Live Music in Long Beach and the South Bay

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Friday 09 January

Join The Jukebox for their return to Long Beach’s Good Bar, featuring two sets of JGB music with George Bernardo, Melissa Robin, Chris McKinney, and Ashton Slater.

Good Bar and Eatery,3316 E 7th St
Long Beach,CA90804United States
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Saturday 17 January

The cosmic trio returns to the popular beverage spot, ready to mesmerize audiences with their signature psychedelic progressive jamrock across two massive sets at this free, all-ages performance.

Project Barley Brewery & Pizzeria,2308 Pacific Coast Highway
Lomita,CA90717United States
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Friday 30 January

Join Emmy and Grammy-winning producer Vince Wilburn Jr. and a stellar lineup of Miles Davis alumni as they deliver a boundary-pushing jazz experience honoring Davis’s revolutionary electric period.

Carpenter Performing Arts Center,6200 East Atherton Street
Long Beach,CA90840United States
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Sunday 01 February

Join Blü Egyptian for their debut performance at Project Barley Brewery on Sunday, February 1st from 3-6pm. This free, all-ages event promises to be a great introduction to this exciting[…]

Project Barley Brewery & Pizzeria,2308 Pacific Coast Highway
Lomita,CA90717United States
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Friday 06 February

First Fridays of the month, Music Man Miles and Hector Waluyo spin Funk and Soul vinyl all night at the Bamboo Club, digging deep in the 45 crates for rare[…]

Bamboo Club,3522 E Anaheim Street
Long Beach,CA90804United States
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Friday 06 March

First Fridays of the month, Music Man Miles and Hector Waluyo spin Funk and Soul vinyl all night at the Bamboo Club, digging deep in the 45 crates for rare[…]

Bamboo Club,3522 E Anaheim Street
Long Beach,CA90804United States
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Friday 03 April

First Fridays of the month, Music Man Miles and Hector Waluyo spin Funk and Soul vinyl all night at the Bamboo Club, digging deep in the 45 crates for rare[…]

Bamboo Club,3522 E Anaheim Street
Long Beach,CA90804United States
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Long Beach’s music scene thrives well beyond the mainstream venues, with hidden gems scattered throughout the city offering intimate performances and unique atmospheres. Venues like Alex’s Bar on Anaheim Street have gained cult status, hosting everything from punk shows to rockabilly nights in their red-lit, divey space.

For jazz enthusiasts, Harvelle’s in downtown Long Beach presents live blues and jazz in a sophisticated underground setting. The cozy 4th Street Vine wine bar features local musicians in their back patio, while DiPiazza’s blends Italian cuisine with a regular rotation of local rock bands.

Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach hosts touring bands most nights of the week. The old Brouwerij West may be gone, but has been rebranded into an event space called Warehouse 9, often catering to jam band fans. Project Barley serves up craft beer and local music in several spots, with their Lomita location the most popular for live performances.

These off-the-beaten-path venues represent the South Bay’s diverse musical heritage, providing spaces where local artists can connect with audiences in more personal settings than larger commercial venues allow.

Past shows in Long Beach and the South Bay: