Lettuce serves up Cook, a bold fusion of funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip-hop. Experience their genre-bending grooves live—doors open at 8:00pm!
Los Angeles, CA 90017 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
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
Since 1987, Cubensis has kept the Grateful Dead experience alive with electrifying performances blending classic jams and fresh energy. Discover LA’s premier Dead tribute band!
Los Angeles, CA 90035 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
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
Discover J. Roddy Walston’s explosive blend of primal rock, psychedelic intensity, and untamed live energy. Don’t miss this force of nature live—doors at 7:30pm.
San Diego, CA 92101 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
Discover J. Roddy Walston’s explosive blend of primal rock, psychedelic intensity, and untamed live energy. Don’t miss this force of nature live—doors at 7:00pm.
Malibu, CA 90265 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:
Solana Beach, CA 92075 United States
Discover Lettuce’s bold new album *Cook*, a genre-blending feast of funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip-hop from six musical maestros pushing creative boundaries.
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.
San Diego, CA 92101 United States
Jerry’s Middle Finger, the world’s premier Jerry Garcia Band tribute. Since 2015, JMF has captivated audiences with unmatched energy, tone, and devotion to JGB’s music.
Los Angeles, CA 90038 United States
Experience the magic of the Grateful Dead at Gold-Diggers! Easy Wind delivers an electrifying tribute with special guest Ashton Slater for a night of iconic jams.
Topanga, CA 90290 United States
Follow Young Jerry and Annie on an unforgettable road trip as they chase Dead & Company’s final 2023 tour in a beat-up camper van in this captivating documentary.
Los Angeles, CA 90017 United States
Jerry’s Middle Finger keeps Jerry Garcia Band’s legacy alive, blending blues, reggae, gospel & psychedelic rock with reverent energy for a new generation.
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.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 United States
Uncle Floyd’s Band fuses Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd into one psychedelic experience, blending iconic tunes from two legendary bands into something familiar yet entirely new.
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.
Los Angeles, CA 90291 United States
JAYMO M.D. brings together session legends Jason Sinay and John Molo with special guests for an unforgettable jam session rooted in the Grateful Dead songbook.
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.