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Let the Good Times Roll with Sue Palmer and the Motel Swing Orchestra
The Sue Palmer Quintet, featuring April West, Liz Ajuzie, Pete Harrison, and Sharon Shufelt debuts at the prestigious Jazz Lounge (6818 El Cajon Blvd), an intimate place with the focus on the music.

Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie play at the trendy Books & Records Restaurant (2202 4th Ave), fine dining, atmosphere, and music at this Bankers Hill hotspot!

Sue Palmer & Liz Ajuzie perform at the Pacific Beach Library, (4275 Cass St)

Sue joins the legendary Beat Farmers for a rollicking Hootenanny at the Belly Up (Solana Beach), with other special guests Tom Yearsley, Whitney Shay, Robin Henkel, and Sara Petite!!

The Sue Palmer Quintet opens for the Sleepwalkers at Humphreys Backstage (Shelter Island)
Sue Palmer & Her Entire Motel Swing Orchestra play at the Trolley Barn Park Music Series (1943 Adams Ave). This show has become a national holiday, WATCH OUT!!

It's been quite a week for Sue and the band and music in general. Sue performed at the San Diego Music Awards, with blues All Stars Whitney Shay, Robin Henkel and Anthony Cullins and later accepted the Award for Best Local Recording for "Eight to the Bar." Sue Palmer & her Motel Swing Orchestra with special guests, Yo Jonesy Jones, Ruth Ajuzie, and Mercedes Moore, jump started Spring 2026 with a blast at the Gator by the Bay Festival!!! And Sue appeared with the great Laura Chavez for her album release at the Belly Up Tavern. It continues...

Coming up!
August 25th
A return to Queen Bees/North Park
with Sue Palmer & her Entire Motel Swing Orchestra
September 1st
Liz Ajuzie's Birthday Show
at Tio Leos
September 19th
Adams Avenue Street Festival
with Sue Palmer & her Motel Swing Orchestra
October 3rd
MLK Park in Oceanside
Sue & Liz open for Tommy Castro






