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SUMMARY:Rain Bisou Band
DESCRIPTION:Rain Bisou is a classically trained\, Latin-American singer\, songwriter\, recording artist and live entertainer from Los Angeles\, CA.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/rain-bissou-band-2/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:Ericka Guitron
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back\, Ericka Guitron! \nEricka Guitron is a professional pop/soul recording artist\, musician/songwriter and entertainer raised in Southern California. From childhood\, she was heavily influenced by gospel music and artists like Earth Wind & Fire\, Mariah Carey\, and Lauryn Hill. \nAt 19 years old\, she signed to Grammy award-winning producer RedOne \, while making a huge presence on YouTube with viral videos of over 2 million views.\nShe’s toured the world with major acts such as Jason Derulo\, PARTYNEXTDOOR\, and has sang for the likes of David Foster\, Michael Buble\, Dr. Dre\, Jay-Z & more. With a commanding stage presence\, she knows how to get people off their feet\, be it a full band or solo piano accompaniment by herself. \nNow\, as an independent artist with a powerful message expressed through strong penmanship & heartfelt vocals\, she is taking the world by storm.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/ericka-guitron-2/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:Andrea Miller
DESCRIPTION:“A brilliant young singer” – Al Jarreau \nAndrea Miller’s voice has been described as soulful\, sensual\, hypnotic and endearing. In 2021 and 2020 she became a Top 5 Finalist in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Influenced by Nancy Wilson\, Sarah Vaughan and Stevie Wonder\, Andrea is currently heating up the international jazz scene and radio stations. \nAndrea opened for the legendary Al Jarreau at many concerts before he passed including the Newport Beach Jazz Festival. She received a standing ovation and gracious compliments from Jarreau and his band and was set to tour with and open for him in Europe 2017\, just prior to his passing. \nIn 2021\, Andrea will headline The Texas Jazz Festival and Jazz De Polanco Festival in Mexico City. In 2020 she headlined Bemol 5 Jazz club in Lyon\, France. In 2019 Andrea headlined Jazz De Polanco Festival in Mexico City and Jazz at LACMA in Los Angeles. In 2018 she headlined the Newport Beach Jazz Party Series\, and in 2017 she headlined the Utah Arts Festival\, the Salt Lake City Jazz Festival and the Newport Beach Summer Jazz Series with the Tom Kubis Big Band. \nA member of SAG-AFTRA and ASCAP\, Andrea’s performances have gained critical acclaim at venues such as The Paris Hotel in Las Vegas\, Brooklyn Academy of Music\, Pasadena Jazz Institute\, Baked Potato\, Spaghettini\, Catalina Jazz Club\, Vibrato\, Casselberry Jazz Festival and others. \nAndrea had the honor to work with David Foster\, Quincy Jones and Alan & Marilyn Bergman when recording a vocal demo for CELINE DION “I Knew I Loved You”. Originally trained in opera at a young age\, Andrea won first place in the Oregon State Vocal Competition first soprano category when only 14 years old. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts from USC. \nIn addition to performing\, Andrea keeps busy recording as a session singer. Her voice can be heard on recordings by Disney/Pixar\, Paramount Pictures\, NBC\, ABC\, Samsung\, Warner Brothers\, EMI\, Mattel Toys\, and others. In 2021 Andrea released her fifth album “Time to Stay” with the San Gabriel 7. Her other albums available online are “Maybe Today”\, “II By II”\, “Andrea Miller Featuring the Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra”\, “Soulful Dream”\, “Imagine – EP”\, “Fly Like an Eagle – EP” and “Andrea – EP”.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/andrea-miller-2/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260105T233000
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SUMMARY:Logan Richardson’s Blues PEOPLE
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Kansas City\, Missouri—a city deeply rooted in jazz heritage—Logan Richardson is a distinguished alto saxophonist\, composer\, and producer known for his genre-defying approach to Black American Music. He began performing professionally at 16\, later studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston and The New School in New York City. Throughout his career\, Richardson has collaborated with an array of visionary artists\, including Pat Metheny\, Jason Moran\, and Nasheet Waits.  Logan Richardson’s visionary project — blues PEOPLE — merges blues\, rock\, soul\, and modern jazz into a sound that reflects the rich complexity of Black American culture. Inspired by Amiri Baraka’s seminal work\, “blues PEOPLE: Negro Music in White America\,” the band channels the evolution of Black music—from its roots in struggle to its boundless creative expressions today.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/logan-richardsons-blues-people/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260103T180745Z
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SUMMARY:Matt Von Roderick Band
