Heady Latin Music Concerts in Southern California

Monday 27 October

Experience the raw power of Sgt. Papers, the Mexican punk duo known for their high-energy performances, as they bring their notorious live show to Soda Bar in San Diego at[…]

Soda Bar,3615 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego,CA92104United States
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Tuesday 28 October

Mexican psych rockers hit LA on their 4 day tour through Southern California.

Permanent Records Roadhouse,1906 Cypress Ave
Los Angeles,CA90065United States
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Wednesday 29 October

Japanese psych pioneer Shintaro Sakamoto kicks off a brief West Coast run at the Fonda in Los Angeles this October, before heading down to the Observatory in San Diego, then[…]

Observatory North Park,2891 University Ave
San Diego,CA92104United States
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Thursday 30 October

Los Angeles psych-punk shapeshifters Frankie and the Witch Fingers have spent the last decade mutating their sound into bold, electrifying new forms. Their latest release, Trash Classic (via Greenway Records[…]

The Glass House,200 West 2nd Street
Pomona,CA91766United States
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Friday 31 October

Experience the ultimate Halloween party at our Top of the Harbor Ballroom with panoramic beach views, live music, and costume fun. Featuring Rey Fresco, Anora, Katie Skene Band, and more!

Crowne Plaza Hotel,450 East Harbor Boulevard
Ventura,CA93001United States
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Friday 31 October

Tropa Magica is a psychedelic cumbia punk band from East Los Angeles, formed by brothers David and Rene Pacheco. Their unique sound blends traditional Latin rhythms with garage rock and[…]

The Sardine,1101 South Pacific Avenue
Los Angeles,CA90731United States
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Saturday 01 November

In Los Angeles, where the weight and pressure of the city’s fast paced culture can make your legs feel like pillars, emerges psychedelic quartet, Levitation Room, to break the bonds[…]

Pappy & Harriet’s,53688 Pioneertown Road
Pioneertown,CA92268United States
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Sunday 02 November

Tropa Magica was formed by brothers David and Rene Pacheco in 2018. Inspired by the songs and vibes of their 90’s East LA backyard parties. The band blends in the[…]

Soda Bar,3615 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego,CA92104United States
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Wednesday 05 November

An intoxicating gumbo of global soul, surf noir, and psychedelic funk, all filtered through a vintage, analog haze. Listening to Gitkin feels like stumbling across a forgotten reel-to-reel in a[…]

SLO Brew Rock,855 Aerovista Place
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
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Southern California has become a hotspot for psychedelic Latin music experiences, blending traditional rhythms with mind-expanding soundscapes. From intimate venues in Los Angeles to outdoor festivals in San Diego, the region offers numerous opportunities to immerse yourself in progressive Latin sounds.

Recent standouts include Chicano Batman’s fusion of tropical psychedelia and soul at The Wiltern, where their dreamy guitar work and vintage organ sounds transported audiences to another dimension. Keep an eye on E Arenas, who has branched out on his own solo project.

For those seeking more experimental vibes, El Buho’s set at Desert Daze merged electronic production with indigenous instruments, creating a hypnotic atmosphere that had attendees swaying until dawn. These performances represent just a small sample of the vibrant psychedelic Latin music scene thriving throughout Southern California.

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