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SUMMARY:BeachLife Festival
DESCRIPTION:BeachLife Fest is BACK May 2nd-4th at Redondo Beach! \nOur mission is to inspire community\, authenticity\, and generosity through the celebration of music\, art\, and our Southern California BeachLife culture. We were lucky enough to grow up in Southern California on the beach — surfing\, hanging out with sand between our toes\, vibing with friends\, and living the beach life. Our culture celebrates the power and beauty of the ocean and coastal resources — our waves\, wind\, smell of sea salt\, beaches\, sand\, and wildlife that call this their home. We will protect this lifestyle at any cost because it is the central theme to our lives\, and each day we celebrate the relaxed lifestyle that has grown out of this environment. So if you have it in your blood\, or if you are brand new to it\, we welcome you at BeachLife to hang with us\, vibe\, and enjoy. \nSupport the “One Love\, One Los Angeles” campaign by purchasing a t-shirt\, with 100% of proceeds going to disaster relief efforts in our city. BeachLife Festival and CA Surf Club have kickstarted the campaign with $10\,000\, and every shirt purchased helps us take one step closer to healing Los Angeles.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/beachlife-festival/
LOCATION:Redondo Beach\, 415 Diamond Street\, Redondo Beach\, CA\, 90277
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:The Hard Quartet\, Evicshen
DESCRIPTION:The Hard Quartet is a band. But what is a band? A band\, perhaps\, can be thought of as a body\, a corpus\, in which physically discrete lifeforms comprise a chimera that shrieks with one voice. In this particular band\, which is one of millions in the world today\, four players selflessly merge\, become musical\, and emit rock ‘n’ roll that is familiar but new\, warm but icy\, melodic but Sphinx-like in its seductive and subtle riddles essentially\, The Hard Quartet has leveled\, cultivated\, and made lush an entirely new steppe in the ecosystem of guitar-bass-drums-voice agriculture. \nBut we should now introduce the men of the HQ because after that\, since you know your shit\, you’ll be all: “Him? Him too? And\, oh my god\, him? Wait\, not just them but also him?” and you’ll\, rightfully\, expect an album that musos and casuals alike will proclaim a “landmark.” So\, check it out: Let’s do this alphabetically according to last name\, which is the most democratic method. \nLadies and gentlemen\, the Hard Quartet is: \nEmmett Kelly\, a songwriter\, guitarist\, and vocalist best known for his work in The Cairo Gang as well as in the company of artists such as Will Oldham\, Ty Segall\, Azita\, and many more. \nStephen Malkmus\, a songwriter\, guitarist\, and vocalist best known for his work with Pavement\, the Jicks\, Silver Jews\, Straw Dogs\, and eponymously. \nMatt Sweeney\, a songwriter\, guitarist\, and vocalist best known for his work with Chavez\, Superwolf\, Super- wolves\, and in the company of a panoply of artists from Guided by Voices and Cat Power to Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond. \nJim White\, a drummer and songwriter best known for his work with Dirty Three\, Xylouris White\, eponymous- ly\, and with such stalwarts as PJ Harvey\, Smog\, and Venom P. Stinger. \nDo you see? Four Titans\, basically. And here they are\, now\, today\, starting a band—a band which they’ve gone ahead and named The Hard Quartet\, for Christ’s sake—which is a bulletproof\, effortless amalgam of their completely distinct and completely broken-mold utterances. \nVictoria Shen is a sound artist\, experimental music performer\, and instrument-maker based in San Francisco. \nShen’s sound practice is concerned with the spatiality/physicality of sound and its relationship to the human body. Her music features analog modular synthesizers\, vinyl/resin records\, and self- built electronics. Eschewing conventions in harmony and rhythm in favor of extreme textures and gestural tones\, Shen uses what she calls “chaotic sound” to oppose signal and information\, eluding traditionally embedded meaning. \nFor recent performances\, she pioneered the use of Needle Nails\, acrylic nails with embedded turntable styluses\, which allow her to play up to 5 tracks of a record at once. Needle Nails\, Levitating speaker\, and her Noise Combs are some of the objects created by her as part of an extensive repertoire of innovations in the design of sound augmentation. These sculptural elements invite the viewer to unpack one’s relationship with the material possibilities for creating sound. \n\n\n 
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-hard-quartet-evicshen/
LOCATION:Teragram Ballroom\, 1234 W. 7th Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T220000