DESCRIPTION:Inhabiting the rarified air of innovative jazz trumpeter and heart-centered crooner\, Matt Von Roderick has been hailed as “a post-millennial Chet Baker” by the New York Times and “a top-drawer trumpeter who also sings like an angel obscured by a storm cloud” by JazzTimes Magazine. \nMatt’s uplifting message and poignant sound have been featured among the world’s most celebrated venues\, including Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. If you can imagine a one-of-a-kind trumpet virtuosity paired with dreamy vocals\, deeply authentic jazz roots and soaring soundscapes\, you’re beginning to conjure the artistry of Matt Von Roderick. \nVon Roderick has enjoyed working with many of the most respected names in jazz and beyond\, including Brad Mehldau\, Kenny Werner\, Antonio Sanchez\, Chris Potter\, Neil Diamond\, Dionne Warwick and The Saturday Night Live Band. Von Roderick and his clarion tone have appeared in numerous film and television spots including SNL and The Ellen Show\, as well as at events with best-selling author and spiritual activist Marianne Williamson. Matt was named the 1st place winner of The Independent Music Awards Jazz Category as judged by progressive Rock icon Lou Reed\, awarded as finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition\, and was a recipient of the Vilar Global Fellowship\, dubbed the “Rhodes Scholarship” of the performing arts by The New York Times. \nVon Roderick often combines his classic\, lush tones with adventurous vocal/trumpet multi-phonics\, a dash of loops and contemporary spoken word to create what the International Trumpet Guild calls “exquisite”\, while Downbeat Magazine describes his musical approach as being “Zen-like”. \nMatt Von Roderick prioritizes the spiritual aspects of music. He genuinely loves his audiences — it is his great joy to bring you joy.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/matt-von-roderick-band-6/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T233000
DTSTAMP:20260103T192022Z
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SUMMARY:David Binney Action Trio
DESCRIPTION:David Binney Action Trio with Louis Cole & Pera Krstajic \nDavid Binney \n\nDavid Binney’s sharp-edged compositions meet Louis Cole’s explosive drumming and Pera Krstajic’s electric low-end force—thrilling modern jazz at high voltage. \nDavid Binney stands as one of the most prolific and influential voices in contemporary jazz. He has released over 30 albums as a leader and appeared on more than 400 recordings\, earning recognition from JazzTimes as a creator of “an alternative jazz scene.” His latest project\, Action Trio\, features Grammy Award–winning drummer and bandleader Louis Cole alongside bassist Pera Krstajic\, bringing together three singular voices in modern music. \nBorn in Miami\, raised in Southern California\, shaped in New York City\, and now based in Los Angeles\, Binney’s career reflects a uniquely global and forward-thinking perspective. He has performed and recorded with an extraordinary range of artists\, including Gil Evans\, Norah Jones\, Chris Potter\, Aretha Franklin\, Jamiroquai\, and Maceo Parker\, and was a key creative force behind the ensemble featured on David Bowie’s final album\, Blackstar. \nA three-time winner of the DownBeat Critics’ Poll for Alto Saxophone\, Binney has been featured on the covers of DownBeat and JazzTimes\, in The New York Times Arts section\, and in numerous international publications. Beyond performance\, he is a deeply respected educator\, serving on faculty at The New School in New York City and teaching at leading institutions including USC\, CalArts\, NYU\, Manhattan School of Music\, and internationally at the Paris Conservatoire\, Rotterdam Conservatory\, Amsterdam Conservatory\, and beyond. \nBinney’s instantly recognizable saxophone sound and innovative compositions have resonated everywhere from intimate basement clubs to major jazz festivals across Europe and the world\, continuing to redefine the language and future of jazz. \n“A strikingly original composer\, leader\, conceptualist.” — DownBeat Magazine\n“David Binney possesses one of the most original minds in contemporary music.” — Stereophile\n“Add David Binney’s dynamic voice on saxophone and his great writing to the chorus of creators re-invigorating jazz.” — The Montreal Gazette \n\n\n 
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/david-binney-action-trio/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T213000
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SUMMARY:Greg Vail
DESCRIPTION:Greg Vail has developed deep musical roots in American\, Japanese and Spanish music. Most recently\, Greg has been the regular Saxophonist with world famous Mexican Singer\, Luis Miguel\, touring Mexico\, South America and Spain.\nJapanese credits include Guitarist Tak Matsumoto\, The Killer B’s\, and Dream’s Come True band. In the US world of music Vail has worked with Elton\, Chaka\, Toto\, Earth Wind and Fire\, Weezer\, Josh Groban\, Jason Mraz\, Natalie Cole\, Al Jarreau\, Michael McDonald\, Smokey Robinson\, David Pack of Ambrosia\, Evelyn Champagne King\, Brian Wilson\, and Al Stewart just to name a few well-known artists. \nAs a solo artist Vail has released 6 CDs as leader along with a million selling series of love songs released on Time Life/Warner named Sax by Candlelight and Sax by Moonlight\, and has worked with the biggest names in Christian/Gospel and Smooth Jazz\, recording on hundreds of CD’s. Vail is a Composer\, Arranger\, National Recording Artist\, and Educator. Greg Vail is a Yamaha Saxophone Artist and endorses a host of top musical gear.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/greg-vail/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T233000
