless sound of Gypsy jazz. 21+ show. $15 plus taxes and fees. Doors at 7:00. Select Show Time to purchase.

🎶✨ DONNA TUCKER QUARTET LIVE AT WALKER’S @ WORKS ✨🎶

Join us Saturday, November 7th for an elegant evening of world-class jazz featuring internationally recognized vocalist and pianist Donna Tucker!

A Kansas native whose career has taken her from Dallas jazz clubs to an extended engagement at the Westin Tokyo in Japan, Donna brings a sophisticated blend of jazz, blues, swing, and Latin influences to every performance. Her rich vocals, expressive piano playing, and fresh interpretations of timeless standards make this a night jazz lovers won’t want to miss.

Donna will be joined by an outstanding lineup of musicians:

John Goering-Piano

Chris Shaw-Bass

Kevin Rutschman-Drums

🎶 Show: 7:30 PM Doors at 7;00

🎟️ Tickets: $20 Plus fees, 21+ show

📍 Walker’s @ Works at Somewhere Works | 235 N Emporia | Wichita

Come settle in for cocktails, incredible musicianship, and a beautiful night of jazz with the Donna Tucker Quartet. Select Show Time to purchase.

Join us for a special night of WSU Student performances. Three student commercial music ensembles will perform Sunday, November 8 at 7:30 PM at Somewhere Works.

Located at 235 N. Emporia. Designated free parking on the north side.

The concert spans funk, soul, classic rock, alternative, grunge, pop, and indie music.

Funk and soul selections include Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground” and “I Wish,” Michael Jackson’s “Rock with You,” Bill Withers’ “Use Me,” and Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music.”

Rock and alternative selections include Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain,” Stone Temple Pilots’ “Interstate Love Song,” Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun,” Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen,” and Foo Fighters’ “Everlong.”

Additional selections include Amy Winehouse’s “Valerie,” Men I Trust’s “Show Me How,” John Mayer’s “Vultures,” Julia Wolf’s “In My Room,” Steely Dan’s “Peg,” Michael Sembello’s “Maniac,” and No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak.”

All three groups feature live rhythm sections, with combinations of vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass, drums, and saxophones. The ensembles range from an intimate four-piece group to larger bands featuring multiple vocalists, saxophonists, and rotating drummers.

Audiences can expect familiar songs reinterpreted by emerging musicians, with each ensemble bringing a distinct sound and stage presence.

$15 plus fees. Students $5 at the door with ID. General admission. Select Show Time to Purchase.

Get ready for something wild and wonderful with The Bodo Jazz Band returns for a show at Walker’s @ Works! Located at Somewhere Works - 235 N Emporia. Free parking on the north side.

This isn’t your average jazz night—Bodo brings bold, out-there sounds, fearless improvisation, and electrifying energy that turns tradition on its head. It’s big, beautiful, and totally unforgettable. Pair it with a cocktail and buckle up for a sonic adventure!

The Bodo Jazz Band consists of:

Miki Jarvis - Bass

Gray Bishop & Ben Jervis - Trumpet

Jason Whitmore, Dave Dobbins & Ryan Anselmi - Reeds

Joe Clements - Trombone

Ellen Mosley - Flutes

Kevin Rutschman - Drums

Randy Bowen - Drums

Craig Owens - Guitar & Various Instruments

21+ Show. $15 plus fees in advance. $15 plus tax at the door. Doors open at 7:00.

Select Show Time to Get Tickets.