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SUMMARY:Defying Gravity: An Evening with Stephen Schwartz & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics for the current Broadway hit WICKED\, and has also contributed music and/or lyrics to GODSPELL\, PIPPIN\, THE MAGIC SHOW\, THE BAKER’S WIFE\, WORKING (which he also adapted and directed)\, RAGS\, and CHILDREN OF EDEN. He collaborated with Leonard Bernstein on the English texts for Bernstein’s MASS and wrote the title song for the play and movie BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE. For children\, he has written songs for two musicals\, CAPTAIN LOUIE and MY SON PINOCCHIO. He has also worked in film\, collaborating with Alan Menken on the songs for Disney’s ENCHANTED as well as the animated features POCAHONTAS and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME\, and writing the songs for the DreamWorks animated feature THE PRINCE OF EGYPT. His first opera\, SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON\, was produced at Opera Santa Barbara and New York City Opera. A book about his career\, “Defying Gravity\,” has been released by Applause Books. Mr. Schwartz has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame\, and has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . Awards include three Academy Awards\, four Grammy Awards\, and a tiny handful of tennis trophies. http://www.stephenschwartz.com.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/defying-gravity-an-evening-with-stephen-schwartz-friends/
LOCATION:The Soraya\, 18111 Nordhoff Street\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330-8448
CATEGORIES:LA Music,LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events,SoCal Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T220000
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SUMMARY:David Archuleta\, Ty Sunderland\, Alexandra John
DESCRIPTION:David Archuleta became a star when he was just 16. In 2008 more than 30 million television viewers fell in love with his angelic voice and their 44 million votes made him runner-up in Season 7 of “American Idol.” \nSoon after\, the young Utahan signed with Jive Records and his first single “Crush\,” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of its release. According to Nielsen SoundScan\, the track sold 166\,000 downloads that first week in the U.S. and subsequently more than 1.92 million digital copies. Three months later\, David’s self-titled album\, “David Archuleta\,” went gold\, selling more than 750\,000 copies in the U.S.\, and more than 900\,000 worldwide. “It was so neat to see how positive fans were about ‘Crush\,’” David says of the enthusiastic reception for his chart debut.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/david-archuleta-ty-sunderland-alexandra-john/
LOCATION:The Bellwether\, 333 S Boylston St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T220000
DTSTAMP:20250426T135825Z
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SUMMARY:Trisha Paytas: The Eras of Trish Tour
DESCRIPTION:Greek Theatre Pit: Seated  \nAll ages allowed.  All require a ticket for entry.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/trisha-paytas-the-eras-of-trish-tour/
LOCATION:The Greek Theatre\, 2700 North Vermont Avenue\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90027
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20250210T045304Z
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SUMMARY:Just Like Heaven
DESCRIPTION:The residents of Pasadena and Altadena welcome us into their communities each year and it means so much to us. In partnership with the Rose Bowl Operating Company\, our Pasadena festivals have made a donation of $250\,000 to the Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund\, which provides flexible support to local nonprofit organizations responding to the fire. \nWe love you LA.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/just-like-heaven/
LOCATION:Brookside at the Rose Bowl\, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91103
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T210000
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SUMMARY:Gungor
DESCRIPTION:I’ve thought a lot about what I hope to accomplish with the art we make\, and aside from authentic expression and playful creation\, what I really hope to see happen with our music is to give people space to just be however they are. I’m not trying to cheer people up or heal them or get them to believe or not believe something. I just want to create space for people to be as they are without any judgment whatsoever.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/gungor/
LOCATION:Peppermint Club\, 8713 Beverly Blvd.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90048