DTSTAMP:20260103T192405Z
CREATED:20260103T192405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T192405Z
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & The E-Train
DESCRIPTION:Sheila E. \n\nGuided by the forces of family\, faith\, and music\, Sheila E. has made a name for herself as one of the most talented musical icons over the decades. With a fearless nature and a passion for sharing her gifts with others\, Sheila truly follows the beat of her own drum. She touches the lives of so many\, with her dynamic music career at the heart of everything. Sheila’s eagerness to share her music\, openness as an author\, and fire for her ministry make her such a relatable\, inspirational figure for people of all ages. \nBorn into a musical family\, Sheila Escovedo (Sheila E.) has been driven by an inner rhythm her entire life. As a young girl\, she was immersed in the diverse music scenes of the Bay Area—influenced and inspired by her percussionist father Pete Escovedo; musical uncles Coke Escovedo\, Alejandro Escovedo\, Mario Escovedo\, and Javier Escovedo; and godfather Tito Puente. Growing up in the Escovedo household\, musical instruments were for everyone. “Nobody cared as long as you could keep time (or have a good time)\,” she writes in her memoir\, The Beat Of My Own Drum. \nAt the age of 5\, Sheila gave her first public performance for an audience of 3\,000\, appearing alongside her dad. It was while on that stage playing a drum solo that Sheila first realized she was going to be a percussionist. Five decades later\, and the beat that has always driven her is showing no signs of slowing down. The famous drummer\, singer\, songwriter\, author\, humanitarian\, and icon is following the beat of her own drum. She considers music to be the purest form of self-expression and the one true love of her life.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/sheila-e-the-e-train/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T233000
DTSTAMP:20260103T192405Z
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & The E-Train
DESCRIPTION:Sheila E. \n\nGuided by the forces of family\, faith\, and music\, Sheila E. has made a name for herself as one of the most talented musical icons over the decades. With a fearless nature and a passion for sharing her gifts with others\, Sheila truly follows the beat of her own drum. She touches the lives of so many\, with her dynamic music career at the heart of everything. Sheila’s eagerness to share her music\, openness as an author\, and fire for her ministry make her such a relatable\, inspirational figure for people of all ages. \nBorn into a musical family\, Sheila Escovedo (Sheila E.) has been driven by an inner rhythm her entire life. As a young girl\, she was immersed in the diverse music scenes of the Bay Area—influenced and inspired by her percussionist father Pete Escovedo; musical uncles Coke Escovedo\, Alejandro Escovedo\, Mario Escovedo\, and Javier Escovedo; and godfather Tito Puente. Growing up in the Escovedo household\, musical instruments were for everyone. “Nobody cared as long as you could keep time (or have a good time)\,” she writes in her memoir\, The Beat Of My Own Drum. \nAt the age of 5\, Sheila gave her first public performance for an audience of 3\,000\, appearing alongside her dad. It was while on that stage playing a drum solo that Sheila first realized she was going to be a percussionist. Five decades later\, and the beat that has always driven her is showing no signs of slowing down. The famous drummer\, singer\, songwriter\, author\, humanitarian\, and icon is following the beat of her own drum. She considers music to be the purest form of self-expression and the one true love of her life.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/sheila-e-the-e-train/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T223000
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CREATED:20260103T171421Z
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SUMMARY:Taryn Donath
DESCRIPTION:An accomplished musician who has been performing professionally for over 25 years\, Taryn has an incredibly commanding performance style….each live performance is exciting and spontaneous. Her piano playing is tenacious and purposeful\, while her voice is smooth\, sultry\, and unique to her. Taryn lights up the stage every\ntime she plays. \nCurrently\, Taryn has been performing as a duo with a drummer… Fresh\, unique and exciting the two play anything from 60’s soul jazz\, funk\, jump/swing\, Latin\, and their own term of beatnik blues taking the listener on a musical adventure. With an unwavering left hand\, a right hand that weaves in and out effortlessly\, and a backbeat as solid as a rock\, the Duo has a sound larger than life.\nEach performance is different from the last\, capturing the moods of the players. The two are not bound by rules\, but instead have a desire to express their own musical voice and deliver something captivating. \n“I look forward to creating something unique each time I play.”- Taryn
