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.
Solana Beach, CA 92075 United States
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.
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
Jazz guitar legend John Scofield brings his Electrospective tour to LA’s Regent Theater on Oct 29th, with an all-star band featuring Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, and Adam Deitch.
Los Angeles, CA 90013 United States
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Dizgo bring funk-fueled jams to Teragram Ballroom in Downtown LA on October 30, 2026. Don’t miss this epic Halloween eve show!
Los Angeles, CA 90017 United States
Discover Skeleton Crewe: a supergroup blending Grateful Dead reimaginings, original compositions, and psychedelic Americana with Hawaiian influences for a transportive live experience.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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.
San Diego, CA 92104 United States
Skeleton Crewe delivers an unforgettable live experience, blending Grateful Dead reimaginings, original collaborations, and genre-spanning improvisation with legendary musicians.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277 United States
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.
San Diego, CA 92109 United States
Skeleton Crewe delivers an unforgettable live experience, blending Grateful Dead reimaginings, original collaborations, and genre-defying improvisation with an all-star lineup.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 United States
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.
San Diego, CA 92107 United States
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.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 United States
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.
Los Angeles, CA 90038 United States
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.
Venice, CA 90291 United States
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.
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
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.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 United States
Shakedown Citi launches their California Tour at Ojai’s Deer Lodge on November 5th. Don’t miss this East Coast band as they bring their energy to the West Coast stage.
Ojai, CA 93023 United States
The jam band scene in Southern California has flourished over the years, creating a vibrant community of musicians and fans dedicated to improvisational music. From San Diego to Los Angeles, venues like the Troubadour, Teragram Ballroom, the Greek Theatre, and The Wiltern have become hotspots for extended musical journeys and communal experiences.
Local bands such as Particle, The Higgs, and Cubensis have developed loyal followings, while national touring acts like Phish, Widespread Panic, and String Cheese Incident make regular stops in the region, often selling out multiple nights at larger venues.
The scene is also supported by several annual festivals including Lightning in a Bottle and Same Same But Different, which showcase jam bands alongside electronic and world music artists. These events have helped cultivate a cross-pollination of musical styles unique to Southern California’s diverse cultural landscape.
What distinguishes the SoCal jam scene from others around the country is its fusion with surf culture, Latin influences, and psychedelic rock traditions that date back to the Grateful Dead‘s legendary shows at venues like Ventura County Fairgrounds and Irvine Meadows.
Past So Cal Jam Band Shows:
Venice, CA 90291 United States
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.
Solana Beach, CA 92075 United States
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.
Los Angeles, CA 90038 United States
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.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 United States
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.
San Diego, CA 92107 United States
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.
San Diego, CA 92109 United States
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.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 United States
Join the Coach House for a screening of the movie, Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul, played over the house sound system. Followed by a live tribute performance by[…]
Los Angeles, CA 90017 United States
Discover Kishi Bashi’s powerful documentary ‘Omoiyari,’ exploring Japanese American WWII incarceration, followed by a live performance of the full album.
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
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.
Venice, CA 90291 United States
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.
Los Angeles, CA 90038 United States
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.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 United States
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.
San Diego, CA 92107 United States
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.
San Diego, CA 92109 United States
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.
Los Angeles, CA 90027 United States
No Resale Over Face Value Vulfpeck is using Ticketmaster?s Face Value Exchange to help fans get tickets at the original price. Tickets will be non-transferable and can only be resold[…]
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 United States
Live Dead & Brothers come to San Juan Capistrano’s Coach House on October 15th, 2026 in tribute to the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers Band!
Ventura, CA 93001 United States
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.
San Diego, CA 92101 United States
Experience Live Dead & Brothers at San Diego’s Music Box on October 14th, 2026. Don’t miss this electrifying tribute to the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers Band!
Venice, CA 90291 United States
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.
Los Angeles, CA 90038 United States
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.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 United States
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.
San Diego, CA 92107 United States
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.
San Diego, CA 92109 United States
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.
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 United States
JamFest OC comes to the VOCO hotel in Laguna Hills this October, brought to you by Empower Logic Studio.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277 United States
On October 8, 1989, the Grateful Dead played a secret show as “Formerly The Warlocks” at Hampton Coliseum, delivering a legendary performance that lives on in Deadhead lore.