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T230000
DTSTAMP:20250510T140304Z
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SUMMARY:Orla Gartland
DESCRIPTION:Orla Joan Gartland is an Irish singer\, songwriter and musician. Gartland released her debut studio album\, Woman on the Internet\, in 2021\, which reached number 3 on the Irish album chart\, number 1 on the UK Indie Chart\, and number 10 on the UK Albums Chart.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/orla-gartland/
LOCATION:The Fonda Theatre\, 6126 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T210000
DTSTAMP:20250510T140741Z
CREATED:20250510T140632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T140741Z
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SUMMARY:Ziggy Alberts
DESCRIPTION:Multi-platinum Australian artist Ziggy Alberts transforms Avril Lavigne’s GRAMMY-nominated hit “Complicated” with a stripped-down\, folk-tinged performance. Recasting the early 2000s anthem with warmth and subtle vulnerability\, Alberts’ acoustic rendition finds new meaning in the lyrics — more than 20 years after the song first captured listeners around the world.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/ziggy-alberts/
LOCATION:The Roxy\, 9009 W Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T170000
DTSTAMP:20250426T141634Z
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SUMMARY:Diana Krall
DESCRIPTION:Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date\, her albums have garnered two GRAMMY® Awards\, ten Juno® Awards and have earned nine Gold\, three Platinum\, and seven multi-Platinum albums. Her 1999 release of When I Look in Your Eyes spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the #1 position on Billboard’s Jazz chart\, won two GRAMMY® Awards\, and went Platinum in the U.S. and Canada. Her most recent release\, This Dream Of You\, has garnered critical acclaim from fans and press alike. Krall’s unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. As The New York Times recently noted\, she possesses “a voice at once cool and sultry\, wielded with a rhythmic sophistication.”
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/diana-krall/
LOCATION:ca
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T200000
DTSTAMP:20250516T034722Z
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SUMMARY:Outlaw Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:After an unforgettable opening night in Phoenix\, the Outlaw Music Festival 2025 rolls into North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on May 15\, Chula Vista today for the 2nd show\, bringing the same unstoppable energy and legendary lineup! Willie Nelson & Family\, Bob Dylan\, Billy Strings\, and more are ready to light up the stage for another epic night of music\, storytelling\, and pure outlaw spirit. 🎶🎸
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/outlaw-music-festival/
LOCATION:Hollywood Bowl\, 2301 N Highland Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90068
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T220000
DTSTAMP:20250517T144627Z
CREATED:20250517T144627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T144627Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Is Dead: Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas
DESCRIPTION:The legendary guitarist\, composer\, and producer Ebo Taylor is responsible for some of the greatest music in Ghana’s history—and in history\, period. With a career spanning over half a century\, his influence on African music is undeniable\, from his early days playing ticklish highlife with bands like The Stargazers to collaborating with Afrobeat innovator Fela Kuti. Taylor brought together traditional Ghanaian music with American jazz and funk\, as well as the unstoppable groove of Afrobeat\, on albums like Ebo Taylor & The Pelikans and Tower Nyame. With longtime collaborator Pat Thomas—himself one of Ghana’s most beloved singers—he presents a soul-stirring exploration of rhythms and melodies from throughout his storied career. \nEbo Taylor and his family have decided to make this tour his official farewell to the Americas. This will be our final opportunity to honor the legendary maestro\, the pioneer of highlife and father of Afrobeat\, and give him his flowers. \nThis program is a collaboration with the LA Phil Insight initiative\, generously supported by Linda and David Shaheen. \nAbout Jazz Is Dead \nPlease note: This concert was rescheduled from October 9\, 2024 to May 16\, 2025 with a second date added of May 17\, 2025. Previously purchased October 9 tickets are valid for the new May 16\, 2025 date. No action is needed. For other ticket options\, including exchange\, account credit\, donation\, or refund\, please contact Audience Services at information@laphil.org.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/jazz-is-dead-ebo-taylor-pat-thomas/
