Southern California Concert Calendar

Heady as Funk is a concert calendar bringing you headiest, funkiest live music from Bakersfield to San Diego. We curate and promote the best shows in Southern California, and help fans connect with their favorite Artists, Venues, and Vendors outside of the “arena” of social media.

Tuesday 27 October

Guitar legend John Scofield brings his Electrospective project to Belly Up on Oct 27th, featuring Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, and Adam Deitch in an unforgettable jazz-funk experience.

Belly Up, 143 South Cedros Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075 United States
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Thursday 29 October

Join Ventura Dead Night every Thursday at Winchester’s! The Peoples Dead delivers free, all-ages Grateful Dead jams from 6–10pm with community vibes downtown.

Winchester’s Grill & Saloon, 632 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
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Thursday 29 October

The Beat 5 is a SoCal Beatles tribute band delivering spot-on recreations of the Fab Four’s greatest hits with energy, humor, and unforgettable live performances.

TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405 United States
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Friday 30 October

Discover Skeleton Crewe: a supergroup blending Grateful Dead reimaginings, original compositions, and psychedelic Americana with Hawaiian influences for a transportive live experience.

SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Place
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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Saturday 31 October

Celebrate Halloween at Ventura’s oceanfront Crowne Plaza with live tribute battles, costume contests, interactive voting, and DJ sets at the 1st Annual Rockstar Halloween Ball.

Crowne Plaza Hotel, 450 East Harbor Boulevard
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
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Saturday 31 October

Get ready for a funky Halloween! Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Dizgo bring high-energy jams to Observatory North Park in San Diego on October 31st, 2026.

Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104 United States
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Saturday 31 October

Skeleton Crewe delivers an unforgettable live experience, blending Grateful Dead reimaginings, original collaborations, and genre-spanning improvisation with legendary musicians.

Deep End Live, 100 Fishermans Wharf Unit I
Redondo Beach, CA 90277 United States
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Sunday 01 November

Enjoy live Grateful Dead tunes every Sunday at Aquarius with Fish and the Seaweeds. Two sets of classic jams, a sunset opener, and great vibes by the water.

Aquarius Bar and Grille, 1548 Quivira Way #5
San Diego, CA 92109 United States
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Sunday 01 November

Discover Strange Hotels’ electrifying Sunday night residency at Davey Wayne’s in Hollywood, where the weekend doesn’t end — it transforms into an unforgettable experience.

Good Times at Davey Wayne’s, 1611 N El Centro Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028 United States
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Monday 02 November

Electric Waste Band keeps the Grateful Dead spirit alive with 33 years of Monday night residencies at Winston’s OB, delivering 150+ classic songs with masterful improvisation.

Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St
San Diego, CA 92107 United States
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Monday 02 November

Hot Club of Los Angeles brings sizzling Django-inspired gypsy jazz to Monday nights. Discover LA’s beloved residency since 2011—no cover, free parking!

Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230 United States
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Monday 02 November

Join Ashton Slater’s Minglewood Mondaze at the Barrel Tavern in Sherman Oaks—a free weekly Grateful Dead tribute night featuring top LA jam scene talent.

Barrel Tavern, 4547 Van Nuys Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 United States
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Monday 02 November

Discover Alex Wasily’s Very Good Mondays, LA’s must-see weekly jazz jam featuring GRAMMY winners, session legends, and top improvisers. No covers, just pure original magic.

Gold-Diggers, 5632 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90038 United States
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Tuesday 03 November

Discover Bluegrass Night every Tuesday at Bigfoot East in Atwater Village. Enjoy live banjo music and boot-scootin’ fun from 8 ’til late, presented by Hellbent Booking.

Bigfoot Lodge, 3172 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039 United States
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Tuesday 03 November

Discover the Brig Band, an iconic L.A. jam band blending jazz, funk, hip-hop, and rock since 2002, featuring world-class musicians from legendary acts.

The Brig, 1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291 United States
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Thursday 05 November

Join Ventura Dead Night every Thursday at Winchester’s! The Peoples Dead delivers free, all-ages Grateful Dead jams from 6–10pm with community vibes downtown.

Winchester’s Grill & Saloon, 632 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
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Thursday 05 November

The Beat 5 is a SoCal Beatles tribute band delivering spot-on recreations of the Fab Four’s greatest hits with energy, humor, and unforgettable live performances.

TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405 United States
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Thursday 05 November

Experience the magic of 1970s Grateful Dead with Skeleton Crew — a tribute band delivering authentic, high-energy performances of the Dead’s legendary jams and classics.

Ivan’z House Live, 1740 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 United States
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Thursday 05 November

Keller Williams is a genre-defying musician blending rock, jazz, funk & bluegrass with innovative live looping since 1994. Always evolving, never predictable.

Pappy & Harriet’s, 53688 Pioneertown Road
Pioneertown, CA 92268 United States
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Friday 06 November

Shakedown Citi takes their California Tour Winston’s Ocean Beach on November 6th. Don’t miss this East Coast band as they bring their energy to the West Coast stage.

Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St
San Diego, CA 92107 United States
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