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/taryn-donath/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T233000
DTSTAMP:20260103T193009Z
CREATED:20260103T193009Z
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SUMMARY:José James presents 1978: Revenge of The Dragon
DESCRIPTION:Jose James\n\nJosé James is both conductor and conduit. Across 17 years as a singer\, songwriter\, bandleader\,\nand producer — not to mention co-head of the fearless Rainbow Blonde Records since 2018 —\nhe’s dived deep\, over and over again\, into genres\, eras\, scenes\, and songbooks\, exploring with\nthe verve of a reverent musicologist\, and then churning it all up with the confidence of a master\npractitioner. Blessed with a silken baritone that sounds classic against any backdrop\, James first\nturned heads on his 2008 debut The Dreamer by subtly swirling contemporary jazz with hip-hop\ninstrumentation. As it turned out\, mixing those two fluid\, frenetic\, and frequently time-travelling\nstrains set off a deeply soulful discography that knows no bounds. There was his stunning Blue\nNote breakthrough No Beginning No End (2013)\, recorded with fellow genre upsetters like Pino\nPalladino and Robert Glasper. There was an album of standards\, For All We Know (2010); the\nrock-addled While You Were Sleeping (2014); and that time he ditched the bands and became a\nmodern R&B star for Love in a Time of Madness (2017). He’s also taken a Method approach to\ncovers projects — even matching his wardrobe to his subjects’ worlds — like 2015’s Yesterday I\nHad the Blues (Billie Holiday)\, 2018’s Lean On Me (Bill Withers)\, and 2023’s On & On (Erykah\nBadu). He’s released dynamic live LPs\, a Christmas set\, and a four-album series inspired by\nhooky\, funky\, disco-dipped songcraft of the ’70s\, culminating in his latest\, 1978: Revenge of the\nDragon (2025). That last one is as immediate\, unpredictable\, and vibrant as anything James\nhas made\, affirming the mantra in the lead single’s title: “They Sleep\, We Grind.”
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/jose-james-presents-1978-revenge-of-the-dragon/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T223000
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SUMMARY:Barefoot in the Bathroom
DESCRIPTION:Barefoot in the Bathroom is a dynamic 4-piece rock and roll outfit hailing from Boulder\, Colorado\, and since moved to dominating the Los Angeles rock and roll scene. Led by Jack O’Brien on vocals and guitar\, the band features Arend Verfaillie on lead guitar\, the driving force of Dutch Lennon on drums\, and the groovy Trey DeJoy on bass. \nBarefoot in the Bathroom brings a punk-rock edge and raw\, infectious energy to every performance\, turning intimate venues into full-throttle rock shows. With a passion for high-octane live sets\, the band has sold out multiple nights at legendary spots like The Viper Room. \nFollowing the successful release of their debut EP Mutlahound (2023) and Sophomore EP Planet Sun (2023)\, the band returns with a brand-new single\, “Monster Beneath My Bed\,” dropping June 12\, 2025. It’s a bold new chapter for a band that’s just getting started—but already turning heads.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/barefoot-in-the-bathroom/
LOCATION:Peppermint Club\, 8713 Beverly Blvd.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90048
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T233000
DTSTAMP:20260103T193009Z
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SUMMARY:José James presents 1978: Revenge of The Dragon
DESCRIPTION:Jose James\n\nJosé James is both conductor and conduit. Across 17 years as a singer\, songwriter\, bandleader\,\nand producer — not to mention co-head of the fearless Rainbow Blonde Records since 2018 —\nhe’s dived deep\, over and over again\, into genres\, eras\, scenes\, and songbooks\, exploring with\nthe verve of a reverent musicologist\, and then churning it all up with the confidence of a master\npractitioner. Blessed with a silken baritone that sounds classic against any backdrop\, James first\nturned heads on his 2008 debut The Dreamer by subtly swirling contemporary jazz with hip-hop\ninstrumentation. As it turned out\, mixing those two fluid\, frenetic\, and frequently time-travelling\nstrains set off a deeply soulful discography that knows no bounds. There was his stunning Blue\nNote breakthrough No Beginning No End (2013)\, recorded with fellow genre upsetters like Pino\nPalladino and Robert Glasper. There was an album of standards\, For All We Know (2010); the\nrock-addled While You Were Sleeping (2014); and that time he ditched the bands and became a\nmodern R&B star for Love in a Time of Madness (2017). He’s also taken a Method approach to\ncovers projects — even matching his wardrobe to his subjects’ worlds — like 2015’s Yesterday I\nHad the Blues (Billie Holiday)\, 2018’s Lean On Me (Bill Withers)\, and 2023’s On & On (Erykah\nBadu). He’s released dynamic live LPs\, a Christmas set\, and a four-album series inspired by\nhooky\, funky\, disco-dipped songcraft of the ’70s\, culminating in his latest\, 1978: Revenge of the\nDragon (2025). That last one is as immediate\, unpredictable\, and vibrant as anything James\nhas made\, affirming the mantra in the lead single’s title: “They Sleep\, We Grind.”