LOCATION:The Ford\, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90068
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T210000
DTSTAMP:20250517T154103Z
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SUMMARY:Matt Von Roderick
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. \nVon Roderick’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 \nThroughout his multifaceted career\, Von Roderick has worked with some of the most respected names in jazz and beyond\, including Brad Mehldau\, Kenny Werner\, 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 Marianne Williamson. Matt is grateful to have received a myriad of awards for his music\, including being 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’s signature sound combines his classic\, lush tones with adventurous vocal/trumpet multiphonics\, 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 and genuinely loves his audiences — he seeks to make a positive impact in the world\, and it is his great joy to bring you joy.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/matt-von-roderick/
LOCATION:Peppermint Club\, 8713 Beverly Blvd.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90048
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:Ledisi
DESCRIPTION:Ledisi\, a Grammy-winning vocalist\, has wowed fans with her unparalleled vocals for over twenty years. Ledisi is also a songwriter\, author\, actress\, music producer\, film producer\, publisher\, educator\, and record company executive. \nThe first African American woman elected to Congress\, Shirley Chisholm once said\, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table\, bring a folding chair.” Not one to covet spaces she’s not welcomed in; Ledisi has built a table of her own.  She established\, Fig Street Films\, Chinweya (chin- way-yah) Publishing\, and her latest endeavor\, Listen Back Entertainment/BMG.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/ledisi/
LOCATION:Troubadour\, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T210000
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SUMMARY:Mach-Hommy
DESCRIPTION:Mach-Hommy (born June 21) is an enigmatic Haitian-American emcee from Newark\, New Jersey. \nAlthough Mach began rapping at the age of thirteen\, freestyling over Raekwon’s “Verbal Intercourse\,” his earliest known work can be found on the 2004 mixtape titled Goon Grizzle. Through his early career\, Mach founded the music recording progress to be an “unhealthy” environment and thought of going into the filmmaking industry instead\, but thanks to the encouragement of longtime friend Westside Gunn\, he returned to rapping in the early 2010s. \nAlmost a decade later in 2013\, he released a handful of EPs and a debut studio album titled F.Y.I.\, the project includes production from frequent collaborator August Fanon and originally surfaced on Soundcloud. F.Y.I is available on his website in an updated Digitally Remastered format. \nIn recent years\, Mach infamously began to self-release his music\, first on Instagram and later on Bandcamp\, for hundreds of dollars per physical copy. His 2016 release H.B.O. (Haitian Body Odor)\, his first under the Griselda Records imprint\, was made available with the limited release of 187 physical CD’s\, each sold for $300 through Instagram\, but has since made public to streaming platforms years later. He has frequently collaborated with producers Earl Sweatshirt\, Knxwledge\, The Alchemist\, Camoflauge Monk\, SadhuGold and August Fanon and rappers such as Tha God Fahim\, JuJu Gotti\, and many more. \nMach-Hommy would soon earn the attention to the mainstream media thanks to the release of his May 2021 album\, Pray for Haiti\, his second release under the Griselda imprint. The album saw a commercial success\, with artists such as Drake catching the attention of the artist. From there\, Hommy has since gained a cult following as a result to his work ethic and elusiveness and would continue to release a slew of projects\, either released through all platforms and or released through his website for hundreds or thousands of dollars. \nMach-Hommy Lyrics\, Songs\, and Albums | Genius
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/mach-hommy/
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:20250525T190000
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SUMMARY:Mach-Hommy
