In 2010, Saul Q and Don’t Go Jason Waterwalls (AKA Jason Waterfalls aka “RICK” aka “Tito Rick”) wanted to throw a party strictly dedicated to their love and appreciation for 90s music. They called it “Hickies and Dry Humps”. Yes, Hickies and Dry Humps was a 90s themed residency that began right here in our backyard of the East Village in Downtown San Diego. H&DH was a night that praised great throwback music, tongue & cheek humor, and positive energy. Saul and Rick has since moved on from H&DH but will be remembered for building the foundation for a lasting legacy currently brought up and managed today by Julz Dela Pena and the Hickies team.

Throughout the years, H&DH has had the privilege of teaming up with great parties, artists, and friends, such as 143 (LA), Rewind (OC), Still Got Time (LV), and Sunday Brunch (Miles Medina), that all share a common love for nostalgic music and an understanding of the spirit of friendship. If you’ve been around for El Camino and El Dorado, you know it’s always a good time. H&DH has since grown from San Diego’s first 90s only party to booking artists of an eclectic variety. We don’t want to be boxed off into one package. From bigger names to local heads, we are proud to showcase sound that we can honestly support. We want to use our stage to cultivate the San Diego music scene and present opportunities for the community to grow.

With what started as a single party in San Diego, H&DH has evolved into an nightlife agency fostering up-and-coming talent and highlighting skilled DJs who have brought the energy to every room they’ve played in from San Diego to the world. The ultimate end goal that we strive for here, night in & night out, is just to simply have fun, not have a care in the world, & throw your hands in the air if you’s a true player. (That was mad lame)