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/jose-james-presents-1978-revenge-of-the-dragon/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260103T174802Z
CREATED:20260103T174802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T174802Z
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SUMMARY:Crystal Clulee
DESCRIPTION:With Crystal Clulee\, a powerful\, charismatic singer with impressive range & versatility\, Crystal’s warm\, engaging presence will draw you in\, and her sweet\, sultry voice will carry you away.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/crystal-clulee-3/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T233000
DTSTAMP:20260103T193009Z
CREATED:20260103T193009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T193009Z
UID:10001033-1768158000-1768174200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:José James presents 1978: Revenge of The Dragon
DESCRIPTION:Jose James\n\nJosé James is both conductor and conduit. Across 17 years as a singer\, songwriter\, bandleader\,\nand producer — not to mention co-head of the fearless Rainbow Blonde Records since 2018 —\nhe’s dived deep\, over and over again\, into genres\, eras\, scenes\, and songbooks\, exploring with\nthe verve of a reverent musicologist\, and then churning it all up with the confidence of a master\npractitioner. Blessed with a silken baritone that sounds classic against any backdrop\, James first\nturned heads on his 2008 debut The Dreamer by subtly swirling contemporary jazz with hip-hop\ninstrumentation. As it turned out\, mixing those two fluid\, frenetic\, and frequently time-travelling\nstrains set off a deeply soulful discography that knows no bounds. There was his stunning Blue\nNote breakthrough No Beginning No End (2013)\, recorded with fellow genre upsetters like Pino\nPalladino and Robert Glasper. There was an album of standards\, For All We Know (2010); the\nrock-addled While You Were Sleeping (2014); and that time he ditched the bands and became a\nmodern R&B star for Love in a Time of Madness (2017). He’s also taken a Method approach to\ncovers projects — even matching his wardrobe to his subjects’ worlds — like 2015’s Yesterday I\nHad the Blues (Billie Holiday)\, 2018’s Lean On Me (Bill Withers)\, and 2023’s On & On (Erykah\nBadu). He’s released dynamic live LPs\, a Christmas set\, and a four-album series inspired by\nhooky\, funky\, disco-dipped songcraft of the ’70s\, culminating in his latest\, 1978: Revenge of the\nDragon (2025). That last one is as immediate\, unpredictable\, and vibrant as anything James\nhas made\, affirming the mantra in the lead single’s title: “They Sleep\, We Grind.”
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/jose-james-presents-1978-revenge-of-the-dragon/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T233000
DTSTAMP:20260103T195746Z
CREATED:20260103T195746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T195746Z
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SUMMARY:Laura Karpman: Performs the American Fiction Score  w/ Elena Pinderhuges & Erika Alexander
DESCRIPTION:Laura Karpman: A Live Performance of the Score from American Fiction with Elena Pinderhuges and Erika Alexander \nAbout the Event\nAmerican Fiction Live is a unique\, multimedia format encompassing the intersection of filmmaking\, acting\, storytelling\, film scoring\, live performance\, and the best in jazz—all brought together for what promises to be a scintillating and eye-opening evening.\nOscar-nominated composer Laura Karpman\, acclaimed flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes\, and actors John Ortiz and Erika Alexander come together with a band of jazz’s most accomplished musicians to illuminate the process of creating a jazz score for one of the 21st century’s most iconic films.\nAbout the Film\nAmerican Fiction emerged as one of 2023’s most celebrated works\, winning the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and earning widespread critical acclaim. Writer-director Cord Jefferson’s sharp\, satirical adaptation of Percival Everett’s novel Erasure offers a brilliant commentary on race\, identity\, and the commodification of Black stories in the publishing industry.\nThe film follows Thelonious “Monk” Ellison\, a frustrated novelist whose serious literary work is consistently overlooked. When he writes a satirical parody of stereotypical “Black” literature under a pseudonym\, it becomes a runaway success—forcing him to confront uncomfortable truths about art\, authenticity\, and what audiences expect from Black creators.\nAbout the Music\nLaura Karpman’s jazz-infused score became an integral part of the film’s identity\, perfectly capturing its sophisticated wit and emotional depth. The music breathes life into Monk’s internal world while underscoring the film’s sharp cultural commentary. Experiencing this score performed live\, while exploring the creative collaboration between composer\, musicians\, and actors\, offers a rare window into the artistry behind contemporary cinema.\nThis evening promises an unforgettable fusion of film\, performance\, and conversation—a celebration of artistic excellence and the power of jazz to tell complex\, modern stories. \nBand:\nElena Pinderhughes\, Flute\,\nMeredith Ezinma \, violin\,\nKeyon Harrold- trumpet\nJavier Santiago- piano\nJonathan Pinson- drums\nJermaine Paul – bass \n 
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/laura-karpman-performs-the-american-fiction-score-w-elena-pinderhuges-erika-alexander/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T233000
DTSTAMP:20260103T193510Z
CREATED:20260103T193510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T193510Z
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SUMMARY:Aneesa Strings