DESCRIPTION:Mach-Hommy (born June 21) is an enigmatic Haitian-American emcee from Newark\, New Jersey. \n  \nAlthough Mach began rapping at the age of thirteen\, freestyling over Raekwon’s “Verbal Intercourse\,” his earliest known work can be found on the 2004 mixtape titled Goon Grizzle. Through his early career\, Mach founded the music recording progress to be an “unhealthy” environment and thought of going into the filmmaking industry instead\, but thanks to the encouragement of longtime friend Westside Gunn\, he returned to rapping in the early 2010s. \n  \nAlmost a decade later in 2013\, he released a handful of EPs and a debut studio album titled F.Y.I.\, the project includes production from frequent collaborator August Fanon and originally surfaced on Soundcloud. F.Y.I is available on his website in an updated Digitally Remastered format. \n  \nIn recent years\, Mach infamously began to self-release his music\, first on Instagram and later on Bandcamp\, for hundreds of dollars per physical copy. His 2016 release H.B.O. (Haitian Body Odor)\, his first under the Griselda Records imprint\, was made available with the limited release of 187 physical CD’s\, each sold for $300 through Instagram\, but has since made public to streaming platforms years later. He has frequently collaborated with producers Earl Sweatshirt\, Knxwledge\, The Alchemist\, Camoflauge Monk\, SadhuGold and August Fanon and rappers such as Tha God Fahim\, JuJu Gotti\, and many more. \n  \nMach-Hommy would soon earn the attention to the mainstream media thanks to the release of his May 2021 album\, Pray for Haiti\, his second release under the Griselda imprint. The album saw a commercial success\, with artists such as Drake catching the attention of the artist. From there\, Hommy has since gained a cult following as a result to his work ethic and elusiveness and would continue to release a slew of projects\, either released through all platforms and or released through his website for hundreds or thousands of dollars. \n  \nMach-Hommy Lyrics\, Songs\, and Albums | Genius
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/mach-hommy-2/
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:20250525T200000
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SUMMARY:Arnob & Friends\, Sunidhi\, Ershad Artcell\, & Miles
DESCRIPTION:Experience the soulful vibes of Coke Studio\, the elegance of Rabindra Sangeet\, and the electrifying energy of Artcell’s iconic fusion—all in one unforgettable musical journey
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/arnob-friends-sunidhi-ershad-artcell-miles/
LOCATION:The Fonda Theatre\, 6126 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T220000
DTSTAMP:20250524T140247Z
CREATED:20250524T140247Z
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SUMMARY:Jensen McRae
DESCRIPTION:Jensen McRae is a “wordgirl”. “Everything I do is about\, and in service of\, words and stories”\, explains the 27-year- old LA Native. As a bi- racial\, black and Jewish woman growing up in predominantly white spaces\, McRae’s music explores all aspects of identity from race and gender to issues of depression and unrequited love. Inspired by the likes of Stevie Wonder\, Carole King\, Alicia Keys\, and James Taylor\, McRae started her musical journey writing in her bedroom\, to then playing the local songwriting circuit in Los Angeles. Attending Grammy Camp as a high schooler\, McRae received a full-ride scholarship to USC Thornton School of Music where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Popular Music in 2019. While finishing her senior year\, her unique voice and songwriting caught the attention of her now-manager\, who connected the young artist with Grammy award-winning producer Rahki (Eminem\, Kendrick Lamar). The two were in the studio weekly working on her debut album. In late 2019\, she went on to release her first single\, “White Boy\,” recounting her struggles with racial microaggressions. The following year she released “Wolves\,” a stripped-down song that weaves together vivid vignettes about sexual assault. In early 2021\, McRae took to Twitter to post a short video clip performing “a preemptive cover” of a song inspired by Phoebe Bridgers that acquiredover 2.5M views and even caught the attention of Bridgers herself. Due to the wide attention and praise\, the short clip was later released as a single titled “Immune”. She has earned praise from Wonderland\, Pitchfork\, and Fader\, amongst others and was named NPR Slingshot’s 2021 Artists To Watch. McRae released her debut album “Are You Happy Now?” on March 22\, 2022\, which landed at #1 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart and peaked at #50 on iTunes All Genres Chart. McRae spent the remainder of 2022 on the road opening for Amos Lee\, Corinne Bailey Rae\, and MUNA\, finishing off the year with back to back sold out headline shows at the Rockwood Music Hall in NYC\, followed by a final sold out show at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. She spent a good portion of 2024 on the road with Noah Kahan on his sold-out world tour and is currently in the studio working on new music for her sophomore project due out early 2025.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/jensen-mcrae/
