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Tuesday 09 December

The Brig Band is an L.A. jam band that has been playing Live since 2002 Aptly named after a Venice CA bar, the Brig Band was formed in 2002 by[…]

The Brig,1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice,CA90291United States
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Thursday 11 December

3 nights, no repeats! After a meteoric rise from obscurity to a national touring band, Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred has made the most of its time in the spotlight. The[…]

Lodge Room,104 North Avenue 56
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
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Thursday 11 December

On the heels of two Grammy-winning albums in succession, with her band Golden Highway—2022’s Crooked Tree and 2023’s City of Gold—plus a nomination for Best New Artist, Molly Tuttle returns[…]

The Fonda Theatre,6126 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles,CA90028United States
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Friday 12 December

Three Nights, No Repeats! After a meteoric rise from obscurity to a national touring band, Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred has made the most of its time in the spotlight. The[…]

Lodge Room,104 North Avenue 56
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
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Friday 12 December

Second Fridays Doors at 8pm2 sets21+

Old Towne Pub,34 E. Holly St.
Pasadena,CA91105United States
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Saturday 13 December

Three nights, no repeats! After a meteoric rise from obscurity to a national touring band, Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred has made the most of its time in the spotlight. The[…]

Lodge Room,104 North Avenue 56
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
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Saturday 13 December

Experience The Great Divide – a dynamic California quartet bringing Phish’s legendary music to life with authentic energy and improvisation, spanning the band’s entire 40-year catalog at venues across the[…]

Harvelle’s Blues Club,1432 4th Street
Santa Monica,CA90401United States
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Sunday 14 December

Join us as Shaky Feelin brings their energetic rock n’ roll performance to Project Barley for an intimate afternoon show. Expect plenty of jamming and unexpected musical moments in this[…]

Project Barley Brewery & Pizzeria,2308 Pacific Coast Highway
Lomita,CA90717United States
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Monday 15 December

Sid the Cat Presents WESTSIDE COWBOY Psych Pop from Manchester Doors 8pm

Scribble Community Center,5541 York Blvd
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
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Tuesday 16 December

The Brig Band is an L.A. jam band that has been playing Live since 2002 Aptly named after a Venice CA bar, the Brig Band was formed in 2002 by[…]

The Brig,1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice,CA90291United States
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Saturday 20 December

Experience the ultimate Sunday Funday as Cubensis brings their psychedelic sounds back to The Lighthouse Cafe for an unforgettable live performance. Great music and good vibes await!

Lighthouse Café,30 Pier Ave
Hermosa Beach,CA90254United States
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Saturday 20 December

Ready to dance? BAJO returns to the Westside with its irresistible global music mix! Experience Afrobeat, Brazilian Boogie, Amapiano, Latin House and more at this essential night for soul lovers[…]

The Del Monte Speakeasy,52 Windward Avenue
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
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Tuesday 23 December

The Brig Band is an L.A. jam band that has been playing Live since 2002 Aptly named after a Venice CA bar, the Brig Band was formed in 2002 by[…]

The Brig,1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice,CA90291United States
+ Google Map
Saturday 27 December

Experience the GRAMMY Award-winning Dirty Dozen Brass Band’s unique “musical gumbo” – a vibrant fusion of traditional brass with bebop jazz, funk, and soul that has captivated audiences worldwide for[…]

The Mint,6010 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles,CA90035United States
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Saturday 27 December

Los Angeles’s longest running sixties to seventies funk sounds from all around dance party joins up with Gold Diggers! w/ DJs Music Man Miles, Hector Waluyo, Mixmaster Wolf

Gold-Diggers,5632 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles,CA90038United States
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Los Angeles boasts one of the most vibrant and diverse live music scenes in the world. From iconic venues like the Hollywood Bowl and The Troubadour to intimate spaces such as The Echo and Whisky a Go Go, the city offers something for every musical taste. On any given night, you can experience everything from major international acts performing at the Kia Forum to underground indie bands in Silver Lake or jazz ensembles in Leimert Park.

The city’s rich musical history has shaped genres from West Coast hip-hop to surf rock, with legendary venues that have launched countless careers. Music festivals like FYF Fest and the weekly summer concerts at the Santa Monica Pier have gone extinct by growing too big to sustain.

For music lovers exploring LA, the experience extends beyond just the performances to include the unique atmosphere of each neighborhood’s scene—whether it’s the gritty authenticity of downtown venues, the polished productions in Hollywood, or the eclectic offerings along the Sunset Strip. With year-round perfect weather, outdoor concerts remain a staple of the Los Angeles music experience.

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