DESCRIPTION:Aneesa Strings \n\nAneesa Strings is a creative\, thought leader\, singer-songwriter\, performer\, influencer\, music director\, professor and composer. After studying jazz\, music theory\, and acquiring degrees from USC & Michigan State University\, Aneesa has scored and lead countless musical moments within the Jazz\, Pop and R&B space. \nIndie and A-list artists call on her regularly to compose\, create and lead musical direction from the ideation\, creation and activation elements of music\, scoring and touring. Aneesa brings you storytelling through sounds\, rhythm and motion. \nShe’s a beacon of light for young women\, black artists and creatives as a whole and is claiming space across many mediums in real time. Aneesa is an all encompassing artist and composer with a strong share of voice on the ground of the digital space. She’s a walking viral moment garnering attention from platforms such as Essence\, Genius\, Hypebeast\, Blue Note\, Balleralert & recording houses & more. She’s now touring & playing legendary jazz festivals as a solo artist including Newport\, Hollywood Bowl & Montreal.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/aneesa-strings/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260103T175619Z
CREATED:20260103T175619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T175619Z
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SUMMARY:Bryard Huggins
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to the Drake\, Bryard Huggins \nBryard (bree-yard) Huggins is a composer\, record producer\, and contemporary jazz-charting piano recording artist from Nashville\, TN. He is also founder/CEO of his own music production company Muse Entertainment and has toured with Empress of Soul Gladys Knight as her featured guest artist. Stumbling upon his musical gift at the age of 4 and composing his first song at the age of 6\, this child prodigy turned piano sensation to date has released 7 studio albums\, 7 singles\, toured in the US\, UK\, Scotland\, and Wales\, and has performed in the world’s most prominent venues like the Ryman Auditorium and London’s Royal Albert Hall.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/bryard-huggins-2/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T233000
DTSTAMP:20260103T194021Z
CREATED:20260103T194021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T194021Z
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SUMMARY:Arin Ray
DESCRIPTION:The Cincinnati native released Phases II in December 2019 following his critically acclaimed major-label debut\, Platinum Fire. Arin Ray is an accomplished writer whose craftsmanship can be heard in various contemporary works from Chris Brown to Nicki Minaj. Showcasing his powerful vocal range over a medley of hip-hop\, jazz\, and neo-soul instrumentals\, he’s proven to be a subtle blend of new and old school sound. Phases II is a seamless continuation of the 25-year-old crooner’s audacious chronicle from boy to man. The Phases series is a cavalcade of his more recent body of work\, including “Change” with Kehlani\, “A Seat\,” and “The Get Down.” Following his Phases II\, Arin went on a features binge\, supplying hearty material for Cordae\, Kiana Lede\, Earthgang\, Terrace Martin\, and most recently\, Steelo on the silky single “Uncle Elroy.” He also returned to live performing\, teaming up with Martin and Smino for a warm rendition of “This Morning” this past January. This month\, he will be joining Martin for a slew of New York performances at the Blue Note.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/arin-ray/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T223000
DTSTAMP:20260103T180253Z
CREATED:20260103T180253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T180253Z
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SUMMARY:Lola Kristine Duo
DESCRIPTION:Lola Kristine is a singer\, pianist and songwriter based in Los Angeles\, California. Known as “the little girl with the big voice\,” Lola has been staggering audiences her whole life with the depth of soul she possesses in both her timeless songwriting and penetrating singing. Hearing her sing feeds your soul and reconnects you with what is right in the world. \nFrom humble beginnings in St. Louis\, Missouri\, Lola has taken her original music across the country\, touring with noted musicians such as Premik Russell Tubbs (Santana\, Sting\, James Taylor)\, Jeff Haynes (Joni Mitchell\, Herbie Hancock) and bass virtuoso Michael Manring. She was a Top Ten Finalist in the 2015 Wildflower! Songwriting Competition in Richardson\, Texas. She was chosen as “Artist of the Week” in Coming Up Magazine in May 2017. She is gaining notoriety amidst legendary rockstars such as Mick Fleetwood and Don Cromwell of Air Supply. She has collaborated with artists from all over the world\, including Kinobe (Uganda) in a series sponsored by American Voices. \nHer debut EP\, released in summer 2017\, has received recognition from Los Angeles music blogs\, local radio play\, and placement on prominent Spotify playlists. Her song “Bring My Baby Back to Me” was a selected as a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/lola-kristine-duo-2/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260103T180745Z
CREATED:20260103T165223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T180745Z
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SUMMARY:Matt Von Roderick Band