LOCATION:El Rey Theatre\, 5515 Wilshire Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T230000
DTSTAMP:20250524T135056Z
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SUMMARY:TOKiMONSTA
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY-nominated producer TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) has charted a fascinating career over the past decade. She is one of the most revered music producers as one of the pioneers of the seminal 2010 era “L.A. Beat Scene.” As a world-class performer\, she ranks as one of the Top 100 DJs worldwide (DJ Mag) and has performed at nearly every major festival worldwide. From her 2010 debut album Midnight Menu to her most recent 2020 album Oasis Nocturno\, her entire discography has drawn critical praise from NPR\, BBC\, LA Times\, NY Times\, DJ Mag\, Rolling Stone\, Billboard\, Pitchfork and more. As it stands\, her list of collaborators includes Anderson .Paak\, EARTHGANG\, Ryuichi Sakamoto\, Yuna\, ZHU\, Bibi Bourelly\, The Drums — and up-and-coming artists she seeks out to mentor. With over 400 million streams and counting\, she remains in demand having remixed the likes of David Bowie\, Sia\, Beck\, Duran Duran\, Portugal the Man\, Disclosure\, ODESZA and Ólafur Arnalds. \nFollowing her second album Half Shadows\, TOKiMONSTA established and began releasing on her own label Young Art Records. Minialbums\, Desiderium and FOVERE both featured artist Anderson .Paak and some of her most belovedsongs to date. After anchoring her label with her GRAMMY nomination\, Young Art has continued to soar with notable releases being Rochelle Jordan’s Juno Award-nominated album Play with the Changes featuring production by KAYTRANADA\, Jimmy Edgar and Machinedrum\, and critically acclaimed album Svengali by Cakes da Killa (rated 4/5 stars by The Guardian). \nAt the end of 2015\, her career temporarily came to a halt after being diagnosed with a rare and fatal cerebral vascular disease known as Moyamoya. After undergoing two consecutive brain surgeries\, TOKiMONSTA was left with acute aphasia\, meaning she could no longer verbally communicate. She soon discovered she had also lost the ability to comprehend the thing most important to her\, music. Through perseverance and healing\, her cognitive and creative faculties returned. Her Moyamoya journey gained more wide-spread attention after starring in the first season finale of the Netflix series Vox\, Explained. \nAfter her recuperation\, she made a triumphant comeback with a jaw-dropping performance at Coachella and a new body of work\, her critically acclaimed album\, Lune Rouge. Her third full-length album was nominated for ‘Electronic Album of the Year’ by the Recording Academy at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards. More than just an accolade\, her nomination was an astounding achievement as she was the first Asian American producer and first female producer ever nominated in the category. \n2020 brought a deeper evolution as TOKiMONSTA shared her fourth full-length album\, Oasis Nocturno. It highlighted her effortless flow between the stylings of house\, soul and hip-hop. Following her album\, her single “The Flower Blooms” was a focus track on Netflix’s Squid Game (Let’s Play) EP. Right after the release of her official remix for David Bowie’s 1975 hit “Golden Years\,” she went on to win Best Remix from DJ Mag for her remix of Sia and Neneh Cherry’s “Manchild.” Most recently\, she released “Eats The Tale” on Young Art Records\, a genre-bending track with label-mate Rochelle Jordan. The single was showcased in Times Square NYC by Spotify for New Music Friday. The rest of 2023 has her continuing her Booms & Blooms tour globally and preparing for more new music in 2024. \nTOKi has now entered the world of tech\, having co-founded a music tech startup by the name of Sona. The aim of Sona is to democratize music streaming for artists in a world where the pay per stream is not adequate for a musician’s cost of living. The protocol and platform will reconstruct the scaffolding of music streaming so that audiences still have access to all the music they desire\, while allowing artist’s payout to equate to what they truly deserve. After a successful seed round in 2022\, the company is aiming to launch late 2023.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/tokimonsta/
LOCATION:El Rey Theatre\, 5515 Wilshire Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T230000
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SUMMARY:The Swedish Models
