Live Country Music in Southern California

Sunday 20 September

Discover The Grand Ole Echo — LA’s beloved free Sunday showcase of country, folk, and bluegrass in Echo Park, curated for over 20 years every spring through September.

The Echo, 1822 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026 United States
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Sunday 27 September

Discover The Grand Ole Echo — LA’s beloved free Sunday showcase of country, folk, and bluegrass in Echo Park, curated for over 20 years every spring through September.

The Echo, 1822 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026 United States
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Monday 05 October

Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle bring Grammy-winning talent to the Fremont SLO on Monday, October 5th for an unforgettable night of bluegrass, folk, rock & Americana.

Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States
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Wednesday 07 October

Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle bring Grammy-winning talent to Pioneertown on Wednesday, October 7th for an unforgettable night of bluegrass, folk, rock & Americana.

Pappy & Harriet’s, 53688 Pioneertown Road
Pioneertown, CA 92268 United States
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Thursday 08 October

Molly Tuttle & Lukas Nelson bring Grammy-winning talent to the Bellwether on October 8th for an unforgettable night of bluegrass, folk, rock & Americana.

The Bellwether, 333 S Boylston Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017 United States
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Wednesday 11 November

Bella Rayne Band brings explosive Southern rock, Americana & jam to Santa Barbara on Nov 11, 2026. Don’t miss the rising act hailed as “one to watch” by Susan Tedeschi.

SOhO, 1221 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States
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Thursday 12 November

Experience The Last Waltz live! Chest Fever & friends recreate The Band’s legendary 1976 concert with all-star guests as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell & more.

Belly Up, 143 South Cedros Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075 United States
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Southern California has experienced a remarkable country music revival in recent years, transforming the region into an unexpected hotspot for twang, steel guitars, and honky-tonk rhythms. Once dominated by surf rock, hip-hop, and alternative scenes, SoCal has embraced its country roots with open arms.

This renaissance can be traced to several factors, including the migration of musicians from traditional country strongholds like Nashville and Texas, the growing popularity of Americana and alt-country genres, and the establishment of dedicated country music venues throughout the region. From intimate listening rooms in San Diego to spacious dance halls in the Inland Empire, fans now have multiple options to experience authentic country music any night of the week.

Music festivals like Stagecoach in Indio have also played a pivotal role, attracting both mainstream country stars and underground artists while cultivating a devoted local fanbase eager to support the scene year-round. The result is a vibrant, diverse country music community that honors traditional sounds while embracing California’s innovative spirit.

During the spring and summer months, you can find weekly country shows at The Echo’s Grand Ole Echo night. Desert 5 Spot is a relatively new location in Hollywood that is now the de facto center of town for Country music entertainment, regularly hosting both local and touring acts. Keep an eye open for shows promoted by Grand Ole Country Bunker, often occurring at Sassafras Saloon or the Bigfoot Lodge. There’s also the Honky Tonk Saloon at Maui Sugar Mill.

One great source to find out what’s going on in LA is Roots and Boots LA, who keeps a concert calendar that’s all Country music in Los Angeles.

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