DESCRIPTION:Inhabiting the rarified air of innovative jazz trumpeter and heart-centered crooner\, Matt Von Roderick has been hailed as “a post-millennial Chet Baker” by the New York Times and “a top-drawer trumpeter who also sings like an angel obscured by a storm cloud” by JazzTimes Magazine. \nMatt’s uplifting message and poignant sound have been featured among the world’s most celebrated venues\, including Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. If you can imagine a one-of-a-kind trumpet virtuosity paired with dreamy vocals\, deeply authentic jazz roots and soaring soundscapes\, you’re beginning to conjure the artistry of Matt Von Roderick. \nVon Roderick has enjoyed working with many of the most respected names in jazz and beyond\, including Brad Mehldau\, Kenny Werner\, Antonio Sanchez\, Chris Potter\, Neil Diamond\, Dionne Warwick and The Saturday Night Live Band. Von Roderick and his clarion tone have appeared in numerous film and television spots including SNL and The Ellen Show\, as well as at events with best-selling author and spiritual activist Marianne Williamson. Matt was named the 1st place winner of The Independent Music Awards Jazz Category as judged by progressive Rock icon Lou Reed\, awarded as finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition\, and was a recipient of the Vilar Global Fellowship\, dubbed the “Rhodes Scholarship” of the performing arts by The New York Times. \nVon Roderick often combines his classic\, lush tones with adventurous vocal/trumpet multi-phonics\, a dash of loops and contemporary spoken word to create what the International Trumpet Guild calls “exquisite”\, while Downbeat Magazine describes his musical approach as being “Zen-like”. \nMatt Von Roderick prioritizes the spiritual aspects of music. He genuinely loves his audiences — it is his great joy to bring you joy.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/matt-von-roderick-band-6/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260103T181809Z
CREATED:20260103T181525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T181809Z
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SUMMARY:Greg Vail
DESCRIPTION:Greg Vail has developed deep musical roots in American\, Japanese and Spanish music. Most recently\, Greg has been the regular Saxophonist with world famous Mexican Singer\, Luis Miguel\, touring Mexico\, South America and Spain.\nJapanese credits include Guitarist Tak Matsumoto\, The Killer B’s\, and Dream’s Come True band. In the US world of music Vail has worked with Elton\, Chaka\, Toto\, Earth Wind and Fire\, Weezer\, Josh Groban\, Jason Mraz\, Natalie Cole\, Al Jarreau\, Michael McDonald\, Smokey Robinson\, David Pack of Ambrosia\, Evelyn Champagne King\, Brian Wilson\, and Al Stewart just to name a few well-known artists. \nAs a solo artist Vail has released 6 CDs as leader along with a million selling series of love songs released on Time Life/Warner named Sax by Candlelight and Sax by Moonlight\, and has worked with the biggest names in Christian/Gospel and Smooth Jazz\, recording on hundreds of CD’s. Vail is a Composer\, Arranger\, National Recording Artist\, and Educator. Greg Vail is a Yamaha Saxophone Artist and endorses a host of top musical gear.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/greg-vail/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260103T180944Z
CREATED:20260103T171421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T180944Z
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SUMMARY:Taryn Donath
DESCRIPTION:An accomplished musician who has been performing professionally for over 25 years\, Taryn has an incredibly commanding performance style….each live performance is exciting and spontaneous. Her piano playing is tenacious and purposeful\, while her voice is smooth\, sultry\, and unique to her. Taryn lights up the stage every\ntime she plays. \nCurrently\, Taryn has been performing as a duo with a drummer… Fresh\, unique and exciting the two play anything from 60’s soul jazz\, funk\, jump/swing\, Latin\, and their own term of beatnik blues taking the listener on a musical adventure. With an unwavering left hand\, a right hand that weaves in and out effortlessly\, and a backbeat as solid as a rock\, the Duo has a sound larger than life.\nEach performance is different from the last\, capturing the moods of the players. The two are not bound by rules\, but instead have a desire to express their own musical voice and deliver something captivating. \n“I look forward to creating something unique each time I play.”- Taryn
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/taryn-donath/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T233000
DTSTAMP:20260103T194647Z
CREATED:20260103T194647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T194647Z
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SUMMARY:Stanley Clarke
DESCRIPTION:NEA Jazz Master and four-time Grammy Award Winner Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status during his over 50-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bassist in history who doubles on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity and the first jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours\, selling out shows worldwide. A veteran of over 40 albums\, he won the 2011 Best Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy Award for The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke co-founded the seminal fusion group Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Lenny White. In 2012 Return to Forever won a Grammy Award and Latin Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album\, Forever.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/stanley-clarke/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T223000
DTSTAMP:20260103T182031Z
CREATED:20260103T182031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T182031Z
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SUMMARY:The Jazz Cartel
DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Cartel is a nine piece Frank Sinatra style swing band based in sunny Los Angeles\, California. Their repertoire includes fully arranged original music and beloved standards from the Frank Sinatra catalogue as well as the American Songbook. \nThe Jazz Cartel was formed in 2012 at a local hot spot in Pasadena\, CA called Twin Palms where the group was the house band. Since then\, has expanded to play a diverse range of events including weddings\, theaters\, nightclubs\, private celebrity events\, and corporate gatherings in Southern California and beyond.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-jazz-cartel/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260103T185526Z
CREATED:20260103T185526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T185526Z
UID:10001025-1769194800-1769205600@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:May Erlewine
DESCRIPTION:May Belle Erlewine is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Big Rapids\, Michigan. She plays the guitar\, piano\, and violin. She has released over 15 albums since the early 2000s.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/may-erlewine/
LOCATION:Peppermint Club\, 8713 Beverly Blvd.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90048
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T233000
DTSTAMP:20260103T194647Z
CREATED:20260103T194647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T194647Z
UID:10001037-1769194800-1769211000@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Stanley Clarke
DESCRIPTION:NEA Jazz Master and four-time Grammy Award Winner Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status during his over 50-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bassist in history who doubles on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity and the first jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours\, selling out shows worldwide. A veteran of over 40 albums\, he won the 2011 Best Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy Award for The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke co-founded the seminal fusion group Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Lenny White. In 2012 Return to Forever won a Grammy Award and Latin Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album\, Forever.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/stanley-clarke/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260111T163349Z
CREATED:20260111T163309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T163349Z
UID:10001093-1769248800-1769274000@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:SoCAL World Guitar Show
DESCRIPTION:Bring all the musical instruments or related items you can carry to sell\, trade or have appraised. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small cart with up to 8 items to roll around the show \nSee everything from guitars\, amps\, banjos\, mandolins\, drums\, violins\, effects\, memorabilia\, sound gear\, parts\, records\, books\, clothing\, accessories\, builders\, appraisers\, repairmen and more! \nWhen: Saturday & Sunday\, Jan. 24 & 25\nSaturday\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nSunday\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nWhere: OC Fair & Event Center – The Hangar\nHow much: General admission is $25. Children 11 and younger are free with adult admission. Parking is $15.\nMore info:  Visit SoCAL World Guitar Show
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/socal-world-guitar-show/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T233000
DTSTAMP:20260103T194647Z
CREATED:20260103T194647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T194647Z
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SUMMARY:Stanley Clarke
DESCRIPTION:NEA Jazz Master and four-time Grammy Award Winner Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status during his over 50-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bassist in history who doubles on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity and the first jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours\, selling out shows worldwide. A veteran of over 40 albums\, he won the 2011 Best Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy Award for The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke co-founded the seminal fusion group Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Lenny White. In 2012 Return to Forever won a Grammy Award and Latin Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album\, Forever.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/stanley-clarke/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Blue Note LA\, 6372 W Sunset Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260111T163349Z
CREATED:20260111T163309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T163349Z
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SUMMARY:SoCAL World Guitar Show
DESCRIPTION:Bring all the musical instruments or related items you can carry to sell\, trade or have appraised. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small cart with up to 8 items to roll around the show \nSee everything from guitars\, amps\, banjos\, mandolins\, drums\, violins\, effects\, memorabilia\, sound gear\, parts\, records\, books\, clothing\, accessories\, builders\, appraisers\, repairmen and more! \nWhen: Saturday & Sunday\, Jan. 24 & 25\nSaturday\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nSunday\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nWhere: OC Fair & Event Center – The Hangar\nHow much: General admission is $25. Children 11 and younger are free with adult admission. Parking is $15.\nMore info:  Visit SoCAL World Guitar Show
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/socal-world-guitar-show/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Music Events
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