DESCRIPTION:The Swedish Models were founded in 2007 by former members of Cape May and Vinyl Radio. Their sound is punky garage rock\, with an emphasis on heavy guitars which has helped them earn a buzz as one of San Diego’s current candidates for “most likely to make it to the bigtime.” \nhttps://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/swedish-models/
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-swedish-models/
LOCATION:The Viper Room\, 8852 W Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T230000
DTSTAMP:20250524T135341Z
CREATED:20250524T135341Z
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SUMMARY:TOKiMONSTA
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY-nominated producer TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) has charted a fascinating career over the past decade. She is one of the most revered music producers as one of the pioneers of the seminal 2010 era “L.A. Beat Scene.” As a world-class performer\, she ranks as one of the Top 100 DJs worldwide (DJ Mag) and has performed at nearly every major festival worldwide. From her 2010 debut album Midnight Menu to her most recent 2020 album Oasis Nocturno\, her entire discography has drawn critical praise from NPR\, BBC\, LA Times\, NY Times\, DJ Mag\, Rolling Stone\, Billboard\, Pitchfork and more. As it stands\, her list of collaborators includes Anderson .Paak\, EARTHGANG\, Ryuichi Sakamoto\, Yuna\, ZHU\, Bibi Bourelly\, The Drums — and up-and-coming artists she seeks out to mentor. With over 400 million streams and counting\, she remains in demand having remixed the likes of David Bowie\, Sia\, Beck\, Duran Duran\, Portugal the Man\, Disclosure\, ODESZA and Ólafur Arnalds. \n  \nFollowing her second album Half Shadows\, TOKiMONSTA established and began releasing on her own label Young Art Records. Minialbums\, Desiderium and FOVERE both featured artist Anderson .Paak and some of her most belovedsongs to date. After anchoring her label with her GRAMMY nomination\, Young Art has continued to soar with notable releases being Rochelle Jordan’s Juno Award-nominated album Play with the Changes featuring production by KAYTRANADA\, Jimmy Edgar and Machinedrum\, and critically acclaimed album Svengali by Cakes da Killa (rated 4/5 stars by The Guardian). \n  \nAt the end of 2015\, her career temporarily came to a halt after being diagnosed with a rare and fatal cerebral vascular disease known as Moyamoya. After undergoing two consecutive brain surgeries\, TOKiMONSTA was left with acute aphasia\, meaning she could no longer verbally communicate. She soon discovered she had also lost the ability to comprehend the thing most important to her\, music. Through perseverance and healing\, her cognitive and creative faculties returned. Her Moyamoya journey gained more wide-spread attention after starring in the first season finale of the Netflix series Vox\, Explained. \n  \nAfter her recuperation\, she made a triumphant comeback with a jaw-dropping performance at Coachella and a new body of work\, her critically acclaimed album\, Lune Rouge. Her third full-length album was nominated for ‘Electronic Album of the Year’ by the Recording Academy at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards. More than just an accolade\, her nomination was an astounding achievement as she was the first Asian American producer and first female producer ever nominated in the category. \n  \n2020 brought a deeper evolution as TOKiMONSTA shared her fourth full-length album\, Oasis Nocturno. It highlighted her effortless flow between the stylings of house\, soul and hip-hop. Following her album\, her single “The Flower Blooms” was a focus track on Netflix’s Squid Game (Let’s Play) EP. Right after the release of her official remix for David Bowie’s 1975 hit “Golden Years\,” she went on to win Best Remix from DJ Mag for her remix of Sia and Neneh Cherry’s “Manchild.” Most recently\, she released “Eats The Tale” on Young Art Records\, a genre-bending track with label-mate Rochelle Jordan. The single was showcased in Times Square NYC by Spotify for New Music Friday. The rest of 2023 has her continuing her Booms & Blooms tour globally and preparing for more new music in 2024. \n  \nTOKi has now entered the world of tech\, having co-founded a music tech startup by the name of Sona. The aim of Sona is to democratize music streaming for artists in a world where the pay per stream is not adequate for a musician’s cost of living. The protocol and platform will reconstruct the scaffolding of music streaming so that audiences still have access to all the music they desire\, while allowing artist’s payout to equate to what they truly deserve. After a successful seed round in 2022\, the company is aiming to launch late 2023.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/tokimonsta-2/
LOCATION:El Rey Theatre\, 5515 Wilshire Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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