Two years after releasing the Frontier’s Edge EP, The Budos Band are returning with their first full-length since 2020’s Long in the Tooth. Titled simply VII, the new album sees them doing what they do best: laying down hypnotic, horn-spiked grooves that menace and mesmerize in equal measure. Produced by Budos guitarist Tom Brenneck with […]

Experience Jembaa Groove’s captivating Afro-Jazz fusion at Casbah San Diego. Fresh from international acclaim and sold-out European shows, the band brings their vibrant new lineup and upcoming fall 2025 releases to the stage.

Every Monday night from 8 til late in downtown San Diego. James Behrens / Ben Bostwick / Joe Hager

“We’re still swingin’ Swing Gitan over here!” Hot Club of Los Angeles blazes through two sets of dazzling Django jazz at our acclaimed Monday night residency (est. 2011). Find out why Jackson Browne calls us “an LA treasure”, and Mike Myers of the Santa Monica Arts Commission writes “best live music experience in town!” According […]

The Brig Band is an L.A. jam band that has been playing Live since 2002 Aptly named after a Venice CA bar, the Brig Band was formed in 2002 by a group of local pro musicians when bar owner Dave Reiss decided to turn Tuesday nights into an all-star jazz/funk/hip-hop/rock jam. What was originally a […]

Belly Up Presents: STEELY DEAD – A Sonic Fusion of The Grateful Dead and Steely Dan Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Comprised of four exceptionally talented […]

Steely Dead isn’t your average tribute band—we fuse the legendary catalogs of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan into a one-of-a-kind live experience. With masterful jams, slick segues, and improvisation at the heart of every show, you’ll witness something new every time we hit the stage.

Meet Andy Arthur Smith: viral vocalist, internet absurdist, and genre-defying talent with millions of followers. His unique blend of musical precision and theatrical chaos has captivated audiences worldwide.

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians – Dave Abear on guitar, Matt Abear on bass, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Dylan […]

Black Art Distrikt, born in Leimert Park during the pandemic, blends free jazz with modern fusion through masterful live instrumentation that resonates with the soul and embodies LA’s rich Black musical heritage.