Heady as Funk

Funk Shows in Southern California

Trulio Disgracias: Blackened Sabbath + Employee of the Month
Sunday 22 February

Trulio Disgracias: Blackened Sabbath + Employee of the Month

The Venice West, 1717 Lincoln Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90291 United States
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$19.01
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The Great North Special
Saturday 28 February

The Great North Special

Ivan’z House Live, 1740 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 United States
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$25.69
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The Polish Ambassador + Evan Hatfield
Saturday 28 February

The Polish Ambassador + Evan Hatfield

Belly Up, 143 South Cedros Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075 United States
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$38.30
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Funky Sole at Gold Diggers
Saturday 28 February

Funky Sole at Gold Diggers

Gold-Diggers, 5632 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90038 United States
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$5
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The Funky Resurrection
Wednesday 04 March

The Funky Resurrection

Lou Lou’s Jungle Room, 2225 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104 United States
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Free
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Asa Anderson + Maffa Rico + Milo Gonzales + Caroline Dezelle
Wednesday 04 March

Asa Anderson + Maffa Rico + Milo Gonzales + Caroline Dezelle

The Venice West, 1717 Lincoln Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90291 United States
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$13.23
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Brass Mash First Fridays
Friday 06 March

Brass Mash First Fridays

Liquid Gravity Brewing Company, 675 Clarion Court
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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$26.05
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Long Beach Gotta Funky Sole
Friday 06 March

Long Beach Gotta Funky Sole

Bamboo Club, 3522 E Anaheim Street
Long Beach, CA 90804 United States
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$5
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Umphrey’s McGee Night One
Tuesday 10 March

Umphrey’s McGee Night One

Belly Up, 143 South Cedros Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075 United States
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$60.30
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Umphrey’s McGee Night Two
Wednesday 11 March

Umphrey’s McGee Night Two

Belly Up, 143 South Cedros Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075 United States
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$60.30
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Umphrey’s McGee
Thursday 12 March

Umphrey’s McGee

Regent Theater, 448 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90013 United States
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$59.50
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Southern California has emerged as a vibrant hub for funk music, with a thriving scene that celebrates both the genre’s rich history and its contemporary evolution. Cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and Long Beach regularly host electrifying funk performances that draw diverse crowds.

FUNKY SOLE is a monthly vinyl DJ dance party that’s been running for 20+ years and often takes place at the Bamboo Club, while the Soul Fire Funk Club happens monthly at The Virgil. Deejay Clifton spins every Tuesday at the Monty near downtown, and Long Beach has the Good Foot which also holds down the funk

The region boasts an impressive roster of current funk artists who continue to push the boundaries of the genre. Acts like The Free Nationals, Anderson.Paak’s backing band turned headliners, regularly perform their brand of soulful funk throughout SoCal venues. Thundercat, the virtuoso bassist known for his genre-bending approach to funk, often graces stages in his hometown of Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Vulfpeck, though Michigan-formed, has developed a fervent following in Southern California, bringing their minimalist funk sound to sold-out shows.

Smaller but equally dynamic acts like Orgone, Jungle Fire, and Mestizo Beat maintain the funk tradition while incorporating elements of Afrobeat, Latin rhythms, and psychedelic rock. Monthly residencies at venues like The Echo in Los Angeles and The Constellation Room in Santa Ana have become gathering places for funk enthusiasts seeking innovative sounds.

The festival circuit also embraces funk, with events like Summer Salt in San Diego and the now-defunct Long Beach Funk Fest showcasing both established names and emerging talent. These gatherings not only celebrate the music but also the community that has formed around Southern California’s distinctive funk culture.

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